Model G0815 (Mfd. Since 09/18)
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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.
SECTION 7: SERVICE
Troubleshooting
Motor & Electrical
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Machine does not
start or a breaker
trips.
1. Incorrect power supply voltage or circuit
size.
2. Power supply circuit breaker tripped or fuse
blown.
3. Thermal overload relay has tripped.
4. Motor wires connected incorrectly.
5. Wiring open/has high resistance.
6. ON/OFF switch at fault.
7. Centrifugal switch at fault.
8. Start capacitor at fault.
9. Contactor not energized; at fault.
10. Motor at fault.
1. Ensure correct power supply voltage and circuit
size.
2. Ensure circuit is sized correctly and free of shorts.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
3. Reset; contact Tech Support if relay frequently trips.
4. Correct motor wiring connections.
5. Check/fix broken, disconnected, or corroded wires.
6. Test/replace.
7. Adjust/replace centrifugal switch if available.
8. Test/replace.
9. Test all legs for power/replace.
10. Test/repair/replace.
Machine stalls or is
underpowered.
1. Taking too deep of cut; feed rate too high.
2. Workpiece material not suitable.
3. Motor overheated.
4. Belts slipping; improper belt tension or oil/
grease on belts.
5. Dull knives.
6. Dust collection problem causing internal
components to clog up with shavings.
7. Motor wired incorrectly.
8. Pulley/sprocket slipping on shaft.
9. Motor bearings at fault.
1. Reduce depth of cut/feed rate.
2. Only cut wood/ensure moisture is below 20%.
3. Allow motor to cool, reset overload if necessary,
and reduce depth of cut/feed rate.
4. Clean/tension/replace belts (Page 37).
5. Sharpen/replace knives (Page 25).
6. Clear blockages in dust chute/ducting. Ensure dust
collector is operating efficiently.
7. Wire motor correctly.
8. Tighten loose pulley; replace pulley/shaft if
damaged.
9. Test/repair/replace.
Machine has
vibration or noisy
operation.
1. Motor or component loose; planer not
resting evenly on stand/workbench.
2. V-belt(s) worn, loose, or slapping cover.
3. Pulley loose.
4. Plastic chip deflector hitting knives.
5. Motor fan rubbing on fan cover.
6. Knives/gibs at fault.
7. Motor bearings at fault.
8. Cutterhead bearings at fault.
1. Inspect/tighten loose bolts/nuts; replace damaged
components; shim under planer.
2. Tension belts/replace with a matched set (Page 37).
3. Re-align/replace shaft, pulley set screw, and key.
4. Adjust chip deflector; replace if damaged (Page 43).
5. Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan.
6. Resharpen/replace knives; set knife alignment/
height correctly (Page 25).
7. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft
requires bearing replacement.
8. Replace bearing(s).
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