STI-3030 | STI-3038LP
Operating Manual
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8.0 Troubleshooting / Diagnostics
8.1 Diagnosis of Failures
8.2 Diagnosis of Electrical Failure
8.1
Diagnosis of Failures
Prior to any repair work on the machine and its drives, secure the machine against
unintentional start-up. Pull out the main plug in order to do this. Store the plug near the
machine to avoid accidents.
Failure
Possible Reasons for Failure
Corrective Actions
Unusual Vibrations
Uneven or loose surface being
ground
Verify suitability of substrate
being ground.
Loose or damaged tooling
Inspect tooling to make sure that
all connecting hardware is tight
and tool is firmly seated to holder.
Damaged or worn coupler
Replace coupler
Failure
Possible Reasons for Failure Corrective Actions
Unusual Noise
Uneven or loose surface being
ground
Verify suitability of substrate being
ground.
Loose or damaged tooling
Inspect tooling to make sure that
all connecting hardware is tight
and tool is firmly seated to holder.
Shroud is dragging on the floor
Adjust shroud and tighten to no
more than ¼ inch above floor
Reduced performance
or no performance
Diamond tooling is worn or
damaged
Inspect diamond tooling for
remaining abrasive. If depleted,
replace with new tooling.
Dust being produced
Shroud is out of adjustment
Adjust shroud and tighten to no
more than 2 mm above floor.
Dust hose is clogged
Inspect dust hose and ports for
debris that may be clogging hose.
Dust collector malfunction
Verify dust collector is operating
properly
8.2
Diagnosis of Electrical Failure
Prior to any repair work on the machine or drives, the machine must be secured against
unintentional start-up. Put the machine in its Safety-off position.