10.1 MAINTENANCE
To minimize your risk of injury and maintain proper machine operation, shut down the machine
immediately if you ever observe any loose bolts, worn or damaged wires, or any other unsafe
conditions, and fix the problem before continuing operations.
After each use check for loose bolts, or a worn or damaged belt. Also make sure you clean any
shavings and dust from all parts of the machine, and empty the spark trap. To empty the spark trap
simply loosen the knob, and slide the trap out. Never use compressed air to blow away dust as
airborne particles may be combustible. Avoid storing metal dust near heat or anything likely to
produce sparks, as some types of metal dust can be flammable.
Regular inspection and cleaning reduces the necessity for maintenance operations and will keep
your tool in good working condition.
The motor must be correctly ventilated during tool operation. Avoid blocking the air inlets and
vacuum the ventilation slots regularly.
10.2 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Remedy
Motor does not start, or
power supply trips
immediately after start up.
1. Emergency stop button
depressed/at fault.
1. Lift switch cover. Press
ON button.
2. Incorrect power supply
voltage or circuit size.
2. Ensure correct power
supply voltage and circuit
size are used.
3. Power supply breaker
tripped or fuse blown.
3. Ensure circuit is sized
correctly and free of
shorts. Reset breaker or
replace fuse.
4. Start capacitor at fault.
4. Test/replace if at fault.
5. Wiring broken,
disconnected or corroded.
5. Fix broken, disconnected
or corroded connections.
6. ON/OFF switch at fault.
6. Test/replace ON/OFF
switch.
7. Motor at fault.
7. Test/repair/replace.
Machine stalls or is
underpowered.
1. Excessive feed pressure
applied.
1. Reduce feed pressure.
2. Machine undersized for
task.
2. Reduce workpiece
pressure.
3. Motor overwhelmed.
3. Clean motor, let cool, and
reduce workload.
4. Motor bearings at fault.
4. Test/repair/replace.
5. Motor at fault.
5. Test/repair/replace.
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