12. Maintenance
If personnel qualified for unusual maintenance tasks or repairs must be obtained
during of after the warranty period, please always contact a service point recom-
mended by us or contact the manufacturer.
• Only perform repair, maintenance and cleaning work as well as the correction of mal-
functions with the drive switched off as a basic rule.
• All protective and safety equipment must be reassembled immediately after repair,
maintenance is completed.
CLEANING
Caution! Disconnect the mains plug.
• Clean the machine each time after completing work.
• The machine should be cleaned regularly to remove dust and dirt.
• Keep safety devices, air vents and the motor housing as dust and dirt-free as possible.
• Clean the device with a clean cloth, or blow it out with compressed air at low pressure.
• All moving parts are to be re-greased at periodic intervals.
• Do not use detergents or solvents as these might damage the plastic parts of the de-
vice. Make sure that no water can get inside the device.
Carbon brushes
In case of excessive sparking, have the carbon brushes checked by a qualified electrician.
Caution! The carbon brushes should be replaced only by a qualified electrician.
Check the oil level
The oil level should be checked before each use of the device.
Place the device with the tool holder in the down position on the floor. The oil must be
aligned with the marked cross. Refill with oil if necessary.
Oil change (fig.5)
The oil should be changed after about 40-50 hours of operation.
Recommended oil: 100 ml SAE 15W/40 or similar.
Caution! Switch off the device. Disconnect the mains plug!
1. Lay the device on its back. Unscrew the sight glass (4) by opening the four tapping
screws (11).
2. Empty the old oil by tilting it into a suitable container.
Note: Waste oil must be disposed of at the appropriate collection point for used
oil!
3. Fill in the new oil (about 100 ml) into the oil filler opening.
4. Tighten the sight glass again and check the oil level. Refill or remove oil if necessary.
5. Check the oil level again after a short period.
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