Harbor Freight Tools 68169 Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions

Models: 68169

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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. (Carbon

3.

Have technician service tool.

 

 

brushes or switch.)

 

 

Tool operates

Extension cord too long or wire size too

Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension

slowly.

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

decreases over

 

 

 

as needed.

time.

2.

Carbon brushes worn or damaged.

2.

Have qualified technician replace brushes.

Excessive noise

Internal damage or wear. (Carbon

Have technician service tool.

or rattling.

brushes or bearings, for example.)

 

 

Overheating.

1.

Forcing tool to work too fast.

1.

Allow tool to work at its own rate.

 

2.

Bit dull or damaged.

2.

Keep bit 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 small

4.

Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension

 

 

diameter extension cord.

 

cord is needed, use one with the proper diameter

 

 

 

 

for its length and load. See Extension Cords in

 

 

 

 

GROUNDING section.

 

5.

Improper internal parts lubrication.

5.

Have a qualified technician service the tool using

 

 

 

 

ONLY white lithium grease.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.

Disconnect power supply before service.

SKU 68169

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

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Harbor Freight Tools 68169 operating instructions Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions