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Troubleshooting the JEB-1 Edge Bander
Trouble Probable
Cause
Remedy
Not connected to power source.
Check plug connection.
Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped.
Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker.
Cord damaged.
Replace cord.
Edge Bander will not
turn on.
Hot air gun motor damaged.
Have hot air gun repaired or replaced.
Temperature dial not set properly.
Turn temperature dial toward the red.
Edge Bander will not
heat.
Hot air gun motor damaged.
Have hot air gun repaired or replaced.
Guides not adjusted properly.
Position guides according to width of
edge banding material. [page 9]
Edge banding
material does not
feed smoothly
through guides.
Guides need cleaning.
Follow instructions for cleaning off old
adhesive from guides. [page 13]
Hot air gun not hot enough.
Turn temperature dial toward the red
to increase heat.
Feed rate too fast for heat level.
Reduce feed rate, or increase heat
level.
Infeed and/or outfeed fence not set
properly.
Fences should be recessed 1/32” to
3/64” from crown of pinch roller.
[page 9]
Edge banding
material will not bond
to workpiece.
Edge banding material does not have
hot melt backing, or has poor
adhesive or is defective.
Replace edge banding material.
Plunge cutter being pushed down too
lightly or slowly.
Push down plunge cutter rapidly and
firmly.
Edge banding
material is difficult to
cut.
Knives in plunge cutter unit are dull.
Replace knives in plunge cutter unit.
