Troubleshooting
Trouble
Shaper will not start.
Overload kicks out frequently.
Cuts are unsatisfactory.
Cutter does not come up to full speed.
Machine vibrates.
Edge splits off on cross grain cut.
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1. | Cord unplugged from the power | 1. | Plug in power cord. |
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2. | Fuse blown or circuited breaker | 2. | Replace fuse or reset circuit |
| tripped. |
| breaker. |
3. | Cord damaged. | 3. | Replace cord. |
4. | Reversing switch is in the Off | 4. | Turn switch to forward of reverse. |
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5. | Overload tripped. | 5. | Reset overload by depressing red |
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| stop button. |
6. | Cabinet door is open. | 6. | Close cabinet door. |
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1. | Extension cord or wiring | 1. | Replace cord or wiring with proper |
| inadequate size. |
| gauge wire. |
2. | Feeding stock too fast. | 2. | Reduce feed stock rate. |
3. | Cutter needs cleaning or replacing. | 3. Clean or replace cutter. | |
| See also Unsatisfactory Cuts |
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1. | Dull cutter. | 1. | Replace cutter. |
2. | Cutterhead rotating in wrong | 2. | Check for proper rotation at startup. |
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3. | Feeding work in wrong direction. | 3. | Feed work against the cutter |
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| rotation. |
4. | Gum or pitch on cutter. | 4. | Remove cutter and clean with |
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5. | Gum or pitch on table causing |
| solvent. |
| erratic feed. | 5. | Clean table with solvent. |
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1. | Shop wire gauge is too small. | 1. | Replace wiring with proper gauge |
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| wire. |
2. | Extension cord or wiring | 2. | Replace wit adequate size cord. |
| inadequate size. |
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3. | Power source is not adequate. | 3. | Contact your electric utility. |
4. | Motor not wired for correct voltage. | 4. Refer to motor name place and | |
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| wiring diagram for correct wiring. |
5. | Spindle is locked with madrel lever. | 5. Unlock spindle – see label next to | |
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| lover on base. |
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1. | Stand on uneven surface. | 1. | Stand must rest solidly on level |
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| surface. Fasten to floor if |
2. | Cutterhead damaged. |
| necessary. |
3. | Defective | 2. | Replace cutterhead. |
4. | 3. | Replace | |
5. | Bent pulley. | 4. | Apply proper tension. |
6. | Motor mounted improperly. | 5. | Replace pulley. |
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| 6. | Motor must be properly mounted |
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| with snug nuts and bolts. |
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1. | Characteristic of this type of cut. | 1. | Make cross grain cuts first, then |
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| finish cut with the grain. Use scrap |
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| block to support end of cut. |
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