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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Motor does not reach full speed or 1. Voltage from power source is low. 1. Request a voltage check from the
power. power company.
2. Circuit is overloaded. 2. Test on a different circuit or without
anything else on circuit.
3. Motor burned out. 3. Have tool serviced and request
a voltage check from the power
company.
4. Fuses or circuit breakers are 4. Have an electrician replace with a
wrong size. 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker.
5. Extension cord is too long. 5. Use a shorter extension cord.
6. Switch is defective. 6. Have the switch replaced at your
nearest authorized service center.
Motor stalls, blows fuses, or trips 1. Switch is defective. 1. Have the switch replaced at your
circuit breakers. nearest authorized service center.
2. Voltage from source is low. 2. Request a voltage check from the
power company.
3. Fuses or circuit breakers are 3. Have an electrician replace with a 15
wrong size or defective. amp fuse or circuit breaker.
Motor overheats. 1. Motor is overloaded. 1. Request a voltage check from the
power company.
2. Wheel is being fed into work too fast.2. Feed wheel into work slower.
Machine is noisy when running. 1. Motor needs attention. 1. Have the motor checked at your
nearest authorized service center.
Wheel hits table. 1. Wheel not properly installed. 1. See “Removal And Installation Of
Wheel” section.
2. Depth stop setting incorrect. 2. Adjust the depth stop. See “Depth
Stop” section.
Wheel does not cut through workpiece. 1. Depth stop setting incorrect. 1. Adjust the depth stop. See “Depth
Stop” section.
2. Wheel worn too much. 2. Replace with a new 14 inch abrasive
cut off wheel.
3. Incorrect cutting operation. 3. See “cut-off” section.
Machine vibrates or shakes excessively.1. Wheel is out-of-round. 1. Replace wheel.
2. Wheel is chipped 2. Replace wheel.
3. Wheel is loose. 3. Tighten wheel bolt on arbor.
4. Machine is not secure. 4. Check and tighten all hardware.
5. Work surface is uneven. 5. Relocate and secure on a flat
surface.