Chicago Electric 95004 Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions

Note: Reinstall in the same orientation.

d. When installing the Carbon Brushes (60), make sure the carbon portion of the Carbon Brushes contact the motor’s Stator (56) and that the springs face away from the Stator. Also, make sure the springs operate freely.

e. After replacement or cleaning, replace the two Carbon Brush Covers (61).

NOTE: New Carbon Brushes (60) tend to arc or spark when first used until they wear and conform to the motor’s Stator (56).

5.To clean the exterior parts of the Circular Saw, use only a clean cloth and mild detergent to clean the body of the Saw. Do not immerse any electrical part of the tool in any liquids.

6.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.	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 reset button
		tripped (if equipped).		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 extension
	small diameter extension cord.		cord is needed, use one with the proper diameter
			for its length and load. See Extension Cords in
			GROUNDING section.
Performance	1.	Blade dull or damaged.	1.	Keep blade sharp. Replace as needed.
decreases over time.	2.	Carbon brushes worn or	2.	Have qualified technician replace brushes.
		damaged.
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.	Blade misaligned.	2.	Check and correct blade to fence alignment.
	3.	Blade dull or damaged.	3.	Keep blade 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 an extension
		small diameter extension cord.		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.

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