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HERCULES HE042 Compact Trim Router Owner’s Manual

Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Tool will  
Possible Causes  
1. Cord not connected.  
Likely Solutions  
1. Check that cord is plugged in.  
not start.  
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.)  
Tool operates  
slowly.  
1. Forcing tool to work too fast.  
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 5.  
1. Have qualified technician replace brushes.  
Performance  
decreases  
over time.  
1. Carbon brushes worn  
or damaged.  
2. Router 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. Router 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 5.  
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.  
Disconnect power supply before service.  
Record Product’s Serial Number Here:  
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.  
Note: Replacement parts may be available for this item.  
Visit harborfreight.com/parts for a list of in-stock parts. Reference UPC 193175470966.  
Item 59436  
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.  
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NameHERCULES HE042 Compact Trim Router Owner’s Manual
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