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Machine stops for no | Safety switch has stopped power | Check that the knobs that operate | |
apparent reason |
| the safety switch are tightened | |
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Electric motor does not | No power | Check fuses | |
start |
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| Overload failure | Check amperage of electric motor |
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| Check and replace |
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| Safety switch not working |
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| Empty cutting chamber |
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| Cutting chamber too full |
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Motor starts but does not | Excessive drive belt tension | Check belt tension and adjust | |
speed up or take a load |
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| Motor connected to power source | Reconnect correctly |
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| incorrectly |
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| Defective starter winding | Check current in each phase. If |
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| substantial difference between |
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| phases, contact motor manufacturer |
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Motor starts, but does not | Bearing excessively worn | Replace bearings | |
gain speed |
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| Cutting chamber full | Empty cutting chamber |
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