SECTION 6: 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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Motor will not start. | 1. | Low voltage. | 1. | Check power supply for proper voltage. |
| 2. | Open circuit in motor or loose connections. | 2. | Inspect all lead connections on motor and |
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| 3. | Start capacitor is at fault. | 3. | Replace start capacitor. |
| 4. | Motor switch or motor is at fault. | 4. | Replace switch, or motor. |
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Fuses or circuit | 1. | Short circuit in line cord or plug. | 1. | Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and |
breakers trip. |
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| 2. | Short circuit in motor or loose connections. | 2. | Inspect all connections on motor for loose or |
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| shorted terminals or worn insulation. |
| 3. | Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in power | 3. | Install correct fuses or circuit breakers. |
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Motor overheats. | 1. | Motor overloaded. | 1. | Reduce power feeder feed rate. |
| 2. | Air circulation through the motor restricted. | 2. | Clean out motor fan cover to provide normal air |
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Workpiece jams | 1. | Rollers set too low. | 1. | Raise feeder. |
when feeding under | 2. | Feeder at wrong angle. | 2. | Adjust angle. |
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Workpiece slips | 1. | Rollers positioned too high, no traction. | 1. | Lower feeder. |
while passing | 2. | Feeding too fast. | 2. | Slow feed speed. |
beneath rollers. | 3. | Rollers are dirty or oily. | 3. | Clean roller surface with a mild solvent. |
| 4. | Worn roller(s). | 4. | Replace roller(s). |
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Workpiece cut is | 1. | Wrong feed speed. | 1. | Adjust feed speed. |
burnt. | 2. | Cutter is at fault. | 2. | Sharpen or replace dull blade or cutter. |
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Rough finish or | 1. | Feed speed too fast. | 1. | Slow speed. |
chipped grain on | 2. | Dull cutter or blade. | 2. | Replace with sharp cutter or blade. |
workpiece. | 3. | Power feeder angle is not toed in to keep | 3. | Adjust power feeder so it is |
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Fuzzy grain occurs | 1. | Lumber has high moisture content. | 1. | If moisture content is higher than 20%, sticker and |
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moulding. | 2. | Dull knives. | 2. | Sharpen or replace knives. |
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Workpiece hangs | 1. | Power feeder roller height is set incorrectly. | 1. | Lower the power feeder roller 1⁄8" lower than the |
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Model G1095/G1096 |
