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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Causes
Likely Solutions
Tool will not start.
1. Cord not connected.
1. Check that cord is plugged in.
2. No power at outlet.
2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered,
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.
3. Tool's thermal reset breaker
3. Turn off tool and allow to cool.
tripped (if equipped).
Press reset button on tool.
4. Internal damage or wear.
4. Have technician service tool.
(Carbon brushes or
switch, for example.)
Tool operates slowly. Extension cord too long or
Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension
cord diameter too small.
cord is needed, use one with the proper diameter
for its length and load. See Extension Cords
in Grounding section on page 6.
Performance
1. Bit dull or damaged.
1. Keep bits sharp. Replace as needed.
decreases over time. 2. Carbon brushes worn
2. Have qualified technician replace brushes.
or damaged.
Excessive noise
Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
Have technician service tool.
or rattling.
brushes or bearings, for example.)
Overheating.
1. Forcing tool to work too fast.
1. Allow tool to work at its own rate.
2. Bit misaligned.
2. Check and correct bit alignment.
3. Bit dull or damaged.
3. Keep bits sharp. Replace as needed.
4. Blocked motor housing vents.
4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator while
blowing dust out of motor using compressed air.
5. Motor being strained by long or
5. Eliminate use of exteqsion cord. If an extension
small diameter extension cord.
cord is needed, use one with the proper diameter
for its length and load. See Extension Cords
in Grounding section on page 6.
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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.
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