DC720 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I recently bought a DC720 and DC056 with two NiCad batteries of the steal of a price of $150 from Sears. When I use it it gives off a weird smell. I thought that this will fade after it breaks in but I am not sure. Is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanxrus Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I have been told 2 things. 1 - last year Dewalt made a brush change, in the frame-less motors. This caused a burning smell to come off the motors. 2 - there is a coating on the armature to protect it from corrosion during shipping. Either way, it's common in the DC720, DC825/6/7, and the 20v max line. It's nothing to be concerned about, and will gradually disappear over time. It takes a lot of revolutions to wear a MM off your brushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjones Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I recently bought a DC720 and DC056 with two NiCad batteries of the steal of a price of $150 from Sears. When I use it it gives off a weird smell. I thought that this will fade after it breaks in but I am not sure. Is this normal? Yup, no worries. It should get better with time, but even if it continues to smell, unless it loses power, than don't worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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