SECTION 7: SERVICE
Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix your machine if a problem develops. If you need replacement parts or you are unsure of your repair skills, then feel free to call our Technical Support at (570)
Troubleshooting Guide
Motor & Machine Operation
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Motor will not start. | 1. Thermal overload protection tripped | in | 1. Press the "Reset" button on the thermal overload | |
| magnetic switch. |
| relay, located inside the magnetic switch. |
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| 2. Low voltage. |
| 2. Check power line for proper voltage. |
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| 3. Open circuit in motor or loose connec- | 3. Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose | or | |
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| open connections. |
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Fuses or circuit breakers | 1. Short circuit in line cord or plug. |
| 1. Repair or replace cord or plug for damaged insulation | |
blow. |
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| and shorted wires. |
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Motor overheats. | 1. Motor overloaded during operation. |
| 1. Reduce load on motor; take lighter cuts. |
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| 2. Air circulation through the motor restrict- | 2. Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation. |
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Motor stalls or shuts off | 1. Motor overloaded during operation. |
| 1. Reduce load on motor; take lighter cuts. |
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during a cut. | 2. Thermal overload protection tripped | in | 2. Press the "Reset" button on the thermal overload | |
| magnetic switch. |
| relay, located inside the magnetic switch. |
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| 3. Short circuit in motor or loose connec- | 3. Repair or replace connections on motor for loose or | ||
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| shorted terminals or worn insulation. |
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| 4. Circuit breaker tripped. |
| 4. Install correct circuit breaker; reduce number | of |
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Blade slows when cut- | 1. |
| 1. Tighten |
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ting or makes a squeal- | 2. |
| 2. Replace |
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ing noise, especially on |
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Loud repetitious noise | 1. Pulley setscrews or keys are missing or | 1. Inspect keys and setscrews. Replace or tighten if nec- | ||
coming from machine. | loose. |
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| 2. Motor fan is hitting the cover. |
| 2. Adjust fan cover mounting position, tighten fan, or | |
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| shim fan cover. |
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| 3. Replace |
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Vibration when running | 1. Loose or damaged blade. |
| 1. Tighten or replace blade. |
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or cutting. | 2. Damaged |
| 2. Replace. |
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| 3. Worn cutterhead bearings. |
| 3. Check/replace cutterhead bearings. |
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G0604 6" X 56" Jointer |