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2. Pulling the spring out together with the carbon brushes. If
the brushes is less than 3mm long and the end surface of
the brush that contacts the commutator is rough and/or
pitted, then they should be replaced. Usually, the brushes
will not wear out simultaneously. If one brush is worn out,
replace both brushes. Make sure the brushes are
installed as illustrated. The curved surface of the brush
must match the curvature of the commutator. Also check
that the brush covers sit flush with the tool housing.
3
. After replacing brushes, the tool should be run at no-load;
place it on a clean surface and run it freely at full
speed for 5 minutes before loading (or using) the tool.
This helps brushes “seat” pr
operly and will give you
more hours of life from each set of brushes. This will
also extend the total life cycle of your rotary tool since
the commutator surface will “wear” longer.
Cleaning
Keep the intake openings on the housing clean and free of obstrucons. Us a so, dry brush to clean the
openings periodically. Use only a dap cloth to clean the heat gun. Many household cleaners contain
cheicals which could seriously daage the housing. Do not use gasoline, turpenne, lacquer or paint
thinner, dry-cleaning uids or siilar products when cleaning the heat gun. Never allow any liquid to get
inside the tool or ierse any part of the tool into a liqui
d.
Phalanx Attachments
WARNING
Use only Phalanx accessories for best perforance. Other accessories are not
designed for this tool and ay lead to personal injury or property daage.
Collets:
As band, accepting shank of accessories and tightened so as to grip it. So that
the spindle rotation can pass to biters. There are 5 diameter collets supplied. There are
3/32” (Assembled), 3/25”, 1/16”, 3/32”, 1/8”.
Mandrels:
A mandrel is a shank with a threaded or screw head which are required when
you use polishing accessories, cutting wheels, sanding discs, and polishing points. The
reason mandrels are used is that sanding discs, cutting
wheels and similar accessories must be replaced frequently.
The mandrel is a permanent shank, allowing you to replace
only the worn head, when necessary, thus saving the
expense of replacing the shaft each time.
Screw Mandrel:
This is a mandrel with a small screw at its tip,
and is used with emery and fiberglass cutting wheels, sanding
discs and polishing wheels.
1/8" shank.
WARNING
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