Troubleshooting - Black & Decker SM1850BD Instruction Manual

MOTOR
Problem Possible Cause
• Brake does • Motor brushes not sealed or
not stop blade
within 10 • Motor brake overheated from
seconds.
• Arbor bolt loose.
• Brushes cracked, damaged, etc.
• Other.
• Motor does • Limit switch failure
not start. • Brush worn.
• Fuse blown or circuit breaker
• Brush spark • Brush worn.
when switch • Other.
released.

TROUBLESHOOTING

lightly sticking.
use of defective or wrong size
blade or rapid ON/OFF cycling.
tripped on home panel.
Possible Solution
• Inspect/clean/replace brushes.
See MAINTENANCE section.
• Use a recommended blade. Let
cool down. See REMOVING
OR INSTALLING THE BLADE
section.
• Retighten. See REMOVING
OR INSTALLING THE BLADE
section.
• Replace brushes.
• Contact Service Center.
• Replace limit switch.
• Replace brushes. See
MAINTENANCE section.
• Verify there is electrical power at
the outlet.
• Replace Brushes. See
MAINTENANCE section.
• Contact Service Center.
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