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Troubleshooting Table (Continued)
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YMPTOM
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Rack slamming back too
fast.
Wedge end of machine too high. Must be almost level with ram end or just slightly higher.
Springs not operating properly. Fix or replace as needed.
Machine does not seem
to have full splitting
power.
The belt may be too loose. Adjust the belt as described in the “Checking and Adjusting the
Belt Tension” section in Chapter 4.
Operator Lever not
engaging rack with
pinion gear.
Clean wood chips or other debris from under rack.
Clean accumulated dirt from frame where carriage assembly rests against rubber bumpers.
Rack not disengaging
from pinion when
handle is released
Belt must be loosened to allow for slipping while disengaging. Adjust belt as described in the
“Checking and Adjusting the Belt Tension” section in Chapter 4.
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the electric motor, wait five minutes to allow all parts to cool.
Disconnect the power cord from the source of Electricity.