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G0604 6" X 56" Jointer
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Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix your machine if a problem develops. If you
need replacement parts or you are unsure of your repair skills, then feel free to call our Technical Support
at (570) 546-9663.
SECTION 7: SERVICE
Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Motor will not start.
1. Thermal overload protection tripped in
magnetic switch.
2. Low voltage.
3. Open circuit in motor or loose connec
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tions.
1. Press the "Reset" button on the thermal overload
relay, located inside the magnetic switch.
2. Check power line for proper voltage.
3. Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or
open connections.
Fuses or circuit breakers
blow.
1. Short circuit in line cord or plug.
1. Repair or replace cord or plug for damaged insulation
and shorted wires.
Motor overheats. 1. Motor overloaded during operation.
2. Air circulation through the motor restrict
-
ed.
1. Reduce load on motor; take lighter cuts.
2. Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation.
Motor stalls or shuts off
during a cut.
1. Motor overloaded during operation.
2. Thermal overload protection tripped in
magnetic switch.
3. Short circuit in motor or loose connec
-
tions.
4. Circuit breaker tripped.
1. Reduce load on motor; take lighter cuts.
2. Press the "Reset" button on the thermal overload
relay, located inside the magnetic switch.
3. Repair or replace connections on motor for loose or
shorted terminals or worn insulation.
4. Install correct circuit breaker; reduce number of
machines running on that circuit (circuit overload).
Blade slows when cut
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ting or makes a squeal
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ing noise, especially on
start-up.
1. V-belt loose.
2. V-belt worn out.
1. Tighten V-belt (
Page 14).
2. Replace V-belt (
Page 14).
Loud repetitious noise
coming from machine.
1. Pulley setscrews or keys are missing or
loose.
2. Motor fan is hitting the cover.
3. V-belt is damaged.
1. Inspect keys and setscrews. Replace or tighten if nec
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essary.
2. Adjust fan cover mounting position, tighten fan, or
shim fan cover.
3. Replace V-belt (
Page 14).
Vibration when running
or cutting.
1. Loose or damaged blade.
2. Damaged V-belt.
3. Worn cutterhead bearings.
1. Tighten or replace blade.
2. Replace.
3. Check/replace cutterhead bearings.
Motor & Machine Operation