MOTOR
PROBLEM
Noisy operation.
Motor will not start.
Motor will not start and fuse
or circuit breaker opens.
Motor fails to develop full
power.
Motor overheats.
Motor stalls or slows.
Frequent fuse or circuit
breaker failure.
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PROBLEM CAUSE
1. Incorrect belt tension.
2. Loose motor pulley.
3. Loose pulley cover.
1. Not plugged into power outlet.
2. Switch and key not in ON
position.
3. Motor cord cut or abraded.
4. Plug on cord is faulty.
5. Fuse on circuit breaks open.
6. Faulty motor.
1. Too many electrical machines.
2. Incorrect fuse.
3. Wheels do not rotate.
4. Undersized extension cord.
5. Short circuit.
1. Low line voltage.
2. Faulty motor or capacitor.
1. Overload on motor.
2. Poor ventilation of motor.
3. Capacitor failure.
1. Motor overload.
2. Low line voltage.
3. Loose wire connections.
4. Faulty motor.
1. Motor overload.
2. Overload of electrical circuit.
3. Incorrect fuse or circuit
breaker.
SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Adjust tension. See ASSEMBLY AND
ADJUSTMENTS section "INSTALL THE BELT".
2. Readjust and tighten motor pulley set screw.
3. Readjust and tighten pulley cover mounting screws.
1. Plug it into the power outlet.
2. Insert key and turn the switch ON.
3. Re-set; may be too many machines on line.
4. Contact Porter-Cable Service Center or Authorized
Service Station for repair or replacement.
1. Turn off other machines and try again.
2. Try time delay fuse, or go to circuit with higher rated
fuse or circuit breaker.
3. Unplug and turn wheels by hand, move obstruction.
4. Use correct size extension cord, see page 6.
5. Cord, plug, or motor need repair. Contact Porter-
Cable Service Center or Authorized Service Station
for repair.
1. Check power line for proper voltage.
2. Contact Porter-Cable Service Center or Authorized
Service Station for repair.
1. Reduce load to motor, feed work slower into blade.
2. Unplug and clean out around motor. Provide better
air circulation.
3. Contact Porter-Cable Service Center or Authorized
Service Station for repair.
1. Reduce load to motor, feed work slower into blade.
2. Check power line for proper voltage.
3. Contact Porter-Cable Service Center or Authorized
Service Station for repair.
1. Reduce load to motor, feed work slower into blade.
2. Too many electrical appliances on same circuit.
3. Have electrician upgrade service to outlet.
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