SECTION 7: 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. | Key is turned to "0". |
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| 1. | Turn key to "1". |
start or | a breaker | 2. | Stop/reset button engaged. |
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| 2. | Rotate clockwise until it pops out/replace. |
trips. |
| 3. | Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired incor- | 3. | Test for good contact or correct the wiring. | ||
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| 4. | Motor connection wired incorrectly. | 4. | Correct motor wiring connections (Page 50). | ||
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| 5. | Thermal protection circuit breaker amper- | 5. | Unplug machine, open magnetic switch cover, turn | ||
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| to a higher amperage setting. If switch is maxed out, |
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| replace motor. |
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| 6. | Power supply is at fault/switched OFF. | 6. | Ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs and | ||
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| main power supply is switched ON. |
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| 7. | Motor ON/OFF switch is at fault. | 7. | Replace faulty ON/OFF switch. | ||
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| 8. | Wiring is open/has high resistance. | 8. | Check for broken wires or corroded/disconnected | ||
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| connections, and repair/replace as necessary. |
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| 9. | Start capacitor is at fault. |
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| 9. | Test/replace if faulty. |
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| 10. Motor is at fault. |
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| 11. Wheel cover limit switch | is | not closed, | 11. Close wheel covers. | ||
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| wheel covers are open. |
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| 12. Foot brake limit switch is | at | fault or is | 12. Repair/replace limit switch, or stop pressing foot | ||
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| pressed down (switch is not closed). |
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Machine stalls or is | 1. | Motor run capacitor at fault. |
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| 1. | Replace run capacitor. | |
underpowered. | 2. | Wrong workpiece material. |
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| 2. | Use wood with correct moisture content, without | |
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| glues, and little pitch/resins. |
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| 3. | Feed speed too fast for task. |
| 3. | Decrease feed speed. See Basic Cutting Tips on | |
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| 4. | Replace bad | |
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| 5. | Blade is slipping on wheels. |
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| 5. | Adjust blade tracking and tension to factory specifi- |
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| cations. See Page 16 or 21. |
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| 6. | Low power supply voltage. |
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| 6. | Ensure all hot lines have correct voltage on all legs. |
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| 7. | Plug/receptacle is at fault. |
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| 7. | Test for good contacts and correct wiring. |
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| 8. | Motor connection is wired incorrectly. | 8. | Correct motor wiring connections (Page 50). | ||
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| 9. | Motor bearings are at fault. |
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| 9. | Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft |
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| requires bearing replacement. |
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| 10. Motor has overheated. |
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| 10. Let motor cool, clean it off, and reduce workload. | ||
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| 11. Motor is at fault. |
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| 11. Repair/replace. | ||
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