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Troubleshooting
EW-45 English Wheel
Table 1
Trouble
Probable Cause
Remedy
Material not being
shaped by wheels.
Pressing workpiece too lightly.
Raise lower wheel for better contact.
Improper wheel selection.
Use proper wheel combination. Make
sure lower wheel has appropriate
crown.
Sheet metal too thick.
Select material within machine
capacity.
Roll marks or
marring of material.
Pressure too tight against workpiece.
Use minimal pressure of wheels
against workpiece.
Upper wheel
housing does not
seat properly or
shifts during use.
Wheel housing not straight with frame
block.
Adjust housing while tightening knob,
until housing clears block and seats
properly against frame.
Material has waves
instead of smooth
curve.
Material unevenly stretched, not
being moved properly through
wheels.
Feed material evenly back and forth in
parallel motions, do not zigzag across
workpiece.
Edge of material
uneven or
stretched.
Edges of material being run through
wheels.
Avoid moving edge of material through
wheels.
Improper crown
being formed in
material.
Too much crown: Contact surface on
lower wheel is too small.
Use different lower wheel with larger
flat surface.
Not enough crown: Contact surface
on lower wheel is too large.
Use different lower wheel with smaller
flat surface.
Cam lever works
improperly or feels
loose.
Parts are binding.
Lubricate cam/housing contact areas.
Set screws loose.
Tighten set screws. Make sure they
align with flats on cam lever shaft.
Table 1
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Replacement Parts
Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call
1-800-274-6848 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. Having the Model Number and
Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.
Non-proprietary parts, such as fasteners, can be found at local hardware stores, or may be ordered from
Baileigh Industrial. Some parts are shown for reference only and may not be available individually.
