Hercules HC61PB, Owner'S Manual & Safety Instructions

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SETUP

Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Causes

Likely Solutions

Tool will not start.

1.  Battery Pack not properly connected. 

2.  Battery Pack not properly charged. 

3.  Battery Pack burnt-out. 

4.  Tool’s thermal reset 

breaker tripped (if equipped).

5.  Internal damage or wear.  

(Switch, for example.)

1.  Remove Battery Pack, make sure there 

are no obstructions, reinsert the Battery 

Pack according to its shape (it should 

only fit one way), and press firmly until 

the Battery Pack locks in place.

2.  Make sure Charger is connected and 

operating properly.  Give enough time 

for Battery Pack to recharge properly.

3.  Dispose of old Battery Pack 

properly or recycle.  Replace Battery Pack.

4.  Turn off tool and allow to cool.  

Press reset button on tool.

5.  Have technician service tool.

Tool operates slowly. 1.  Excess pressure applied to workpiece. 

2.  Battery Pack power low.
3.  Battery Pack burnt-out.

1.  Decrease pressure, allow 

tool to do the work.

2.  Recharge Battery Pack.
3.  Dispose of old Battery Pack 

properly or recycle.  Replace Battery Pack.

Performance 

decreases over time.

Battery Pack wearing out.

Battery Pack capacity will gradually 

decrease through use.  If symptoms 

are severe, recycle old Battery Pack 

(or dispose of properly) and replace it.

Excessive noise 

or rattling.

Internal damage or wear.  

(Bearings, for example.)

Have technician service tool.

Overheating.

1.  Forcing tool to work too fast.
2.  Blocked motor housing vents. 

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.

Tool does not 

operate effectively.

1.  Accessory loose. 

2.  Accessory damaged, worn or 

wrong type for the material.

1.  Confirm accessory arbor is correct 

and Outer Flange/Arbor Nut is tight.

2.  Check condition and type of disc accessory. 

Use only proper type of disc 

accessory in good condition.

  Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing 

the tool.  Disconnect power supply before service.