TROUBLE SHOOTING
WARNING
Problem
TOOL WILL NOT
START
TOOL DOES NOT
COME UP TO
SPEED
EXCESSIVE
VIBRATION
ACCESSORY
BINDS, STALLS
MOTOR, OR KICKS
BACK WHEN
DRILLING
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Read instruction manual first! Remove plug from the power source before
making adjustments or assembling accessories.
Cause
1. Power cord is not plugged in. 1. Plug tool into power source.
2. Power source fuse or circuit
breaker tripped.
3. Cord damaged.
4. Burned out switch.
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.
1. Accessory being used is bent
of damaged.
2. Accessory being used is not
secure in chuck.
1, Damaged accessory.
2. Incorrect accessory for drill
speed.
3. Drill is set in wrong operating
mode.
Remedy
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.
1. Replace with adequate extension
cord.
2. If equipped with variable speed,
check speed setting.
3. Contact your electric company.
1. Discard and replace with new
accessory.
2. Reference the "Insert Bit" section
of manual.
1. Discard and replace with new
accessory.
2. Use properly rated accessory
as indicated by accessory
manufacturer.
3. Set drill to proper operating
mode.