Troubleshooting - Chicago Electric 98265 Owenrs Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Tool will not start. 1. Cord not connected.
2. No power at outlet.
3. Tool's thermal reset breaker
tripped (if equipped).
4. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
brushes or switch, for example.)
Tool operates 1. Extension cord too long or wire size
slowly. too small.
2. Arbor shaft binding.
3. Internal damage or wear.
(Carbon brushes, for example.)
Performance 1. Accessory dull or damaged.
decreases
over time.
2. Carbon brushes worn or damaged.
Excessive noise 1. Bent or off-balance blade.
or rattling.
2. Bent Arbor Shaft.
3. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
brushes or bearings, for example.)
Overheating. 1. Water flow problem.
2. Not enough water.
3. Running with hot/warm water.
4. Forcing machine to work too fast.
5. Accessory misaligned.
6. Accessory dull or damaged.
7. Blocked motor housing vents.
8. Motor being strained by long or
small diameter extension cord.
Restricted 1. Dry or damaged Holder.
carriage travel.
2. Bent Sliding Bars.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.
Item 98265
Possible causes
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Likely Solutions
1. Check that cord is plugged in.
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. Turn off tool and allow to cool.
Press reset button on tool.
4. Have technician service tool.
1. Eliminate use of extension cord.
If an extension cord is needed, use one with
the proper diameter for its length and load.
See Table A on page 3.
2. Check that shaft spins freely.
3. Have technician service tool.
1. Keep cutting accessories sharp.
Replace as needed.
2. Have qualified technician replace brushes.
1. Replace blade with new one.
2. Check shaft for run-out.
3. Have technician service tool.
1. Check connection.
2. Add proper amount of water.
3. Always run with cold water.
4. Allow machine to work at its own rate.
5. Check and correct accessory to
fence and/or table alignment.
6. Keep cutting accessories sharp.
Replace as needed.
7. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator while
blowing dust out of motor using compressed air.
8. Eliminate use of extension cord.
If an extension cord is needed, use one with
the proper diameter for its length and load.
See Table A on page 3.
1. Lubricate or service Holder components.
2. Replace Sliding Bars.
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