Harbor Freight Tools CENTRAL MACHINERY 98524 - Manual (Page 14)

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
Tool will not start No power at outlet. 1.
Cord not connected. 2.
Check power at outlet. 1.
Check that cord is plugged in. 2.
Gouging at ends of
board (snipe)
Dull Blades. 1.
Too little support of long 2.
boards.
Uneven force on cutter head.
3.
Roller case not level with base. 4.
Lumber not butted properly. 5.
Replace blades. 1.
Provide better support for long blades. 2.
Adjust board when it is in contact with only 3.
one feed roller.
Adjust roller case.
4.
Butt each end of stock together evenly. 5.
Grain is ragged Wood has a high moisture 1.
content.
Dry the wood. 1.
Torn grain Cut is too heavy. 1.
Blades cutting against grain. 2.
Dull blades. 3.
Reduce depth of cut. 1.
Cut boards along grain. 2.
Replace blades. 3.
Rough, raised
grain
Dull blades. 1.
Cut is too heavy. 2.
Moisture content is too high. 3.
Replace blades. 1.
Reduce depth of cut. 2.
Dry the wood. 3.
Uneven side-to-
side depth of cut
Roller case not level with 1.
planer base.
Adjust so that roller case is level. 1.
Roller case
adjustment difficult
Sprockets or chain dirty. 1.
Elevation screws or columns 2.
dirty.
Elevation screws worn.
3.
Friction between roller case 4.
and covers.
Roller case not parallel.
5.
Roller case lock engaged. 6.
Clean and lubricate sprockets and chain. 1.
Clean and lubricate elevation screws and 2.
columns.
Replace elevation screws.
3.
Clean and lubricate roller case and cover. 4.
Adjust roller case. 5.
Release roller case lock. 6.
Board feeds in,
but will not move
through.
Out feed rollers are clogged. 1.
Too much pressure on cutter 2.
head from long board.
Clean Planer. 1.
Use supports to hold workpiece up. 2.
Board thickness
does not match
depth of cut scale.
Indicator not set correctly. 1. Have indicator repaired by a qualified 1.
technician.
Chain jumping Sprockets worn. 1.
Chain worn. 2.
Have sprockets replaced. 1.
Have chain replaced. 2.
Belt Slipping Belt is loose. 1. Replace belt. 1.
Roller case will not
lower
Thickness gauge setting 1.
restricts roller case.
Reset thickness gauge. 1.
Excessive dust in
air
Leaking bag or hose 1.
connection.
Check connections or replace collection bag. 1.
Fan very loud Debris caught in fan. 1.
Fan is loose. 2.
Remove debris. 1.
Tighten hardware on fan. 2.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the
tool. Disconnect power supply before service.