Ironton 61457, Owner'S Manual

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Troubleshooting
Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local
dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance.
Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action
Motor will not
start.
Low voltage.
Check power source for proper
voltage.
Open circuit in motor or loose
connections.
Have a qualified technician repair unit.
Blown fuse or breaker. Have a qualified technician repair unit.
Motor will not
start because
fuses or circuit
breakers are
tripping or
blowing.
Short circuit in line, cord, or plug.
Inspect cord or plug for damaged
insulation and shorted wires.
Short circuit in motor or loose
connections.
Inspect all connections on motor for
loose or shorted terminals and/or worn
insulation.
Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in
power line.
Have a qualified technician repair unit.
Motor overheats.
Motor overloaded. Reduce load on motor.
Extension cord is too long and of
insufficient gauge (weight).
Use an extension cord of appropriate
gauge and length or plug tool directly
into outlet.
Motor stalls
(resulting in
blown fuses or
tripped circuit).
Short circuit in motor or loose
connections.
Have a qualified technician repair unit.
Low voltage.
Correct low voltage conditions (for
example: improper extension cord
length and/or gauge).
Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in
power line.
Have a qualified technician repair unit.
Motor overload. Reduce the load on the motor.
Unit slows when
operating.
Feed rate is too great.
Reduce the rate at which the
workpiece is fed into the working area
of the tool (grinding wheel).
Wavy condition
on surface of
workpiece.
Machine vibrating.
Ensure machine is securely mounted
on a solid surface.
Workpiece not being held firmly.
Use a holding device to firmly retain
the workpiece.
Wheel face is uneven. Dress the grinding wheel.
Wheel is too hard.
Use a softer wheel or reduce the feed
rate.