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troubleshooting
problem
possible causes
Likely Solutions
Machine does
not start or a
breaker trips.
1. Cord not connected.
2. No power at outlet.
3. Internal damage or wear.
4. Switch key removed.
1. Check that cord is plugged in.
2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered,
turn off tool and check circuit breaker.
If breaker is tripped, make sure circuit is right
capacity for tool and circuit has no other loads.
3. Have technician service tool.
4. Insert switch key.
Machine vibrates
or is noisy.
1. Motor or component is loose.
2. Motor mount loose/broken.
3. Machine is incorrectly
mounted or sits unevenly.
4. Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover.
5. Motor bearings are worn.
1. Inspect/replace stripped or damaged bolts/
nuts, and re-tighten with thread locking fluid.
2. Tighten/replace.
3. Tighten/replace mounting hardware;
chock casters if mobile.
4. Replace dented fan cover; replace
loose/ damaged fan.
5. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/
loose shaft requires bearing replacement.
Dust collector
does not
adequately
collect dust
or chips; poor
performance.
1. Dust collection bag is full.
2. Restriction in duct line.
3. Dust collector is too far away,
or there are too many sharp
bends in the ducting.
4. Lumber is wet and dust is not
flowing through ducting smoothly.
5. Leaks in ducting or too
many open ports.
6. Ducting or machine dust ports
are incorrectly sized.
7. The machine dust collection
design is inadequate.
8. The dust collector is too small
for the task or machine.
1. Empty collection bag.
2. Remove restriction in the duct line. A
plumbing snake may be necessary.
3. Relocate the dust collector closer to the point of
suction, and rework ducting without sharp bends.
4. Process lumber with less than
20% moisture content.
5. Rework the ducting to eliminate all leaks.
Close dust ports for lines not being used.
6. Re-install correctly sized ducts and fittings.
7. Use a dust collection nozzle on a stand.
8. Use a larger dust collector.
Sawdust being
blown into the
air from the
dust collector.
1. Duct clamps or dust collection bag is
not properly clamped and secured.
2. Bag clamp is loose or damaged.
1. Re-secure ducts and dust collection bag,
making sure duct and bag clamps are tight
and completely over the ducts and bag.
2. Re-tighten bag clamp.
Tool operates
slowly.
Extension cord too long or
wire size too small.
Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension cord
is needed, use one with the proper diameter for its
length and load. See
table a
on page 7.
Overheating.
1. Blocked motor housing vents.
2. Motor being strained by long or
small diameter extension cord.
3. Motor being strained by
over-full Collection Bag.
1. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator while
blowing dust out of motor using compressed air.
2. Eliminate use of extension cord.
If an extension cord is needed, use one with
the proper diameter for its length and load.
See
table a
on page 7.
3. Empty Collection Bag. Do not
allow to fill past 3/4 full.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.
