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Trouble-Shooting for Model TS29 Shaper
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Machine will not start. | 1. Faulty switch. | 1. | Replace switch. |
| 2. Cord damaged. | 2. Have cord replaced by authorized | |
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| 3. Not connected to power source. | 3. | Check connection. |
| 4. Connected to wrong voltage. | 4. | Check voltage. |
| 5. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped | 5. | Replace fuse, reset breaker. |
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Overload kicks out | 1. Extension cord too light or too long. | |
frequently. | 2. | Feeding stock too fast. |
| 3. | Cutter is dull or has gum on it. |
1.Replace with adequate size cord.
2.Feed stock more slowly.
3.Clean or replace cutter.
| Tool does not come up | 1. Extension cord too light or too long. | 1. | Replace with adequate size cord. |
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| to speed. | 2. Low current. | 2. | Contact local electric company. |
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| 3. Motor not wired for correct voltage. | 3. | Refer to motor nameplate for correct |
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| 4. Spindle is locked. | 4. | Release spindle lock knob. |
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| Machine makes | 1. Dull cutter. | 1. | Replace cutter. [11] |
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| unsatisfactory cuts. | 2. Gum or pitch on cutter. | 2. | Remove cutter and clean with |
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| turpentine and steel wool. |
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| 3. Gum or pitch on table causing erratic | 3. | Clean table with turpentine and |
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| feed. |
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| 4. Feeding work in wrong direction. | 4. | Feed work against cutter rotation. [5] |
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| Stock burns. | 1. Dull cutter. | 1. | Sharpen by honing on flat side. |
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| 2. Cutter too deep. | 2. | On hardwoods take light cuts; attain |
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| full depth of cut with several passes. |
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| 3. Forcing work. | 3. | Feed slowly and steadily. |
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| Machine vibrates | 1. Damaged tool. | 1. | Replace tool. |
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| excessively. | 2. Stand or bench on uneven floor. | 2. | Reposition on flat, level surface. |
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| 3. Bad | 3. | Replace belt. |
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| 4. | 4. | Adjust belt tension. [15] |
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| 5. Bent pulley. | 5. | Replace pulley. |
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| 6. Improper motor mounting. | 6. | Check and adjust motor mounting. |
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| Edge splits off on | Characteristic of cut. | 1. | Make |
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| 2. | Use scrap block to support at end of |
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| Raised areas on shaped | Variation in pressure which holds work | 1. | Keep work firmly against fence or |
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| edge. | against cutter. |
| collars throughout pass. |
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| Work pulled from hand | No support. | 1. | Use mitre gauge with clamp or hold- |
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| down to start cut when shaping free- |
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| hand; hold work firmly against fence. |
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| 2. | Adjust the tension of spring plate. |
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