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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Solution
Motor will not run
Defective On-Off switch
Defective capacitor
Defective motor
Low line voltage
Belt tension too high
Consult an Authorized Service Center. Any attempt
to repair this electrical device may create a
hazard unless repair is done by a qualified service
technician. Repair service is available at your nearest
Authorized Service Center.
See “Troubleshooting (Motor)” section.
Adjust belt tension.
Wood strikes outfeed
table after passing over
cutter head
Outfeed table improperly adjusted
above cutter knives
Readjust table, see “Outfeed Table Adjustment”
section.
Ripples on planed
surface
One knife set higher than other
Feeding wood too fast
Readjust knives, see “Maintenance” section.
Feed wood slower.
Kickbacks
Cutting knives are set too high above
outfeed table, or they are not leveled
with outfeed table
Readjust knives, see “Maintenance” section.
Planed surface not
straight
Outfeed table out of adjustment
Readjust table, see “Outfeed Table Adjustment”
section.
Excessive gouging at
end of cut
Outfeed table set too low
Readjust table, see “Outfeed Table Adjustment”
section.
45°, 90° and 135° cuts
inaccurate
Fence stops not adjusted properly
Fence bottom not even with outfeed
table due to wood chips under fence
Readjust fence stops, see “Alignment” section.
Clean wood chips from underside of fence.
Infeed or outfeed table
loose
Loose gib
Tighten gibs.
Cutter guard does not
function properly
Return spring broken
Spring needs adjustment
Consult an Authorized Service Center immediately
if broken.
Adjust spring.
Excessive noise
Motor
Pulley set screw is loose
Have motor checked by qualified service technician.
Repair service is available at your nearest Authorized
Service Center.
Tighten set screw.
