Troubleshooting - Chicago Electric 61441 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible causes
Tool will 1. Cord not connected.
not start.
2. No power at outlet.
3. Tool's thermal reset breaker
tripped (if equipped).
4. Internal damage or wear.
(Carbon brushes or
Trigger, for example.)
Tool operates Extension cord too long
slowly. or wire size too small.
Performance 1. Chisel dull or damaged.
decreases
2. Internal lubrication cold.
over time.
3. Carbon brushes worn
or damaged.
Excessive Internal damage or wear.
noise or (Carbon brushes or bearings,
rattling. for example.)
Overheating. 1. Forcing tool to work too fast.
2. Chisel dull or damaged.
3. Blocked motor housing vents.
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.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING cAREFULLy
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR
MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS
QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE
ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY
STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND
LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY
ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
Record Product's Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number,
record month and year of purchase instead.
Item 61441
1. Check that cord is plugged in.
2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered,
3. Turn off tool and allow to cool.
4. Have technician service tool.
Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension
cord is needed, use shorter/heavier gauge cord.
See Extension Cords in GROUNDING section.
1. Keep cutting chisels sharp. Replace as needed.
2. Allow tool to operate with no load
3. Have qualified technician replace brushes.
Have technician service tool.
1. Allow tool to work at its own rate.
2. Keep cutting chisels sharp. Replace as needed.
3. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
4. Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension cord is
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Likely Solutions
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.
Press reset button on tool.
for 2 minutes before use.
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator while
blowing dust out of motor using compressed air.
needed, use one with the proper diameter for its length
and load. See Extension Cords in GROUNDING section.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration
purposes only,
and are not available individually as replacement parts.
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