
-21-
W1766
1
⁄
2
HP Power Feeder
SE
RV
IC
E
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Motor will not start.
1. Low voltage.
2. Open circuit in motor or loose
connections.
3. Faulty start capacitor.
4. Faulty motor switch.
1. Check power supply for proper voltage.
2. Inspect all lead connections on motor and magnetic
switch for loose or open connections.
3. Replace start capacitor.
4. Replace switch.
Fuses or circuit breakers
trip open.
1. Short circuit in line cord or plug.
2. Short circuit in motor or loose
connections.
3. Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers
in power supply.
1. Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and
shorted wires and replace extension cord.
2. Inspect all connections on motor for loose or
shorted terminals or worn insulation.
3. Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.
Motor overheats.
1. Motor overloaded.
2. Air circulation through the motor
restricted.
1. Reduce power feeder feed rate.
2. Clean out motor fan cover to provide normal air
circulation.
Workpiece jams when
feeding under rollers.
1. Rollers set too low.
2. Feeder at wrong angle.
1. Raise feeder.
2. Adjust angle.
Workpiece slips while
passing beneath rollers.
1. Rollers positioned too high, no
traction.
2. Feeding too fast, cutter overloads.
3. Rollers are dirty or oily.
4. Worn roller(s).
1. Lower feeder.
2. Slow feed speed.
3. Clean roller surface with a mild solvent or mineral
spirit.
4. Replace roller(s).
Workpiece is burnt.
1. Wrong feed speed.
1. Adjust feed speed.
Rough finish or chipped
grain on workpiece.
1. Feed speed too fast.
2. Dull cutter or blade.
3. Power feeder angle is not toed in
as to keep workpiece against the
fence.
1. Slow speed.
2. Replace with sharp cutter or blade.
3. Adjust power feeder so it is toed-in 1° to 1.5°
degrees.
Fuzzy grain occurs when
planing or moulding.
1. Lumber has high moisture content.
2. Dull knives.
1. If moisture content is higher than 20%, sticker and
allow to dry.
2. Sharpen or replace knives.
Workpiece hangs and does
not enter the machine.
1. Power feeder rollers is incorrect.
1. Lower the power feeder
1
⁄
8
" lower than the height
of the workpiece.
Troubleshooting
This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of
machine.
WARNING! DO NOT make any adjustments until power is disconnected and
moving parts have come to a complete stop!
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