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Emphasizes observing safety regulations, using parts lists, and consulting troubleshooting charts for repairs.
Lists fasteners, thread sizes, components, torque values (Nm and lbf.ft), and remarks for proper assembly procedures.
Explains how the chain brake is activated manually or by inertia, interrupting power and stopping the chain.
Details the trigger switch with lockout and the thermal overload circuit breaker that protects the motor from mechanical overload.
Steps to remove the trigger switch, including releasing screws and disconnecting wires from the switch.
Reversing the removal sequence for installation, ensuring wires are reconnected to the same terminals.
Explains how the circuit breaker protects the motor from mechanical overload by interrupting power supply.
Steps to remove the overload circuit breaker by releasing a screw and disconnecting wires.
Procedure for removing the chain brake switch, including pulling the overload circuit breaker and lifting the snap hook.
Reverse of removal sequence, using a new wire end ferrule to join wires from the switch and capacitor.
Steps to remove and refit carbon brushes, including commutator inspection and brush holder positioning.
Inspect commutator before fitting brushes; replace rotor if necessary. Check carbon brush movement.
Detailed steps for removing and installing the rotor, including disconnecting springs and removing the gear housing.
Procedure to pull the rotor out of the stator and then out of the ball bearing.
Inspect commutator, ball bearing, and replace if necessary. Dress commutator with emery cloth or fit new rotor.
Inspect fanwheel and rotor core for damage; replace if necessary. Torque gear housing and hand guard screws.
Steps for removing and installing the stator, including separating rotor/brake drum and pressing stator out.
Release switch screw, pull wires, cut end ferrule, and press stator out of housing.
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