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Symptom Problem Suggested Remedy
Motor overheats
Motor overloaded
Reduced load on motor. Turn ‘OFF’ the machine
until motor cools down.
Excessive dust build-up results in decreased
air circulation
Remove dust build-up
Loss of power Circuit breaker tripped
Turn ‘OFF’ mains power and press circuit breaker
reset switch
Frequent tripping of circuit breaker
Motor overload Reduce load on motor
Inadequate capacity of circuit breaker Replace with correct circuit breaker
Circuit overload Reduce circuit load
Blades are dull Sharpen or replace blades
Snipe
Inadequate support of workpiece Support long workpiece with additional platform
Blades are dull Replace blades
Uneven force on cutterhead Push workpiece gently during operation
Rollercase is not parallel with table Adjust table and rollercase level correctly
Workpiece is not butted correctly
Butt end to end each workpiece as it passes
through planer
Planed surface not smooth
Blades are dull Replace blades
Fuzzy grain due to high moisture content in wood Use dry wood
Torn grain due to blades cutting against grain
Change direction and feed workpiece along
the grain
The cut is too deep Decrease depth of cut
Uneven thickness from side to side
Rollercase is not positioned level with planer
base. Adjust rollercase alignment
Difficulties in adjusting rollercase height
Rollercase lock is engaged Release rollercase lock
Worn elevation screws Replace elevation screws
Dirty elevation screws Clean and lubricate elevation screws
Rollercase is not positioned parallel with table
Re-align rollercase
Inadequate capacity of circuit breaker
Clean and adjust rollercase
Troubleshooting
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