Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Craftsman 125.16812 Operator's Manual

Maintenance
Before and after each use:
inspect the plug and the cord to ensure
that it has not been damaged during
operation or between uses; if the plug
or cord is damaged, do not use the air
mover and replace the damaged part
immediately.
Check the air intake and air discharge
grills and make sure they are free of
blockage.
,_ WARNING:
After having serviced, ensure any
protective or safety devices are
reinstalled before use, including
intake grills or air discharge grill, or
impeller.
Troubleshooting
[_ WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RiSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
UNPLUG BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING.
Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action
1) Check power supply - cord,
1) No power supply, breakers, and fuses.
2) Unplug and check the power
2) Faulty power cord. cord. if damaged, have it repaired
by a professional.
Air Mover will not 3) Switch in the wrong position. 3) Move switch to the "On"
operate, position (m, r am, or lil).
4) Switch is faulty or burned out. 4) Have switch replaced by a
professional.
5) Ensure the switch is turned to
5) Overload protection has engaged, the "Off" position (0) and press the
shutting off the air mover, reset button.
Air Mover runs but 1) Accident to unit has caused
makes loud scraping deformed housing or misaligned 1) Replace air mover.
noise, wheel.
Air Mover runs but
blower wheel does not
rotate.
1) Blower wheel and housing are
jammed.
2) There is a problem with the switch
or capacitor.
1) Intake grill or air discharge grill is
obstructed.
1-2) Replace air mover.
Air Mover runs briefly 1) Remove obstruction.
then shuts off due to
overload protection. 2) Motor is damaged or worn out. 2) Replace air mover.
1) The blower wheel has dirt build up.
2) The blower wheel is damaged or
the motor is bent.
Air Mover runs but
with excessive
vibration.
1-2) Have air mover inspected by a
professional.
1) Have blower wheel cleaned by
professional.
2) Replace air mover.