Chicago Electric 60713 Owner's Manual And Safety Instructions page 13

cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
1. BEFORE EAcH USE, inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for:
• loose hardware,
• misalignment or binding of moving parts,
• damaged cord/electrical wiring,
• cracked or broken parts, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
Accessory Storage and Handling
1. Handle accessories carefully to prevent
dropping or bumping. Do not use wheels
that have been dropped or bumped.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Tool will not start. 1. Cord not connected.
2. No power at outlet.
3. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
Tool operates slowly. 1. Tool is set on slow speed setting.
2. Excess pressure applied to workpiece.
3. Power being reduced by too lengthy
Performance Worn internal components.
decreases over time.
Excessive noise Internal damage or wear. (Worn
or rattling. bearings, for example.)
Overheating. 1. Forcing tool to work too fast.
2. Blocked motor housing vents.
3. Motor being strained by too lengthy
Tool does not 1. Accessory loose.
grind, sand or
brush effectively.
2. Accessory may be damaged, worn
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Possible causes
brushes or switch, for example.)
or small diameter extension cord.
or small diameter extension cord.
or wrong type for the material.
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2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.
3. Periodically, wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
and NIOSH-approved breathing protection
and blow dust and grit out of the motor
vents using dry compressed air.
WARNING! If the supply cord of this
power tool is damaged, it must be replaced
only by a qualified service technician.
2. Store case in a storage area dry and above freezing.
Any grinding or cut-off wheels exposed to humidity
or freezing temperatures must not be used.
Likely Solutions
1. Check that cord is plugged into 120V outlet.
2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered,
check circuit breaker. If breaker is tripped,
make sure circuit is right capacity for
tool and circuit has no other loads.
3. Have qualified technician service tool.
1. Increase speed setting.
2. Decrease pressure, allow tool to do the work.
3. 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.
Have qualified technician service tool.
Have qualified technician service tool.
1. Allow tool to work at its own rate.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator while
blowing dust out of motor using compressed air.
3. 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.
1. Be sure accessory is of correct dimension and
Collet Nut is tight. Check tightness of Collet
Nut or threaded accessory on Mandrel.
2. Check condition and type of accessory.
Use only proper type of accessory.
Accessories must be in good condition.
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