Troubleshooting - Chicago Electric 68696 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Troubleshooting

Problem
Tool will not start. 1. Cord not connected.
2. No power at outlet.
3. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
Tool operates slowly. 1. Tool is set on slow speed setting.
2. Excess pressure applied to workpiece.
3. Power being reduced by too lengthy or
Performance Worn internal components.
decreases over time.
Excessive noise or Internal damage or wear. (Worn bearings,
rattling. for example.)
Overheating. 1. Forcing tool to work too fast.
2. Blocked motor housing vents.
3. Motor being strained by too lengthy or
Tool does not grind, 1. Disc accessory may be loose on
sand or brush
effectively.
2. Disc accessory may be damaged, worn
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.
SKU 68696
Possible Causes
brushes or switch, for example.)
small diameter extension cord.
small diameter extension cord.
Spindle.
or wrong type for the material.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Likely Solutions
1. Check that cord is plugged into 120V
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. Have technician service tool.
1. Increase speed setting.
2. Decrease pressure, allow tool to do the
work.
3. Eliminate use of extension cord. If an
extension cord is needed, use one with
the proper diameter for its length and load.
See Extension Cords in GROUNDING
section.
Have qualified technician service tool.
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.
3. Eliminate use of extension cord. If an
extension cord is needed, use one with
the proper diameter for its length and load.
See Extension Cords in GROUNDING
section.
1. Be sure disc accessory is of correct
dimension and Collet Nut is tight. Check
tightness of Collet Nut or threaded disc
accessory on Spindle
2. Check condition and type of disc
accessory. Use only proper type of disc
accessory. Accessories must be in good
condition.
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