Powermatic TS29 - Manual (Page 22)

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Trouble-Shooting for Model TS29 Shaper
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION [with page #]
Depth of cut not uniform. 1. Misalignment. 1. Adjust outfeed fence.
2. Side pressure not uniform. 2. Use hold-downs or stock feeder;
keep pressure against fence or
collars consistent.
Variation in height of cut. 1. Variation in pressure which holds work 1. Keep pressure firm throughout pass,
down on table. use hold-downs; make pass slowly
and steadily.
Whenever possible, keep cutter
under stock. [19]
2. Vertical lock not engaged. 2. Engage spindle lock. [18]
Cuts not smooth. 1. Wrong R.P.M. 1. Use faster speed.
2. Feeding too fast. 2. Pass stock more slowly.
3. Working against grain. 3. Work with grain whenever
possible.
4. Cutting too deep. 4. On very deep cuts make several
passes.
Spindle does not raise Sawdust and dirt in raising mechanisms. Brush or blow out loose dust and dirt.
freely.