Troubleshooting - Chicago Electric 98194 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

problem
Tool will not 1. No power at outlet.
start
2. Cord not connected.
Tool operates 1. Low power supply or improper
sporadically or 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 is chipped or dull.
3. Blade is inappropriate for material.
4. Material is unsupported.
Blade binds 1. Material is misaligned on the saw
slowing or or ends are not supported.
stopping saw.
2. Material is wet, contaminated or
inappropriate blade is being used.
Laser beam 1. Laser off.
not visible or
2. Laser's lens dirty
faint
3. Outdoor area is too bright to see
beam clearly.
4. Laser's batteries are dead.
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.
SKU 98194

troubleshooting

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 and replace as needed.
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. Always have finished side of material up or facing
you. 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 hard wood and
for precision cuts use a thin kerf blade with 60 or
more teeth.
4. Use a thin piece of sacrificial 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.
1. Turn laser on.
2. Clean laser's lens.
3. Use saw indoors.
4. Replace laser's batteries.
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