TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
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.)
Tool operates slowly. Extension cord too long or
wire size too small.
Performance
1. Accessory dull or damaged.
decreases over time.
2. Carbon brushes worn or damaged.
Excessive noise
Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
or rattling.
brushes or bearings, for example.)
Overheating.
1. Forcing tool to work too fast.
2. Accessory misaligned.
3. Accessory dull or damaged.
4. Blocked motor housing vents.
5. Motor being strained by long or
small diameter extension cord.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power
supply before service.
Possible Causes
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 shorter/heavier gauge cord. See Extension
Cords in Grounding section on page 5.
1. Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace
Have qualified techbical replace brushes
2.
Have technician service tool.
1. Allow tool to work at its own rate.
2. Check and correct 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
www.ELITETOOLS.co
as needed.
section on page 5.
Keep Working
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