Maintenance And

Servicing

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician.

To prevent serious injury

from accidental operation:

Turn the Power Switch (19) of the Hot Knife to its “OFF” position and unplug the tool from its electrical Outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

To prevent serious injury from tool failure:

Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

1.BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the Hot Knife. Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged electrical wir- ing, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.

2.After Use, clean external surfaces of the tool with clean cloth.

3.WARNING! If the Power Cord (21) of this power tool is damaged, it must be replaced only by a qualified ser- vice technician.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

 

Possible Cause

 

Possible Solution

Hot Knife will not turn on.

1.

No power at electrical outlet.

1.

Check power at outlet.

 

2.

Power Switch not pressed.

2.

Press and hold Power Switch.

Hot Knife turns on, but does not

1.

Temperature on Selector

1.

Turn the Temperature

heat up.

 

Knob not selected.

 

Selector Knob to the desired

 

 

 

 

temperature setting.

Hot Knife does not maintain pre-

1.

Power Switch not pressed

1.

Press and hold Power Switch

selected heat temperature during

 

and held.

 

throughout operation.

operation.

 

 

 

 

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the Hot Knife. Disconnect power supply before servicing.

SKU 66182

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

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Chicago Electric 66182 operating instructions Maintenance Servicing, Troubleshooting