Maintenance – Ryobi TC400 User Manual
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MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a 
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the 
unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further 
lubrication is required.
POWER SUPPLY CORD REPLACEMENT
If replacement of the power supply cord is necessary, this 
must be done by an authorized service center in order to 
avoid a safety hazard.
BRUSH REPLACEMENT
See Figure 16, page 17.
NOTE: This saw is equipped with two externally accessible 
brushes located on either side of the saw housing.
Unplug the saw.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental start-
ing causing possible serious injury.
Remove brush caps using a screwdriver.
Remove brush assemblies.
Check for wear. Replace both brush assemblies when
either has less than 1/4 in. length of carbon remaining.
NOTE: Do not replace one side without replacing the 
other.
Reassemble using new brush assemblies. Make sure
curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that 
brush moves freely in brush tube.
Reassemble by reversing the steps listed above.
Tighten brush caps securely. Do not over tighten.
WHEEL MAINTENANCE
If wheel cutting ability deteriorates or becomes slow, the wheel 
may need resurfacing. Cutting a brick paver will resurface 
the wheel and improve wheel cutting ability.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. 
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause 
product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection marked to comply with ANSI 
Z87.1 during product operation. If operation is dusty, also 
wear a dust mask.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most 
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of 
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use 
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact 
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or 
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal 
injury.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spack-
ling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear 
and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips 
and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, 
commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommend 
using this product for extended work on these types 
of materials. However, if you do work with any of these 
materials, it is extremely important to clean the product 
using compressed air.
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