Owner`s manual

REPLACEMENT OF CARBON BRUSHES (Fig. 22, 23)

The factory installed carbon

brushes in the motor assembly

inspect it regularly by unplugging

tool. Keep brushes clean and

sliding freely in their guides.

Always replace a used brush in the

same orientation in the holder as it

was prior to its removal.

1. First unplug the saw before

inspecting or replacing brushes.

2. Replace both carbon brushes

when either has less than 1/4-in.

length of carbon remaining, or if

the spring or wire is damaged or

burned.

3. Using a slotted screwdriver,

remove the black plastic cap on

each side of the motor housing

(Fig. 22), and carefully withdraw

the spring-loaded brush

assemblies. Keep brushes clean

and sliding freely in their guide

channels.

NOTE: To reinstall the same brushes, make sure the brushes go back in the

same way they came out. This will avoid a break-in period.

4. Insert new brush assemblies into guide channels, with the carbon part

going in ﬁrst, being certain to ﬁt the two metal “ears” into their slots in the

channel (Fig. 23).

5. Remember to replace both end caps after inspecting or servicing brushes.

Tighten the caps snugly, but do not over-tighten. The saw should be

allowed to “RUN IN” (run at no-load without a blade) for 5 minutes before

use, to seat the new brushes properly.

WARNING: WHILE “RUNNING IN”, DO NOT TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE

LOCK THE TRIGGER SWITCH “ON”! HOLD THE TRIGGER SWITCH “ON” BY

HAND ONLY!

Fig. 22

Plastic Cap

Brush Opening

Ears

Carbon Brush

Fig. 23