Troubleshooting - PowerTec BF601 Owner's Manual

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SYMPTOM
Motor does not run.
Motor stalls or runs
slow.
6
Decreased
performance
Motor runs hot
Fuse blows or circuit
breaker trips.

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
1. Machine not plugged in.
2. Power switch in OFF position.
3. Power cord is faulty.
4. Fuses or circuit breaker is open.
Undersized or excessive length of
extension cord.
Accessory is dull or damaged
1. Motor is overloaded.
2. Poor air circulation around motor.
3. Accessory is dull or damaged
4. Undersized or excessive length of
extension cord.
1. Motor is overloaded.
2. Overloaded electrical circuit breaker.
3. Wrong fuse or circuit breaker
4. Defective cord, plug or switch creating a
short circuit.
5. Undersized or excessive length of
extension cord.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Plug power cord into electrical receptacle.
2. Place ON/OFF switch to ON position.
3. Replace power cord.
4. Overloaded electrical circuit.
Use correct size.
Replace accessory, always use sharp
accessories.
1. Reduce pressure on workpiece.
2. Remove any blockage around motor.
3. Replace accessory, always use sharp
accessories.
4. Use correct size.
1. Reduce pressure on workpiece.
2. Reduce the amount of items on circuit
3. Replace with correct fuse or circuit breaker.
4. Replace with new parts
5. Use correct size.