Troubleshooting - RIDGID CM1450 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Machine does not start
Motor does not reach full speed
or power
Motor stalls, blows fuses, or trips
circuit breakers.
Motor overheats.
Machine is noisy when running.
Wheel hits table.
Wheel does not cut through
material.
Machine vibrates or shakes
excessively.
CAUSE
1. Power cord not plugged in.
2. Power cord is damaged.
3. Circuit breaker is tripped.
4. Circuit fuse is blown.
5. Switch is damaged or burned out.
1. Voltage from power source is low.
2. Circuit is overloaded.
3. Motor burned out.
4. Fuses or circuit breakers are wrong size. 4. Have an electrician replace with a 15 amp fuse or
5. Extension cord is too long.
6. Switch is defective.
1. Switch is defective.
2. Voltage from source is low.
3. Fuses or circuit breakers are wrong size
or defective.
1. Motor is overloaded.
2. Wheel is being fed into work too fast.
1. Motor needs attention.
1. Wheel not properly installed.
2. Depth stop setting incorrect.
1. Depth stop setting incorrect.
2. Wheel worn too much.
3. Incorrect cutting operation.
1. Wheel is out-of-round.
2. Wheel is chipped
3. Wheel is loose.
4. Machine is not secure.
5. Work surface is uneven.
1. Plug in cord.
2. Have the cord replaced at your nearest
authorized service center.
3. Reset circuit breaker.
4. Replace circuit fuse.
5. Have the switch replaced at your nearest
authorized service center and request a voltage
check from the power company.
1. Request a voltage check from the power company.
2. Test on a different circuit or without anything
else on circuit.
3. Have tool serviced and request a voltage check
from the power company.
circuit breaker.
5. Use a shorter extension cord.
6. Have the switch replaced at your nearest
authorized service center.
1. Have the switch replaced at your nearest
authorized service center.
2. Request a voltage check from the power company.
3. Have an electrician replace with a 15 amp fuse or
circuit breaker.
1. Request a voltage check from the power company.
2. Feed wheel into work slower.
1. Have the motor checked at your nearest
authorized service center.
1. See "Removal and Installation of Wheel" section.
2. Adjust the depth stop. See "Depth Stop" section.
1. Adjust the depth stop. See "Depth Stop" section.
2. Replace with a new 14 in. (356 mm) abrasive cut
off wheel.
3. See "Cut-Off" section.
1. Replace wheel.
2. Replace wheel.
3. Tighten wheel bolt on arbor.
4. Check and tighten all hardware.
5. Relocate and secure on a flat surface.
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