14Troubleshooting the JEB-1 Edge BanderTrouble Probable Cause RemedyNot connected to power source. Check plug connection.Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker.Cord damaged. Replace cord.Edge Bander will notturn on.Hot air gun motor damaged. Have hot air gun repaired or replaced.Temperature dial not set properly. Turn temperature dial toward the red.Edge Bander will notheat. Hot air gun motor damaged. Have hot air gun repaired or replaced.Guides not adjusted properly. Position guides according to width ofedge banding material. [page 9]Edge bandingmaterial does notfeed smoothlythrough guides. Guides need cleaning. Follow instructions for cleaning off oldadhesive from guides. [page 13]Hot air gun not hot enough. Turn temperature dial toward the redto increase heat.Feed rate too fast for heat level. Reduce feed rate, or increase heatlevel.Infeed and/or outfeed fence not setproperly.Fences should be recessed 1/32” to3/64” from crown of pinch roller.[page 9]Edge bandingmaterial will not bondto workpiece.Edge banding material does not havehot melt backing, or has pooradhesive or is defective.Replace edge banding material.Plunge cutter being pushed down toolightly or slowly.Push down plunge cutter rapidly andfirmly.Edge bandingmaterial is difficult tocut. Knives in plunge cutter unit are dull. Replace knives in plunge cutter unit.