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 of the tool off 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.

Cleaning, Maintenance, and

Lubrication

1.BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the tool. Check for loose hardware, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged electrical wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.

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

3.Periodically have the carbon brushes replaced by a qualified technician as needed.

4.NiCd Battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Do not short, incinerate or open battery.

5.WARNING! If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged, it must be replaced only by a qualified service technician.

Troubleshooting

Problem

 

Possible Causes

 

Likely Solutions

Tool will not start.

1.

Battery Pack not charged.

1.

Charge the Battery Pack.

 

2.

Internal damage or wear.

2.

Have technician service tool.

 

 

(Carbon brushes or switch, for

 

 

 

 

example.)

 

 

Performance

Carbon brushes worn or damaged.

Have qualified technician replace brushes.

decreases over time.

 

 

 

 

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.

Socket misaligned.

2.

Check and correct socket placement on tool.

 

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.

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

SKU 67845

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

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Chicago Electric 67845 operating instructions Maintenance Servicing, Cleaning, Maintenance, Lubrication, Troubleshooting