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C.R. LAURENCE Co., INC.
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, AND LUBRICATION
1.
BefoRe eACH Use
, inspect the general condition of the tool. Check for:
• loose hardware
• damaged electrical wiring
• misalignment or binding of moving parts
• any other condition that may affect its safe operation
• cracked or broken parts
2.
AfteR Use
, wipe external surfaces of the tool with a clean cloth.
3. Periodically blow dust and grit out of the motor vents using dry compressed air. Wear
ANSI-approved safety goggles and NIOSH-approved breathing protection while doing this.
4. Check the condition of Blades regulary. Bent, cracked, worn or dull blades will not operate properly and
can cause damage or injury. Discard damaged or worn blades.
5.
WARNING:
If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged, it must be replaced only
by a qualified service technician.
problem
possible Causes
Likely solutions
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).
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.
Tool operates
slowly.
Extension cord too long or wire size
too small.
Eliminate use of extension cord. If an
extension cord is needed, use shorter/
heavier gauge cord. See Extension Cords
in Grounding section on page 6.
Performance
decreases over
time.
1. Accessory dull or damaged.
2. Carbon brushes worn or
damaged.
1. Keep cutting accessories sharp.
Replace as needed.
2. Have qualified technician replace
brushes.
Excessive noise
or rattling
Internal damage or wear (Carbon
brushes or bearings, for example).
Have technician service tool.
Overheating
1. Forcing tool to work too fast.
2. Accessory dull or damaged.
3. Blocked motor housing vents.
4. Motor being strained by long or
small diameter extension cord.
1. Allow tool to work at its own rate.
2. Check and connect accessory to
fence and/or table alignment.
3. Keep cutting accessories sharp.
Replace as needed.
4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
and NIOSH-approved dust mask/
respirator while blowing dust out of
motor using compressed air.
5. 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 on page 6.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.
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