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Troubleshooting
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy [with page #]
Machine will not start. Not connected to power source. Check connection.
Cord damaged.
Have cord replaced by authorized
service person.
Connected to wrong voltage. Check voltage.
Faulty switch. Replace switch.
Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped
at incoming power source.
Replace fuse, reset breaker.
Overload kicks out
frequently.
Extension cord too light or too long. Replace with adequate size cord.
Feeding stock too fast. Feed stock more slowly.
Cutter is dull or has gum on it. Clean or replace cutter. [10]
Cutter does not come
up to speed.
Extension cord too light or too long. Replace with adequate size cord.
Low current. Contact local electric company.
Motor not wired for correct voltage.
Refer to motor nameplate for correct
wiring.
Spindle is locked. Release spindle lock knob. [15]
Machine makes
unsatisfactory cuts.
Dull cutter. Replace cutter. [10]
Gum or pitch on cutter.
Remove cutter and clean with
turpentine and steel wool.
Gum or pitch on table causing erratic
feed.
Clean table with turpentine and steel
wool.
Feeding work in wrong direction. Feed work against cutter rotation. [5]
Workpiece burns. Dull cutter. Sharpen by honing on the flat side.
Cut is too deep.
On hardwoods take light cuts; attain
full depth of cut with several passes.
The work is being forced. Feed slowly and steadily.
Machine vibrates
excessively.
Damaged cutter Replace cutter. [10]
Machine is on uneven floor. Reposition on flat, level surface.
Bad v-belt. Replace belt.
V-belt not tensioned properly. Adjust belt tension. [14]
Bent pulley. Replace pulley.
Improper motor mounting. Check and adjust motor mounting.
Edge splits off on
cross-grain cut.
Characteristic of cut.
Make cross-grain cuts first, then finish
with-grain. Use scrap block for
support at end of cut.