Troubleshooting
Problem | Possible Causes | Likely Solutions |
1.Plug/outlet faulty or wired wrong. 1. Test plug and outlet for good contact and correct wiring.
| 2. | Start capacitor is faulty. | 2. | Test capacitor and replace if necessary. |
| 3. | Motor connection incorrectly | 3. | Correct motor wiring. |
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| 4. | Power supply is faulty, or is | 4. | Make sure hot lines and grounds are |
Tool will not |
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start or trips the | 5. | Safety switch key is at fault. | 5. | Install or replace safety key, or replace switch |
breaker. |
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| 6. | Motor ON/OFF switch faulty. | 6. | Replace faulty ON/OFF switch. |
| 7. | Centrifugal switch faulty. | 7. | Adjust or replace centrifugal switch. |
| 8. | Cable or wiring is open or has | 8. | Check for disconnected or corroded |
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| high resistance. |
| connections, troubleshoot wires for internal or |
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| external breaks, then repair or replace wiring. |
| 9. | Motor is at fault. | 9. | Test, then repair or replace the motor. |
| 1. | Wiring workpiece material. | 1. | Only process wood with proper moisture |
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| content and having no glues or resins. |
2.Low power supply voltage. 2. Ensure hot lines and grounds are operational and have correct voltage on all legs.
3. | Run capacitor is faulty. | 3. | Test capacitor and replace if necessary. |
4. | Filter bags are at fault | 4. | Empty and clean filter bags. |
5. | 5. | Replace bad belts, align pulleys, and re- | |
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6. | Plug or outlet is at fault. | 6. | Test power plug and outlet for good contact |
Machine stalls or |
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| and correct wiring. |
is underpowered 7. | Motor connections are wired | 7. | Correct motor wiring. (See Wiring Diagram |
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8. | Motor bearings are at fault. | 8. | Rotate motor shaft for noisy or burnt bearing, |
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| repair/replace as required. |
9. | Motor has overloaded. | 9. | Use sandpaper of the proper grit and reduce |
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10.Motor has overheated. | 10.Check | ||
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11. Centrifugal switch is at fault. | 11. Adjust/replace centrifugal switch. | ||
12.Motor is at fault. | 12.Test motor and repair/replace if necessary. | ||
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