How to fit new Carbon brushes to GT 501 Hedge trimmer

Tim_Richmond

I have purchased new carbon brushes to replace the worn ones on my Black and Decker GT 501 Hedge trimmer. However I am having a problem fitting the new brushes. The instruction manual does not help. Where can I find the information or diagram of how to fit.

agrinnall

Is there anything in this video (I only watched a few seconds to make sure it actually is about hedge trimmers) that might help?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgKIZL7MBFE

Le_Kirk

Unplug from mains. Assuming the screws are not coded but are either allen (hex) or star drive, remove all screws and teaze apart casing at switch/motor end. Follow the cable from the switch towards the motor and you will see the brushes (well actually you won't) contained within a couple of slides, pull off the connectors and, having looked all over the brush socket for a spring release pin, just ignore it and pull the old brushes out with a pair of pliers. Reassemble in reverse order.