RIDGID R40311 Manual Del Operador página 28

MAINTENANCE
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 can
result in serious personal injury.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal operating conditions. After extended use, clean the
rails so the table will slide smoothly.
CLEANING THE RAILS
During use, the rails will become dirty preventing the table
rollers from sliding smoothly. It is important to clean the
rails often.
CLEANING THE SAW
 Unplug the saw.
 Using a small brush and/or water, clean each piece
thoroughly removing any trapped debris.
 Remove the drain and empty waste water into a bucket.
Do not allow the water to splash onto the ground or
around the machine.
 Rinse the water reservoir thoroughly.
 Discard the waste water in accordance with local
regulations.
 Replace the drain plug. Tighten securely.
 Dry off the tool.
CLEANING THE PUMP
For best performance, the pump may be cleaned periodically.
 Unplug pump before handling or cleaning the pump.
 Remove the front cover.
 Using a small brush and/or water, clean any debris or
trash that is trapped on the inside of the pump.
 Replace the front cover.
NOTE: To maintain efficiency and extend the life of the
pump, check intake screen before use to make sure it is
clean.
If the pump will not run, try the following solutions:
 Ensure that the intake screen is free of obstructions.
 Make sure that the water hose isn't clogged or knotted.
 Be sure the unit is plugged into a functioning power outlet
NOTE: To prevent accidental starting, do not handle the
pump while it is connected to a power source.
BRUSH REPLACEMENT
See Figure 40.
The saw has externally accessible brush assemblies that
should be periodically checked for wear.
Proceed as follows when replacement is required:
 Unplug the saw.
 Remove brush cap with a screwdriver. Brush assembly is
spring loaded and will pop out when you remove brush
cap.
 Remove brush assembly.
 Check for wear. Replace both brushes when either has
less than 1/4 in. length of carbon remaining. 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.
 Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly (straight) and
replace.
 Tighten brush cap securely. Do not overtighten.
CLEANING THE WATER NOZZLES
If the water nozzles become clogged with debris, they
shouild be removed and rinsed with clean water. The nozzles
just push on and pull off the connector on either side of the
cutting wheel.
BRUSH CAP
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BRUSH
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 41