Skil 6238 - Manual (Page 10)

Trouble Shooting
Read instruction manual first! Remove plug from the power source before
making adjustments or assembling accessories.
TROUBLE: TOOL WILL NOT START
PROBLEM 1. Power cord is not plugged in.
2. Power source fuse or circuit breaker tripped.
3. Cord damaged.
4. Burned out switch.
REMEDY 1. Plug tool into power source.
2. Replace fuse or reset tripped circuit breaker. (If the product repeatedly causes
the circuit or fuse to trip/blow, discontinue use immediately and have it serviced by
an Authorized Skil Service Center or Service Station.)
3. Inspect cord for damage. If damaged, have cord replaced by an Authorized Skil
Service Center or Service Station.
4. Have switch replaced by an Authorized Skil Service Center or Service Station.
TROUBLE: TOOL DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED
PROBLEM 1. Extension cord has insufficient gauge or is too long.
2. If equipped with variable speed, tool may not set at maximum RPM.
3. Low house voltage.
REMEDY 1. Replace with adequate extension cord (Page 9).
2. If equipped with variable speed, check speed setting.
3. Contact your electric company.
TROUBLE: EXCESSIVE VIBRATION
PROBLEM 1. Accessory being used is bent of damaged.
2. Accessory being used is not secure in chuck.
REMEDY 1. Discard and replace with new accessory.
2. Reference the “Insert Bit” section of manual (page 7).
TROUBLE: ACCESSORY BINDS, STALLS MOTOR,
OR KICKS BACK WHEN DRILLING
PROBLEM 1. Damaged accessory.
2. Incorrect accessory for drill speed.
3. Drill is set in wrong operating mode.
REMEDY 1. Discard and replace with new accessory.
2. Use properly rated accessory as indicated by accessory manufacturer.
3. Set drill to proper operating mode (page 7).
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