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Model G0809 (Mfd. Since 1/17)
Review the troubleshooting and 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
after startup.
1. Switch disabling pin installed.
2. Incorrect power supply voltage/circuit size.
3. Power supply circuit breaker tripped/fuse
blown.
4. Motor wires broken, disconnected,
corroded, or not connected correctly.
5. START/STOP switch at fault.
6. Start capacitor at fault.
7. Centrifugal switch at fault.
8. Contact plate at fault.
9. Motor at fault.
1. Remove switch disabling pin.
2. Ensure correct power supply voltage/circuit size.
3. Ensure circuit is sized correctly and free of shorts.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
4. Correct motor wiring connections (
Page 57).
5. Test/replace switch.
6. Test/replace capacitor.
7. Adjust/replace centrifugal switch if available.
8. Test/replace contact plate.
9. Test/repair/replace.
Machine stalls or is
underpowered.
1. Excessive cutting depth.
2. Excessive feed rate.
3. Workpiece material not suitable.
4. Dull knives.
5. Belts worn, loose, or slipping; oil/grease on
belt.
6. Pulley loose or not properly aligned.
7. Dust collection problem, causing internal
components to clog up with shavings.
8. Motor overheated.
9. Motor wires connected incorrectly.
1. Reduce cutting depth (
Page 31).
2. Reduce feed rate.
3. Ensure workpiece is suitable for jointing (
Page 26).
4. Sharpen/replace knives (
Page 47).
5. Tension/replace belt (
Page 43); clean belt; ensure
pulleys are aligned (
Page 43).
6. Re-align pulleys (
Page 43); ensure shaft key is
present and tighten pulley set screw(s).
7. Clear blockages; move machine closer to dust
collector; upgrade dust collector.
8. Clean motor and let cool. Reduce depth of cut.
9. Correct motor wiring connections (
Page 57).
Machine has
vibration or noisy
operation.
1. Belt worn, loose, or slapping cover.
2. Pulley loose or not properly aligned with
other pulley.
3. Motor fan rubbing on fan cover.
4. Foot-pedal caster engaged.
5. Motor or other component loose.
6. Knives improperly set or loose.
7. Gears improperly set in gearbox.
8. Cutterhead bearings at fault.
9. Motor bearings at fault.
1. Tension/replace belt (
Page 43).
2. Ensure pulleys are properly aligned and tightened
(w/shaft key present).
3. Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan.
4. Release foot-pedal caster to stabilize machine.
5. Replace damaged bolts/nuts; retighten loose bolts/
nuts. Use thread-locking fluid if condition repeats.
6. Set knife alignment/height correctly and secure
firmly.
7. Ensure all gears are meshed properly (not too tight
or too loose).
8. Replace bearing(s)/ensure shaft key is present and
pulley set screw(s) are tightened.
9. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft
requires bearing replacement.
Summary of Contents for G0809
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