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Machine does not
power on or the breaker
immediately trips.
1. Emergency stop button is
pressed.
1. Rotate the button head to reset.
2. Chip shield is open.
2. Completely close chip shield.
3. Circuit breaker tripped or
the fuse broke.
3. Make sure circuit is the right size and does not
have a short.
4. There is a fault in one of
the components.
4. Test / replace the FWD/REV switch, spindle speed
dial, and motor for faults or call customer service
(1-800-232-1195)
for assistance.
Mill is underpowered or
stalls
1. Mill is undersized for
desired task or the wrong
tool/cutter type for the task is
installed.
1. Use correct tool/cutter type and mill size for the
job. Reduce spindle speed and feed rate. Use coolant
when possible.
2. Feed or speed is too fast.
2. Check for any blockage in the air filter. Check
and clean the air filter as necessary.
3. Motor is overheated.
3. Clean the motor and let it cool down. Decrease
load on the motor.
4. Motor brushes or bearings
are faulty.
4. Test/ replace the motor brushes and bearings.
Machine is excessively
noisy or vibrating.
1. Machine is not securely
mounted to workbench.
1. Tighten mounting hardware and check page 11 for
mounting instructions.
2. Bit is chattering.
2. Replace or sharpen the bit. Ensure that the feeds
and speeds are correct.
3. Cut is too deep.
3. Decrease depth of cut.
4. Workpiece is not secured
properly.
4. Properly clamp the workpiece to the table with a
clamp or vise.
5. Motor or another compo-
nent is loose.
5. Check the nuts of the motor and other parts to
ensure that they are secured and tighten any bolts
that are not.
6. Belt is clogged or worn.
Inspect belt or call customer service
(1-800-
232-1195)
for assistance.
FWD/REV switch does
not turn work
1. Machine is faulted (check
yellow FAULT light).
1. Set the spindle speed dial to the OFF position and
then position the FWD/REV switch.
2. Switch wiring has issues.
2. Inspect wiring or call customer service
(1-800-
232-1195)
for assistance.
Table is difficult to
move
1. Table locks are engaged.
1. Disengage table locks.
2. Ways are not properly
lubricated.
2. Lubricate ways.
3. Ways have excessive
amount of chips built up.
3. Clear ways of chip debris.
4. Gibs are too tight.
4. Loosen gibs to proper tightness.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING!
Stop using the generator immediately if any of the following problems occur or risk serious
personal injury. If you have any questions, please contact customer service at
1-800-232-1195
(M-F 8-5 CST),
or email
techsupport@wenproducts.com
.
