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Model T31636 (Mfd. Since 02/20)
SECTION 6: SERVICE
Review the troubleshooting procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you need
replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support.
Note: Please gather the
serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling.
Troubleshooting
Operations
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Workpiece
catches on
mounting plate.
1. Mounting plate not set flush with table.
1. Set mounting plate flush with table (
Page 29).
Workpiece
binds on
infeed/outfeed
fences.
1. Fence and table T-slot not parallel.
1. Adjust fence to be parallel with table T-slot (
Page 21).
Workpiece
catches on gap
between infeed/
outfeed fences.
1. Workpiece too small for fence.
2. Fence and table T-slot not parallel.
1. Create zero-clearance fence for operation
(
Page 24).
2. Adjust fence to be parallel with table T-slot (
Page 21).
Workpiece is
burned when
cut.
1. Router bit dull.
2. Feeding workpiece too slow.
3. Depth of cut too deep.
1. Replace router bit.
2. Increase feed rate.
3. Take a smaller depth of cut. (Always reduce cutting
depth when working with hard woods.)
Fuzzy grain.
1. Wood may have high moisture content or
surface wetness.
2. Router bit dull.
1. Inspect workpiece moisture content; allow to dry if
moisture is more than 20% (
Page 20).
2. Replace router bit.
Chipping.
1. Knots or conflicting grain direction in wood.
2. Nicked or chipped router bit.
3. Feeding workpiece too fast.
4. Depth of cut too deep.
5. Cutting against wood grain.
1. Inspect workpiece for knots and grain direction; only
use clean stock (
Page 20).
2. Replace router bit.
3. Decrease feed rate.
4. Take a smaller depth of cut. (Always reduce cutting
depth when working with hard woods.)
5. Cut with grain of wood (
Page 20).
Divots in edge
of cut.
1. Inconsistent feeding speed.
2. Inconsistent pressure against fence.
3. Fence not adjusted correctly.
1. Use consistent feed rate.
2. Apply constant pressure.
3. Adjust fence correctly (
Page 21).
Summary of Contents for T31636
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