Powermatic PWBS-14CS operating instructions Trouble, Probable Cause Remedy

Troubleshooting – Mechanical and Electrical Problems

Trouble

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

Band Saw does not come up to speed.

Probable Cause	Remedy
No incoming power.	Verify machine is connected to power
	source.
Electrical cord damaged.	Replace cord.
Building circuit breaker trips or fuse	Verify that band saw is on a circuit of
	correct size. If circuit size is correct,
blows.	there is probably a loose electrical
	lead.
	If you have access to a voltmeter, you
	can separate a switch failure from a
	motor failure by first, verifying
	incoming voltage at 110 +/-10% [or
Switch or motor failure (how to	220 +/-10%] and second, checking
	the voltage between switch and
distinguish).	motor. If incoming voltage is incorrect,
	you have a power supply problem. If
	voltage between starter and motor is
	incorrect, you have a starter problem.
	If voltage between starter and motor
	is correct, you have a motor problem.
	Clean motor of dust or debris to allow
Motor overheated.	proper air circulation. Allow motor to
	cool down before restarting.
	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
	qualified electric motor repair shop
	and have it tested.
Miswiring of the unit.	Confirm that all electrical connections
	are correct.
	If the start/stop switch is suspect, you
	have two options: Have a qualified
Switch failure.	electrician test the switch for function,
	or purchase a new start/stop switch
	and establish if that was the problem
	on change-out.
Extension cord too light or too long.	Replace with adequate size and
	length cord.
Low current.	Contact a qualified electrician.

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