13
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Slow running, noisy or hot
blades
Dry, corroded blades
Check battery installation
Blades or blade support bent
Straighten blade or blade
support
Bent or damaged teeth
Straighten teeth
Loose blade bolts
Tighten blade bolts.
Unit will not start
Battery not installed properly
Check battery installation
Battery not charged
Check battery charging re-
quirements
Battery will not charge
Battery not inserted into charger
Insert battery into charger
until red LED appears
Charger not plugged in
Plug charger into a working
outlet.
Check current at receptacle
by plugging in a lamp or other
appliance.
Check to see if receptacle is
connected to a light switch
which turns power off when
you turn out the lights.
Surrounding air temperature too
hot or too cold
Move charger and tool to a
surrounding air temperature of
above 40 degree F (4.5°C) or
below 105 degree F (+40.5°C).
