Cleaning your power tools should be a part of your
preventive maintenance routine. For starters, here’s what you’re going to need:
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Working Gloves
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Compressed air, a can: This is available in home
improvement stores
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Clean Rags
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Bucket or Container
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Hot water
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Commercial Cleaner
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Dry old towers
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Steel Wool
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Toothbrush or small Brush
After acquiring these materials, you are now ready to clean
your power tools. Here are some tips you can follow.
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You need to wear your working gloves whenever
you are cleaning tools especially those have sharp cutting edge
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Make sure to read and remember the
manufacturer’s directions and recommendations for proper cleaning and
maintenance of your power tools and follow any specific instructions given
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Make sure that the power cord is disconnected
while the power tool is being cleaned
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When cleaning a jigsaw, or any type of power
tool that has the tendency to collect sawdust, then you need to use the
compressed air. Spray out any dust and dirt collected within the grooves and
crevice of the tool.
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You can then dry your power tools properly with
an old towel.
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Using a small brush or toothbrush, clean around
any switches or toggles and making sure that you remove any debris or dust that
may hinder with the proper operation of any of those switches.
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Using a DRY rag, wipe down the power cord
section and check carefully for any cuts, scratches or damages. If you find
that the cord is damaged, it should be REPLACED right away or before you use
the power tool again.
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For the exposed metal parts of the tool, make
sure to check them for rust. If there is any instance of rust, make sure to
remove it by rubbing it with the steel wool.
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Make sure to always dry your tools after
cleaning. Storing tools while wet can cause them to rust and eat away the
metal.
With simple steps and materials, you can save a lot of cash
by preventing problems and deterioration of the tool. Make sure to schedule
your cleaning once in a while.
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