Use and Care Manual

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16.3 Mechanical Troubleshooting – Planer/Jointer
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Machine will
not start/
restart or
repeatedly
trips circuit
breaker or
blows fuses.
No incoming
power.
1. Verify unit is connected to power and Start/Stop switch is in the
Start position (see sect. 10.1, Power).
2. Verify unit is connected to power. Set the Start/Stop switch to the
Stop position, depress and release the reset switch, then reset the
Start/Stop switch to the Start position (see sect. 10.1, Power).
Planer frequently
trips.
One cause of overloading trips, which are not electrical in nature, is
too heavy a cut. The solution is to take a lighter cut.
Building circuit
breaker trips or
fuse blows.
Verify that planer is on a circuit of correct size. If circuit size is
correct, there is probably a loose electrical lead.
Motor failure. If electric motor is suspect, have a qualified electrician test the motor
for function or take the machine to a service center and have it
tested.
Dust chute not
seated properly on
either Jointer
Infeed or Planer
Table
Adjust the dust chute, making sure that the key on the dust chute
depresses the micro-switch on machine.
17.0 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, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. Having the Model Number and Serial
Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.