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Model M1117 (For Machines Mfd. Since 9/21)
SE
RV
IC
E
Troubleshooting
Operations
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE.CAUSE
CORRECTIVE.ACTION
Shear will not
cut workpiece.
1. Workpiece thickness exceeds shear capacity.
2. Not enough pressure applied to foot pedal.
3. Blades worn or damaged.
4. Blade gap not correct.
5. Hold-down/blade guard is not adjusted
correctly.
1. Only use workpiece material that is within shear
capacity (
Page 3).
2. Safely increase pressure on foot pedal.
3. Sharpen/replace blades (
Page 28).
4. Properly adjust blade gap (
Page 29).
5. Properly adjust hold-down/blade guard (
Page 32).
Cuts are not
square.
1. Rear work stop is not parallel with blades.
2. Blade gap not correct.
3. Blade bow is not correct.
4. Hold-down/blade guard is not adjusted
correctly.
1. Properly adjust rear work stop parallel with blades
(
Page 20).
2. Properly adjust blade gap (
Page 29).
3. Properly adjust blade bow (
Page 30).
4. Properly adjust hold-down/blade guard (
Page 32).
Poor quality of
cuts (ripping or
tearing).
1. Blade gap not correct.
2. Blades worn or damaged.
3. Hold-down/blade guard is not adjusted
correctly.
4. Gibs too loose.
1. Properly adjust blade gap (
Page 29).
2. Sharpen/replace blades (
Page 28).
3. Properly adjust hold-down/blade guard (
Page 32).
4. Tighten gib screws (
Page 27).
Foot pedal
difficult to use.
1. Blade gap not correct.
2. Pivot pins need lubrication.
3. Gibs too tight.
1. Properly adjust blade gap (
Page 29).
2. Lubricate pivot pins (
Page 25).
3. Loosen gib screws (
Page 27).
The following troubleshooting tables cover common problems that may occur with this machine. If you
need replacement parts or additional troubleshooting help, contact our Technical Support.
Note:
Before contacting Tech Support, find the machine serial number and manufacture date, and if
available, your original purchase receipt. This information is required to properly assist you.
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