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PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Does Not Run
When Switch
is Turned On
No power
Check 120 VAC power source and connection to unit.
Emergency Stop Button was used
and not reset
Unlatch Stop Button Cover.
Fuse has been blown
Replace Fuse with a 5 AMP, 120 VAC Fuse (replacement included).
Motor Stops
Running
Workpiece too large for size of Mill
Re-plan work to accommodate limits of machine.
Too aggressive/deep of cut being
attempted
Decrease depth of cut.
Too fast of a feed rate
Use slower feed rate.
Fuse has been blown
Replace Fuse with a 5 AMP, 120 VAC Fuse (replacement included).
Motor Runs
Too Slow/
Develops
Low Power
Excessive voltage drop
Under-sized and or too long of an extension cord used. Extension cord not
recommended. If necessary, use only 16 Gauge or larger cord and limit length
to 25’.
Workpiece too large for size of Mill
Re-plan work to accommodate limits of machine.
Too aggressive/deep of cut being
attempted
Decrease depth of cut.
Too fast of a feed rate
Use slower feed rate.
Motor
Overheating
Motor overloaded
Reduce workload on motor.
Workpiece too large for size of Mill
Re-plan work to accommodate limits of machine.
Too aggressive/deep of cut being
attempted
Decrease depth of cut.
Too fast of a feed rate
Use slower feed rate.
Excessive or
Unusual Mill
Vibration and
Noise While
Running
Arbor in Morse Taper is loose
Tighten Drawbar.
Mill located on unstable surface
Stabilize Mill on work surface.
Too aggressive/deep of cut being
attempted
Re-plan work to accommodate limits of machine.
Too fast of a feed rate
Use slower feed rate.
Poor surface
finish on
workpiece
Too fast of a feed rate
Use slower feed rate.
Worn or incorrect Tool profile
Sharpen Tool or select better profile.
Too much play in the Gibs
Adjust Gibs per procedure described in this manual.
Tool mounted too high or above center
Adjust Tool below center.
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