
Model G0555XH
(Mfd. Since 1/18)
-47-
Review the troubleshooting procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you need
replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support.
Note: Please gather the
serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling.
SECTION 7: SERVICE
Troubleshooting
Motor & Electrical
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Machine does not
start or a breaker
trips immediately
upon startup.
1. Incorrect power supply voltage.
2. Power supply circuit breaker tripped or
fuse blown.
3. Motor wires connected incorrectly.
4. Wiring open/has high resistance.
5. ON/OFF switch at fault.
6. Start capacitor at fault.
7. Centrifugal switch at fault.
8. Motor at fault.
1. Ensure correct power supply voltage.
2. Ensure circuit is sized correctly and free of shorts.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
3. Correct motor wiring connections (
Page 57).
4. Check/fix broken, disconnected, or corroded wires.
5. Replace switch.
6. Test/replace.
7. Adjust/replace centrifugal switch if available.
8. Test/repair/replace.
Machine stalls or is
underpowered.
1. Dull or incorrect blade for task.
2. Workpiece material not suitable for
machine, or feed rate/pressure too heavy.
3. Belt slipping; oil/grease on belt.
4. Blade slipping on wheels.
5. Motor wired incorrectly.
6. Run capacitor at fault.
7. Pulley/sprocket slipping on shaft.
8. Centrifugal switch at fault.
9. Motor bearings at fault.
1. Sharpen/replace blade (
Page 40). Use correct
blade.
2. Only cut wood—ensure moisture is below 20%,
reduce feed rate or depth of cut.
3. Clean/tension/replace belt (
Page 51).
4. Adjust blade tracking and tension (
Page 23).
Ensure proper blade size.
5. Wire motor correctly (
Page 57).
6. Test/repair/replace.
7. Tighten/replace loose pulley/shaft.
8. Adjust/replace centrifugal switch if available.
9. Test/repair/replace.
Machine has vibra-
tion or noisy opera-
tion.
1. Motor or component loose.
2. Large blade weld or blade at fault.
3. V-belt worn or loose.
4. Motor fan rubbing on fan cover.
5. Motor mount loose/broken.
6. Pulley loose.
7. Machine incorrectly mounted.
8. Centrifugal switch is at fault.
9. Motor bearings at fault.
1. Inspect/replace damaged bolts/nuts and retighten
use thread-locking fluid if necessary.
2. Replace warped/bent/broken blade; replace/
resharpen dull blade (
Page 40).
3. Inspect/replace belt (
Page 50).
4. Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan.
5. Tighten/replace.
6. Re-align/replace shaft, pulley set screw, and key.
7. Tighten mounting bolts; relocate/shim machine.
8. Replace.
9. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft
requires bearing replacement.
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