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JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product (MW stands for Metalworking,
WW stands for Woodworking).
WHAT IS COVERED?
This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below. Cutting tools,
abrasives and other consumables are excluded from warranty coverage.
WHO IS COVERED?
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WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE?
The general JET warranty lasts for the time period specified in the product literature of each product.
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to a One Year Warranty. This warranty does not cover defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence
or accidents, normal wear-and-tear, improper repair or alterations, or lack of maintenance.
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merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect, we will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchase price,
at our option. We will return the repaired product or replacement at our expense unless it is determined by us that
there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty in which case we will,
at your direction, dispose of or return the product. In the event you choose to have the product returned, you will be
responsible for the shipping and handling costs of the return.
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Table of Contents
Warranty and Servic e .............................................................................................................................. 2
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 3
J-CK350 Featur es ................................................................................................................................... 6
Features .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Miter Cutting Head ............................................................................................................................... 7
Miter Position Lock ............................................................................................................................... 7
Self-ce n te rin g Vise ............................................................................................................................... 7
Contro ls ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Electric al Connec tions ............................................................................................................................. 8
Control Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Coolan t .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Changing the Saw Blade .................................................................................................................... 10
Air Prep Unit ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Parts ......................................................................................................................... ............................ 1 5
Ordering Replacement Parts .............................................................................................................. 15
Stand Assembly ................................................................................................................................. 17
Head Assembly .................................................................................................................................. 18
Base Assembly .................................................................................................................................. 20
1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual bef or e att em pting assembly or operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings po sted on the m achine and i n thi s manual. Failur e to comply wit h
all of these warnings m ay cause seriou s i njury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
4. The cold saw is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel onl y. If
you are not familiar with t he proper and safe operation of a cold saw, do not use until proper training
and knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this cold saw for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, Walter Meier
(Manufactur ing) Inc., di sclaims any real or implied warranty and hol ds itself harmless from any injur y
that may result from that use.
6. Always wear approved safety glasses/f ace shields while using this cold saw. Everyday eyeglasses
only have impact resi stant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
7. Before operating the cold saw, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleev es up past
the elbows. Remove all loose cl othing and c onfine long hair. Non-sl ip foot wear or anti-ski d floor strips
are recommended. Do not wear gloves.
8. Wear ear protector s (plugs or muffs) during extended peri ods of oper ation.
9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contain chemi cals known to cause cancer , birt h defects or other repr oductiv e harm. Some examples
of these chemic als are:
• Lead from lead based paint.
• Crystalline sil ic a from bricks, cement and other m asonry pr oduc ts.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lum ber .
10. Your risk of exposure varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safety
equipment, such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
11. Do not operate this machi ne while tired or under the influence of drugs, al c ohol or any m edic ation.
12. M ak e c er tain the switch is in the OFF position before connecti ng t he machine to the power supply.
13. M ak e c er tain the machine is properly grounded.
14. M ak e all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power source.
15. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on.
16. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machi ne is in use. If removed for maintenance
purposes, use ext r eme caution and replace the guards imm ediately.
17. M ak e sure t he c old saw is firmly placed on a secure foundati on.
18. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the machine, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving part s, binding of moving parts, break age of parts, mounting
and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
19. P r ov ide for adequate space surroundi ng work area and non-glare, ov er head lighting.
20. K eep the floor around the machi ne cl ean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
21. K eep v isitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.
22. M ak e y our workshop chi ld proof with padlock s, master switches or by removi ng starter k ey s.
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23. M ak e y our workshop chi ld proof with padlock s, master switches or by removi ng starter k ey s.
24. Giv e your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are
careless acts that can result in serious injury.
25. M aintain a balanced stanc e at all times so that you do not fall into the blade or other moving parts. Do
not overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine oper at ion.
26. Use the ri ght t ool at the corr ect speed and f eed rat e. Do not force a t ool or attac hment to do a job for
which it was not designed. T he ri ght tool will do the job better and safer.
27. Use recom mended accessories; improper accessories may be hazardous.
28. Maintain tools with care. Keep saw blades sharp and clean for the best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricati ng and c hanging accessories.
29. Turn off the machine before cleani ng. Use a brush or compressed air t o remove chips or debris — do
not use your hands.
30. Do not stand on the machine. Seri ous i njur y c ould oc c ur if the mac hine tips over.
31. Never leave the mac hine r unning unattended. Turn the power off and do not leav e the mac hine until it
comes to a complete stop.
32. Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area bef or e starting the machine.
Familiarize you rself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or
possible machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, i t may result in serious inj ury or possibly
even death.
