Chicago Electric 66910 operating instructions Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

To prevent serious injury from accidental operation or electric shock:

Turn the Power Switch (42) of the Chipper Shredder to its “OFF” position and unplug the unit from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

Problem

 

Possible Cause(s)

 

Likely Solution(s)

Chipper Shredder will not

1.

No power at outlet.

1.

Check power at outlet.

start.

2.

Power Cord (37) not

2.

Check that Power Cord (37) is

 

 

connected.

 

plugged in.

 

3.

Circuit Breaker (39) has

3.

Clean debris inside Hopper

 

 

tripped.

 

(1), Main Housing (14), and

 

 

 

 

Chute (67). Tighten Knobs

 

 

 

 

(11) firmly*. Then reset circuit

 

 

 

 

breakers and restart.

 

4.

Knobs (11) are loose.

4.

Check that Knobs (11) are

 

 

 

 

firmly tightened*.

No cutting action.

1.

Unit is clogged with debris.

1.

Clean out all debris from unit.

 

2.

Blades dull or damaged.

2.

Replace damaged blades.

 

 

 

Motor sounds as if it is not

Unit is clogged with debris.

Clean out all debris from unit.

running properly. Circuit

 

 

 

 

Breaker (39) trips.

 

 

 

 

Chipper Shredder shuts off for

Knobs (11) are loose.

Clean out all debris from unit.

no apparent reason.

 

 

Check that Knobs (11) are firmly

 

 

 

tightened*. Then restart.

 

 

 

*NOTE: The vibration of the unit

 

 

 

during normal use will cause

 

 

 

the Knobs to loosen and allow

 

 

 

the Main Housing (14) to lift up

 

 

 

off the Safety Shut-Off Switch

 

 

 

(55), turning off the Motor (47)

 

 

 

for safety. Tightening the Knobs

 

 

 

firmly will engage the Safety

 

 

 

Shut-Off Switch and allow the

 

 

 

unit to again start and run.

SKU 66910

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

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Contents Chipper Shredder For technical questions or replacement parts, please callSave This Manual Power Cord SafetyGrounding prong from the plug. If Proper outlet installed by a qualifiedPlug will not fit the outlet, have a ElectricianEquipment Use and Care Personal SafetyGeneral Safety Unpacking SpecificationsAssembly Phase 3b. Attach the Brace 77 to one of the Legs Operating Instructions Product FeaturesSee Figure D See Figures D and E See Figure ESKU For technical questions, please call Call 1-800-444-3353 for replacement blades Maintenance ServicingBlade Reversal/Removal To reverse the BladesTroubleshooting Part Description Qty Parts ListAssembly Diagram Limited 90 DAY Warranty

66910 specifications

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