Troubleshooting - Chicago Electric 56708 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

troubleshooting

problem
Tool will not start 1. No power at outlet.
2. Cord not connected.
Tool operates 1. Low power supply or
sporadically or improper extension cords.
at low power
2. Worn or cracked
Carbon Brushes.
Wood burns at 1. Dirty Blade.
ends when cut
2. Material is binding.
Material frays 1. Finished side is down
or chips out.
2. Blade chipped or dull.
3. Blade inappropriate
for material.
4. Material is unsupported.
Blade binds, 1. Material is misaligned
slowing or on the saw or ends
stopping saw. are not supported.
2. Material is wet, contaminated
or inappropriate blade
is being used.
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.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,
and are not available individually as replacement parts.
ITEM 56708
possible causes
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Likely Solutions
1. Check power at outlet.
2. Check that cord is plugged in.
1. Check power supply and power cords.
2. Check Carbon Brushes. Replace if damaged or worn.
1. Clean Blade using blade cleaner or mineral spirits.
2. Check position of work material on Table. Material must
be flat, flush against Fence and supported on ends.
1. Keep finished side of material up or facing operator.
Bottom and back side are prone to chip out.
2. Check for damaged teeth. Sharpen or replace blade.
3. Check blade manufacturer's recommendations
for material being cut. For cross cutting
hardwood and for precision cuts use a thin
kerf blade with 60 or more teeth.
4. Use a thin piece of scrap material, such as 1/4"
plywood, underneath or behind the material to
support the edges of the material as it is being cut.
1. Material must be flat on table, flush against the fence
and supported on both ends.
2. Check condition of material and check
compatibility of blade to material.
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