The specifications in this manual are given as general information and are not binding. Walter Meier
(Manufacturing) Inc., reserves the right to effect, at any time and without prior notice, changes or
alterations to par ts, fittings, and accessory equipment deemed necessary for any reason whatsoever.
Introduction
The J-CK350 circular saw is designed to provide a reliable solution to the needs of machine shops and
production environments that work with aluminum or light alloys. The J-CK350 is manually operated: after
clamping the material in the vi se, the operator presses the trigger handle starting the blade, and brings the
operating le ver downward to cut the material. The saw performs miter cu ts up to 45º to the righ t or le ft.
90° 4.5" 4.25" 5.5" x 3.75"
45° 3.5" 3.5" 3.5" x 3.5"
90° 3" 3" 3" x 3"
45° 2.5" 2.5" 2.5" x 2.5"
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Features
Miter Cutting Head
The miter cutting head is the unit that cuts the
material and c onsists of a cast i ron base, blade
support unit and guard, transmission unit, and
motor. The depth of cut is set by adjusting the
depth cut stop. The miter cutting head swivels
and locks into -45º, 90º, and +45º by means of a
locking mechanism. Depressing the mechani sm
overrides the lock, permitti ng the head to adjust
to any position between -45º and +45°.
Figure 1
Miter Position Lock
The miter position lock sec ures t he mi ter cu tti ng
head from movement. The miter is secured
when the lock is pushed all the way to the left
and can be positioned when the l oc k is moved to
the right.
Self-centering Vise
The self-centering vise holds the work piece in
place during c utting. The work piece is secur ed
in the vise by turning the vis e handles .
Blade Lock
The blade lock secures the arbor from rotation
when attempting to change blades. The blade
lock is pushed in when changing bl ades.
The blade lock is not spring
loaded and must be pulled out after the blade
has been replaced and before operating the
machine.
Controls
Mist Coolant System
The mist coolant system sprays a coolant mist
onto the saw blade duri ng the cutting operati on,
cooling it and the work piece being cut. Air is
supplied from a compressor to the air intake valve (A) located near the bottom of the cabinet
on the left side. W hen the head is moved off of
the top limit switch (Figure 2) when beginning a
cut, the pneumatic switch (B) is activated,
allowing air t o flow through t he air tube (C) and
into the orifice (not shown), causing coolant to
be drawn through the coolant tube (D). The
pneumatic valve (E) adjusts the amount of
airflow. Air and coolant is mixed in the orifice
and sprayed onto the saw blade.
Use a water-soluble synthetic coolant with this
mist coolant system. The ratio should be
between 7:1 to 10:1. Coolant should be changed
regularly. Some r ecommended brands are DoAll
and Lenox. These coolant s are available at your
local industrial distributor.
The cont rol panel c onsist s of the Power (On/Off)
switch and High/Stop/Low switch, and an
integral coolant system. To operate the
machine, the Power switch must be set to On
and the High/Stop/Low swi tc h m ust be se t fo r Hi
or Low. Then depr ess the tr igger handle to start.
Trigger Handle
The trigger handle (Figure 1) is located on the
operating lever used to rai se and lower the saw.
It contains a micro-switch, which is activated
when the operator depres se s the r un trigger.
Figure 2
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Installation
Controls
Unpacking the Machine
Do not handle the packed
machine using slings.
To install t he machine, fi rst rem ove the packing,
paying particular att ention not to cut any electric
wires or hydraulic hoses. Lift using straps
(Figure 3).
Control Panel
The Control Panel (Figure 4) is located on the
front of the cabinet stand and consists of the
Power and High/Stop/Low switches, described
below.
Power Switch – The Power switch has two
positions, Off and On.
High/Stop/Low Switch – This switch controls
the blade speed. To operat e the saw, the power
switch must set to on, High or Low must be
selected, and the Run Trigger depressed.
Figure 3
Anchoring and Handling the Machine
The base of the machine must be anchored to
the floor by two lag bolts or studs properly
anchored into conc r ete.
Electrical Connection s
All electrical connections
must be done by a qualified
electrician. All adjustments or repairs must
be done with the machine discon nect ed from
the power source, unplugged. Failure to
comply may result in seri ou s injury!
J-CK350-2 is rated at 220V.
J-CK350-4 is rated at 440V.
These machines are not supplied with a plug.
Use a plug and outlet rated at least 20 amps.
The circuit for the machine should also be
protected by at least a 20 amp ci rcuit breaker or
fuse.
Figure 4
Trigger Handle
To operate, t he Power switch must b e set t o on
a Hi or Low speed selection made, and the
trigger handle depressed.
