Chicago Electric 45252 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions

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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.

 

 

tripped (if equipped).

 

Press reset button on tool.

 

4.

Internal damage or wear.

4.

Have technician service tool and/

 

 

(Carbon brushes or

 

or replace Carbon Brushes.

 

 

switch, for example.)

 

 

Tool operates slowly.

Extension cord too long or

Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension

 

cord diameter too small.

cord is needed, use one with the proper diameter

 

 

 

for its length and load. See Extension Cords

 

 

 

in Grounding section on page 6.

Performance

1.

Accessory dull or damaged.

1.

Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed.

decreases over time.

2.

Carbon brushes worn

2.

Replace Carbon Brushes.

 

 

or damaged.

 

 

Excessive noise

Internal damage or wear. (Carbon

Have technician service tool.

or rattling.

brushes or bearings, for example.)

 

 

Overheating.

1.

Forcing tool to work too fast.

1.

Allow tool to work at its own rate.

 

2.

Blocked motor housing vents.

2.

Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and

 

 

 

 

NIOSH‑approved dust mask/respirator while

 

 

 

 

blowing dust out of motor using compressed air.

 

3.

Motor being strained by long or

3.

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 on page 6.

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

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For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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