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 |
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| unpowered, turn off tool and check circuit |
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| breaker. If breaker is tripped, make sure |
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| circuit is right capacity for tool and circuit |
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| has no other loads. |
| 3. | Internal damage or wear. (Carbon | 3. | Have technician service tool. |
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| brushes or switch, for example.) |
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Tool operates slowly. | 1. Excess pressure applied to workpiece. | 1. Decrease pressure, allow tool to do the | ||
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| 2. | Power being reduced by long or small | 2. | Eliminate use of extension cord. If an |
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| diameter extension cord. |
| extension cord is needed, use one with |
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| the proper diameter for its length and load. |
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| See Extension Cords in GROUNDING |
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Performance | Carbon brushes worn or damaged. | Have qualified technician replace brushes. | ||
decreases over time. |
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Excessive noise or | Internal damage or wear. (Carbon | Have qualified technician service tool. | ||
rattling. | brushes or bearings, for example.) |
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Overheating. | 1. | Forcing tool to work too fast. | 1. | Allow tool to work at its own rate. |
| 2. | Blocked motor housing vents. | 2. | Wear |
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| while blowing dust out of motor using |
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| 3. | Motor being strained by long or small | 3. | Eliminate use of extension cord. If an |
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| diameter extension cord. |
| extension cord is needed, use one with |
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| the proper diameter for its length and load. |
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| See Extension Cords in GROUNDING |
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Tool does not grind, | 1. Disc accessory may be loose on | 1. | Check tightness of Outer Flange Arbor Nut | |
sand or wire brush |
| Spindle. |
| or threaded disc accessory on Spindle. Be |
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| sure disc accessory is of correct dimension |
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| and Outer Flange Arbor Nut is tight. |
| 2. | Disc accessory may be damaged, worn | 2. | Check condition and type of disc |
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| or wrong type for the material. |
| accessory. Use only proper type of disc |
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| accessory in good condition. |
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.
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