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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE: MACHINE
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Drum height adjustment works improperly
Improper adjustment of height control
Readjust height control
Knocking sound while running
Bearing worn
Replace the bearing.
Contact distributor
Sniping of wood (gouging near end of
board)
Inadequate support of stock
Use roller stands to support stock
Conveyor drive or driven rollers higher than
conveyor bed
Readjust rollers
Exessive tension roller pressure
Adjust rollers
Burning of wood or melting of finish
Feed rate too slow
Increase feed rate
Excessive depth of cut
Reduce depth of cut
Conveyor motor stalls
Conveyor belt is too loose
Adjust belt tension
Excessive depth of cut
Reduce depth of cut
Wood slipping on conveyor due to lack of
contact
Use alternate feeding procedure
