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SYMPTOM
Grinder won’t start
Excessive vibration
Motor overheating
Fuses are being blown or
circuit breakers are being tripped
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
1. Blown line fuse or tripped circuit breaker
2. Low line voltage
3. Material wedged between wheel
and guard
4. Defective switch
5. Defective, blown capacitor
1. Improper mounting of grinder or
accessories
2. Grinding wheel out of balance
3. Improper wheel mounting
1. Excess pressure required to grind material
2. Grinding on side of wheel
3. Motor not turning freely (without power)
1. Overloading due to binding
2. Defective plug
3. Defective cord
4. Defective switch
5. Motor wired for different line voltage
6. Faulty internal wiring
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. If fuse is blown, replace with fuse of
proper size. If breaker tripped, reset it
2. Check power supply for voltage and
correct as needed
3. Turn grinder off and remove material
4. Replace switch
5. Replace capacitor
1. Remount
2. Dress wheels or replace wheels
3. Remount wheels, but rotate one wheel
90º with respect to its previous position.
Other wheel should remain in its original
position
1. Dress wheel or replace wheel with one of
proper grit
2. Grind only on face of wheel
3. Clean around wheels and shaft and/or
replace bearings
1. Clean around wheels and shaft and/or
replace bearings
2. Replace plug
3. Replace cord
4. Replace switch
5. Rewire motor as per wiring diagram,
(See Installation, Page 5)
6. Contact your Palmgren distributor
TROUBLESHOOTING
Palmgren Operating Manual & Parts List
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