how to remove brushes from a DeWalt 788 scrollsaw?

[skatiemcb]

The manual says I should keep my brushes clean. I removed the brush inspection caps. the manual says I whould then withdraw the brush assembly. I see nothing to withdraw. There is nothing that moves.

 

Can anybody explain to me how to get the brushes out?

 

Thanks,

Katie

[Marshall]

Katie in my opinion I would just leave it alone and just use the saw , unless your having problems with it . These saws are really durable and will go for many years without service ...........just my two cents worth to you - been using mine for three years with no problems so far .......MB

[skatiemcb]

Thanks.

My saw quit working. I tried different outlets, checking the fuse, let it rest, etc. It would not work. I finally got hold of a friend just an hour ago, who dug the brushes out with a dental pick. The spring was squashed into the receptacle on both sides. Now the saw is working fine. Thanks for the suggestion though. I agree, the DeWalt normally works smooth as silk.

Katie

[Marshall]

I'm so sorry I guess I didn't really understand you , or I would have offered more information . I did blow a fuse one time and it takes the old style automotive glass fuses - I went to O'Reilley's auto parts and bought a box .................MB

[amazingkevin]

i ve used the dewalt 8 hours a day since april and love it.quiet and vibration free.What a work horse.Had a nut come off the main connecting rod and lock tight fixed that for good.i would not want a better saw ever.Guess i better check the brushes ,thanks for the tip!