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14.0 Troubleshooting the PM1000 Cabinet Saw
Table 2
Symptom Probable Cause Remedy
Saw will not start.
No incoming power. Check plug connection.
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.
Cord damaged. Replace cord.
Saw will not start: fuse
blows or breaker trips.
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 starts slowly or
fails to reach full speed.
Low voltage.
Request voltage check from power company
and correct low voltage condition.
Power line overloaded. Correct overload condition.
Undersized wires in supply system. Increase supply wire size.
Centrifugal switch not operating.
Replace centrifugal switch (qualified
personnel only).
Motor malfunction.
Have motor checked by a qualified
inspector. Repair or replace.
Motor overheats. Motor overloaded. Reduce load on motor.
Improper cooling of motor; lack of air
circulation.
Clean sawdust from fan and duct areas of
motor.
Motor stalls, resulting in
blown fuses or tripped
breaker.
Motor overloaded. Reduce load on motor.
Short circuit in motor or loose
connections.
Inspect connections on motor for loose or
shorted terminals or worn insulation.
Low voltage. Correct low voltage conditions.
Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in
power line.
Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.
Motor stalls or workpiece
binds or burns.
Excessive feed. Reduce feed.
Dull or incorrect blade.
Replace blade; use proper type of blade for
cut needed.
Miter slot misaligned. Realign table to blade.
Fence misaligned. Realign fence (see Accu-Fence manual).
Motor malfunction.
Have motor checked by a qualified
inspector. Repair or replace.
Machine slows or stalls
when operating.
A
pplying too much pressure to
workpiece.
Feed workpiece more slowly.
Poly-v drive belt is loose. Tighten belt.
Loud, repetitive 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.