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Machine does not start or a | 1. | Locking pin installed. | 1. | Remove locking pin from ON button. |
breaker trips. | 2. | Blown fuse. | 2. | Replace fuse/ensure no shorts. |
| 3. | Power supply switched OFF or at | 3. | Ensure power supply is on/has correct voltage. |
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| 4. | Plug/receptacle at fault/wired | 4. | Test for good contacts; correct the wiring. |
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| 5. | Motor connection wired wrong. | 5. | Correct motor wiring connections. |
| 6. | Wall circuit breaker tripped. | 6. | Ensure circuit size is correct/replace weak breaker. |
| 7. | Wiring open/has high resistance. | 7. | Check/fix broken, disconnected, or corroded wires. |
| 8. | Motor ON/OFF switch at fault. | 8. | Replace switch. |
| 9. | Start capacitor at fault. | 9. | Test/replace if faulty. |
| 10. Motor at fault. | 10. Test/repair/replace. | ||
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Machine stalls or is under- | 1. | Feed rate/cutting speed too fast. | 1. | Decrease feed rate/cutting speed. |
powered. | 2. | Workpiece material unsuitable for | 2. | Only cut wood/ensure moisture is below 20%. |
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| 3. | Workpiece crooked; fence mis- | 3. | Straighten or replace workpiece/adjust fence. |
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| 4. | Machine undersized for task. | 4. | Use correct blade/reduce feed rate or depth of |
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| 5. | Run capacitor at fault. | 5. | Test/repair/replace. |
| 6. | Belt slipping. | 6. | Tension/replace belt (Page 74). |
| 7. | Motor wired incorrectly. | 7. | Wire motor correctly. |
| 8. | Plug/receptacle at fault. | 8. | Test for good contacts/correct wiring. |
| 9. | Pulley/sprocket slipping on shaft. | 9. | Replace loose pulley/shaft. |
| 10. Motor bearings at fault. | 10. Test/repair/replace. | ||
| 11. Contactor not energized/has poor | 11. Test all legs for power/replace if faulty. | ||
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| 12. Motor overheated. | 12. Clean motor, let cool, and reduce workload. | ||
| 13. Motor at fault. | 13. Test/repair/replace. | ||
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Machine has vibration or | 1. | Motor or component loose. | 1. | Inspect/replace damaged bolts/nuts, and |
noisy operation. |
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| 2. | Blade at fault. | 2. | Replace warped/bent blade; resharpen dull blade. |
| 3. | Belts worn or loose. | 3. | Tension/replace belts (Page 74). |
| 4. | Pulley loose. | 4. | Realign/replace shaft, pulley, setscrew, and key. |
| 5. | Motor mount loose/broken. | 5. | Tighten/replace. |
| 6. | Machine incorrectly mounted. | 6. | Tighten mounting bolts; relocate/shim machine. |
| 7. | Arbor pulley loose. | 7. | Retighten/replace arbor pulley. |
| 8. | Motor fan rubbing on fan cover. | 8. | Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan. |
| 9. | Arbor bearings at fault. | 9. | Replace arbor housing bearings; replace arbor. |
| 10. Motor bearings at fault. | 10. Test by rotating shaft; grinding/loose shaft requires | ||
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