RIDGID BS1400 Owner's Manual page 36

Troubleshooting (continued)
Motor (continued)
Trouble
Starting switch in
motor will not oper-
ate.
Motor stalls (resulting
in blown fuses or
tripped circuit break-
ers).
Frequent opening of
fuses or circuit break-
ers.
Probable Cause
1. Burned switch con-
tacts (due to
extended hold-in peri-
ods caused by low
line voltage, etc.)
2. Shorted capacitor.
3. Loose or broken con-
nections.
1. Starting switch not
operating.
2. Voltage too low to per-
mit motor to reach
operating speed.
3. Fuses or circuit break-
ers do not have suffi-
cient capacity.
1. Motor overloaded.
2. Fuses or circuit break-
ers do not have suffi-
cient capacity.
3. Starting switch not
operating (motor
does not reach
speed).
1. Have switch replaced and request
a voltage check from the power
company.
2. Have capacitor tested and replace
if defective.
3. Have wiring checked and repaired.
1. Have switch replaced.
2. Request voltage check from the
power company.
3. Install proper size fuses or circuit
breakers.
1. Feed work slower into blade.
2. Install proper size fuses or circuit
breakers. Check that wiring will
handle load.
3. Have switch replaced. Blow out
sawdust.
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Remedy