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DeWalt grinder.
The brushes on any power tool are prone to wear. When the brushes
wear down, you can see diminished performance in a tool. Sometimes,
overly worn brushes will prevent the tool from running. When this
happens, you will need to replace the brushes.
Remove the screws that secure the back cover. Then remove the back
cover.
2. Remove the switch and lock
Now you can separate the pieces of the housing. This will give you
better access to the brushes.
4. Remove the brushes
Thread the brush wire through the holder and seat the brush.
Pull the spring out of the way, flip the brush holder down, then set the
spring on top of the holder.
Reattach the brush terminal.
Reattach the two pieces of the grinder housing, then route the wires
around the tab and into the grooves so they won't interfere with the fan
or switch.
Add the paddle switch and lock button.
Spin the grinder by hand to ensure the wires are out of the way.
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Conclusion
And that's how easy it is to replace the brushes on a DeWalt D28402
grinder. This repair should only take you about 10 minutes and is a good
one to know as you'll probably replace the brushes a few times during
the life of your tool. Remember to use our power tool parts finder to find
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