Model G0938 (Mfd. Since 03/21)
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Review the troubleshooting and 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 at (570) 546-9663.
Note: Please gather the serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling.
SECTION 7: SERVICE
Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Machine does not
start, or power
supply breaker
immediately trips
after startup.
1. Incorrect power supply voltage/circuit size.
2. Motor speed potentiometer at fault.
3. Power supply circuit breaker tripped or fuse
blown.
4. Wiring broken, disconnected, or corroded.
5. Motor brushes worn out.
6. ON/OFF switch at fault.
7. Circuit board at fault.
8. Motor or motor bearings at fault.
1. Ensure correct power supply voltage/circuit size.
2. Test/replace if at fault.
3. Ensure circuit is free of shorts. Reset circuit breaker
or replace fuse.
4. Fix broken wires or disconnected/corroded
connections.
5. Remove/replace brushes (Page 32).
6. Replace switch.
7. Inspect/replace if at fault.
8. Replace motor.
Machine stalls or is
underpowered.
1. Dull blade.
2 Workpiece material unsuitable for machine.
3. Machine undersized for task.
4. Motor circuit board at fault.
5. Motor speed potentiometer at fault.
6. Motor brushes worn out.
7. Motor overheated.
8. Extension cord too long.
9. Motor or motor bearings at fault.
1. Sharpen/replace blade.
2. Only cut wood/ensure moisture if below 20%
(Page 20).
3. Use correct blade/reduce feed rate or depth of cut.
4. Inspect and replace if at fault.
5. Test and replace if at fault.
6. Replace motor brushes.
7. Clean motor, let cool, reduce workload.
8. Move machine closer to power supply; use shorter
extension cord.
9. Replace motor.
Machine has
vibration or noisy
operation.
1. Motor or component loose.
2. Blade at fault.
3. Motor mount loose/broken.
4. Motor bearings at fault.
1. Replace damaged or missing bolts/nuts or tighten if
loose.
2. Replace warped/bent blade; resharpen dull blade.
3. Tighten/replace.
4. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft
requires bearing replacement.
Blade will not stay
on layout line.
1. Blade not tensioned correctly.
2. Too much pressure applied to workpiece.
3. Blade holders not aligned correctly.
1. Properly tension blade (Page 21).
2. Reduce feed rate and pressure on workpiece.
3. Adjust blade holders so they are perpendicular
(Page 33).
Excessive blade
breakage.
1. Blade not tensioned correctly.
2. Not using relief cuts when cutting tight
curves; twisting blade.
3. Wrong blade for operation.
4. Too much pressure on blade.
1. Properly tension blade (Page 21).
2. Use relief cuts for tight turns; reduce feed rate; do
not twist blade.
3. Refer to Blade Selection Chart, and use correct
blade for operation (Page 24).
4. Reduce pressure on workpiece as it passes through
blade.
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