Axminster AW150SM, Original Instructions Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
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Problem Cause Solution
Motor is slow or weak Voltage from source is low
Windings are burned out or open
Power switch is defective
Circuit is overloaded with appliance,
lights or other electrically power equipment Check the voltage from your electricity supplier
Have the Motor checked/repaired
Have the power switch replaced
DO NOT use other appliances on the same
circuit when using this machine
Motor overheats Motor is overloaded
Blunt cutting tool Check the voltage from your electricity supplier
Replace the cutting tool
When cutting the cutter
burns the work-piece or
stalls the motor Cutting tool is blunt
Work-piece is warped Replace the cutting tool
Replace the work-piece
Spindle tilt and height
handles are hard to turn
Tilt locking handle is not fully released
Spindle height handle is not fully released Release tilt locking handle
Release height locking handle
Spindle moulder vibrates
excessively Floor surface is uneven
V-belt is damaged
Milling tool is damaged
Loose bolt, screws and nuts Adjust each leg in turn until machine is level
Replace the V-belt
Replace the cutting tool
Tighten all fixing
Spindle moulder does not
start up Motor power cord is not plugged in
Circuit fuse is blown
Circuit breaker is tripped
Motor power cord or switch is damaged Plug in the motor power cord into the socket and switch on
Replace the circuit fuse
Reset the circuit breaker
Have the motor power cord or switch replaced
Power switch does not
function Power switch contacts are burned out
Capacitor is defective
Wiring connections are loose or damaged Have the power switch replaced
Check the voltage from your electricity supplier
Have the capacitor replaced
Have the wiring connections checked/replaced
Fuses or circuit breakers
open frequently Motor is overloaded
Fuses or circuit breakers are the wrong size or defective
Blunt cutting tool
Power switch is defective Feed work-piece more slowly
Replace fuses or circuit breakers
Replace the cutting tool
Have the power switch replaced
Motor stalls, blows fuses or
trips the circuit breakers Motor is overloaded
Blunt cutting tool
Fuses or circuit breakers are the wrong size or defective
Feeding work-piece too rapidly Check the voltage from your electricity supplier
Replace the cutting tool
Replace fuses or circuit breakers
Feed the work-piece through more slowly
Spindle moulder is noisy
when in operation Motor is loose or defective Have the motor checked or replaced
WARNING! To prevent personal injury or damage to the spindle moulder, maintenance
and other repairs should be carried out by a qualified technician.
(Contact Axminster Tools on 03332 406406)