SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Motor will not start
1. Low voltage
2. Open circuit in motor or loose
connections
3. Defective switch
4. Defective capacitor
5. Switch key is removed
1. Check power line for proper voltage
2. Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or
open connection
3. Replace switch
4. Replace capacitor
5. Insert switch key
Motor will not start;
fuses blown or circuit
breakers are tripped
1. Short circuit in line cord or plug
2. Short circuit in motor or loose
connections
3. Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in
power line
1. Inspect line cord or plug for damaged insulation
and shorted wires
2. Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or
shorted terminals or worn insulation on wires
3. Install correct fuses or circuit breakers
Unit has vibration or
noisy operation
1. Motor or components are loose
2. Motor mount is loose/broken
3. Unit is incorrectly mounted to wall
4. Motor fan is rubbing cover
5. Motor bearings faulty
1. Inspect/replace any stripped or damaged bolts/
nuts and re-tighten.
2. Tighten/replace
3. Tighten/replace mounting hardware
4. Replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan
5. Call the customer service line at
847-780-6120
for assistance
Loud, repetitious
noise or excessive
vibration coming from
dust collector
1. Dust collection bag is full
2. Dust collector hose restricted
3. The lumber is wet and dust is not
flowing through the hose smoothly
4. There is a leak in the hose
1. Empty collection bag.
2. Remove hose from dust collector inlet and
unblock the restriction in the hose. A plumbing
snake may be necessary.
3. Process lumber with less than 20% moisture
content.
4. Inspect and replace hose.
Sawdust blown into
the air from the dust
collector
Hose clamps or dust collection bag is
not properly clamped and secured.
Check hose and dust collection bag, ensure hose
and bag clamps are tight and completely over the
hose and bag.
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