Troubleshooting; Cleaning And Maintenance - Chicago Electric 68523 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 unplug the tool from its
electrical outlet 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.

Troubleshooting

Problem
Tool will not start.
Tool operates slowly.
Performance
decreases over time.
Excessive noise
or rattling.
Overheating.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power
supply before service.
Item 68523
Possible Causes
1. Cord not connected.
2. No power at outlet.
3. Tool's thermal reset breaker
tripped (if equipped).
4. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
brushes or switch, for example.)
1. Excess pressure applied
to work piece.
2. Extension cord too long or
wire size too small.
1. Accessory dull or damaged.
2. Carbon brushes worn or damaged.
Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
brushes or bearings, for example.)
1. Forcing tool to work too fast.
2. Accessory misaligned.
3. Accessory dull or damaged.
4. Blocked motor housing vents.
5. Motor being strained by long or
small diameter extension cord.
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Cleaning and Maintenance

1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition
of the tool. Check for loose hardware, misalignment
or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken
parts, damaged electrical wiring, and any other
condition that may affect its safe operation.
2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.
3. Periodically blow dust and grit out of the motor
vents using dry compressed air. Always wear safety
glasses when performing this maintenance operation
4. WARNING! If the supply cord of this
power tool is damaged, it must be replaced
only by a qualified service technician.
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 allow to cool. Press reset button on tool.
4. Have technician service tool.
1. Decrease pressure, allow tool to do the work.
2. Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension cord
is needed, use shorter/heavier gauge cord. See
Extension Cords in Grounding section on page 6.
1. Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed.
2. Have qualified technician replace brushes.
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.
5. Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension
cord is needed, use one with the proper diameter
for its length and load. See Extension Cords
in Grounding section on page 6.
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