7 Tips for Power Tool Maintenance

 

When you buy tools, they become valuable assets. They make your job simple. Adequate tool maintenance holds the key to make those tools last and secure your investment. Most tool maintenance practices are very uncomplicated, easy habits that you can practice daily.

 

1. Avoid Overheating by Cooling Down Heated Tools

 

A leading supplier of power tools online in California says that overworking a tool imposes a lot of pressure on its motor and can lead to overheating. This usually occurs if you attempt to work through difficult material, like drilling into concrete or sawing a very hardwood. Overheating can also happen if you run a tool too long without pausing. If your tool appears to be getting hot, stop what you are doing and give it a break until it can cool down. This will help you to protect yourself from wearing out the motor or burning out parts.

 

2. Clean Frequently

 

According to a leading online tool store, for your perfect tool maintenance, power tools should be cleaned at the end of every shift and before they are stored away for the night. You may wipe the dirt and other particles from the outside casing with suitable cleaning cloth. Compressed air is the ideal method to clean the particles from the tool’s vents, cleaning your tool’s exhaust vents with a brush could push the dirt significantly into the tool and accidentally lead to more damage afterwards.

 

3. Grease

 

Lubrication or greasing is mandatory to keep all the moving parts on your power tools functioning effectively. Check the tool maintenance section of your owner’s manual and adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions on perfectly lubricating or greasing your specific tool’s model and which lubricant to apply. While buying some cheap tools online, I was told that keeping your tool well-lubed keeps the parts from grazing, heating and eroding.

 

4. Grind Bits and Blades

 

Applying old and worn out drill bits or saw blades suggests that you need to work harder on your power tool to get the job done. This causes extra pressure on the motor which can harm parts or cause the tool to overheat with stress. Similarly, it is also important to ensure that you are using the perfect bit for the material you are working on.

 

5. Calibration

 

As precision instruments, power tools utilize a lot of moving parts that have to stay in alignment. The tool maintenance schedule in your user’s manual will summarize when a tool should be recalibrated, normally after a particular amount of use hours. Most tool companies provide calibration services for their products.

 

6. Tool Storage

 

Power tools must be stored in a dry, clean place. Storing power tools in a moist environment can cause problems with the electrical components and lead to corrosion. This can give rise to safety issues or compel your tool to stop working completely. Tools also should be stored inside a case or cabinet when not being used. This helps to remove excess dust and particles getting inside the tools through the vents when not being used.

 

7. Change Worn Parts

 

When your tool gets used, few parts will automatically have to be replaced. One of the most common replacements is the tool’s carbon brushes, which cause the conduction of electricity through the motor. If your tool features a drive belt, like in a belt sander or some power saws, observe it for wear and replace worn drive belts before they break. Power cords and switch assemblies are also parts that could be damaged over time and are known to require replacements.

Implementing daily maintenance routines is the ideal method to avert problems with your power tools. A simple dusting can remove dirt and particles that could otherwise end up in your gears or start jeopardizing your electrical system. Keeping your tools clean, cool and perfectly oiled is the best way to get the most out of them.