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Model T32957 (Mfd. Since 09/21)
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 6: SERVICE
Troubleshooting
Operations
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Shear will not
cut workpiece.
1. Workpiece thickness exceeds shear capacity.
2. Not enough pressure applied to foot pedal.
3. Blades worn or damaged.
4. Blade gap not correct.
5. Hold-down/blade guard is not adjusted
correctly.
1. Only use workpiece material that is within shear
capacity (
Page 5).
2. Safely increase pressure on foot pedal.
3. Sharpen/replace blades (
Page 25).
4. Properly adjust blade gap (
Page 26).
5. Properly adjust hold-down/blade guard (
Page 28).
Cuts are not
square.
1. Rear work stop not parallel with blades.
2. Blade gap not correct.
3. Blade bow is not correct.
4. Hold-down/blade guard is not adjusted
correctly.
1. Properly adjust rear work stop parallel with blades
(
Page 18).
2. Properly adjust blade gap (
Page 26).
3. Properly adjust blade bow (
Page 27).
4. Properly adjust hold-down/blade guard (
Page 28).
Poor quality of
cuts (ripping or
tearing).
1. Blade gap not correct.
2. Blades worn or damaged.
3. Hold-down/blade guard is not adjusted
correctly.
4. Gibs too loose.
1. Properly adjust blade gap (
Page 26).
2. Sharpen/replace blades (
Page 25).
3. Properly adjust hold-down/blade guard (
Page 28).
4. Tighten gib screws (
Page 28).
Foot pedal
difficult to use.
1. Blade gap not correct.
2. Pivot pins need lubrication.
3. Gibs too tight.
1. Properly adjust blade gap (
Page 26).
2. Lubricate pivot pins (
Page 22).
3. Loosen gib screws (
Page 28).
Summary of Contents for T32957
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