Troubleshooting Guide - Motor - General International MS3002 Setup & Operation Manual

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To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug the
tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - MOTOR

PROBLEM
Brake does 1. Motor brushes not sealed or
not stop lightly sticking.
blade within 2. Motor brake overheated
10 seconds. from use of defective or
wrong size blade or rapid
ON/OFF cycling.
3. Arbor bolt loose.
4. Brushes cracked, damaged,
etc.
5. Other.
Motor does 1. Limit switch failure.
not start. 2. Brush worn.
3. Fuse blown or circuit
breaker tripped on home
panel.
Brush spark 1. Brush worn.
when switch 2. Other.
released.
MS3002 Manual v.200909
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM CAUSE
SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE
ACTION
1. Inspect/clean/replace brushes.
See MAINTENANCE section.
2. Use a recommended blade. Let
cool down. See REMOVING
OR INSTALLING THE BLADE
section.
3. Retighten. See REMOVING
OR INSTALLING THE BLADE
section.
4. Replace brushes.
5. Contact Service Center.
1. Replace limit switch.
2. Replace brushes. See
MAINTENANCE section.
3. Verify there is electrical power
at the outlet.
1. Replace brushes. See
MAINTENANCE section.
2. Contact Service Center.
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