Maintenance - Chicago Electric 68852 Owner's Manual

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: Release the trigger and remove
the 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 1. Battery Pack not properly
not start. 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
2. Make sure Charger is connected and operating properly.
3. Dispose of old Battery Pack properly or recycle.
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.
1. Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed.
2. Battery Pack capacity will gradually decrease through use.
Have technician service tool.
1. Allow tool to work at its own rate.
2. Check and correct accessory to fence
3. Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed.
4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
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
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.
Give enough time for Battery Pack to recharge properly.
Replace Battery Pack.
Replace Battery Pack.
If symptoms are severe, recycle old Battery Pack
(or dispose of properly) and replace it.
and/or table alignment.
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator while
blowing dust out of motor using compressed air.
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