Baileigh SS-2421-V2, Operator'S Manual

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Trouble Possible Cause Remedy
Machine vibrates.
1. Stand on uneven surface.
2. Cutterhead damaged.
3. Defective V-belt.
4. V-belt incorrectly tensioned.
5. Bent pulley.
6. Motor mounted improperly. 1. Stand must rest solidly on level
surface. Fasten to floor if necessary.
2. Replace cutterhead.
3. Replace V-belt.
4. Apply proper tension.
5. Replace pulley.
6. Motor must be properly mounted
with snug nuts and bolts.
Edge splits off on
cross grain cut.
1. Characteristic of this type of cut. 1. Make cross grain cuts first, then
finish cut with the grain. Use scrap
block to support end of cut.
Raised areas on
shaped edge.
1. Variation of pressure holding work
against cutter. 1. Hold work firmly against table and
fence. Use hold-downs and push
sticks.
Work pulled from
hand. 1. Feeding in wrong direction 1. Always feed work against the
rotation of the cutterhead.
Depth of cut not
uniform.
1. Fence misalignment.
2. Side pressure not uniform. 1. Align outfeed fence.
2. Use hold-downs; keep constant
pressure against fence and use push
sticks.
Work burns
1. Cutting too deep on one pass.
2. Forcing work. 1. On hardwoods take light cuts;
attain full depth with several passes.
2. Feed work slowly and steadily.
Cut height not
uniform.
1. Variation in pressure holding work
to table. 1. Keep pressure firm throughout
pass. Use hold-downs. Make pass
slowly and steadily. Keep work
under cutter whenever possible.
Cuts not smooth.
1. Wrong R.P.M.
2. Feed too fast.
3. Working against the grain.
4. Cutting too deep on one pass. 1. Use faster speed.
2. Slow feed speed.
3. Work with the grain whenever
possible.
4. Take several passes on very deep
cuts.
Spindle does not
rise freely. 1. Shaper dust and dirt in raising
mechanism. 1. Brush or blow out loose dust and
dirt.