TROUBLESHOOTING - MOTOR (Cont'd)
TROUBLE
Motor starts slowly or fails to come up to full speed
Motor overheats
Starting switch in motor will not
operate
Motor stalls.
(resulting in blown
fuses or tripped
circuit breakers)
Frequent opening o! fuses or circuit
breakers
PROBABLE CAUSE
1.Low voltage.
2.Windings burned out or open.
3.Starting switch not operating.
1.Motor overloaded
2.improper cooling. (Air circulation restricted
through motor due to sawdust, accumulating inside of saw.)
1.Burned switch contacts (due to extended
2.Shorted capacitor (when equipped)
3.Loose or broken connections.
1.Starting switch not operating.
2.Voltage too low to permit motor to reach operating speed.
3.Fuses or circuit breakers do not have sufficient capacity.
1.Motor overloaded
2.Fuses or circuit breakers do not have sufficient capacity.
3.Starting switch not operating (motor does not reach speed.)
REMEDY
1.Request voltage check from the power company.
2.Have motor repaired or replaced.
3.Have switch replaced.
. Feed work slower into blade,
2.Clean out sawdust to provide normal air circulation through motor. See "Maintenance" and "Lubrication" section.
1.Have switch replaced and request a voltage check from the power company.
2.Have capacitor tested and replace if defective.
3.Have wiring checked and repaired.
1.Have switch replaced.
2.Request voltage check from the power company.
3.Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers.
1.Feed work slower into blade.
2.Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers.
3.Have switch replaced.
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