Baileigh SS-3528, Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble Possible cause Solution
Shaper will not start
1. Shaper not plugged in
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped
3. Cord damaged 1. Plug in shaper
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker
3. Have cord replaced
Overload kicks out
frequently
1. Extension cord too light or too
long
2. Feeding stock too fast
3. Clean or replace cutter, see also
"unsatisfactory cuts" below
1. Replace with adequate size
cord
2. Feed stock more slowly
Shape makes
unsatisfactory cuts
1. Dull cutter
2. Feeding work in wrong direction
3. Gum or pitch on cutter
4. Gum or pitch on table causing
erratic feed
1. Replace cutter
2. Feed work against the cutter
rotation
3. Remove cutter and clean with
turpentine and steel wool
4. Clean table with turpentine and
steel wool
Cutterhead does not
come up to speed
1. Extension cord too light or too
long
2. Low supply voltage
3. Motor not wired for correct
voltage 1. Replace with adequate size
cord
2. Contac your electric company
3. Refer to motor name plate for
correct wiring
Machine vibrates
excessively
1. Machine not mounted securely
to stand or workbench
2. Stand or bench on uneven floor
3. Damaged cutterhead
4. Bad v-belt
5. V-belt not tensioned correctly
6. Bent pulley
7. Improper motor mounting
1. Tighten all mounting hardware
2. Reposition on flat level surface.
Fasten to floor if necessary
3. Replace cutterhead
4. Replace belt
5. Adjust belt tension by moving
motor and motor bracket
6. Replace pulley
7. Check and adjust motor
mounting
Cutterhead does not
raise freely 1. Saw dust and dirt in raising
mechanisms. 1. Brush or blow out loose dust
and dirt
WARNING:
Make sure the electrical disconnect is OFF before working on
the machine.