Troubleshooting - Drill Master 69651 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

maintenance and Servicing
procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
tO pREVEnt SERiOuS injuRY FROm aCCiDEntal OpERatiOn:
turn the power Switch of the tool off and remove its Battery pack before
performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
tO pREVEnt SERiOuS injuRY FROm tOOl FailuRE: Do not use damaged equipment.
if abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Cleaning, maintenance, and lubrication
1. BEFORE EaCh uSE, inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for:
• leaking, swollen, or cracked battery pack,
• loose hardware,
• misalignment or binding of moving parts,
• cracked or broken parts, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.

troubleshooting

problem possible Causes
Tool will not start. 1. Battery Pack not properly
connected.
2. Battery Pack not properly charged.
3. Battery Pack burnt-out.
4. Internal damage or wear.
Tool operates 1. Forcing tool to work too fast.
slowly.
2. Battery Pack power low.
3. Battery Pack burnt-out.
Performance 1. Accessory dull or damaged.
decreases
2. Battery Pack wearing out.
over time.
Excessive noise Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
or rattling. brushes or bearings, for example.)
Overheating. 1. Forcing tool to work too fast.
2. Accessory misaligned.
3. Accessory dull or damaged.
4. Blocked motor housing vents.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect Battery pack and Charger power supply before service.
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1. Remove Battery Pack, make sure there are no obstructions,
reinsert the Battery Pack according to its shape (it should only fit
one way), and press firmly until the Battery Pack locks in place.
2. Make sure Charger is connected and operating properly.
Give enough time for Battery Pack to recharge properly.
3. Dispose of old Battery Pack properly or recycle.
Replace Battery Pack.
4. Have technician service tool.
1. Allow tool to work at its own rate.
2. Recharge Battery Pack.
3. Dispose of old Battery Pack properly or recycle.
Replace Battery Pack.
1. Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed.
2. Battery Pack capacity will gradually decrease through use.
If symptoms are severe, recycle old Battery Pack
(or dispose of properly) and replace it.
Have technician service tool.
1. Allow tool to work at its own rate.
2. Check and correct accessory to fence and/or table alignment.
3. Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed.
4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator while blowing
dust out of motor using compressed air.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
2. aFtER uSE, wipe external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.
3. ni-Cd BattERY muSt BE RECYClED
OR DiSpOSED OF pROpERlY. Do not
short, incinerate or open Battery pack.
4. Disconnect battery pack and store battery pack,
charger, and tool in dry, indoor area out of
reach of children and away from metal objects
(i.e., paperclips, coins) to prevent shorting.
likely Solutions
Item 69651