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	4.	Have technician service tool.
		wear. (Carbon brushes or
		switch, for example.)
Tool operates slowly.	Extension cord too long or		Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension
	wire size too small.		cord is needed, use shorter/heavier gauge cord.
			See Extension Cords in GROUNDING section.
Performance	1. Accessory dull or damaged.		1.	Keep cutting accessories sharp.
decreases over time.				Replace as needed.
	2.	Internal lubrication cold.	2.	Allow tool to operate with no load
				for 5 minutes before use.
	3.	Carbon brushes worn	3.	Have qualified technician replace 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.	Accessory dull or damaged.	2.	Keep cutting accessories sharp.
				Replace as needed.
	3.	Blocked motor housing vents.	3.	Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and NIOSH-
				approved dust mask/respirator while blowing
				dust out of motor using compressed air.
	4.	Motor being strained by long or	4.	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.

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.

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