Powermatic instruction manual Trouble-Shootingfor Model TS29 Shaper, Problem Possible Cause

Trouble-Shootingfor Model TS29 Shaper

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION [with page #]
Machine will not start.	1. Faulty switch.	1.	Replace switch.
	2. Cord damaged.	2. Have cord replaced by authorized
			service person.
	3. Not connected to power source.	3.	Check connection.
	4. Connected to wrong voltage.	4.	Check voltage.
	5. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped	5.	Replace fuse, reset breaker.
	at incoming power source.

Overload kicks out	1. Extension cord too light or too long.
frequently.	2.	Feeding stock too fast.
	3.	Cutter is dull or has gum on it.

1.Replace with adequate size cord.

2.Feed stock more slowly.

3.Clean or replace cutter.

Tool does not come up	1. Extension cord too light or too long.	1.	Replace with adequate size cord.
to speed.	2. Low current.	2.	Contact local electric company.
	3. Motor not wired for correct voltage.	3.	Refer to motor nameplate for correct
			wiring.
	4. Spindle is locked.	4.	Release spindle lock knob.
Machine makes	1. Dull cutter.	1.	Replace cutter. [11]
unsatisfactory cuts.	2. Gum or pitch on cutter.	2.	Remove cutter and clean with
			turpentine and steel wool.
	3. Gum or pitch on table causing erratic	3.	Clean table with turpentine and
	feed.		steel wool.
	4. Feeding work in wrong direction.	4.	Feed work against cutter rotation. [5]
Stock burns.	1. Dull cutter.	1.	Sharpen by honing on flat side.
	2. Cutter too deep.	2.	On hardwoods take light cuts; attain
			full depth of cut with several passes.
	3. Forcing work.	3.	Feed slowly and steadily.
Machine vibrates	1. Damaged tool.	1.	Replace tool.
excessively.	2. Stand or bench on uneven floor.	2.	Reposition on flat, level surface.
	3. Bad v-belt.	3.	Replace belt.
	4. V-belt not tensioned correctly.	4.	Adjust belt tension. [15]
	5. Bent pulley.	5.	Replace pulley.
	6. Improper motor mounting.	6.	Check and adjust motor mounting.
Edge splits off on	Characteristic of cut.	1.	Make cross-grain cuts first then finish
cross-grain cut.			with grain.
		2.	Use scrap block to support at end of
			cut.
Raised areas on shaped	Variation in pressure which holds work	1.	Keep work firmly against fence or
edge.	against cutter.		collars throughout pass.
		2.	Use hold-downs or stock feeder. [13]
Work pulled from hand	No support.	1.	Use mitre gauge with clamp or hold-
of cut			down to start cut when shaping free-
			hand; hold work firmly against fence.
		2.	Adjust the tension of spring plate.

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