RIDGID WL1200LS1 manual Starting switch Burned switch con

Troubleshooting (continued)

Motor (continued)

Trouble		Probable Cause		Remedy
Starting switch in	1.	Burned switch con-	1.	Have switch replaced and request
motor will not oper-		tacts (due to		a voltage check from the power
ate.		extended hold-in peri-		company.
		ods caused by low
		line voltage, etc.)
	2.	Shorted capacitor	2.	Have capacitor tested and replace
				if defective.
	3.	Loose or broken con-	3.	Have wiring checked and repaired.
		nections.
Motor stalls	1.	Starting switch not	1.	Have switch replaced.
(resulting in blown		operating.
fuses or tripped circuit	2.	Voltage too low to	2.	Request voltage check from the
breakers).		permit motor to reach		power company.
		operating speed.
	3.	Fuses or circuit break-	3.	Install proper size fuses or circuit
		ers do not have suffi-		breakers.
		cient capacity.
Frequent opening of	1.	Motor overloaded.	1.	Take shallower cuts.
fuses or circuit break-	2. Fuses or circuit break-		2.	Install proper size fuses or circuit
ers.		ers do not have suffi-		breakers.
		cient capacity.
	3.	Starting switch not	3.	Have switch replaced.
		operating (motor does
		not reach speed).

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