Troubleshooting

Problem

 

Possible Causes

 

Likely Solutions

Tool will not start.

1.

No power at outlet during

1.

Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered,

 

 

charging.

 

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.

 

2.

Internal damage or

2.

Have technician service tool.

 

 

wear. (Carbon brushes or

 

 

 

 

switch, for example.)

 

 

Performance

1.

Accessory dull or damaged.

1.

Keep accessories sharp. Replace as needed.

decreases over time.

2.

Carbon brushes worn

2.

Have qualified technician replace brushes.

 

 

or damaged.

 

 

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.

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.

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

REV 11c

SKU 68239

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

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