Troubleshooting Mechanical and Electrical Problems

Trouble

Machine will not start/restart or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or blows fuses.

Probable Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

Verify unit is connected to power, on-button is

No incoming power.

pushed in completely, and stop-button is

 

disengaged.

 

 

 

Verify that jointer is on a circuit of correct size.

Building circuit breaker trips

If circuit size is correct, there is probably a

or fuse blows.

loose electrical lead. Check amp setting on

 

motor starter.

 

 

 

If you have access to a voltmeter, you can

 

separate a switch failure from a motor failure

 

by first, verifying incoming voltage at

 

110/220+/-10% and second, checking the

Switch or motor failure (how

voltage between switch and motor at

110/220+/-10%. If incoming voltage is

to distinguish).

incorrect, you have a power supply 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.

 

 

 

Clean motor of dust or debris to allow proper

Motor overheated.

air circulation. Allow motor to cool down

 

before restarting.

 

 

 

If electric motor is suspect, you have two

 

options: Have a qualified electrician test the

Motor failure.

motor for function or remove the motor and

 

take it to a qualified electric motor repair shop

 

and have it tested.

 

 

 

Double check to confirm all electrical

Unit incorrectly wired.

connections are correct. Refer to the Wiring

Diagram section to make any needed

 

 

corrections.

 

 

 

If the on/off switch is suspect, you have two

On/off switch failure.

options: Have a qualified electrician test the

switch for function, or purchase a new on/off

 

switch and establish if that was the problem

 

on change out.

 

 

Optional Accessories

2004017

Dust Collector Adaptor

2042374

Mobile Base

708801DX

Knives (set of 3)

1791212

Knife Inserts (set of 10)

6285991

Tool Kit

Replacement Parts

To order parts or reach our service department, call 1-800-274-6848, Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours; www.powermatic.com). Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.

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Powermatic 54HH, 54A Troubleshooting Mechanical and Electrical Problems, Optional Accessories, Replacement Parts