Motor - RIDGID TS3612 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting (continued)

Motor

NOTE: Motors used on wood working tools are particularly susceptible to the accumu-
lation of sawdust and wood chips and should be blown out or "Vacuumed" frequently to
prevent interference with normal motor ventilation.
Trouble
Excessive Noise
Motor fails to develop full
power. NOTE: Low Voltage:
(Power output of motor
decreases rapidly with
decrease in voltage at motor
terminals. For example, a
reduction of 10% in voltage
causes a reduction of 19% in
maximum power output of
which the motor is capable, and
a reduction of 20% in voltage
causes a reduction of 36% in
maximum power output.)
Motor starts slowly or fails to
come up to full speed
Motor overheats
Probable Cause
1. Motor
1. Circuit overloaded with lights,
appliances and other motors.
2. Undersize wires or circuit too
long.
3. General overloading of
power company facilities. (In
some sections of the country,
demand for electrical power
may exceed the capacity of
existing generating and distri-
bution systems.)
4. Incorrect fuses of circuit
breakers in power line.
1. Low voltage.
2. Windings burned out or
open.
3. Starting switch not operating
1. Motor overloaded
2. Improper cooling. (Air circu-
lation restricted through motor
due to sawdust, accumulating
inside of saw.)
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Remedy
1. Have motor checked by qual-
ified service technician. Repair
service is available at your
nearest Authorized Service
Center.
1. Do not use other appliances
or motors on same circuit when
using the saw.
2. Increase wire sizes, or
reduce length of wiring. See
"Motor Specifications and elec-
trical Requirements" section.
3. Request a voltage check
from the power company.
4. Install correct fuses or circuit
breakers.
1. Request voltage check from
the power company.
2. Have motor repaired or
replaced.
3. Have switch replaced.
1. Feed work slower into blade.
2. Clean out sawdust to provide
normal air circulation through
motor. See "Maintenance" and
"Lubrication" section.