Problem |
Possible Cause |
Possible Solution |
Blade stuck in the closed position |
Blade hitting the head bushing |
Re-Install head bushing; See “Bushing Installation” |
Blade return spring worn or broken |
Remove and replace worn or broken blade return spring; See “Replacement Parts” |
Material not feeding properly |
Belt feed not adjusted correctly |
Re-adjust belt feed tension; See “Unit Operation” |
Blade stuck in the closed position |
See above PROBLEM (this table): “Blade stuck in the closed position” |
Improper size bushings |
Send in sample material to Eraser for proper bushing sizing |
Uneven Dereeler tension |
Make certain dereeler is functioning properly |
Display not functioning |
Unit not powered up |
Make sure unit is plugged in & switched on |
Blown fuse |
Replace with recommended fuse; See “Replacement Parts” NOTE: If fuse blows more than once, contact factory. |
Incorrect voltage supplied |
Make certain the incoming voltage is correct and is not being influenced by large equipment connected to the same circuit |
Poor quality of cut or no cut |
Dull or chipped blades |
See “Blade Change/Adjustment Procedure” |
Blade depth needs to be increased |
Increase the blade depth. See “Blade Change/Adjustment Procedure”. Also see “Bushing Installation” |
Improper Cut Speed |
Reduce or increase Cut Rate; See “Programming Batches” |
Improper Cut Time |
Increase Cut Time; See “Programming Batches” |
Head bushing not installed correctly |
Re-Install head bushing; See “Bushing Installation” |
Inconsistent cut lengths |
Uneven Dereeler tension |
At high feed speeds, a power assisted dereeler is recommended |
Belt feed tension is loose |
Tighten the belt feed adjusting knob clockwise to increase tension |
Improper size bushings |
Send in sample material to Eraser for proper bushing sizing |