Troubleshooting - Chicago Electric Professional Series 60608 Owners Manual & Safety Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Tool will not start. 1. Cord not connected.
2. No power at outlet.
3. Tool's circuit breaker tripped.
4. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
brushes or switch, for example.)
Tool operates Extension cord too long or
slowly. wire size too small.
Performance 1. Blade dull or damaged.
decreases
2. Carbon brushes worn or damaged.
over time.
Excessive noise Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
or rattling. brushes or bearings, for example.)
Overheating. 1. Forcing machine to work too fast.
2. Blade misaligned.
3. Blade dull or damaged.
4. Motor being strained by long or
small diameter extension cord.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.
Item 60608
Possible Causes
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Likely Solutions
1. Check that cord is plugged in.
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. Turn off tool and wait approximately 5 minutes.
Press circuit breaker button on tool.
4. Have technician service tool.
Eliminate use of extension cord.
If an extension cord is needed, use shorter/
heavier gauge cord. See Table A on page 3.
1. Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed.
2. Have qualified technician replace brushes.
Have technician service tool.
1. Allow machine to work at its own rate.
2. Check and correct blade alignment to fence and table.
3. Keep cutting blades sharp. Replace as needed.
4. Eliminate use of extension cord.
If an extension cord is needed, use shorter/
heavier gauge cord. See Table A on page 3.
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