Maintenance and servicing – Chicago Electric 98107 User Manual
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SKU 98107
Maintenance and
serVicing
Procedures not specifically
explained in this manual
must be performed only by a
qualified technician.
tO preVent
seriOus injurY
FrOM accidental
OperatiOn:
turn the power switch of the
tool to its “OFF” position and
unplug the tool from its
electrical outlet before
performing any inspection,
maintenance, or cleaning
procedures.
tO preVent seriOus
injurY FrOM tOOl
Failure:
do not use damaged
equipment. if abnormal noise
or vibration occurs, have the
problem corrected before
further use.
cleaning, Maintenance, and
lubrication
BeFOre eacH use,
1.
inspect the
general condition of the tool. Check
for loose screws, misalignment or
binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts, damaged electrical wir-
ing, and any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
Periodically blow dust and grit out
2.
of the motor vents using dry com-
pressed air. Always wear safety
glasses when performing this mainte-
nance operation.
aFter use,
3.
clean external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth. Never use
solvents or harsh cleaners as they
may damage the housing.
to pre-
vent electrical shock, do not allow
water or other liquids to enter the
motor vent holes in the gear Hous-
ing (28).
carBOn BrusH Maintenance.
4.
The carbon brushes may require
maintenance when the motor perfor-
mance of the tool decreases or stops
working completely. To maintain the
brushes:
Remove the Screws (45) and Brush
a.
Caps (46 and 53) from the sides of
the motor housing.
b. Disconnect the Carbon Brush Leads.
The Brush Holders (47) are held in
c.
place by slots in the housing. Sim-
ply move them back into place if
they slide out.
d. Use a small prying tool (not includ-
ed) to hold the Spring Clips to the