SECTION 7: SERVICE
Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix or adjust your machine if a problem devel- ops. If you need replacement parts or you are unsure of your repair skills, then feel free to call our Technical Support at (570)
Troubleshooting
Motor & Electrical
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Machine | does not | 1. | Stop button is pushed in or is at fault. | 1. | Turn the stop button clockwise until it pops out; |
start or | a breaker |
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| replace if faulty. |
trips. |
| 2. | ON button is at fault. | 2. | Replace faulty ON button. |
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| 3. | Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired | 3. | Test for good contacts; correct the wiring. |
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| 4. | Power supply is switched OFF or is at fault, | 4. | Ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs and |
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| main power supply is switched ON. |
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| 5. | Motor connection wired incorrectly. | 5. | Correct motor wiring connections (Page 44). |
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| 6. | Motor windings or motor is at fault. | 6. | Replace motor. |
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Machine stalls or is | 1. | Machine is undersized for the task. | 1. | Use smaller sharp tooling; reduce the feed rate; | |
overloaded. |
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| reduce the spindle RPM; use coolant. | |
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| 2. | Workpiece alignment is poor. | 2. | Eliminate workpiece binding; use vise or clamps as |
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| 3. | Dull or incorrect cutting tool. | 3. | Use sharp and correct cutting tool for the operation. |
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| 4. | Motor connection is wired incorrectly. | 4. | Correct motor wiring connections (Page 44). |
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| 5. | Plug/receptacle is at fault. | 5. | Test for good contacts; correct the wiring. |
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| 6. | Pulley/sprocket slipping on shaft. | 6. | Replace loose pulley/shaft. |
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| 7. | Motor bearings are at fault. | 7. | Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft |
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| requires bearing replacement. |
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| 8. | Motor has overheated. | 8. | Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload. |
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| 9. | Motor is at fault. | 9. | Test and repair or replace. |
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Machine | has | 1. | Tool holder or cutter is at fault. | 1. | Replace |
vibration | or noisy |
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| cutter; use appropriate feed rate and cutting RPM. |
operation. | 2. | Workpiece alignment is poor. | 2. | Eliminate workpiece binding; use vise or clamps as | |
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| 3. | Motor or component is loose. | 3. | Inspect/replace stripped or damaged bolts/nuts, and |
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| 4. | Pulley is loose. | 4. | Realign/replace shaft, pulley, setscrew, and key as |
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| 5. | Machine is incorrectly mounted or sits | 5. | Tighten/replace mounting bolts in floor; relocate/ |
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| shim machine. |
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| 6. | Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover. | 6. | Replace dented fan cover or fan. |
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| 7. | Motor bearings are at fault. | 7. | Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft |
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| requires bearing replacement. |
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Model G0695 (Mfg. Since 9/10) |