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Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Correction
Motor will not start Low voltage. Check power line for proper voltage.
Open circuit in motor or loose
connection.
Inspect all lead connections on motor for
loose or open connections.
Motor will not start: fuses
or circuit breakers blow.
Short circuit in line cord or plug. Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation
and shorted wires.
Short circuit in motor or loose
connections.
Inspect all connections on motor for loose or
shorted terminals or worn insulation.
Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in
power line.
Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.
Motor overheats. Motor overloaded. Reduce load on motor.
A
ir circulation through the motor
restricted.
Clean motor fan with compressed air to
restore normal air circulation.
Motor stalls resulting in
blown fuses or tripped
circuit.
Short circuit in motor or loose
connections.
Inspect connections on motor for loose or
shorted terminals or worn insulation.
Low voltage. Correct the low voltage conditions.
Incorrect fuses of circuit breakers in
power line.
Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.
Motor overloaded. Reduce load on motor.
Machine slows when
operating.
A
pplying too much pressure to
workpiece.
Feed workpiece more slowly.
Belts loose. Tighten belts.
Loud, repetitious noise
coming from machine.
Pulley setscrews or keys are missing
or loose.
Inspect keys and setscrews. Replace or
tighten if necessary.
Motor fan is hitting the cover. Tighten fan or shim cover.
V-belt is defective. Replace V-belt.
Blade is not square with
the miter slot or fence is
not square to the blade.
Blade is warped. Replace saw blade.
Table top is not parallel to the blade.
A
djust table parallel to the blade.
Fence is not parallel to the blade.
A
djust fence parallel to the blade.
Blade does not reach 90
degrees.
90 degree stop bolt is out of
adjustment.
A
djust the 90 degree stop bolt.
Pointer bracket is hitting before the
blade reaches 90 degrees.
File down the right side of the pointer
bracket until the blade can reach 90
degrees.
Parts
Replacement Parts
Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call
1-800-274-6848 Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.waltermeier.com).
Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to
serve you quickly and accurately.