G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw -25-
SYMPTOM
Motor will not start.
Motor will not start; fuses
or circuit breakers blow.
Motor overheats.
Motor stalls (resulting in
blown fuses or tripped
circuit).
Motor and blade speed
slows when operating.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Low voltage.
2. Open circuit in motor, control
panel or magnetic starter.
1. Short circuit in line cord or
plug.
2. Short circuit in motor or loose
connections.
3. Incorrect fuses or circuit break-
ers in power line.
1. Motor overloaded.
2. Air circulation through the motor
restricted.
1. Short circuit in motor or loose
connections.
2. Low voltage.
3. Incorrect fuses or circuit break-
ers in power line.
4. Motor overloaded.
1. Excessive feed pressure.
2. Blade is dull.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Check power line for proper voltage.
2. Inspect all lead connections on motor, switch and
starter for loose or open connections.
1. Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and
shorted wires.
2. Inspect all connections on motor for loose or shorted
terminals or worn insulation.
3. Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.
1. Reduce load on motor.
2. Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation.
1. Inspect connections on motor for loose or shorted
terminals or worn insulation.
2 Correct the low voltage conditions.
3. Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.
4. Reduce load on motor.
1. Adjust spring tension to reduce feed pressure.-
2. Replace blade.
TROUBLESHOOTING