Powermatic instruction manual Trouble-Shootingfor Model TS29 Shaper

Trouble-Shootingfor Model TS29 Shaper

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION [with page #]
Depth of cut not uniform.	1. Misalignment.	1.	Adjust outfeed fence.
	2. Side pressure not uniform.	2.	Use hold-downs or stock feeder;
			keep pressure against fence or
			collars consistent.
Variation in height of cut.	1. Variation in pressure which holds work	1. Keep pressure firm throughout pass,
	down on table.		use hold-downs; make pass slowly
			and steadily.
			Whenever possible, keep cutter
			under stock. [19]
	2. Vertical lock not engaged.	2.	Engage spindle lock. [18]
Cuts not smooth.	1. Wrong R.P.M.	1.	Use faster speed.
	2. Feeding too fast.	2.	Pass stock more slowly.
	3. Working against grain.	3.	Work with grain whenever
			possible.
	4. Cutting too deep.	4.	On very deep cuts make several
			passes.
Spindle does not raise	Sawdust and dirt in raising mechanisms.	Brush or blow out loose dust and dirt.
freely.

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