Troubleshooting - Chicago Electric 61687 Operation Manual And Safety Instructions

6. IMpORTANT: Center the belt on both pulleys so
that all the ridges on the Belt are aligned with all
the grooves on both Pulleys. See Figure N.
Figure N

Troubleshooting

problem
Tool will not start. 1. Cord not connected.
2. No power at outlet.
3. Tool's thermal reset breaker
4. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
Tool operates slowly. 1. Forcing tool to work too fast.
2. Extension cord too long or cord
Motor runs, but Belt is damaged or broken.
tool does not plane
(Knife Drum does
not revolve).
Performance 1. Carbon brushes worn or damaged.
decreases over time.
2. Blade dull or damaged.
Excessive noise 1. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
or rattling.
2. Belt is worn, stretched or broken.
Overheating. 1. Forcing tool to work too fast.
2. Blade dull or damaged.
3. Blocked motor housing vents.
4. Motor being strained by long or
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.
Item 61687
possible causes
tripped (if equipped).
brushes or Trigger, for example.)
diameter too small.
brushes or bearings, for example.)
small diameter extension cord.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
7. Replace the Belt Cover. See Figure O.
Figure O
Likely Solutions
1. Check that cord is plugged in.
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. Turn off tool and allow to cool. Press reset button on tool.
4. Have technician service tool.
1. Allow tool to work at its own rate.
2. Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension
cord is needed, use one with the proper diameter
for its length and load. See Extension Cords
in Grounding section on page 6.
Replace Belt. See Replacing the Belt on page 16.
1. Have qualified technician replace brushes.
2. Keep blades sharp. Replace as needed.
1. Have technician service tool.
2. Replace Belt. (See Replacing the Belt on page 16.)
1. Allow tool to work at its own rate.
2. Keep blades sharp. Replace as needed.
3. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator while
blowing dust out of motor using compressed air.
4. Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension
cord is needed, use one with the proper diameter
for its length and load. See Extension Cords
in Grounding section on page 6.
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