HERCULES HE041 Variable Speed Fixed Base Router with Plunge Base Kit Owner’s Manual

Troubleshooting  

Problem  

Tool will  

not start.  

Possible Causes  

1. Cord not connected.  

Likely Solutions  

1. Check that cord is plugged in.  

2. No power at outlet.  

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. Tool’s thermal reset breaker  

tripped (if equipped).  

3. Turn off tool and allow to cool.  

Press reset button on tool.  

4. Internal damage or wear.  

(Carbon brushes or  

4. Have qualified technician service tool.  

Power Switch, for example.)  

1. Forcing tool to work too fast.  

Tool operates  

slowly.  

1. Allow tool to work at its own rate.  

2. Extension cord too long or  

cord diameter too small.  

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 on page 4.  

1. Have qualified technician replace brushes.  

Performance  

decreases  

over time.  

1. Carbon brushes worn  

or damaged.  

2. Cutting bit dull or damaged.  

2. Use sharp bits. Replace as needed.  

Have qualified technician service tool.  

Excessive noise Internal damage or wear. (Carbon  

or rattling.  

brushes or bearings, for example.)  

1. Forcing tool to work too fast.  

2. Cutting bit dull or damaged.  

3. Blocked motor housing vents.  

Overheating.  

1. Allow tool to work at its own rate.  

2. Use sharp bits. Replace as needed.  

3. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and  

NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator while  

blowing dust out of motor using compressed air.  

4. Motor being strained by long or  

small diameter extension cord  

4. 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 on page 4.  

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.  

Disconnect power supply before service.  

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For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.  

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