How to maintain power tool the ultimate guide

How to maintain power tool:

You probably bought your power tool with highest value you want. It is not impossible but very costly to change power tool several times in a year. This is very important to know how to maintain power tools.

So, you should take good care of your power tools properly because it can extends your power tools working days. It also improves your chances of accomplishing your project within short time.

1. Keep them clean. Don’t keep it dusty all day long. It may decrease your power tool efficiency. Be clean, keep clean.
2. Don’t drop them from larger distance than minimum distance, otherwise it will be damaged.
3. There are some types of power tool that uses brush to spin blades to cut. Clean brushes that are with your motor to provide spinning and it converts electrical energy to mechanical energy.  If brushes are not cleaned properly, speed of motor decreases.
4. Wipe off dust particle from power tool and attachments.
5. Check power cords whether it is plugged in well or not. If possible, replace power cords with exposed wires. It may cost you more than normal cable.
6. Check all rotating/vibrating parts are working smoothly or not.
7. Check all nuts or screws are tighten properly otherwise tighten these loose screws.
8. Check trigger response performs well. When it is pressed then instantly it works.
9. Lubricants parts with oil where metal contact is used.
10. Notice any nicks in the jigsaw or circular saws. It’s for getting more precision in work.
11. The shoe must be perpendicular to the blade. If not, make them perpendicular then you take them to work.
12. Use the right tool for the right job. Proper power tool can save both your money and time.
13. Wear the safety glass and hearing protection as it produce high sound and lightning sometimes.
14. Unplug each tool before and after working. it can decreases risk of dangerous incident. If crack on the housing then don’t use it before repaired by a professional worker.
15. Finally I’ll say, Although it’s time consuming and boring, Please read manual which are given with the power tool.
16. Find proper blade attachments for right work. tighten it properly. It may cause danger if you are unaware of blade.
17. Built in lights can be used in darker place.
18. In the case of Jigsaw blades, it is made of high speed steel and composite metals for cutting metal. So precaution must be taken before using blade.
19. Do not hang out or dangle loosely.
20. Replace damaged parts before using them. You can carry the parts if any extra you have.
21. If you have long hair, don’t forget to tie it tightly.
22. Store your tools at proper place so that you can find them next time in a short time. You can use pegboard to hang out those power tools.
23. Keep these tools in dry place so that humidity issues can’t harm the power tool.
24. Use silica gel packs to keep them dry and rust away.

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