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Troubleshooting
Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local
dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance.
Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action
Tool will not start.
Cord not connected. Check that cord is plugged in.
No power at outlet.
Check power at outlet. If outlet is not
powered, 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.
Tool’s thermal reset breaker tripped (if
equipped).
Turn off tool and allow to cool. Press
reset button on tool.
Internal damage or wear (carbon
brushes or bearings, for example).
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 one with
the proper diameter for its length and
load.
Performance
decreases over
time.
Accessory dull or damaged.
Keep cutting accessories sharp.
Replace as needed.
Carbon brushes worn or damaged.
Have qualified technician replace
brushes.
Excessive noise
or rattling. Internal damage or wear (carbon
brushes or bearings, for example).
Have technician service tool.
Overheating.
Forcing machine to work too fast. Allow machine to work at its own rate.
Accessory dull or damaged. Keep cutting accessories sharp.
Replace as needed.
Blocked motor housing vents. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
and NIOSH-approved dust
mask/respirator while blowing dust out
of motor using compressed air.
Motor being strained by long or small
diameter extension cord. Eliminate use of extension cord. If an
extension cord is needed, use one
with the proper diameter for its length
and load.