Craftsman 152.213371 Owner's Manual page 20

Turnthepower switch"OFF" a ndunplug thepower
cordfromitspower source priortoanymaintenance,
Always makesurethatthe intake portcapscovers the
intakeportwhena hoseis notconnected tothedust
collector.
TheDustCollector hassealedlubricated bearings i n
themotorhousing thatdoesnotrequire anyadditional
lubrication f romtheoperator,
WiththeDustCollector unplugged, blowoffmotorwith
lowpressure airto remove dustor dirt, Air pressure
above 50 R S. I. should notbe usedas high-pressured
airmaydamage insulation. T heoperator s hould always
weareyeprotection w henusing compressed a ir.
Donotallowchipsanddusttoaccumulate u nderdust
collector.Keepareacleanandin safeorder.
CAUTION: DONOTUSEFLAMMABLE MATERIALS
tocleanDustCollector.
Repairs to theDustCollector s houldbeperformed b y
trained personnel only. C ontact y ournearest S ears
Service Center f orauthorized s ervice. U nauthorized
repairs or replacement withnon-factory p artscould
causeserious injurytotheoperator a nddamage to the
DustCollector.
TOPREVENT I NJURY TOYOURSELF o r damage to theDustCollector, turntheswitchto the"OFF" position and
unplug thepower cordfromtheelectrical receptacle b efore making anyadjustments,
PROBLEM
Motor does
not start
Motor stalls
(resulting in blown
fuses or tripped
circuit breakers)
Motor starts
slowly or falls to
come to full speed
Motor running
too hot
Frequent opening
of fuse or circuit
breakers
LIKELY CAUSE(S) SOLUTION
1. Switch not pressed in tar enough or
switch in the "OFF" position
2. Detective switch
3. Detective capacitor
4. Low line voltage
5. Detective motor
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1.
2.
1. Depress switch in 1/2 inch or make sure switch
is in the "ON" position.
2. Have switch replaced.
3. Have capacitor replaced.
4. Correct low line voltage condition.
5. Have motor replaced/repaired.
NOTE: 2, 3 and 4 must be done by a qualitied service
technician; Contact Sears service.
Circuit overload 1.
Low line voltage 2.
Chips or debris clogged impeller. 3.
Motor ovedoad 4.
incorrect tuses on circuit breakers 5.
Short circuit in motor; loose connections 6.
or worn insulation on lead wires
Detective motor windings 1.
Detective capacitor
1. Restricted air circulation due to dust
accumulation.
2. Motor overload
1. Fuses or circuit breakers do not have
sufficient capacity
2. Circuit overloaded
3. Motor overload
Reduce circuit load
Correct low line voltage condition.
Clean all hoses, bags and blower housing of chips
and debris.
Reduce load on motor.
Have correct tuses on circuit breakers installed.
inspect terminals in motor for damaged insulation
and shorted wires and have them replaced.
Have motor replaced/repaired.
2. Have capacitor replaced.
1A, Clean dust and restore normal air circulation.
1B. Empty and clean tilter and collection bags.
2. Reduce load on motor.
1. Have correct tuses or circuit breakers installed.
2. Reduce circuit load (turn off other appliances).
3. Reduce load on motor.
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