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<DIV>Hi Rob</DIV>
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<DIV>A tiny drop of lubricating oil on the front shaft should do the trick but
it will need to find its way into the inner shaft area which you can help with
gentle rotation of the shaft. I use an Electrolube spray which has a lubricant
in a volatile carrier and a tissue under the target area to catch any excess
spray. Keep the lubricant off the body of the trimmer.</DIV>
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Eng, FIET, MSE<BR>G-QRP 6907<BR>Secretary of Crystal Palace Radio &
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www.qsl.net/g3oou<BR>@BobFBurns on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BobFBurns
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<DIV>In a message dated 22/12/2013 10:12:21 GMT Standard Time,
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<P>The small variable capacitor used for neutralizing the finals on my
SB-401<BR>(inside the finals' cage) has become very stiff. Now, during
the<BR>neutralizing procedure, it will break or bend the tip on a plastic
tuning<BR>screwdriver, and it won't turn. It can be made to turn if you use a
small<BR>metal shaft type screwdriver, but that is not a practical option as
it<BR>throws off the capacitance value as soon as you insert it.<BR><BR>Does
anyone know of a method for loosening up this part again?<BR><BR>Thanks,<BR>--
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