Troubleshooting Mechanical and Electrical Problems
Trouble
Machine will not start/restart or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or blows fuses.
Probable Cause | Remedy | |
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| Verify unit is connected to power, on- | |
No incoming power. | button is pushed in completely, and | |
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| Verify that jointer is on a circuit of | |
Building circuit breaker trips or fuse | correct size. If circuit size is correct, | |
there is probably a loose electrical | ||
blows. | ||
lead. Check amp setting on motor | ||
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| starter. | |
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| If you have access to a voltmeter, you | |
| can separate a switch failure from a | |
| motor failure by first, verifying | |
| incoming voltage at | |
| and second, checking the voltage | |
Switch or motor failure (how to | between switch and motor at | |
distinguish). | ||
incorrect, you have a power supply | ||
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| problem. If voltage between switch | |
| and motor is incorrect, you have a | |
| switch problem. If voltage between | |
| switch and motor is correct, you have | |
| a motor problem. | |
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| Clean motor of dust or debris to allow | |
Motor overheated. | proper air circulation. Allow motor to | |
| cool down before restarting. | |
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| If electric motor is suspect, you have | |
| two options: Have a qualified | |
Motor failure. | electrician test the motor for function | |
or remove the motor and take it to a | ||
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| qualified electric motor repair shop | |
| and have it tested. | |
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| Double check to confirm all electrical | |
Unit incorrectly wired. | connections are correct. Refer to the | |
Wiring Diagram section to make any | ||
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| needed corrections. | |
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