WARNING: These machines must never be used
to cut Asbestos or any material that contains, or is
suspected to contain, Asbestos.
Consult/inform the relevant authorities, and seek
additional guidance if Asbestos contamination
is suspected.
MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: Any maintenance must be carried out
with the machine switched off and disconnected
from the mains power supply.
• Check on a regular basis that all safety features
and guards etc are operating correctly.
• All motor bearings in this machine are
lubricated for life. No further lubrication is
required.
• Use a clean, slightly damp cloth to clean
the plastic parts of the machine. Do not use
solvents or similar products which could
damage the plastic parts.
• The machines air vents should be cleaned
using compressed dry air only.
CHECKING/REPLACING THE CARBON
BRUSHES
Excessive sparking may indicate the presence of
dirt in the motor or worn out carbon brushes.
Disconnect the machine from the power supply
before attempting to check or replace the Carbon
Brushes.
Replace both carbon brushes if either has less than
6mm length of carbon remaining, or if the spring
or wire is damaged or burned.
TO REMOVE THE BRUSHES:
• Unscrew the plastic caps found at the back of
the motor. Be careful as the caps are spring-
loaded. (Fig. 19)
• Withdraw the brushes with their springs.
• If replacement is necessary renew the brushes
and replace the caps.
Used but serviceable brushes can be replaced,
but only as long as they are returned to the same
position, and inserted the same way round, as they
were removed from the machine.
• Run new brushes without load for
approximately 5 minutes. This will help the
bedding-in process.
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CUTTING HEAD TRAVEL ADJUSTMENT
To prevent the blade from contacting any part of
the machines metal base, the downward travel
of the Cutting Head can be adjusted.
Lower the Cutting Head and check for any blade
contact with the machines base.
If the downward travel of the Cutting Head needs
to be adjusted:
• Loosen the locknut on the downward travel
stop screw. (Fig 20a)
• Turn the adjusting screw (Fig 20b) out
(counter-clockwise) to decrease the downwards
travel of the Cutting Head.
• Turn the adjusting screw in (clockwise) to
increase the downwards travel of the Cutting
Head.
• Tighten the adjustment screw locknut when
satisfactory downward travel of the Cutting
Head is achieved.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Waste electrical products should not be disposed
of with household waste. Please recycle where
facilities exist.
Check with your Local Authority or retailer for
recycling advice.
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