TROUBLESHOOTING
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PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Motor will not start
1. Not plugged into receptacle
1. Plug it into the power source receptacle
2. Switch not in "ON" position
2. Turn the switch to the "ON" position
3. Motor cord cut or abraded
3. Replace with a new cord
4. Plug on cord is faulty
4. Replace with a new plug
5. Fuse or circuit breaker open
5. Re-set, may be too many machines on line
6. Faulty motor
6. Call Wilton Customer Service Department
Motor will not start and
1. Too many electrical machines
1. Turn off other machines and try again
fuse or circuit breaker opens
running on the same outlet
2. Incorrect fuse
2. Try time delay fuse, or go to circuit with
higher rated fuse or circuit breaker
3. Wheels cannot rotate
3. Unplug and turn grinding wheel by hand
because of obstruction
4. Undersized extension cord
4. Use correct size extension cord; see manual
5. Short circuit
5. Cord, plug, or motor need repair; call Wilton
Customer Service Department
Motor fails to develop
1. Low line voltage
1. Check power line for proper voltage
full power
2. Faulty motor or capacitor
2. Call Wilton Customer Service Department
Motor overheats
1. Overload on motor
1. Reduce load to motor, do not press so hard
2. Poor ventilation for motor
2. Unplug and clean out around motor; provide
provide better air circulation
better air circulation
3. Capacitor failure
3. Call Wilton Customer Service Department
Motor stalls or slows
1. Motor overload
1. Reduce load to motor; do not press so hard
2. Low line voltage
2. Check power line for proper voltage
3. Loose wire connections
3. Call Wilton Customer Service Department
4. Faulty motor
4. Call Wilton Customer Service Department
Frequent fuse or circuit
1. Motor overload
1. Reduce load to motor; do not press so hard
breaker failure
2. Overload of electrical circuit
2. Too many electrical appliances on same circuit
3. Incorrect fuse or circuit breaker
3. Have electrician upgrade service to outlet
