Powermatic 2700 manual Troubleshooting, See also Unsatisfactory Cuts

Troubleshooting

Trouble

Shaper will not start.

Overload kicks out frequently.

Cuts are unsatisfactory.

Cutter does not come up to full speed.

Machine vibrates.

Edge splits off on cross grain cut.

	Possible Cause		Remedy
1.	Cord unplugged from the power	1.	Plug in power cord.
	source.
2.	Fuse blown or circuited breaker	2.	Replace fuse or reset circuit
	tripped.		breaker.
3.	Cord damaged.	3.	Replace cord.
4.	Reversing switch is in the Off	4.	Turn switch to forward of reverse.
	position.
5.	Overload tripped.	5.	Reset overload by depressing red
			stop button.
6.	Cabinet door is open.	6.	Close cabinet door.
1.	Extension cord or wiring	1.	Replace cord or wiring with proper
	inadequate size.		gauge wire.
2.	Feeding stock too fast.	2.	Reduce feed stock rate.
3.	Cutter needs cleaning or replacing.	3. Clean or replace cutter.
	See also Unsatisfactory Cuts
	below.
1.	Dull cutter.	1.	Replace cutter.
2.	Cutterhead rotating in wrong	2.	Check for proper rotation at startup.
	direction.
3.	Feeding work in wrong direction.	3.	Feed work against the cutter
			rotation.
4.	Gum or pitch on cutter.	4.	Remove cutter and clean with
5.	Gum or pitch on table causing		solvent.
	erratic feed.	5.	Clean table with solvent.
1.	Shop wire gauge is too small.	1.	Replace wiring with proper gauge
			wire.
2.	Extension cord or wiring	2.	Replace wit adequate size cord.
	inadequate size.
3.	Power source is not adequate.	3.	Contact your electric utility.
4.	Motor not wired for correct voltage.	4. Refer to motor name place and
			wiring diagram for correct wiring.
5.	Spindle is locked with madrel lever.	5. Unlock spindle – see label next to
			lover on base.
1.	Stand on uneven surface.	1.	Stand must rest solidly on level
			surface. Fasten to floor if
2.	Cutterhead damaged.		necessary.
3.	Defective V-belt.	2.	Replace cutterhead.
4.	V-belt incorrectly tensioned.	3.	Replace V-belt.
5.	Bent pulley.	4.	Apply proper tension.
6.	Motor mounted improperly.	5.	Replace pulley.
		6.	Motor must be properly mounted
			with snug nuts and bolts.
1.	Characteristic of this type of cut.	1.	Make cross grain cuts first, then
			finish cut with the grain. Use scrap
			block to support end of cut.

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