Troubleshooting

Trouble

Probable Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

 

Not connected to power source.

Check plug connection.

 

 

 

Feeder will not start.

Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped.

Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker.

 

 

Cord damaged.

Replace cord.

 

 

 

 

 

Starting capacitor bad.

Replace starting capacitor.

 

 

 

 

Wrong gears installed for the desired

Install correct gears in proper

Feed speed is not

feed rate.

positions. [page 13]

 

 

sufficient; machine

Extension cord too light or too long.

Replace with adequate size and

has low power.

length cord. [page 12]

 

 

 

 

 

Low current from electrical supply.

Contact a qualified electrician.

 

 

 

Workpiece jams while

Rollers too low.

Raise feeder.

feeding it beneath

 

 

rollers.

 

 

 

 

 

Workpiece slips while

Rollers too high, no traction.

Lower feeder.

passing under rollers.

 

 

 

 

 

Rollers slip on

Grease or debris on rollers.

Clean rollers.

workpiece.

 

 

 

 

 

Replacement Parts

Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. 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 PF3-JR operating instructions Troubleshooting, Replacement Parts