
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,  | 
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  | turn off tool and check circuit breaker. If breaker  | 
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  | is tripped, make sure circuit is right capacity for  | 
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  | tool and circuit has no other loads.  | 
  | 3.  | Internal damage or wear.  | 3.  | Have technician service tool.  | 
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  | (Carbon brushes or switch, for  | 
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  | example.)  | 
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Tool operates slowly.  | Extension cord too long or wire size  | Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension  | ||
  | too small.  | cord is needed, use shorter/heavier gauge cord.  | ||
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  | See Extension Cords in GROUNDING section. | |
Performance  | 1. Accessory dull or damaged.  | 1.  | Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as  | |
decreases over time.  | 
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  | needed.  | 
  | 2.  | Carbon brushes worn or  | 2.  | Have qualified technician replace brushes.  | 
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  | damaged.  | 
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Excessive noise or  | 1.  | Belt too loose (slipping) or too  | 1.  | Properly tension belt.  | 
rattling.  | 
  | tight (bearing damage).  | 
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  | 2.  | Internal damage or wear.  | 
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  | (Carbon brushes or bearings, for  | 2.  | Have technician service tool.  | 
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  | example.)  | 
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Overheating.  | 1.  | Forcing material into blades too  | 1.  | Allow machine to work at its own rate.  | 
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  | fast.  | 
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  | 2.  | Accessory misaligned.  | 2.  | Check and correct accessory to fence and/or  | 
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  | table alignment.  | 
  | 3.  | Accessory dull or damaged.  | 3.  | Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as  | 
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  | needed.  | 
  | 4.  | Blocked motor housing vents.  | 4.  | Wear   | 
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  | approved dust mask/respirator while blowing dust  | 
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  | out of motor using compressed air.  | 
  | 5.  | Motor being strained by long or  | 5.  | Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension  | 
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  | small diameter extension cord.  | 
  | cord is needed, use one with the proper diameter  | 
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  | for its length and load. See Extension Cords in  | 
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  | GROUNDING section.  | 
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.
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