Figure 5
Make sure that the blade turns in the correct
direction. If it does not, simply reverse two of
the phase wires on the supply input.
The cold saw is now ready for use.
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Operation
Miter Adjustment
Before using the m ac hine:
Check that safety devices, such as blade
guards, are in position and work perfectly
and that personal safety requirements are
complied with.
Check the sharpness of the blade and verify
coolant flow.
Operation
1. Make sure the work piece is securely
clamped in the vise.
2. Turn the power on (A, Fig. 8).
3. Select the cutting speed (B , Fig. 8).
To adjust the miter position follow the steps
below while referring to Figure 10:
1. Mov e the miter position lock (A) to the right
to release.
2. Adj ust the head t o the desired angl e rangi ng
from –45º to +45º by pushing on the back of
the motor to the right or left. The miter
position is shown on the scale (B).
3. A detent mechanism locks the head in the -45º,
90º and +45º positions to pre vent the head from
rotating. For a miter position other than -45º,
90º and +45º, press the lever (C) to release
while rotating the head.
4. When the desir ed cutti ng angle is set, m ove
miter position loc k (A) to the left to secure.
Figure 8
4. Grip the trigger handle (Figure 5) on the
cont r o l lever.
5. Start the blade by pressing the micr o-switch
on the handgrip.
The down stroke speed of the head is controlled
manually by the operator. The mist coolant is
activated during t he time that the head is below
the upper limit positi on.
When the cut is complete:
6. Raise the head.
7. Rem ove the work piece from the vise using
the vise hand wheels.
Figure 10
Depth Stop
The depth cut stop adjustment limits the lower
travel of the saw blade during a cutting
operation.
Remove power when
making this adjustment.
Failure to comply may result in serious
injury!
To adjust the depth of cut (refer to Figure 12):
1. Using t wo 13mm wrenches, loosen the lock
nut (A).
2. With the saw in the fully lowered position,
turn the screw (B) until the saw blade
bottoms out at the desir ed level.
3. Tighten the lock nut.
Figure 12
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Maintenance
Maintenance Requirements
All maintenance must be
carried out with the power switched off.
Failure to comply may result in serious
injury!
On completion of maintenance, ensure that
replaced parts and/or any tools used have been
removed from the machine before starting it up.
Periodic Maintenance
Remove chips from the m ac hine, preferably
with a cloth
Remove chips from the c oolant tank and
change coolant regularly (see Coolant
section)
Top up the coolant level ( see Coolant)
Check the wear of the blade and change if
necessary (see Changing the Saw Blade)
Empty the chips out of the base.
Clean the vi se and lubricate all the joints
and sliding surfac es, usi ng good quality oil.
Check transmission belts for wear (see
Transmission B elts)
Attend to daily, weekl y and annual
lubrication recommendations (see the
Lubrication secti on)
Coolant System
The coolant tank access door is locat ed on the
back of the cabinet stand. Remove four hex cap
screws with a 5mm hex wrench. Check coolant
level in t he c oolant tank periodic ally and top off if
necessary. Coolant can also be added by
pouring directly on the table, which will drain int o
the tank through the c hip s trainer .
Changing the Saw Blade
The cold saw must not be
connected to the power source when
changing saw blad es. Failure to comply may
result in serious injury!
To change the saw blade:
1. Switch off the m achi ne.
2. Release the lower disc guard.
3. Move the lower guard upwards.
4. Push the blade lock in. Note: The J-CK350 bolt is a left-hand thread;
rotate clockwi se to loosen.
5. Remove the bl ade and replace it wit h a new
one.
6. To secure the saw blade, reverse the
preceding steps.
Transmission Belts
The J-CK350 uses a V-belt transmission
system. After the first 100 working hours,
remove the transmission belt protective cover
and check the tension and wear of the belts.
Repeat the operation after every 500 working
hours of the machi ne.
To tighten the transmission belts:
1. Remove the transmission belt protective
cover.
2. Loosen four bolts (A, Fig. 13) and slide
motor back.
Remove excess chips periodically from the tank.
Use the coolant l evel gauge to check the coolant
level.
Coolant
Use a water-soluble synthetic coolant with this
mist coolant system. The ratio should be
between 7-10 to 1. Cool ant should be changed
regularly. Some r ecommended brands are DoAll
and Lenox. These coolant s are available at your
local industrial distributor.
Coolant Type:
Water-Soluble Synthetic Coolant
Figure 13
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Lubrication
For long life and trouble-free operation, it is
essential that this machine be kept well
lubricated. The vise and leadscrew should be
oiled daily. Pivot joints and bearing s should be
greased weekly.
