Troubleshooting – Chicago Electric Circular Saw with Laser 95004 User Manual

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For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

SKU 95004

note: Reinstall in the same orientation.

When installing the Carbon Brushes

d.

(60), make sure the carbon portion of

the Carbon Brushes contact the motor’s

Stator (56) and that the springs face

away from the Stator. Also, make sure

the springs operate freely.
After replacement or cleaning, replace

e.

the two Carbon Brush Covers (61).

nOTE: New Carbon Brushes (60) tend to arc

or spark when first used until they wear

and conform to the motor’s Stator (56).

To clean the exterior parts of the

5.

Circular Saw, use only a clean cloth and

mild detergent to clean the body of the

Saw.

do not immerse any electrical

part of the tool in any liquids.

6.

WARnIng! If the supply cord of

this power tool is damaged, it must be

replaced only by a qualified service

technician.

Troubleshooting

problem

possible Causes

Likely Solutions

Tool will not start.

Cord not connected.

1.

No power at outlet.

2.

Tool’s thermal reset breaker

3.

tripped (if equipped).
Internal damage or wear.

4.

(Carbon brushes or switch, for

example.)

Check that cord is plugged in.

1.

Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered,

2.

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.
Turn off tool and allow to cool. Press reset button

3.

on tool.
Have technician service tool.

4.

Tool operates slowly. Power being reduced by long or

small diameter extension cord.

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 section.

Performance

decreases over time.

Blade dull or damaged.

1.

Carbon brushes worn or

2.

damaged.

Keep blade sharp. Replace as needed.

1.

Have qualified technician replace brushes.

2.

Excessive noise or

rattling.

Internal damage or wear. (Carbon

brushes or bearings, for example.)

Have technician service tool.

Overheating.

Forcing tool to work too fast.

1.

Blade misaligned.

2.

Blade dull or damaged.

3.

Blocked motor housing vents.

4.

Motor being strained by long or

5.

small diameter extension cord.

Allow tool to work at its own rate.

1.

Check and correct blade to fence alignment.

2.

Keep blade sharp. Replace as needed.

3.

Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and NIOSH-

4.

approved dust mask/respirator while blowing dust

out of motor using compressed air.
Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension

5.

cord is needed, use one with the proper diameter

for its length and load. See Extension Cords in

GROUNDING section.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.

disconnect power supply before service.

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