Use and Care Manual

Model G0694 (Mfd. Since 03/15)
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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 immediately
shuts down after
startup.
1. EMERGENCY STOP button depressed.
2. Incorrect power supply voltage or circuit
size.
3. Power supply circuit breaker tripped or fuse
blown.
4. Motor wires connected incorrectly.
5. Wiring open/has high resistance.
6. ON button at fault.
7. EMERGENCY STOP button at fault.
8. Variable-speed potentiometer at fault.
9. Inverter/control box at fault.
10. Motor at fault.
1. Twist button clockwise to reset.
2. Ensure correct power supply voltage and circuit size.
3. Ensure circuit is sized correctly and free of shorts.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
4. Correct motor wiring connections (Page 48).
5. Check/fix broken, disconnected, or corroded wires.
6. Replace switch.
7. Replace.
8. Replace.
9. Inspect inverter/controller box; replace.
10. Repair/replace.
Machine stalls or is
underpowered.
1. Machine undersized for task.
2. Workpiece material not suitable for machine.
3. Feed rate/cutting speed too fast.
4. Belt slipping.
5. Pulley slipping on shaft.
6. Motor overheated.
7. Motor wired incorrectly.
8. Plug/receptacle at fault.
9. Motor at fault.
1. Use sharp chisels; reduce feed rate/depth of cut.
2. Only cut wood/ensure moisture is below 20%.
3. Decrease feed rate/cutting speed (Page 25).
4. Tension/replace belt; ensure pulleys are aligned
(Page 42); belts are clean and not damaged.
5. Replace loose pulley/shaft; tighten pulley set screws.
6. Clean motor, let cool, and reduce workload.
7. Wire motor correctly (Page 48).
8. Test for good contacts/correct wiring.
9. Repair/replace.
Machine has
vibration or noisy
operation.
1. Motor or component loose.
2. Machine incorrectly mounted or sits
unevenly on floor.
3. Belt worn, loose, or slapping cover.
4. Pulley loose.
5. Motor fan rubbing on fan cover.
6. Motor mount loose/broken.
7. Motor bearings at fault.
8. Workpiece/faceplate at fault.
1. Inspect/replace damaged bolts/nuts, and retighten
with thread locking fluid.
2. Tighten/replace anchor studs in floor; relocate/shim
machine; adjust feet.
3. Inspect/replace belt. Ensure pulleys are aligned.
4. Tighten pulley set screw; re-align/replace shaft,
pulley set screw, and key.
5. Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan.
6. Tighten/replace.
7. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft
requires bearing replacement.
8. Center workpiece in chuck/faceplate; reduce RPM.