84 ENGINEERING Shop Mate 48 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual - Page 14

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6.

Trouble Shooting

Table 4
Issue
Grinder will not start
Grinder not operating at full
speed
Poor belt tracking
Slack Belt/Belt slipping
Excessive wheel wear
Excessive vibration
Operation damaging belts
Ground surface not square
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Possible Cause
No power supply
Damaged power cord
Motor or VFD failure.
Check VFD speed setting
Excessive length or incorrect
current carrying capacity of
extension cords.
Incorrect adjustment of
tracking mechanism
Worn or damaged belt
Incorrect location of grinding
wheels or platen in relation
to support arm
Worn grinder wheels or
damaged wheel bearings
Belt tensioner fully raised
Worn grinder gas strut
Excessive grinding pressure
Incorrect wheel alignment
Debris on wheel surfaces
Damaged or worn belt
Damage or worn drive,
tricking or idler wheels
Loose or unstable mounting
of the pedestal mount.
Unstable work bench (bench
mounted grinder)
Belts running in the incorrect
direction
Insufficient space between
the belt and tool rest
Tool rest not square to
platen
Action
Check power supply at local outlet and
main board
Check power cord and replace as
necessary
Have equipment checked by a qualified
electrician
Adjust as necessary
Reduce length or upgrade extension
cord.
Adjust as necessary
Replace belt
Adjust wheels and platen location as
necessary
Check and replace as necessary
Adjust platen support arm to correct
location
Replace strut
Reduce grinding pressure
Check wheel alignment
Clean and adjust as necessary
Inspect and replace belt
Inspect and replace wheels
Check and secure pedestal mount
Check and secure workbench.
Adjust belts to run in the direction
marked on the back of the belt.
Adjust the position of the tool rest
Adjust platen and/or tool rest angle
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