Troubleshooting - Chicago Electric 57226 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Troubleshooting

Problem
Tool will not start. 1. Cord not connected.
2. No power at outlet.
3. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
Tool operates slowly. 1. Tool is set on slow speed setting.
2. Excess pressure applied to workpiece.
3. Power being reduced by too lengthy
Performance Worn internal components.
decreases over time.
Excessive noise Internal damage or wear. (Worn
or rattling. bearings, for example.)
Overheating. 1. Forcing tool to work too fast.
2. Blocked motor housing vents.
3. Motor being strained by too lengthy
Tool does not 1. Disc accessory may be loose on
grind, sand or
brush effectively.
2. Disc accessory may be damaged,
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power
supply before service.
Page 12
Possible Causes
brushes or switch, for example.)
or small diameter extension cord.
or small diameter extension cord.
Spindle.
worn or wrong type for the material.
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
Likely Solutions
1. Check that cord is plugged into 120V outlet.
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. Have technician service tool.
1. Increase speed setting.
2. Decrease pressure, allow
tool to do the work.
3. 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.
Have qualified technician service tool.
Have technician service tool.
1. Allow tool to work at its own rate.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
and NIOSH-approved dust mask/
respirator while blowing dust out
of motor using compressed air.
3. 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.
1. Be sure disc accessory is of correct
dimension and Collet Nut is tight.
Check tightness of Collet Nut or
threaded disc accessory on Spindle
2. Check condition and type of disc
accessory. Use only proper type
of disc accessory. Accessories
must be in good condition.
Item 57226