Harbor Freight Tools 38144 User Manual - Page 13

SAFETy SETUp Troubleshooting problem possible causes Likely Solutions Tool will not start. 1. Cord not connected. 1. Check that cord is plugged in. 2. No power at outlet. 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. Tool's thermal reset breaker tripped (if equipped). 3. Turn off tool and allow to cool. Press reset button on tool. Tool operates slowly. 4. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon brushes or switch, for example.) Extension cord too long or wire size too small. Performance decreases over time. Excessive noise or rattling. 1. Accessory dull or damaged. 2. Carbon brushes worn or damaged. 1. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon brushes or bearings, for example.) 4. Have technician service tool. 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. 1. Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed. 2. Have qualified technician replace brushes. 1. Have technician service tool. 2. Belt (if equipped) too loose (slipping) 2. Properly tension belt. or too tight (bearing damage). Overheating. 1. Forcing machine to work too fast. 1. Allow machine to work at its own rate. 2. Accessory dull or damaged. 2. Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed. 3. Blocked motor housing vents. 3. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator while blowing dust out of motor using compressed air. 4. Motor being strained by long or small diameter extension cord. 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. pLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING cAREFULLy THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. OpERATION MAINTENANcE Record product's Serial Number Here: Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. Item 38144 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 13