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SECTION 7: SERVICE
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.
Motor & Electrical
Symptom
Possible Cause
Machine does not
1. STOP button pushed in, disabling the switch.
start or a breaker
trips.
2. Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired incorrectly.
3. Start capacitor is at fault.
4. Motor connection wired incorrectly.
5. Power supply is at fault/switched OFF.
6. Motor ON button or ON/OFF switch is at fault.
7. Motor centrifugal switch is at fault.
8. Emergency stop push-panel is stuck/switch is
at fault.
9. Motor windings or motor is at fault.
Machine stalls or
1. Wrong workpiece material (wood).
is underpowered.
2. Feed rate too fast for task.
3. Run capacitor is at fault.
4. Belt slipping.
5. Motor connection is wired incorrectly.
6. Plug/receptacle is at fault.
7. Motor bearings are at fault.
8. Motor has overheated.
9. Motor is at fault.
10. Motor centrifugal switch is at fault.
Machine has
1. Motor or component is loose.
vibration or noisy
operation.
2. Belt(s) worn or loose.
3. Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover.
4. Pulley is loose.
5. Machine is incorrectly mounted or sits uneven-
ly on floor.
6. Cast iron motor mount loose/broken.
7. Motor or spindle bearings are at fault.
8. Cutter is at fault.
9. Motor centrifugal switch is at fault.
Model G0611X (Mfd. 07/15)
Troubleshooting
Possible Solution
1. Twist STOP button clockwise until it pops out to
enable the switch.
2. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
3. Test/replace if faulty.
4. Correct motor wiring connections.
5. Ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs and
main power supply is switched ON.
6. Replace faulty ON button or ON/OFF switch.
7. Adjust/replace the centrifugal switch if available.
8. Free push-panel from binding; replace faulty switch.
9. Replace motor.
1. Use wood with correct moisture content, without
glues, and little pitch/resins.
2. Decrease feed rate.
3. Tighten/repair/replace.
4. Replace bad belt and retension (Page 36).
5. Correct motor wiring connections.
6. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
7. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft
requires bearing replacement.
8. Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload.
9. Test/repair/replace.
10. Adjust/replace centrifugal switch if available.
1. Inspect/replace stripped or damaged bolts/nuts, and
re-tighten with thread locking fluid.
2. Inspect/replace belts (Page 36).
3. Replace dented fan cover; replace damaged fan.
4. Tighten pulley set screw.
5. Tighten/replace anchor studs in floor; relocate/shim
machine.
6. Tighten/replace.
7. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft
requires bearing replacement.
8. Replace warped, bent, or twisted cutter.
9. Adjust/replace centrifugal switch if available.
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