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Ridgid JobMax R2851 Series B Cord Replacement

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    • Unplug the device from the wall.

    • Orient the device so that the trigger is facing downwards.

    • Place your thumb and index finger on the two buttons located on the head of the tool.

    • Press the two buttons in and pull the head of the tool off.

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    • Loosen all eight 15mm T10 Torx screws.

    • You do not need to fully remove the screws yet; just loosen them enough that the device shell starts to open.

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    • Orient the device so that the cord end is facing upwards.

    • Take a small cutting tool, and cut down the seam in the back, ensuring that you only cut the sticker.

    • Make a shallow cut to avoid damaging internal hardware.

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    • Completely remove all eight 15mm T10 Torx screws.

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    • Pull the device case off, gripping at the back of the case and rotating it towards the front of the device.

    • Once the device has been separated gently pull on the trigger assembly to remove it from one side of the case.

    • Watch out for the locking mechanism for the head of the device when removing.

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    • Grip each of the sides of the two green circuit boards and slide them up.

    • Grip each side of the device trigger, and slide it up.

    • You do not need to completely remove these parts. Sliding them upward provides the needed room.

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    • Grip the motor firmly and pull towards the back of the tool, rotating back forth until the motor is free.

    • When reinstalling the motor, use a spudger to pull back the brushes. This allows the motor to slide into place.

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    • Pinch the brush and pry upward away from the center of the part to remove from the device.

    • Take care to not damage the connections on the bottom of the brush.

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    • Firmly hold the brush in one hand and pull at the base of the wire to disconnect.

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    • Cut glue holding down the cord.

    • Take care to not damage the casing or cord when cutting the glue.

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    • Lift the cord up and out of the device.

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    • Cut through each of the two wires connecting the cord to the device.

    • Keep in mind that you should cut the wires far enough down to re-wire the device.

    • Strip the wires and solder the replacement cord.

    • Wrap the soldered area in electrical tape before putting the device back together.

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

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