CUT-OFF WHEEL STORAGE AND HANDLING
TROUBLESHOOTING
1-800-348-5004
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1. Handle Cut-Off Wheels carefully to prevent dropping or bumping. Do not use wheels
that have been dropped or bumped.
2. Store Cut-Off Wheels in shelves, racks, boxes, or drawers. Storage area must be kept
dry, and above freezing. Any grinding or Cut-Off Wheels exposed to humidity or freezing
temperatures must not be used.
Problem
Possible Causes
Likely Solutions
Tool will not start.
1. Cord not connected.
2. No power at outlet.
3. 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. 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. See
Table A
on page 3.
Performance
decreases over time.
1. Wheel worn or dull.
2. Carbon brushes worn or damaged.
1. Keep cutting accessories sharp.
Replace wheel as needed.
2. Have technician replace brushes.
Excessive noise
or rattling.
Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
Brushes or bearings, for example.)
Have technician service tool.
Overheating.
1. Forcing machine to work too fast.
2. Wheel worn or dull.
3. Blocked motor housing vents.
4. Motor being strained by long or
small diameter extension cord.
1. Allow machine to work at its own rate.
2. Keep cutting accessories sharp.
Replace wheel as needed.
3. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator while
blowing dust out of motor using compressed air.
4. 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 3.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing
the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.
