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Power Cable Disconnection

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    1. Power Cable Disconnection, Disconnect the flex shaft: step 1, image 1 of 3 Power Cable Disconnection, Disconnect the flex shaft: step 1, image 2 of 3 Power Cable Disconnection, Disconnect the flex shaft: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Before starting, ensure the device is unplugged from power.

      • Pull up on the quick-disconnect handle to release the lock on the flex shaft.

      • Remove the flex shaft.

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    1. Power Cable Disconnection, Remove the housing screws: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Use a T20 Torx screwdriver to remove the nineteen screws securing the two halves of the device housing.

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    2. Power Cable Disconnection, Remove the dust filter: step 3, image 1 of 2 Power Cable Disconnection, Remove the dust filter: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Lay the device down onto its right side, screw holes facing up.

      • Remove the rear dust filter.

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    3. Power Cable Disconnection, Separate the halves: step 4, image 1 of 3 Power Cable Disconnection, Separate the halves: step 4, image 2 of 3 Power Cable Disconnection, Separate the halves: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Lift to remove the left half of the device housing.

      • If the housings feel stuck together, use a flathead screwdriver to create a gap between the halves.

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    1. Power Cable Disconnection, Lift up the switch: step 5, image 1 of 2 Power Cable Disconnection, Lift up the switch: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the switch out of its recess in the case housing.

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    2. Power Cable Disconnection, Disconnect the power wires: step 6, image 1 of 3 Power Cable Disconnection, Disconnect the power wires: step 6, image 2 of 3 Power Cable Disconnection, Disconnect the power wires: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Use a pair of needle nose pliers to disconnect the black and white power wires from their terminals on the switch.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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