Chicago Electric 97743 Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Causes Probable Solutions

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Troubleshooting

Problem

 

Possible Causes

 

Probable Solutions

Tool will not start.

1.

No power at outlet.

1.

Check power at outlet.

 

2.

Cord not connected.

2.

Check that cord is plugged in.

 

3.

Blown fuse or tripped circuit

3.

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

 

 

breaker.

 

 

Motor does not

1. Disrupted power supply.

1.

Check power supply.

rotate with power

2.

Poor contact at the switch.

2.

Repair switch.

switch depressed.

3.

Armature or field coil burnt.

3.

Change coil.

 

 

4.

Broken stator coil.

4.

Replace stator coil.

 

5.

Carbon brushes worn out.

5.

Replace carbon brushes.

Abnormal noise

Overload of motor caused by

Reduce drilling pressure. Decrease force.

from motor. Does

excessive drilling pressure.

 

 

not rotate, or

 

 

 

 

rotates slowly.

 

 

 

 

Partial short

Partial short circuit or open circuit

Repair or change armature.

circuit.

at armature.

 

 

Main voltage too

Main power voltage too low.

Adjust main power voltage.

low.

 

 

 

 

Gearbox becomes

1. Overload. Dull bit.

1.

Reduce load. Sharpen bit.

too hot.

2.

Damp coils.

2.

Dry coils.

 

3.

Incorrect fitting.

3.

Repair or change armature.

 

4.

Decrease in voltage.

4.

Adjust voltage.

Sparking.

1.

Short circuit or break at

1.

Repair armature.

 

 

armature.

 

 

 

2.

Surface of armature not

2.

Inspect and clean armature.

 

 

smooth and clean.

 

 

3.New carbon brushes installed. 3. Normal condition. Sparking will discontinue once new carbon brushes are worn flush with the armature.

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

SKU 97743

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

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