TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SUPERBRUSH 15
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE: MACHINE
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Brush height adjustment 1. Improper adjustment of Readjust height control
works improperly. height control. (pages 7 and 16).
Knocking sound 1. Bearing out of alignment. Rotate bearing (page 22)
while running.
2. V-belt worn. Replace V-belt (page 21).
3. Pulleys wobbling or Tighten set screws
out of round. or replace pulley (page 22).
4. Set screws loose in Retighten set screws.
pulley or bearing.
5. Bearing worn. Replace bearing (page 22).
Sniping of wood 1. Inadequate support Use roller stands to support stock.
(gouging near end of stock.
of board).
2. Conveyor drive or driven Readjust rollers (page 20).
rollers higher than
conveyor bed.
Burning of wood. 1. Feed rate too slow. Increase feed rate.
or melting of finish
2. Excessive depth of cut Reduce depth of cut,
decrease brush RPM.
Gouging of wood. 1. Conveyor belt is Adjust belt tension.
too loose.
2. Excessive depth of cut. Reduce depth of cut,
decrease brush RPM.
3. Wood slipping on conveyor Use alternate feeding
due to lack of contact. procedure (page 12).