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.

Internal damage or wear.

3.

Have technician service tool.

 

 

(Carbon brushes or switch, for

 

 

 

 

example.)

 

 

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.

 

 

 

See Extension Cords in GROUNDING section.

Performance

1. Accessory dull or damaged.

1.

Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as

decreases over time.

 

 

 

needed.

 

2.

Carbon brushes worn or

2.

Have qualified technician replace brushes.

 

 

damaged.

 

 

Excessive noise or

1.

Belt too loose (slipping) or too

1.

Properly tension belt.

rattling.

 

tight (bearing damage).

 

 

 

2.

Internal damage or wear.

 

 

 

 

(Carbon brushes or bearings, for

2.

Have technician service tool.

 

 

example.)

 

 

Overheating.

1.

Forcing material into blades too

1.

Allow machine to work at its own rate.

 

 

fast.

 

 

 

2.

Accessory misaligned.

2.

Check and correct accessory to fence and/or

 

 

 

 

table alignment.

 

3.

Accessory dull or damaged.

3.

Keep cutting accessories 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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SKU 32650

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Harbor Freight Tools 32650 operating instructions Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions