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The following chart contains information designed to assist in diagnosing and resolving router
problems.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Router will not operate • No supply of power • Check that power is available at source
• Brushes worn or sticking • Disconnect power, open brush caps
and ensure brushes move freely in the
holders. Check whether the brushes
require replacing - see Page 14.
• Switch is faulty • Contact Repair Centre
• Motor components open or
short circuited
• Contact Repair Centre
Router runs slowly • Blunt or damaged cutter • Re-sharpen or replace cutter
• Variable speed set low • Increase variable speed setting.
• Motor is overloaded • Reduce pushing force on router.
Makes an unusual sound • Mechanical obstruction • Contact Repair Centre
• Armature has shorted sections • Contact Repair Centre
Excessive vibration • Bent cutter shank • Replace cutter
Heavy sparking occurs inside
motor housing
• Brushes not moving freely • Disconnect power, remove brushes,
clean or replace
• Armature short circuited or
open circuited
• Contact Repair Centre
• Commutator dirty • Contact Repair Centre
Micro adjuster “clicks” • Plunge lock engaged • Release plunge lock lever
• Plunge selector button is
released
• Engage the plunge selector button. Refer
to “Handle Winder Plunge”
• Reached end of adjustment
range.
• Reset the router.
Plunge lock lever not locking • Plunge lock lever not
correctly positioned
• Reposition plunge lock lever as
described in “Free Plunge”
Shutter on power switch not
releasing
• Router is plunged to full depth
- in collet lock position
• Reduce plunge depth
Can’t plunge to collet lock
position
• Power switch “On” • Switch power “Off ”
If a problem cannot be resolved using the above advice do not tamper with
the router - contact your local Triton office for referral to your nearest
authorised repair centre.
Troubleshooting
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