Powermatic pm1000 Troubleshooting the PM1000 Cabinet Saw, Symptom Probable Cause Remedy

14.0Troubleshooting the PM1000 Cabinet Saw

Table 2

Symptom	Probable Cause	Remedy
Saw will not start.	No incoming power.	Check plug connection.
	Low voltage.	Check power line for proper voltage.
	Open circuit in motor or loose	Inspect all lead connections on motor for
	connection.	loose or open connections.
	Cord damaged.	Replace cord.
Saw will not start: fuse	Short circuit in line cord or plug.	Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation
blows or breaker trips.		and shorted wires.
	Short circuit in motor or loose	Inspect all connections on motor for loose or
	connections.	shorted terminals or worn insulation.
	Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in	Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.
	power line.
	Low voltage.	Request voltage check from power company
		and correct low voltage condition.
	Power line overloaded.	Correct overload condition.
Motor starts slowly or
	Undersized wires in supply system.	Increase supply wire size.
fails to reach full speed.
	Centrifugal switch not operating.	Replace centrifugal			switch		(qualified
		personnel only).
	Motor malfunction.	Have	motor	checked	by	a	qualified
		inspector. Repair or replace.
Motor overheats.	Motor overloaded.	Reduce load on motor.
	Improper cooling of motor; lack of air	Clean sawdust from fan and duct areas of
	circulation.	motor.
Motor stalls, resulting in	Motor overloaded.	Reduce load on motor.
blown fuses or tripped
	Short circuit in motor or loose	Inspect	connections on motor			for	loose or
breaker.
	connections.	shorted terminals or worn insulation.
	Low voltage.	Correct low voltage conditions.
	Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in	Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.
	power line.
	Excessive feed.	Reduce feed.
	Dull or incorrect blade.	Replace blade; use proper type of blade for
		cut needed.
Motor stalls or workpiece
	Miter slot misaligned.	Realign table to blade.
binds or burns.
	Fence misaligned.	Realign fence (see Accu-Fence manual).
	Motor malfunction.	Have	motor	checked	by	a	qualified
		inspector. Repair or replace.
Machine slows or stalls	Applying too much pressure to	Feed workpiece more slowly.
when operating.	workpiece.
	Poly-v drive belt is loose.	Tighten belt.
Loud, repetitive noise	Pulley setscrews or keys are missing	Inspect keys and setscrews. Replace or
coming from machine.	or loose.	tighten if necessary.
	Motor fan is hitting the cover.	Tighten fan or shim cover.
	V-belt is defective.	Replace V-belt.

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