Powermatic PM1500 operating instructions Mechanical and Electrical Problems

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14.2Mechanical and Electrical Problems

Table 6

Trouble

Machine will not start/restart or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or blows fuses.

Probable Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

Verify machine is connected to power

No incoming power.

source, and safety key is installed on

 

switch.

 

 

Cord damaged.

Replace cord.

 

 

 

Reset overload by pushing in

Overload automatic reset has not been

completely the OFF (red) button on the

magnetic switch. Allow a few minutes

reset.

for machine to cool. If problem persists,

 

 

check amp setting on motor starter.

 

 

 

One cause of overloading trips which

 

are not electrical in nature is too heavy

 

a cut. The solution is to reduce feed

 

pressure into the blade. If too heavy a

Band Saw frequently trips.

cut is not the problem, then check the

amp setting on the overload relay.

 

 

Match the full load amps on the motor

 

as noted on the motor plate. If amp

 

setting is correct, there is probably a

 

loose electrical lead.

 

 

 

Verify that band saw is on a circuit of

Building circuit breaker trips or fuse

correct size. If circuit size is correct,

blows.

there is probably a loose electrical lead.

 

Check amp setting on motor starter.

 

 

 

If you have access to a voltmeter, you

 

can separate a starter failure from a

 

motor failure by first, verifying incoming

 

voltage at 230+/-10% and second,

 

checking the voltage between starter

Switch or motor failure (how to

and motor at 230+/-10%. If incoming

distinguish).

voltage is incorrect, you have a power

 

supply problem. If voltage between

 

starter and motor is incorrect, you have

 

a starter problem. If voltage between

 

starter and motor is correct, you have a

 

motor problem.

 

 

 

Clean motor of dust or debris to allow

Motor overheated.

proper air circulation. Allow motor to

cool down before restarting.

 

 

 

If electric motor is suspect, you have

 

two options: Have a qualified electrician

Motor failure.

test the motor for function or remove the

 

motor and take it to a qualified electric

 

motor repair shop for testing.

 

 

 

Double check to confirm all electrical

Miswiring of unit.

connections are correct. Refer to wiring

diagram to make any needed

 

 

corrections.

 

 

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