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Trouble Shooting

!WARNING

PROBLEM

Read instruction manual first! Remove plug from the power source before making adjustments or assembling accessories.

TROUBLE: TOOL WILL NOT START

1.Power cord is not plugged in.

2.Power source fuse or circuit breaker tripped.

3.Cord damaged.

4.Burned out switch.

REMEDY 1. Plug tool into power source.

2.Replace fuse or reset tripped circuit breaker. (If the product repeatedly causes the circuit or fuse to trip/blow, discontinue use immediately and have it serviced by an Authorized Skil Service Center or Service Station.)

3.Inspect cord for damage. If damaged, have cord replaced by an Authorized Skil Service Center or Service Station.

4.Have switch replaced by an Authorized Skil Service Center or Service Station.

TROUBLE: TOOL DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED

PROBLEM 1. Extension cord has insufficient gauge or is too long.

2.If equipped with variable speed, tool may not set at maximum RPM.

3.Low house voltage.

REMEDY 1. Replace with adequate extension cord (Page 17).

2.If equipped with variable speed, check speed setting.

3.Contact your electric company.

TROUBLE: ACCESSORY BINDS, STALLS MOTOR,

OR KICKS BACK WHEN ROUTING

PROBLEM 1. Bit is not properly set into collet.

2.Bit is damaged or dull.

3.Cut is too aggressive for one pass.

4.Incorrect router speed for application

5.Router is being fed in the wrong direction or at an improper rate.

REMEDY 1. See “Installing a Router Bit” section of this manual (page 9).

2.Discard and replace with new accessory.

3.Adjust bit depth to proper setting as referenced in the “Operations” section of this manual (pages 11-12), or as recommended by accessory manufacturer.

4.See router speed chart for application recommendations (page 13)

5.See “Feeding the Router” section of this manual for feeding tips (page 13)

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Skil 1830, 1827, 1817 manual Trouble Shooting, Problem Trouble Tool will not Start, Trouble Tool does not Come UP to Speed

1827, 1817, 1830 specifications

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