Ironwood JT400 | User Manual
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9.0 Troubleshooting
Trouble
Possible Cause
Solution
Finished stock is concave on the
end.
Knife tip is higher than outfeed table.
Raise outfeed table until it aligns with knife tip.
Back end of stock is thicker than
front end.
Knife tip is higher than outfeed table.
Raise outfeed table until it aligns with knife tip.
Finished stock is concave in the
middle.
Both tables have too much end fall.
Raise both table ends by adjusting the four screws under
the table corners until tables are level.
Ends of finished stock are cut
more than the middle.
Table ends are raised higher than the
middle.
Lower table ends by adjusting the four screws under the
table corners until tables are level.
Chip out.
Cutting against the grain.
Dull inserts.
Feeding workpiece too fast.
Cutting too deeply.
Knots, imperfections in wood.
Cut with the grain whenever possible.
Replace inserts.
Use slower rate of feed.
Make shallower cuts.
Inspect wood closely for imperfections; use different piece
of wood if necessary.
Fuzzy grain.
Wood has high moisture content.
Dull inserts.
Allow wood to dry or use different piece of wood.
Replace inserts.
Cutterhead slows while operating.
Feeding workpiece too quickly or
applying too much pressure.
Feed more slowly or apply less
pressure to workpiece.
Belts are stretched.
Motor single phasing.
Tighten belts on pulley per the manual.
Measure voltage on motor.
Chatter marks on workpiece.
Inserts incorrectly set.
Feeding workpiece too fast or not
holding securely.
Set inserts properly.
Feed workpiece slowly and consistently while holding
firmly.
Uneven knife marks on workpiece.
Inserts are chipped or out of alignment. Replace chipped inserts; align inserts properly ensuring
cutterhead is free of debris before reinstalling inserts.
If you cannot resolve your issue, contact Stiles Technical Support at 616.698.6615.
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