Maintenance and Servicing
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Turn the Power Switch of the tool to its “OFF” position, remove the Safety Lock and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
SAFETY
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition | 2. | AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces |
of the tool. Check for loose hardware, misalignment |
| of the tool with clean cloth. |
or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken | 3. | WARNING! If the supply cord of this |
parts, damaged electrical wiring, and any other | ||
condition that may affect its safe operation. |
| power tool is damaged, it must be replaced |
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Troubleshooting
Problem |
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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 |
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| and check circuit breaker. If breaker is tripped, make sure |
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| 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 on tool. |
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| tripped (if equipped). |
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| 4. | Internal damage or wear. (Carbon | 4. | Have technician service tool. |
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| brushes or switch, for example.) |
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Tool operates | Extension cord too long or | Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension cord | ||
slowly. | wire size too small. | is needed, use one with the proper diameter for its | ||
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Performance | 1. | Accessory dull or damaged. | 1. | Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed. |
decreases | 2. | Carbon brushes worn or damaged. | 2. | Have qualified technician replace brushes. |
over time. |
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Excessive noise | 1. | Belt (if equipped) too loose (slipping) | 1. | Properly tension belt. |
or rattling. |
| or too tight (bearing damage). |
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| 2. | Internal damage or wear. (Carbon | 2. | Have technician service tool. |
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| brushes or bearings, for example.) |
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Overheating. | 1. | Forcing machine to work too fast. | 1. | Allow machine to work at its own rate. |
| 2. | Accessory misaligned. | 2. | Check and correct accessory to fence |
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| and/or table alignment. |
| 3. | Accessory dull or damaged. | 3. | Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed. |
| 4. | Blocked motor housing vents. | 4. | Wear |
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| NIOSH‑approved dust mask/respirator while blowing |
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| dust out of motor using compressed air. |
| 5. | Motor being strained by long or | 5. | Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension cord |
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| small diameter extension cord. |
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| length and load. See Table A on page 3. |
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.
SETUP
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
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