Cleaning
External cleaning
WARNING! The machine is not equipped
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with a ground fault circuit interrupter. Do
not wash the machine with water, as
water can enter the electrical system or
the engine and cause damage to the
machine or short circuit.
Cooling air intake
The machine is equipped with an efficient fan to cool the
motor. Cooling air which is drawn in through the grille by
the machines rear handle passes over the stator and rotor
and out through the front of the motor housing.
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In order for the machine to always be cooled
sufficiently the cooling air openings must be kept clear
and clean. Blow down the machine regularly with
compressed air.
Vac attachment
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Clean off any dust that may have gathered in the Vac
attachment.
Functional inspection
General inspection
WARNING! Never use damaged cables.
!
They can cause serious, even fatal,
personal injuries.
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Check that the cord and extension cord are intact and
in good condition. Never use the machine if the cord
is damaged, hand it in to an authorized service
workshop for repair.
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Check that nuts and screws are tight.
MAINTENANCE
Carbon brushes
The carbon brushes should be replaced with new brushes
if they are worn, cracked or in any other way deformed. All
carbon brushes must be replaced when the brushes are
replaced.
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Remove both inspection covers by loosening both
screws.
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Unscrew the cable holding the carbon brush. Now lift
up the spring and then lift out the carbon brush from
the brush retainer.
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Clean the brush retainers with a dry brush.
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Carefully blow away the dust.
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Fit the new carbon brushes and, at the same time,
check that they slide easily in the brush retainers.
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Fold down the springs and tighten the cable.
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New carbon brushes must be run in for approximately
40 minutes while idling.
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