Chicago Electric 92115 Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions

Troubleshooting

Problem		Possible Causes		Likely Solutions
Tool will not start.	1.	Cord not connected.	1.	Check that cord is plugged in.
	2.	No power at outlet.	2.	Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered,
				turn off tool and check circuit breaker. If breaker
				is tripped, make sure circuit is right capacity for
				tool and circuit has no other loads.
	3.	Tool’s thermal reset breaker	3.	Turn off tool and allow to cool. Press reset button
		tripped (if equipped).		on tool.
	4.	Internal damage or wear.	4.	Have technician service tool.
		(Carbon brushes or switch, for
		example.)
	5.	Head Bolts (28) too tight.	5.	Make sure that Head Bolts (28) are not
				excessively tight.
Tool operates slowly.	1.	Dirty, worn or damaged blades.	1.	Clean or replace blades.
	2.	Extension cord too long or wire	2.	Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension
		size too small.		cord is needed, use shorter/heavier gauge cord.
				See Extension Cords in GROUNDING section.
	3.	Head Bolts (28) too tight.	3.	Make sure that Head Bolts (28) are not
				excessively tight.
Performance	1.	Blades dull or damaged.	1.	Keep blades sharp. Replace as needed.
decreases over time.	2.	Carbon brushes worn or	2.	Have qualified technician replace brushes.
		damaged.
Cut not smooth.	Head Bolts (28) loose.		Tighten Head Bolts (28) enough to properly hold the
			Left and Right Blades (24, 27) in place.
Excessive noise or	Internal damage or wear. (Carbon		Have technician service tool.
rattling.	brushes or bearings, for example.)
Overheating.	1.	Forcing tool to work too fast.	1.	Allow tool to work at its own rate.
	2.	Blades misaligned.	2.	Check and correct blades to fence and/or table
				alignment.
	3.	Blades dull or damaged.	3.	Keep blades sharp. Replace as needed.
	4.	Blocked motor housing vents.	4.	Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and NIOSH-
				approved dust mask/respirator while blowing dust
				out of motor using compressed air.
	5.	Motor being strained by long or	5.	Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension
		small diameter extension cord.		cord is needed, use one with the proper diameter
				for its length and load. See Extension Cords in
				GROUNDING section.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.

REV 10a
SKU 92115	For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.	Page 11