Troubleshooting Guide
Power Feed Rate Switch Test
Troubleshooting Guide
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6.5
Power Feed Rate Switch Test
WARNING!
Before performing service near moving parts such as
blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to
the OFF (0) position and remove the key. Failure to follow this could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING!
Disconnect the negative battery terminal cable
. Failure
to follow this could result in death or serious injury.
1.
Dial the feed rate switch to the lowest setting.
2.
Slowly move the
shaft
of the dial back and forth to see if there is a jerky response.
3.
Turn the dial and move the shaft back and forth again.
4.
Repeat several times.
If the jerkiness occurs at the same location on the dial several times, replace the variable
speed switch; otherwise, troubleshoot for mechanical problems.
.
6.6
Power Feed Mechanical
WARNING!
Before performing service near moving parts such as
blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to
the OFF (0) position and remove the key. Failure to follow this could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING!
Disconnect the negative battery terminal cable
. Failure
to follow this could result in death or serious injury.
Saw head load is excessive.
Avoid unnecessary modifications
to saw heads that would give
them extra weight. Allow motor
to cool before restarting.
Blade is dull or improperly set.
Use proper blade maintenance
procedures. Allow motor to cool
before restarting.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION