Harbor Freight Tools 38142 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions

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.
		tripped (if equipped).		Press reset button on tool.
	4.	Internal damage or wear. (Carbon	4.	Have technician service tool.
		brushes or switch, for example.)
Tool operates	Extension cord too long or		Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension cord
slowly.	wire size too small.		is needed, use one with the proper diameter for its
			length and load. See Table A on page 3.
Performance	1.	Accessory dull or damaged.	1.	Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed.
decreases	2.	Carbon brushes worn or damaged.	2.	Have qualified technician replace brushes.
over time.
Excessive noise	1.	Internal damage or wear. (Carbon	1.	Have technician service tool.
or rattling.		brushes or bearings, for example.)
	2.	Belt (if equipped) too loose (slipping)	2.	Properly tension belt.
		or too tight (bearing damage).
Overheating.	1.	Forcing machine to work too fast.	1.	Allow machine to work at its own rate.
	2.	Accessory dull or damaged.	2.	Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed.
	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.
	4.	Motor being strained by long or	4.	Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension cord
		small diameter extension cord.		is needed, use one with the proper diameter for
				its length and load. See Table A on page 3.

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

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THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

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