TROUBLESHOOTING
TO PREVENT INJURY TO YOURSELF or damage to the Wet Grinder, turn the switch to the “OFF”
position and unplug the power cord from the electrical receptacle before making any adjustments.
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Symptom
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
Motor will not start
Low voltage
Check power source for proper voltage
Open circuit in motor or loose
connections
Inspect motor for loose or open
connections. Send motor for servicing if
necessary
Blown fuse or breaker
Replace fuse or reset breaker
Motor overheats
Motor overloaded
Reduce load on motor
Extension cord too long and/or
of insufficient gauge (weight)
Use an extension cord of appropriate
gauge and length or plug the sharpener
directly into a correct wall outlet
Motor stalls (resulting in
blown fuses or tripped
breakers)
Shot circuit in motor or loose
connections
Inspect motor for loose or shorted
terminals or worn insulation. Send
motor for servicing if necessary
Low voltage
Correct low voltage condition (for
example: improper extension cord length
or gauge)
Incorrect fuses or circuit
breakers in power line
Install correct fuses or circuit breakers or
plug sharpener into a circuit with correct
fuses or breakers
Motor overload
Reduce load on motor
Polishing wheel loses
performance
Insufficient wheel
preparations
Properly prepare wheel
Wheel is damaged
Replace wheel
Wavy surface of work
piece
Sharpener vibrating
Make sure the sharpener is securely
positioned on a level surface
Work piece is not held firmly
Check the knobs of the tool holder and
tool support bar and tighten is
necessary. If a knob is stripped, replace
it.
Wheel face is uneven
Dress the grinding wheel
Short of lubricating
Added lubricating grease on the gear
Machine runs w/ noises
