Troubleshooting
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| Not plugged into receptacle | Plug it into the power source receptacle | |
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| Switch not in the ON position | Turn the switch to the ON position | |
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| Motor cord cut or abraded | Replace with a new cord | |
Motor will not start |
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Plug on cord is faulty | Replace with a new plug | ||
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| Fuse or circuit breaker open | ||
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| Motor faulty | Call WMH Tool Group Customer Service | |
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| Too many electrical machines | Turn off other machines and try again | |
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| Incorrect fuse | Try time delay fuse, or go to circuit with | |
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| higher rated fuse of circuit breaker | |
Motor will not start and |
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Wheels cannot rotate because of | Unplug and turn grinding wheel by hand | ||
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opens | obstruction |
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| Undersized extension cord | Use correct size extension cord; see | |
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| Short circuit | Cord, plug, or motor need repair; call WMH | |
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Motor fails to develop | Low line voltage | Check power line for proper voltage | |
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Faulty motor or capacitor | Call WMH Tool Group Customer Service | ||
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| Overload on motor | Reduce load to motor; do not press so hard | |
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Motor overheats | Poor ventilation for motor | Unplug and clean out around motor; | |
| provide better air circulation | ||
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| Capacitor failure | Call WMH Tool Group Customer Service | |
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| Motor overload | Reduce load to motor; do not press so hard | |
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| Low line voltage | Check power line for proper voltage | |
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Motor stalls or slows | Loose wire connections | Call WMH Tool Group Customer Service | |
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| Faulty motor | Call WMH Tool Group Customer Service | |
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| Motor overload | Reduce load to motor; do not press so hard | |
Frequent fuse or circuit |
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Overload of electrical circuit | Too many electrical appliances on same | ||
breaker failure |
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| Incorrect fuse of circuit breaker | Have electrician upgrade service to outlet | |
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