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Troubleshooting
This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of machine. WARNING! DO NOT make any adjustments until power is disconnected and moving parts have come to a complete stop!
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Machine does not start or | 1. | Locking pin installed. | 1. | Remove locking pin from START button. |
a breaker trips. | 2. | Blown fuse. | 2. | Replace fuse/ensure no shorts. |
| 3. | Wall circuit breaker tripped. | 3. | Ensure circuit size is correct/replace weak breaker. |
| 4. | Power supply switched OFF or at | 4. | Ensure power supply is on/has correct voltage. |
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| 5. | Plug/receptacle at fault/wired | 5. | Test for good contacts; correct the wiring. |
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| 6. | Motor connection wired wrong. | 6. | Correct motor wiring connections (see Page 70). |
| 7. | Wiring open/has high resistance. | 7. | Check/fix broken, disconnected, or corroded wires. |
| 8. | Motor START/STOP switch at fault. | 8. | Replace switch. |
| 9. | Start capacitor at fault. | 9. | Test/replace if faulty. |
| 10. Motor at fault. | 10. Test/repair/replace. | ||
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Machine stalls or is under- | 1. | Feed rate/cutting speed too fast. | 1. | Decrease feed rate/cutting speed. |
powered. | 2. | Workpiece material unsuitable for | 2. | Only cut wood/ensure moisture is below 20%. |
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3.Workpiece crooked; fence mis- 3. Straighten or replace workpiece/adjust fence. adjusted.
4.Machine undersized for task; wrong 4. Use correct blade/reduce feed rate or depth of
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5. | Run capacitor at fault. | 5. | Test/repair/replace. |
6. | Belt slipping. | 6. | Tension/replace belt (see Page 56). |
7. | Motor wired incorrectly. | 7. | Wire motor correctly (see Page 70). |
8. | Plug/receptacle at fault. | 8. | Test for good contacts/correct wiring. |
9. | Pulley/sprocket slipping on shaft. | 9. | Replace loose pulley/shaft. |
10. Motor bearings at fault. | 10. Test/repair/replace. | ||
11. Contactor not energized/has poor | 11. Test all legs for power/replace if faulty. | ||
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12. Motor overheated. | 12. Clean motor, let cool, and reduce workload. | ||
13. Motor at fault. | 13. Test/repair/replace. | ||
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Machine has vibration or 1. | Motor or component loose. | 1. | Inspect/replace damaged bolts/nuts, and |
noisy operation. |
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2. | Blade at fault. | 2. | Replace warped/bent blade; resharpen dull blade. |
3. | Belts worn or loose. | 3. | Tension/replace belts (see Page 56). |
4. | Pulley loose. | 4. | Realign/replace shaft, pulley, setscrew, and key. |
5. | Motor mount loose/broken. | 5. | Tighten/replace. |
6. | Machine incorrectly mounted. | 6. | Tighten mounting bolts; relocate/shim machine. |
7. | Arbor pulley loose. | 7. | Retighten/replace arbor pulley. |
8. | Motor fan rubbing on fan cover. | 8. | Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan. |
9. | Arbor bearings at fault. | 9. | Replace arbor housing bearings; replace arbor. |
10. Motor bearings at fault. | 10. Test by rotating shaft; grinding/loose shaft requires | ||
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