TroubleshootingTrouble Possible Cause RemedyShaper will not start. 1. Cord unplugged from the powersource.2. Fuse blown or circuited breakertripped.3. Cord damaged.4. Reversing switch is in the Offposition.5. Overload tripped.6. Cabinet door is open.1. Plug in power cord.2. Replace fuse or reset circuitbreaker.3. Replace cord.4. Turn switch to forward of reverse.5. Reset overload by depressing redstop button.6. Close cabinet door.Overload kicks outfrequently.1. Extension cord or wiringinadequate size.2. Feeding stock too fast.3. Cutter needs cleaning or replacing.See also Unsatisfactory Cutsbelow.1. Replace cord or wiring with propergauge wire.2. Reduce feed stock rate.3. Clean or replace cutter.Cuts areunsatisfactory.1. Dull cutter.2. Cutterhead rotating in wrongdirection.3. Feeding work in wrong direction.4. Gum or pitch on cutter.5. Gum or pitch on table causingerratic feed.1. Replace cutter.2. Check for proper rotation at startup.3. Feed work against the cutterrotation.4. Remove cutter and clean withsolvent.5. Clean table with solvent.Cutter does not comeup to full speed.1. Shop wire gauge is too small.2. Extension cord or wiringinadequate size.3. Power source is not adequate.4. Motor not wired for correct voltage.5. Spindle is locked with madrel lever.1. Replace wiring with proper gaugewire.2. Replace wit adequate size cord.3. Contact your electric utility.4. Refer to motor name place andwiring diagram for correct wiring.5. Unlock spindle – see label next tolover on base.Machine vibrates. 1. Stand on uneven surface.2. Cutterhead damaged.3. Defective V-belt.4. V-belt incorrectly tensioned.5. Bent pulley.6. Motor mounted improperly.1. Stand must rest solidly on levelsurface. Fasten to floor ifnecessary.2. Replace cutterhead.3. Replace V-belt.4. Apply proper tension.5. Replace pulley.6. Motor must be properly mountedwith snug nuts and bolts.33