Model G0939/G0940 (Mfd. Since 12/20)
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Review the troubleshooting procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you need
replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support.
Note: Please gather the
serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling.
SECTION 7: SERVICE
Troubleshooting
Motor & Electrical
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Machine does not
start, or power
supply breaker
immediately trips
after startup.
1. Switch disabling key removed.
2. Machine circuit breaker tripped or at fault.
3. Incorrect power supply voltage or circuit
size.
4. Power supply circuit breaker tripped or fuse
blown.
5. Wiring broken, disconnected, or corroded.
6. Motor brushes worn out.
7. ON/OFF or circuit breaker switch at fault.
8. Motor or motor bearings at fault.
1. Install switch disabling key.
2. Reset circuit breaker on switch.
3. Ensure correct power supply voltage and circuit
size.
4. Ensure circuit is free of shorts. Reset circuit breaker
or replace fuse.
5. Fix broken wires or disconnected/corroded
connections.
6. Remove/replace brushes (
Page 34).
7. Replace switch/circuit breaker.
8. Replace motor.
Machine stalls or is
underpowered.
1. Workpiece material not suitable for
machine.
2. Machine undersized for task.
3. Dull knives/inserts.
4. Belt slipping; improper belt tension or oil/
grease on belts.
5. Motor brushes worn out.
6. Dust collection problem causing internal
components to clog up with shavings.
7. Pulley/sprocket slipping on shaft.
8. Motor overheated, tripping machine circuit
breaker.
9. Motor or motor bearings at fault.
1. Only cut wood/ensure moisture is below 20%.
2. Use correct blades/inserts or reduce depth of cut.
3. Use sharp knives/inserts.
4. Clean/tension/replace belt (
Page 36).
5. Replace motor brushes.
6. Clear blockages in dust chute/ducting. Ensure dust
collector is operating efficiently.
7. Tighten/replace loose pulley/shaft.
8. Clean motor/let cool, and reduce workload. Reset
breaker.
9. Replace motor.
Machine has
vibration or noisy
operation.
1. Motor or component loose.
2. Planer not resting evenly on stand/
workbench.
3. V-belt worn/loose, pulleys misaligned, or
belt slapping cover.
4. Knives/gibs at fault.
5. Pulley loose.
6. Cutterhead bearings at fault.
7. Motor bearings at fault.
1. Inspect/tighten loose bolts/nuts; replace damaged
components.
2. Shim under planer.
3. Tension/replace belt (
Page 36). Re-align pulleys if
necessary.
4. Resharpen/replace knives; set knife alignment
correctly (
Page 27).
5. Secure pulley on shaft.
6. Replace bearing(s).
7. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft
requires bearing replacement.