Troubleshooting - Chicago Electric 14 Industrial Cut-off Saw 68104 Owners & Safety Instructions

Troubleshooting

Problem
Tool will not start. 1. Cord not connected.
2. No power at outlet.
3. Tool's thermal reset breaker
4. Internal damage or wear.
Tool operates slowly. Extension cord too long or
wire size too small.
Performance 1. Cut-off Wheel worn.
decreases over time.
2. Carbon brushes worn
Excessive noise Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
or rattling. brushes or bearings, for example.)
Overheating. 1. Forcing machine to work too fast.
2. Blocked motor housing vents.
3. Motor being strained by long or
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing
the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.
Item 68104
Possible Causes
tripped (if equipped).
(Carbon brushes or
switch, for example.)
or damaged.
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. Turn off tool and allow to cool.
Press reset button on tool.
4. Have technician service tool.
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 2.
1. Replace Cut-off Wheels as needed.
2. Have qualified technician replace brushes.
Have technician service tool.
1. Allow machine 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 Table A on page 2.
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