Laguna Tools MDM2030-0148, Manual

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THE MACHINE WILL NOT STOP
This is a very rare occurrence as the machine is designed to fail-safe. If it should
occur and you cannot x the fault, seek professional assistance. The machine
must be disconnected from the power and never run until the fault has been recti ed.
1. Stop switch faulty. Replace the stop switch.
2. Internal contactor faulty. Replace the contactor.
MOTOR TRIES TO START BUT WILL NOT TURN
1. With the power disconnected from the machine. Try to turn the shaper spindle
by hand. If the spindle will not turn check the reason for the jamming. Typical
reasons may include foreign object lodged in the machine.
2. Motor faulty. Replace the motor.
3. Motor break engaged .
MOTOR OVERHEATS
The motor is designed to run very hot, but should it overheat it has an internal
thermal overload protector that will shut it down until the motor has cooled down
and then it will reset automatically. If the motor overheats wait until it has cooled
down and restart. If the motor shuts down consistently, check for the reason.
Typical reasons are dull cutters, overfeeding the wood, motor cooling fan clogged
or faulty, motor cooling ns clogged, brake engaged and excessive ambient
temperature.
SQUEAKING NOISE
1. Check that the motor cooling fan is not contacting the fan cover.
2. Check the bearings.
3. Check the drive belt.
CUTTER SLOWS DOWN DURING A CUT
1. Loose drive belt. Re-tension the belt.
2. Dull cutters. Replace the cutter knives or have them re sharpened.
3. Feeding the wood too fast. Slow down the feed rate.
4. Oil or dirt on the drive belt. Clean or replace the drive belts.
CUTTER OVERHEATS
1. Dull cutters. Change the knives or resharpen.
MACHINE VIBRATES
1. Machine not level on the oor. Re-level the machine ensuring that it has no
movement.
2. Damaged drive belt. Replace the belt.
3. Cutter head unbalanced.