Replacing Carbon Brushes - RIDGID 1210 Operator's Manual

Figure 16 – Replacing Jaw Inserts

Replacing Carbon Brushes

Check motor brushes every 6 months and replace when
worn to less than 1 / ".
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1. Use a screwdriver to remove the plastic chip cover
(Figure 17).
Figure 17 – Remove Plastic Chip Cover
3. Using a screwdriver, remove the brush cap plug from
the machine housing (Figure 18) exposing the first
brush cap (Figure 19) .
4. Make sure reservoir vent cap is closed and carefully
turn machine on it's side. Remove the bottom cover
screws and bottom cover, exposing the second brush
cap.
5. Remove the brush caps.
6. Carefully remove the carbon brushes.
7. Install new carbon brushes.
Jaw Inserts
Ridge Tool Company
1210 Oil-less Threading Machine
8. Reinstall the brush caps, brush cap plug, and the
bottom cover.
Figure 18 – Removing Brush Cap Plug
Figure 19 – Brush Cap Plug Removed, Brush Holder
Exposed
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