Recommended lubricants
Grease fittings
Texaco Star plex 2 or equivalent
Vice and Leadscrew
Regal R & O 68
Air Prep Unit
The Air Prep Unit regulates the air pressure
supplied to the saw. It is located in the cabinet
stand and is accessible through the access door
located bel ow and to t he left of the control panel.
Referring t o Figures 14 and 15, i t consists of a
pressure regulator, pressure gauge, and water
trap. Air pressure (90 lbs. minimum) is supplied
to the air intake valve located near the bottom of
the cabinet on the left side. The pressure regulator should be adj usted t o 90- 120 lbs.
Air Prep Unit
Referring to Figur e 14:
Required Maintenance
Check weekly.
Drain water from the trap when the level
exceeds the redli ne.
Figure 14
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Blades
When using the J-CK350 cold saw, it is
important to sel ect the correct type of blade for
the material to be cut. Thi s section explains the
limitations and specific applications of the
different t y pes of blades.
General Characteri st ics
Fine Tooth Pitch – used for thin wall materials
such as sheet steel, tubes and prof iles
Coarse Tooth Pitch – used for large crosssections – for soft materials (aluminum alloys
and soft alloys in general).
Deter m ining Proper Tooth Pitch
Proper tooth pit c h depends on:
a) the size of the section;
b) the hardness of the m aterial;
c) wall thickness.
Solid sections call for di scs with a coarse toot h
pitch, while small cross-sections require blades
with finer teeth. This
is because when
cutting walls of small
cross-section (1–7
mm) profiles, it is
important that the
number of teeth
actually making the
cut should not be too
small, ot herwise the eff ect obtained will be one
of tearing rather than of chip r emoval, leading t o
a large incr ease in sheari ng stress. O n the ot her
hand, when cutting thick materials or solid
sections using an excessively fine tooth pitch,
the chip collects as a spiral inside the gull et, and
since fine tooth pitches have small gullets, the
accumulat ed chip will exceed the gullet capacity
and press against the wall s of the workpieces,
resulting in poor cutting (same situati on with soft
materials), greater shearing stress and hence
breakage of the bl ade.
A larger pitch should be chosen when, as a
result of the shape of the piece to be cut, the
cross-section at any given point exceeds the
average cross-sect ion given above.
Cutting and Feeding Speed
The cutting speed, in m/min, and the head
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feeding speed, in cm
/min, are limited by the
amount of heat generated near t he points of the
teeth. If t he head feeding speed is too hi gh, the
cut will not be straight i n either the vertic al or the
horizontal plane. As we have already said, the
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cutting speed depends on the strengt h (kg/mm
)
and hardness (HRC) of the material and the
dimensions of the thickest section. The feeding
speed depends on the cross-section of the
material. Solid or thick-walled materials
(thickness>5mm) can therefore be cut at high
speed providi ng there is sufficient swarf rem oval
by the blade, while t hin-wall ed mat erials such as
tubes or thin profiles must be cut with a low
feeding speed.
A new blade requires a
break-in p eriod, du ring which time abou t half
the normal feeding sp eed shoul d be used.
Coolant
The cooling fluid mist ensures that the blade
teeth and material in the area of the cut do not
overheat. The fluid must be an excellent
lubricant so as to prev ent abrasion of the teet h
and welding of t he chips to t he teet h themselv es
(seizing).
Types of Blades
The blades fitted to the J-CK350 have
dimensions 350 x 32 x 3.4 mm and are of HM
hard steel type sinc e the machi ne is to be used
for cutting non-ferrous materials. In addition to
the size and pitch of the teeth, however, the
blades also have different geometric
characteri stic s i n accordance with their particular
use:
Table 1
tooth cutting angle – may be negative or
positive
tooth sharpening – may be BW with an
alternate raked tooth or C with a roughing tooth
raked on both sides and a non-raked finishing
tooth
tooth pi tch – the distance between the crest of
one tooth and the crest of t he next toot h (tooth
pitch = T)
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Teeth Shape
”C” TYPE SHARPENING (HZ)
Coarse toothing with roughing tooth raked on
both sides and non--raked finishing t ooth – The
roughing tooth is about 0.3 mm higher.
Coarse toothing with roughing tooth and
finishing toot h – Used in saws with pit ch greater
than or equal to 5 mm for cutting ferrous and
non-ferrous m ateri als with soli d or solid-profiled
sections.
Figure 19
Short swarf material such as brass, bronze,
aluminum and hard cast iron require smaller
cutting angles because the swarf becomes
crushed immediately and the rake angle has
little effec t during the cutting stage.
