TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
ELECTRIC MOTOR.
MOTOR FAILS TO START
ON/OFF switch in the OFF position. Place switch in the ON position.
Thermal protection switch activated. Allow time for motor to cool. Motor will not start until the temperature is reduced low enough for the red switch located near the capacitor to be activated.
GFI switch activated. Push GFI button to test and rearm. Reconnect to power source.
Improper extension cord connection. Determine all connections produce a closed circuit.
No power being received from power source. Check power source for correct voltage and amperage requirements.
MOTOR LOSES POWER
Check power source for correct voltage and amperage requirements.
High operating temperatures. Clean fan blades and exterior surfaces.
OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS.
UNEVEN BLADE WEAR
Incorrect blade installation. See INSTALLING A
BLADE OR CERAMIC TILE RIPPER ATTACHMENT IN THE FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER.
Damaged exciter plate. Replace plate.
Damaged elastomeric rubber mount(s). Replace mount(s).
Bent blade. Replace blade.
EXCESSIVE JUMPING ON THE WORK SURFACE
Incorrect blade or ceramic tile ripper attachment installation. See INSTALLING A BLADE OR
CERAMIC TILE RIPPER ATTACHMENT IN THE FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER.
Damaged exciter plate. Replace plate.
Damaged elastomeric rubber mount(s). Replace mount(s).
Improper blade angle. Readjust blade angle.
ACCELERATED EXCITER SHAFT BEARING WEAR AND/OR FAILURE
Misaligned and/or improperly tensioned bearing housing/mounting surfaces. Replace bearing and realign bearing housing/mounting surface.
Bent electric motor shaft. Replace motor.
Improper lubrication. See LUBRICATION
REQUIREMENTS.
DIFFICULTY IN OPERATING THE BACK SAVER™ BLADE CONTROL SYSTEM
Misaligned jackscrew bearing. Loosen and realign.
Improper lubrication. See LUBRICATION
REQUIREMENTS.
Bent jackscrew. Replace jackscrew and flexible joint assembly.
UNEVEN COVERING MATERIAL REMOVAL
Excessive material
Excessive caster wheel bearing wear. Replace caster wheel and shoulder type capscrew.
Excessive axle shoulder type capscrew wear. Replace capscrew. Check caster wheel bearing for wear. Replace as necessary.
Damaged elastomeric rubber mount(s). Replace mount(s).
Damaged exciter plate. Replace plate.
Bent blade. Replace blade
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