Use and Care Manual
Table Of Contents
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Model T28048 (Mfd. Since 06/17)
Review the troubleshooting and 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 6: SERVICE
Troubleshooting
Electrical
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Machine does not
start.
1. Switch disabling key removed.
2. ON/OFF switch at fault.
3. Router not connected to router table switch.
1. Install switch disabling key (Page 27).
2. Test/replace switch.
3. Connect router to router table switch (Page 23).
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Workpiece catches
on mounting plate.
1. Mounting plate and table not evenly aligned. 1. Align mounting plate (Page 37).
Workpiece catches
on fence boards.
1. Fence and table T-slot not squared. 1. Square fence and table T-slot (Page 28).
Workpiece catches
on gap between
fence boards.
1. Workpiece too small for fence boards. 1. Create zero-clearance fence for operation
(Page 32).
Workpiece is burned
when cut.
1. Router bit dull.
2. Feeding workpiece too slow.
3. Router bit rotating in wrong direction.
4. Taking too deep of cut.
1. Replace router bit.
2. Increase feed rate.
3. Reverse direction of router bit.
4. Take a smaller depth of cut. (Always reduce cutting
depth when working with hard woods.)
Fuzzy grain.
1. Wood may have high moisture content or
surface wetness.
2. Router bit dull.
1. Inspect workpiece moisture content; allow to dry if
moisture is more than 20% (Page 27).
2. Replace router bit.
Chipping.
1. Knots or conflicting grain direction in wood.
2. Nicked or chipped router bit.
3. Feeding workpiece too fast.
4. Taking too deep of cut.
5. Cutting against grain of wood.
1. Inspect workpiece for knots and grain direction; only
use clean stock (Page 27).
2. Replace router bit.
3. Decrease feed rate.
4. Take a smaller depth of cut. (Always reduce cutting
depth when working with hard woods.)
5. Cut with grain of wood (Page 27).
Divots in edge of
cut.
1. Inconsistent feeding speed.
2. Inconsistent pressure against fence boards.
3. Fence not adjusted correctly.
1. Use consistent feed rate.
2. Apply constant pressure.
3. Adjust fence correctly (Page 29).
Operations