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Machine vibrates *Motor mounted improperly
Motor must be properly mounted with snug nuts and
bolts
Edge splits off on cross grain cut *Characteristic of this type of cut
Make cross grain cuts first, then finish cut with the
grain
Use scrap block to support end of cut
Raised areas on shaped edge *Variation of pressure holding work against cutter
Hold work firmly against table and fence
Use holddowns
Work pulled from hand *Feeding work in the wrong direction
Always feed work against the rotation of the
cutterhead
Depth of cut not uniform *Fence misalignment
Align outfeed fence
*Side pressure not uniform
Use holddowns; keep constant pressure against
fence
Work burns *Cutting too deep on one pass
On hardwoods take light cuts; attain full depth with
several passes
*Forcing work
Feed work slowly and steadily
Cut height not uniform *Variation in pressure holding work to table
Keep pressure firm throughout pass
Use holddowns
Make pass slowly and steadily
Keep work under cutter whenever possible
Cuts not smooth *Wrong R.P.M.
Use faster speed
*Feeding too fast
Slow feed speed
*Working against the grain
Work with the grain whenever possible
*Cutting too deep on one pass
Take several passes on very deep cuts
Spindle does not raise freely *Sawdust or dirt in raising mechanism
Brush or blow out dirt and saw dust
Lubricate regularly
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