Troubleshooting - Hercules HE041 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Procedures not specifically explained
in this manual must be performed
only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Make sure that the Power Switch is in the
off-position and unplug the tool from its electrical
outlet before performing any inspection,
maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL
FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment.
If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have
the problem corrected before further use.
Problem
Tool will not start.
Tool operates slowly.
Excessive noise
or rattling.
Overheating.
Unsatisfactory
results.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.
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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Possible Causes
Internal damage or wear.
(Carbon brushes or
Switch, for example.)
Forcing tool to work too fast.
Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
brushes or bearings, for example.)
1. Forcing tool to work too fast.
2. Blocked motor housing vents.
Inappropriate heat for task.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for:
• loose hardware,
• misalignment or binding of moving parts,
• cracked or broken parts,
• blocked Air Vents,
• damaged electrical wiring, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.
3. WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY: If the supply cord of this power
tool is damaged, it must be replaced only
by a qualified service technician.

Troubleshooting

Have technician service tool.
Allow tool to work at its own rate.
Have technician service tool.
1. Allow tool to work at its own rate.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator while
blowing dust out of motor using compressed air.
Adjust heat setting or distance to
workpiece to compensate.
Cleaning, Maintenance,
and Lubrication
Likely Solutions
Item 57988