Drill Master 61626, Owner'S Manual & Safety Instructions

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Item 61626 

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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 Power 

Switch 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 6.

Performance 

decreases over time.

1.  Carbon brushes worn 

or damaged.

2.  Router bit dull or damaged.

1.  Have qualified technician replace brushes. 

2.  Use sharp bits.  Replace as needed.

Excessive noise 

or rattling.

Internal damage or wear.  (Carbon 

brushes or bearings, for example.)

Have technician service tool.

Overheating.

1.  Forcing tool to work too fast.
2.  Accessory misaligned. 

3.  Router bit dull or damaged.
4.  Blocked motor housing vents. 

5.  Motor being strained by long or 

small diameter extension cord.

1.  Allow tool to work at its own rate.
2.  Check and correct accessory to 

fence and/or table alignment.

3.  Use sharp bits.  Replace as needed.
4.  Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and 

NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator while 

blowing dust out of motor using compressed air.

5.  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 6.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.   

Disconnect power supply before service.