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, |
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| turn off tool and check circuit breaker. |
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| If breaker is tripped, make sure circuit is right |
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| capacity for tool and circuit has no other loads. |
| 3. | Tool’s thermal reset breaker | 3. | Turn off tool and allow to cool. |
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| tripped (if equipped). |
| Press reset button on tool. |
| 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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| length and load. See Table A on page 3. | |
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. | Internal damage or wear. (Carbon | 1. | Have technician service tool. |
or rattling. |
| brushes or bearings, for example.) |
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| 2. | Belt (if equipped) too loose (slipping) | 2. | Properly tension belt. |
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| or too tight (bearing damage). |
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Overheating. | 1. | Forcing machine to work too fast. | 1. | Allow machine to work at its own rate. |
| 2. | Accessory dull or damaged. | 2. | Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed. |
| 3. | Blocked motor housing vents. | 3. | Wear |
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| NIOSH‑approved dust mask/respirator while |
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| blowing dust out of motor using compressed air. |
| 4. | Motor being strained by long or | 4. | Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension cord |
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| small diameter extension cord. |
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| its length and load. See Table A on page 3. |
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.
SAFETY
SETUP
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
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