Toolguys, help... Rotary got wet... Help...

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jerry@robs

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We had some serious flooding the past week or so and my 9227C got soaked.... i air dried it for like 4 days and then I tried to run it...



It worked but... it couldn't maintain its speed... kinda like a hesitating engine... 2000rpm-1200rpm-1800rpm kinda rotation...



What should I do?



I'm pretty sure it needs to be opened up, cleaned and relubed... but I need specific instructions... Thanks guys.
 
Don't panic



you did a good thing to let air-dry



i know what has to be done ,

I'm just looking to translate the right name for the thing to be cleaned.

Hold on a minute (or two)
 
Thanks a mil Christian... :)



I'm glad that the buffer still worked (didn't short out) but I can't stomach the fact that my 1 month old rotary is busted... :( :( :(



My shop.vac got wet too, but it's a wet/dry vac and it worked fine...
 
Here we go:

check this page first and print it out :http://www.makita.com/res_tools/pdf/parts_breakdowns/9227C.pdf

first remove the carbon brush (number 42) and with fine (400-grid)clean them

remove screws number 11: the whole body should come apart



with the same sanding paper clean item 6 where the carbon brush touch



reassamble

test

let me know

From the spareparts list I see that the bearings are sealed ones : so no need to re-grease



edit: screws number 16&17 are wrong,

should be 4 screws number 11

oops
 
Thanks Christian...



but... (sorry for leaving this out)



would it void my warranty if I open it up instead of sending it in for repair?



Just wondering... I'm itching to open it up and clean it up before it gets rusty...



Your info is very helpful...



BTW, what's part 404 (Sleeve 18) for?
 
as for warranty:



this is not a factory malfunction



so I'm pretty sure that warranty will not cover this



but to be on the safe side : asking your dealer could never hurt, could it?



Hope I could be of any help

Christiaan
 
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