Model G0945/G0946/G0947 (Mfd. Since 06/21)
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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
power supply
breaker
immediately
trips after
startup.
1. Switch disabling key removed.
2. Incorrect power supply voltage or circuit size.
3. Power supply circuit breaker tripped or fuse
blown.
4. Motor wires connected incorrectly.
5. Wiring broken, disconnected, or corroded.
6. Motor brushes worn out.
7. ON/OFF switch at fault.
8. Motor or motor bearings at fault.
1. Install switch disabling key.
2. Ensure correct power supply voltage and circuit size.
3. Ensure circuit is free of shorts. Reset circuit breaker or
replace fuse.
4. Correct motor wiring connections (Page 49).
5. Fix broken wires or disconnected/corroded
connections.
6. Replace motor brushes (Page 47).
7. Replace switch.
8. Replace motor.
Machine
stalls or is
underpowered.
1. Workpiece material unsuitable for machine.
2. Feed rate/cutting speed too fast.
3. Machine undersized for task.
4. Motor wired incorrectly.
5. Motor brushes worn out.
6. Pulley slipping on shaft.
7. Belt slipping/pulleys misaligned.
8. Motor overheated.
9. Extension cord too long.
10. Motor or motor bearings at fault.
1. Only cut wood/ensure moisture is below 20%.
2. Decrease feed rate/cutting speed.
3. Use sharp knives/inserts; reduce feed rate or depth of
cut.
4. Wire motor correctly.
5. Replace motor brushes (Page 47).
6. Tighten/replace loose pulley/shaft.
7. Clean/tension/replace belt (Page 46); ensure pulleys
are aligned.
8. Clean motor, let cool, and reduce workload.
9. Move machine closer to power supply; use shorter
extension cord.
10. Replace motor.
Machine has
vibration or
noisy operation.
1. Motor or component loose.
2. V-belt worn, loose, pulleys misaligned, or belt
slapping cover.
3. Knives/inserts at fault.
4. Pulley loose.
5. Incorrectly mounted to workbench.
6. Motor mount loose/broken.
7. Cutterhead bearing(s) at fault.
8. Motor bearings at fault.
1. Replace damaged or missing bolts/nuts or tighten if
loose.
2. Inspect/replace belt (Page 46). Realign pulleys if
necessary.
3. Resharpen/replace knives/inserts (Page 38); set knife
alignment/height correctly (
Page 38).
4. Secure pulley on shaft.
5. Adjust feet, shim, or tighten mounting hardware.
6. Tighten/replace.
7. Replace bearing(s)/realign cutterhead.
8. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft
requires bearing replacement.
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