Troubleshooting - Axminster Hobby Series Original Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Grain is fussy
Grain is torn
Grain is rough/raised
Uneven depth of cut
from side to side
Board thickness does
not match depth of
cut scale
Chain is jumping
Machine will not
start/restart
Circuit tripping
resulting in motor
stoppage
Poor feeding
of timber
Workpiece is jammed
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Planing wood with high
moisture content
2. Blades are dull
1. The cut is too heavy
2. Blades are cutting against the grain
3. Blades are dull
1. Blades are dull
2. Cut is too heavy
3. Moisture content is too high
4. Cutter head bearings are damaged
1. Blade projection is not uniform
2. Cutter head is not levelled
to planer bed
1. Depth of cut scale is incorrect
1. Sprockets are misaligned
2. Sprockets are worn
1. Tool is not plugged in
2. Motor failure
3. Wire is loose
4. Overload reset has failed
5. Motor starter failure
1. Extension cord is too long or too thin
2. Blades are too dull
3. Low voltage running
1. Planer table is dirty
2. Feed roller is damaged
3. Sprocket is damaged
4. Gear box malfunctions
1. Inadequate blade setting height
1. Dry the wood
2. Sharpen the blades
1. Review proper depth of cut
2. Feed the workpiece with the grain,
or turn workpiece around
3. Sharpen the blades
1. Sharpen the blades
2. Review proper depth of cut
3. Dry the wood
4. Replace the bearings
1. Adjust the blade projection
2. Level the cutter head to table
1. Adjust the depth of cut scale
1. Align the sprockets
2. Replace the sprockets
1. Check the power source
2. Check the motor
3. Check the motor by a qualified electrician
4. Allow machine to cool down and restart
5. Check the motor by a qualified electrician
1. Use a shorter or thicker extension cord
2. Sharpen or replace the blades
3. Check the voltage
1. Clean off the pitch and residue,
and lubricate the planer table
2. Replace the feed roller
3. Replace the sprocket
4. Check the gear box
1. Set the blade to the correct height
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SOLUTION