SECTION 8: SERVICE
Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix or adjust your machine if a problem devel- ops. If you need replacement parts or you are unsure of your repair skills, then feel free to call our Technical Support at (570)
Troubleshooting
Motor & Electrical
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Machine | does not | 1. | Stop | 1. | Rotate clockwise slightly until it pops out/replace it. |
start or | a breaker | 2. | Power supply switched OFF or is at fault. | 2. | Ensure power supply is switched on; ensure power |
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| 3. | Motor connection wired incorrectly. | 3. | Correct motor wiring connections. |
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| 4. | Thermal overload relay has tripped. | 4. | Wait for it to cool down, then it will reset auto- |
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| matically. If necessary, disconnect power and reset |
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| manually by pushing reset button inside switch. |
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| 5. | Wall fuse/circuit breaker is blown/tripped. | 5. | Ensure circuit size is suitable for this machine; |
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| replace weak breaker. |
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| 6. | Contactor not getting energized/has burnt | 6. | Test for power on all legs and contactor operation. |
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| Replace unit if faulty. |
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| 7. | Wiring is open/has high resistance. | 7. | Check for broken wires or disconnected/corroded |
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| connections, and repair/replace as necessary. |
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| 8. | Motor ON button or ON/OFF switch is at | 8. | Replace faulty ON button or ON/OFF switch. |
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| 9. | Motor is at fault. | 9. | Test/repair/replace. |
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Machine stalls or is | 1. | Feed rate/cutting speed too fast for task. | 1. | Decrease feed rate/cutting speed. | |
underpowered. | 2. | Workpiece material is not suitable for this | 2. | Only cut wood products; make sure moisture content | |
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| 3. | Belt(s) slipping. | 3. | Replace bad belt(s), align pulleys, and |
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| 4. | Motor connection is wired incorrectly. | 4. | Correct motor wiring connections. |
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| 5. | Motor bearings are at fault. | 5. | Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft |
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| requires bearing replacement. |
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| 6. | Start delay module is at fault. | 6. | Adjust to correct delay; replace module. |
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| 7. | Motor is at fault. | 7. | Test/repair/replace. |
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Model G0700 (Mfg. since 8/09) |