Troubleshooting – Southbend Swivel Mast Bandsaw sb1018 User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09
Model SB1018
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Machine does not
start.
1.
Power supply switched off/has
incorrect voltage.
1.
Switch power supply on/verify voltage.
2.
Blown fuse/tripped circuit breaker
at main panel.
2.
Correct the cause of overload, then reset/replace
fuse or breaker.
3.
Plug or receptacle is corroded or
mis-wired.
3.
Clean/retighten contacts; correct the wiring.
4.
Break or short in wiring; or loose
connections.
4.
Trace/replace broken or corroded wires; fix loose
connections.
5.
Motor wired incorrectly.
5.
Wire motor correctly (refer to inside junction box
cover or manual).
6.
Motor ON/OFF switch at fault.
6.
Replace switch.
7.
Start capacitor blown or at fault.
7.
Replace start capacitor.
8.
Centrifugal switch at fault.
8.
Adjust/replace centrifugal switch.
9.
Motor at fault.
9.
Test for shorted windings, bad bearings and repair
or replace.
Machine has
excessive vibration
or noise.
1.
Blade is missing teeth.
1.
Replace blade.
2.
Motor fan rubbing on fan cover.
2.
Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose or damaged fan.
3.
Motor or table is loose.
3.
Tighten any loose fasteners.
4.
V-belt loose.
4.
Tighten V-belt.
5.
Guide post lock lever is loose.
5.
Tighten the lock lever.
6.
V-belt worn or damaged.
6.
Replace V-belt. Use link belts if possible.
7.
Pulley loose or not in alignment;
shaft bent.
7.
Replace worn pulley, key, and shaft, and realign.
8.
Centrifugal switch out of
adjustment; at fault.
8.
Adjust/replace centrifugal switch.
9.
Motor bearings worn or damaged.
9.
Replace motor bearings or replace motor.
Main motor
chatters during
startup or during
operation.
1.
Extension cord (if used) is causing
voltage drop.
1.
Move machine closer to the power source or use a
larger gauge or shorter extension cord.
2.
Power supply has incorrect voltage
on one or more legs.
2.
Contact your power company to fix the power
supply.
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
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