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SECTION 8: SERVICE
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.
Motor & Electrical
Symptom
Possible Cause
Machine does not
1. STOP push-button is engaged/faulty.
start or a breaker
2. Power supply switched OFF or is at fault.
trips.
3. Blade cover limit switch engaged/at fault.
4. Motor connection wired incorrectly.
5. Thermal overload relay has tripped.
6. Wall fuse/circuit breaker is blown/tripped.
7. Contactor not getting energized/has burnt
contacts.
8. Wiring is open/has high resistance.
9. Motor ON/OFF switch is at fault.
10. Motor is at fault.
Machine stalls or is
1. Feed rate/cutting speed too fast for task.
overloaded.
2. Workpiece material is not suitable for this
machine.
3. Belt(s) slipping.
4. Motor connection is wired incorrectly.
5. Motor bearings are at fault.
6. Motor is at fault.
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Troubleshooting
Possible Solution
1. Rotate clockwise slightly until it pops out/replace it.
2. Ensure power supply is switch on; ensure power
supply has the correct voltage.
3. Move blade cover to the working position; replace
faulty limit switch.
4. Correct motor wiring connections.
5. Turn amperage dial to 110% of motor full-load
amperage and push the reset pin. Replace if tripped
multiple times (weak relay).
6. Ensure circuit size is suitable for this machine;
replace weak breaker; check wiring at machine.
7. Test for power on all legs and contactor operation.
Replace unit if faulty.
8. Check for broken wires or disconnected/corroded
connections, and repair/replace as necessary.
9. Replace faulty ON/OFF switch.
10. Test/repair/replace.
1. Decrease feed rate/cutting speed.
2. Only cut wood products; make sure moisture content
is below 20% and there are no foreign materials in
the workpiece (see Page 46).
3. Replace bad belt (if V-belts, replace as matched set,
align pulleys, and re-tension (see Page 72).
4. Correct motor wiring connections.
5. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft
requires bearing replacement.
6. Test/repair/replace.
Model G0699 (Mfd. Since 5/15)
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