Figure 16
”BW” TYPE SHARPENING DIN 1838--UNI 4014
Coarse toothing with teeth alternately raked to
the right and left – Toothing generally used on
cutting-off m achines f or cutti ng f errous and al l oy
materials with tubular and profiled secti ons.
Figure 17
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CUTTING ANGLES
The cutting angle may vary from positive to
negative depending on the cutting speed, the
profile and the type of m at eri al to be cut.
Figure 18
A positive angle determines bett er penetrati on of
the tool and hence lower shear stress and
greater ease of sliding for the swarf over the
cutting edge. On the other hand, the cutting
edge has lower mechanical resistance, so as the
breaking load of the material to be cut incr eases,
the cutting angl e decreases from positiv e until it
becomes negativ e so as to offer a cutting edge
with a larger resistant sect ion.
Figure 20
The J-CK350 uses discs with positive cutting
angles for cutting solid materials and with
negative cutting angles for cutting hollow
profiles. Thi s is because, as a result of the hi gh
cutting speeds (3400 rpm), even with
non-ferrous materials the tool ”strikes” against
the wall of the profile to be cut several times,
thus requiring a cutting edge with a larger
resistan t sectio n .
Figure 21
Circular saws can also be characterized by other
parameter s such as the whine r educti on f eature,
which cuts down noise at high speeds, or
expansion, which compensates for the pushing
of chips inside the cutting edge, thus reducing
the thrust on the walls of t he material to be cut.
Figure 22
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting – Blade and Cutting Problems
Problem Probable CauseSolution
Incorrect lubricant/coolant fluid Ensure proper coolant flow.
Material too hard
Disc not worn--in correctly
Teeth breaking
Rapid t ooth wear
Broken blade
Disc with excessively fine
tooth pitch
New blade inserted in a
partially completed cut
Work piece not clamped firmly
in place
Feed speed too slow
Cutting pressure too high Reduce cutting pressure.
Blade speed too high
Insufficient coolant
Incorrect fluid concentration Check and use the correct concentration.
Material defective
Feed speed too high Reduce blade speed.
Teeth in contact with material
before starting the cut
Insufficient coolant
Check the cutting speed, feed speed and air pressure
param eters and the typ e of bl ade you are us ing.
With a new blade it is necessary to start cutting at half
feeding speed. After the wearin g--i n period (a cutti ng
surface of about 300 cm2 for hard materials and about
1000 cm
speeds can be brought up to normal values
The s warf wedges into th e bottom of t he teeth causing
excessive pressure on the teeth themselves
The surface of the cut may have undergone work
hardening. When starting work again, use a lower
cutting speed and head feed speed. A tooth from the
old blade may be left in the cut: check and remove
before starting work again.
Any movement of the work piece during cutting can
cause broken teeth: check the vise, jaws and clamping
pressure.
The blade runs over the material without removing it:
increas e feed s peed.
The teeth sli de over the m aterial without c utti ng it:
reduce t he bl ade speed.
Check the coolant level and clean coolant lines and
nozzles.
The mat er ials may present altered zones either on the
surface, such as oxides or sand, or in section, such as
under-cooled inclusions. These zones, which are
much har der than t he bla de, ca use the teeth to break :
discard or clean these materials.
Always check the position of the blade before starting
a new job.
Check the coolant level and clean coolant lines and
nozzles.
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for soft materials) the cutting and feed
Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot io ng – Machin e Fault & Operating Problems
Problem Probable CauseSolution
Electrical power supply
Transformer
Contactor
Spindle motor will not
turn
Thermal relay
Motor
Check: the phases; the cables; the plug; the socket.
Also check that the motor connections are in place.
Chec k th at the voltages are pr esent both on th e input
and output. Otherwise replace.
Chec k th at the phases in i t are present both on t he
input and output, that it is not jammed, that it closes
when powered and that it is not causing short circuits.
Change if any of these problems are found.
Make sure it is closed, i.e. check that the phases are
present in input and output, that it is not causing short
circuits and responds when the reset coil is closed. If it
has tripped to protect the motor, check the amperage
setting, reset, and check the motor. Change if
necessary.
Check that it has not burned out, that it turns freely
and that there is no moisture in the connection
terminal board box. The winding can be rewound or
replaced.
Parts
Ordering Replacement Parts
Replacement par ts are li sted on the f ollowing page s. To order par ts or reach our serv i ce departm ent, call
1-800-274-6848, Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.waltermeier.com).
Having the Model Number and Seri al Number of your machine available when you call will all ow us to
serve you quickly and accurately.