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. Press
		tripped (if equipped).		reset button on tool.
	4.	Internal damage or wear.	4.	Have technician service tool.
		(Carbon brushes or switch, for
		example.)
Tool operates slowly.	Power being reduced by long or		Eliminate use of extension cord. If an
	small diameter extension cord.		extension cord is needed, use one with the
			proper diameter for its length and load. See
			Extension Cords in GROUNDING section.
Performance	1. Accessory dull or damaged.		1.	Keep cutting accessories sharp.
decreases over time.				Replace as needed.
	2.	Carbon brushes worn or	2.	Have qualified technician replace
		damaged.		brushes.
Excessive noise or	Internal damage or wear. (Carbon		Have technician service tool.
rattling.	brushes or bearings, for example.)
Overheating.	1.	Forcing tool to work too fast.	1.	Allow tool to work at its own rate.
	2.	Accessory misaligned.	2.	Check and correct accessory to fence
				and/or table alignment.
	3.	Accessory dull or damaged.	3.	Keep cutting accessories sharp.
				Replace as needed.
	4.	Blocked motor housing vents.	4.	Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
				NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator
				while blowing dust out of motor using
				compressed air.
	5.	Motor being strained by long or	5.	Eliminate use of extension cord. If
		small diameter extension cord.		an extension cord is needed, use one
				with the proper diameter for its length
				and load. See Extension Cords in
				GROUNDING section.

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

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

The manufacturer and/or distributor has provided the parts list and assembly diagram in this manual as a reference tool only. Neither the manufacturer or distributor makes any representation or warranty of any kind to the buyer that he or she is qualified

to make any repairs to the product, or that he or she is qualified to replace any parts of the product. In fact, the manufacturer and/or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians, and not by the buyer. The buyer assumes all risk and liability arising out of his or her repairs to the original product or replacement parts thereto, or arising out of his or her installation of replacement parts thereto.

SKU 67119

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