Use and Care Manual

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Model T28780 T28781 (Mfd. Since 04/20)
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
Electrical
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Machine does not
start.
1. Switch disabling key removed.
2. Router not connected to router table switch.
3. ON/OFF switch at fault.
1. Install switch disabling key (Page 30).
2. Connect router to router table switch (Page 26).
3. Test/replace switch.
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Workpiece catches
on mounting plate.
1. Mounting plate and table not evenly aligned. 1. Align mounting plate (Page 41).
Workpiece catches
on infeed/outfeed
fences.
1. Fence and table T-slot not squared. 1. Square fence and table T-slot (Page 31).
Workpiece catches
on gap between
infeed/outfeed
fences.
1. Workpiece too small for fence. 1. Create zero-clearance fence for operation
(Page 35).
Workpiece is
burned when cut.
1. Router bit dull.
2. Feeding workpiece too slow.
3. Router bit spinning in wrong direction.
4. Depth of cut too deep.
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 30).
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. Depth of cut too deep.
5. Cutting against wood grain.
1. Inspect workpiece for knots and grain direction; only
use clean stock (Page 30).
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 30).
Divots in edge of
cut.
1. Inconsistent feeding speed.
2. Inconsistent pressure against fence.
3. Fence not adjusted correctly.
1. Use consistent feed rate.
2. Apply constant pressure.
3. Adjust fence correctly (Page 32).
Operations