Troubleshooting - Chicago Electric 62216 Owner's Manual And Safety Instructions

troubleshooting

problem
Tool will not start� 1� Cord not connected�
2� No power at outlet�
3� Internal damage or wear�
Tool operates slowly� 1� Excess pressure applied
2� Power being reduced by long or
Performance Carbon brushes worn or damaged�
decreases over time�
Excessive noise Internal damage or wear�
or rattling� (Carbon brushes or
bearings, for example�)
Overheating� 1� Forcing tool to work too fast�
2� Blocked motor housing vents�
3� Motor being strained by long or
Tool does not Accessory damaged, worn or
grind, sand or wrong type for the material�
brush effectively�
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing
the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.
Item 62216
possible causes
(Carbon brushes or
switch, for example�)
to workpiece�
small diameter extension cord�
small diameter extension cord�
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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� Have technician service tool�
1� Decrease pressure, allow tool to do the work�
2� 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 replace brushes�
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�
Check condition and type of disc accessory�
Use only proper type of disc
accessory in good condition�
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