TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

!WARNING

To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before making any adjustments.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our service website at www.portercable. com. You can also order parts from your nearest Porter-Cable Factory Service Center or Porter-Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center. Or, you can call our Customer Care Center at (888) 609-9779.

SERVICE AND REPAIRS

All quality tools will eventually require servicing and/or replacement of parts. For information about Porter-Cable, its factory service centers or authorized warranty service centers, visit our website at www.portercable.com or call our Customer Care Center at (888) 609-9779. All repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted by others.

You can also write to us for information at Power Tool Specialists, 684 Huey Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730

(888)609-9779 - Attention: Product Service. Be sure to include all of the information shown on the nameplate of your tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.).

PROBLEM

 

PROBLEM CAUSE

SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

Motor will not run.

1.

Not plugged into power outlet.

1.

Plug it into the power outlet.

 

2.

Switch and key not in ON position.

2.

Insert key and turn the switch ON.

 

3.

Motor cord cut or abraded.

3.

Contact Porter-Cable Service Center

 

 

 

 

or Authorized Service Station for repair

 

 

 

 

or replacement.

 

4.

Plug on cord is faulty.

4.

Contact Porter-Cable Service Center

 

 

 

 

or Authorized Service Station for repair

 

 

 

 

or replacement.

 

5.

Faulty motor.

5.

Contact Porter-Cable Service Center

 

 

 

 

or Authorized Service Station for repair

 

 

 

 

or replacement.

 

6.

Fuse on circuit breaks open.

6.

Re-set; may be too many machines on

 

 

 

 

line.

 

 

 

 

 

Grinding wheel vibrates or

1.

Grinding wheel is not fixed properly.

1.

Adjust grinding wheel properly.

shakes.

 

 

 

See ADJUSTMENT section.

 

2.

Other.

2.

Contact Porter-Cable Service Center

 

 

 

 

or Authorized Service Station for repair

 

 

 

 

or replacement.

 

 

 

 

 

For assistance with your product, visit our website at www.portercable.com for a list of service centers, or call the Porter-Cable Customer Care Center at (888) 609-9779.

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