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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
Premature anvil or
blade wear
Excessive tension between anvil and cutter
head
Adjust Anvil to Cutter Head Tension, page 8
Cutter speed faster than necessary Premature Blade or Anvil Wear, page 7
Roving binds up in
Cutter
Obstruction in roving path Ensure the roving path is free from obstruction
Overspray/binder build up on internal com-
ponents
Clean components and reinstall the cover
Resin on roving Clean as necessary, keep roving away from
resin and overspray.
Incorrect anvil to idler wheel tension Adjust Anvil to Idler Tension, page 9
Incorrect anvil to cutter blade assembly ten-
sion
Adjust Anvil to Cutter Head Tension, page 8
Cutter blade assembly is worn out Replace
Anvil is worn out Replace
Cutter does not actu-
ate when the gun is
triggered
Air supply to gun is shut off Open air supply
Speed control in off position Adjust Cutter Speed, page 8
Quick release plunger stuck in Inspect, clean and lubricate, replace if neces-
sary
Incorrect anvil to idler wheel tension Adjust Anvil to Idler Tension, page 9
Incorrect anvil to cutter blade assembly ten-
sion
Adjust Anvil to Cutter Head Tension, page 8
Cutter air valve stuck Inspect and replace if necessary
Air motor is “locked up” Add oil to air motor, page 10
Check for free rotation, replace if necessary
Cutter is cutting long
strands
Anvil to cutter blade tension is incorrect Adjust Anvil to Cutter Head Tension, page 8
Anvil to blade tension lockdown is loose Tighten the anvil to blade tension lockdown
Anvil is worn out Replace Anvil, page 11
Cutter blade assembly is worn out Replace Blades, page 12
Air motor spins but
doesn't cut glass
Cutter head set screws (606) loose. Apply medium strength thread sealant and
tighten
Anvil to cutter blade tension is incorrect Adjust Anvil to Cutter Head Tension, page 8
Air motor speed
incorrect
Incoming air supply issues Ensure proper air supply to gun, see Technical
Data, page 27
Supply air volume too low Ensure adequate air volume, see Technical
Data, page 27
Air motor speed control set incorrectly Adjust Cutter Speed, page 8
Anvil to cutter blade tension is too high Adjust Anvil to Cutter Head Tension, page 8
Air blowing out oil hole Air motor installed incorrectly, page 17
Cutter blade assembly is worn out Replace Blades, page 12
Air motor exhaust filter plugged Clean and replace as necessary, page ###