Troubleshooting - Chicago Electric 98265 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

5. Remove the blade and replace with a
new one. Make sure the arrow on the
blade matches the direction of the arrow
embossed on the blade cover.
6. With the flat wrench in place again,
reinstall the blade's hex bolt turning
clockwise, and tighten securely.
7. Replace the clear Cover and secure with
the three Hex Screws removed earlier.
Cleaning the Saw
1. With the saw turned off and the cord
pulled out from the outlet, wipe down all
of the external parts of the unit with a
damp (not dripping wet) sponge.
2. Make sure that the Water Tray is also
cleaned and a container of some type is
located below the Drain Plug (E03). Re-
Problem
Tool will not start
Blade spins slowly
Excessive vibration 1. Bent or off-balance blade
Running hot;
excess smoke
Restricted Saw
Travel
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the
tool. Disconnect power supply before service.
SKU 98265

Troubleshooting

Possible Causes
1. No power at outlet.
2. Cord not connected.
1. Arbor shaft binding
2. Motor brushes worn
2. Bent Arbor Shaft
1. Water flow problem.
2. Not enough water
3. Running with hot/warm water
1. Dry or damaged Holder.
2. Bent Sliding Bars.
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move the plug and drain the water and
silt accumulated by the cutting operation.
3. Use more water to clean out the residual
silt from the water tray.
4. Replace the Drain Plug. Check condition
of the O-Ring (E02) and replace if torn or
cut.
5. The cleaning process is faster and easier
if the unit is tipped on end and carefully
(do not wet the motor) hosed down.
6. Wipe the entire unit down including the
sides and Sliding Bars (C16).
7. Clean out the pump by removing the
Filter (A26), placing the pump into a con-
tainer of clean water, and running it to
pump out any remaining silt. Back flush
the screen Filter (A26) and replace onto
the pump.
Likely Solutions
1. Check power at outlet.
2. Check that cord is plugged in.
1. Check shaft for free spinning
2. Replace brushes
1. Replace blade with new one
2. Check shaft for run-out
1. Check connection
2. Add proper amount of water
3. Always run with cold water
1. Lubricate or service Holder components.
2. Replace Sliding Bars.
REV 10b
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