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SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
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
Trigger, for example.)
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.
Tool operates slowly. 1. Forcing tool to work too fast.
2. Extension cord too long or cord
diameter too small.
1. Allow tool to work at its own rate.
2. 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 on page 5.
Overheating. 1. Forcing tool to work too fast.
2. Blocked motor housing vents.
3. Motor being strained by long or
small diameter extension cord.
1. Allow tool to work at its own rate.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator while
blowing dust out of motor using compressed air.
3. 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 on page 5.
Weld does not
penetrate joint.
1. Insufficient weld heat.
2. Incorrect fill material.
1. Increase potentiometer setting slightly.
2. Make sure that fill material is proper
for material being welded.
Plastic starts
to break down,
smoke, or burn.
Too much weld heat. Make sure to have adequate ventilation.
Decrease potentiometer setting slightly.
Tool automatically
shuts off.
Tool is overheating. Keep the air flowing through the tool. Unplug the tool
from its electrical outlet. Allow the tool to completely
cool before plugging it back into its electrical outlet.
Unsatisfactory weld. Potentiometer not properly adjusted. Refer to the plastic material manufacturer’s manual
to determine the proper heat required. Then set
the Potentiometer to the proper heat setting.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.