Craftsman 65100 - Manual (Page 18)

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TO PREVENT INJURY TO YOURSELF or damage to the Air Cleaner, turn the switch to the “OFF” position and
unplug the power cord from the electrical receptacle before making any adjustments.
PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE(S) SOLUTION
1. Switch not pressed in far enough or 1. Depress switch in or make sure switch is in the
switch in the “OFF” position. “ON” position.
2. Defective switch. 2. Have switch replaced.
3. Low line voltage. 3. Correct low line voltage condition.
4. Defective motor. 4. Have motor replaced/repaired.
NOTE: 2, 3, and 4 must be done by a qualified
service technician.
1. Circuit overload. 1. Reduce circuit load.
2. Low line voltage. 2. Correct low line voltage condition.
3. Incorrect fuses on circuit breakers. 3. Have correct fuses on circuit breakers installed.
4. Short circuit in motor; loose 4. Inspect terminals in motor for damaged insulation
connections or worn insulation on and shorted wires and have them replaced.
lead wires.
1. Defective motor windings. 1. Have motor replaced/repaired.
1. Restricted air circulation due to dust 1A. Clean dust and restore normal air circulation.
accumulation. 1B. Clean filters.
1. Fuses or circuit breakers do not have 1. Have correct fuses or circuit breakers installed.
sufficient capacity.
2. Circuit overloaded. 2. Reduce circuit load (turn off other appliances).
Motor does not
start.
Motor stalls
(resulting in
blown fuses or
tripped circuit
breakers)
Motor starts
slowly or fails to
come to full
speed
Motor running
too hot
Frequent blowing
of fuse or circuit
breakers