RIKON Power Tools 23-400H - Manual (Page 18)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Planer will not start. 1. No power
2. Blown fuse
3. Main on/off switch or Micro switch
in cover is not functioning
4. Motor failure
1. Check power source, plug and wiring.
2. Check fuse, replace if it is blown.
3. Check position of the switches. Contact
local dealer for repair or replacement.
4. Inspect motor for failed components.
Contact Dealer for repair or replacement.
Circuit Breakers trip and /or
Fuses are blown
1. Wrong circuit size for the machine
2. Motor is overloaded under strain
from taking too heavy of cut
1. Check circuit/fuse rating and amps of the
motor. Install CORRECT rated breaker/fuse.
2. Take lighter cuts in planing lumber.
Planer feed rate and cutting
is not consistant
1. Belts are loose
2. Chips and dust build-up on parts 1. Check pulleys and belts for tension &
wear.
2. Unplug planer from power source and
clean planer parts.
Poor feeding of lumber
through the planer
1. Drive belt is worn or broken
2. Drive belt tension spring is broken
3. Lumber sticking on planer's table
4. Feed rollers not applying enough
pressure on lumber 1. Check and replace as necessary.
2. Check tension and/or replace the spring.
3. Clean the table and apply silicone based
lubricant to reduce friction.
4. Adjust the feed roller pressure.
Not planing lumber to a
uniform thickness
1. Planer table is not level to
cutterhead
1. Adjust table and/or cutterhead as needed.
'Chatter' marks on planed
lumber
1. Feed rate is too fast 1. Slow the feed rate down
Small raised lines are
running along the surface
1. Knives are nicked or broken 1. Rotate insert knives to new sharp edges.
Snipe on board ends
(NOTE: Snipe can be
reduced, but not fully
eliminated )
1. Feed rollers not set properly
2. Lumber not supported when fed
into or exiting the planer
3. Short boards not butted
1. Adjust feed roller height for applying
pressure onto lumber to keep flat on table.
2. Support long boards with roller stands.
3. Run boards butt end to end through planer
Planed surface is torn 1. Cutting against the grain
2. Cut is too deep
3. Knives are dull 1. Cut with the grain. For figured woods, take
shallow cuts to minimize tear out.
2. Reduce cutting depth to 1/16" or less.
3. Rotate insert knives to new sharp edges.
Planed surface grain is
rough, raised or fuzzy
1. Lumber has a high moisture
content
2. Knives are dull
1. Reduce the moisture content by drying it,
or switch to other properly seasoned lumber.
2. Rotate insert knives to new sharp edges.
Planed surface is glossy 1. Cutting depth is too shallow
2. Knives are dull
3. Feed rate is too slow 1. Increase depth of cut slightly.
2. Rotate insert knives to new sharp edges.
3. Increase feed rate.
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, ALWAYS TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE MACHINE
BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY TROUBLESHOOTING.
For parts or technical questions contact: [email protected] or 877-884-5167.