Troubleshooting - Porter-Cable 90550107 Instruction Manual

90550107 PC1800ID, PC1200ID
ON BOARD BIT STORAGE
A bit storage slot is built-in to the area just above the battery.
Problem
• Unit will not start.
• Battery pack will not charge. • Battery pack not inserted into charger. • Insert battery pack into
SPECIAL NOTES FOR USE WITH LITHIUM BATTERIES
• Unit shuts off abruptly.
For assistance with your product, visit our website at www.portercable.com for a list of
service centers, or call the PORTER-CABLE Customer Care Center at (888) 848-5175.
THE RBRC™ SEAL
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) Seal on the
LI-ION or NI-CD battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the
battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already been paid by
PORTER-CABLE.
RBRC™ in cooperation with PORTER-CABLE and other battery users, has
established programs in the United States to facilitate the collection of spent LI-
ION or NI-CD batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural
resources by returning the spent LI-ION or NI-CD battery to an authorized
PORTER-CABLE service center or to your local retailer for recycling. You may
also contact your local recycling center for information on where to drop off the spent
battery.
RBRC™ is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
With the motor running, blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with dry air. Wear safety
glasses when performing this procedure. Exterior plastic parts may be cleaned with a
damp cloth and mild detergent. Although these parts are highly solvent resistant,
NEVER use solvents.
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Possible Cause
• Battery pack not installed properly.
• Battery pack not charged.
• Charger not plugged in.
• Surrounding air temperature
too hot or too cold.
• Battery pack has reached its
maximum thermal limit.
• Out of charge. ( To
maximize the life of the
battery pack it is designed
to shutoff abruptly when
the charge is depleted.)
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Possible Solution
• Check battery pack
installation.
• Check battery pack
charging requirements.
charger until LED
appears.
• Plug charger into a
working outlet. Refer to
"Important Charging Notes"
for more details.
• Move charger and battery
pack to a surrounding air
temperature of above 40
degrees F (4,5°C) or below
105 degrees F (+40,5°C).
• Allow battery pack to cool
down.
• Place on charger and
allow to charge.