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Older AD 531 doesn’t power up! #jointerplaner #wiring

 

Bought an older AD 531 (2006) that had been stored for a long time in a storage unit. Only had to remove light rust on the jointer and planer beds, lubricate the chain, and install new knives. Once I got the 1ph 220V wall plug installed, I plugged it in…….and NOTHING! Curiously, my model doesn’t have the main power switch, just the on and off buttons on the front. Looks like the green ON button should light up but…..NOTHING. I don’t have the wiring diagram. Any help in how to proceed is much appreciated!!
 

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I’m not real familiar with the AD531, but from what pictures I can find, power comes in low on the rear, left corner of the machine. There is a rotary switch to turn the main power on down low directly under the outfeed table. The other possible issue is the e-stop button, they have to be turned so they pop out once they have been hit, that will stop any power from being applied.

Pictures would help get you better answers.

Brian Lamb
blamb11@...
www.lambtoolworks.com




On Aug 1, 2021, at 4:04 PM, hkimsey@... wrote:

Bought an older AD 531 (2006) that had been stored for a long time in a storage unit. Only had to remove light rust on the jointer and planer beds, lubricate the chain, and install new knives. Once I got the 1ph 220V wall plug installed, I plugged it in…….and NOTHING! Curiously, my model doesn’t have the main power switch, just the on and off buttons on the front. Looks like the green ON button should light up but…..NOTHING. I don’t have the wiring diagram. Any help in how to proceed is much appreciated!!

 

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I am surprised that there is no main power switch. Take another look around the machine and also look for a missing switch, in case it has been removed.

There are micro switches on my JP (different model) for lifted tables and dust hood. If these are bad or miss adjusted that would result in no start. Also check the emergency stop to be sure it is not stuck.

Imran

On Aug 1, 2021, at 8:45 PM, Brian Lamb <blamb11@...> wrote:

?I’m not real familiar with the AD531, but from what pictures I can find, power comes in low on the rear, left corner of the machine. There is a rotary switch to turn the main power on down low directly under the outfeed table. The other possible issue is the e-stop button, they have to be turned so they pop out once they have been hit, that will stop any power from being applied.

Pictures would help get you better answers.

Brian Lamb
blamb11@...
www.lambtoolworks.com




On Aug 1, 2021, at 4:04 PM, hkimsey@... wrote:

Bought an older AD 531 (2006) that had been stored for a long time in a storage unit. Only had to remove light rust on the jointer and planer beds, lubricate the chain, and install new knives. Once I got the 1ph 220V wall plug installed, I plugged it in…….and NOTHING! Curiously, my model doesn’t have the main power switch, just the on and off buttons on the front. Looks like the green ON button should light up but…..NOTHING. I don’t have the wiring diagram. Any help in how to proceed is much appreciated!!

 

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?I am surprised that there is no main power switch. Take another look around the machine and also look for a missing switch, in case it has been removed.

There are micro switches on my JP (different model) for lifted tables and dust hood. If these are bad or miss adjusted that would result in no start. Also check the emergency stop to be sure it is not stuck.

Imran

On Aug 1, 2021, at 8:45 PM, Brian Lamb <blamb11@...> wrote:

?I’m not real familiar with the AD531, but from what pictures I can find, power comes in low on the rear, left corner of the machine. There is a rotary switch to turn the main power on down low directly under the outfeed table. The other possible issue is the e-stop button, they have to be turned so they pop out once they have been hit, that will stop any power from being applied.

Pictures would help get you better answers.

Brian Lamb
blamb11@...
www.lambtoolworks.com




On Aug 1, 2021, at 4:04 PM, hkimsey@... wrote:

Bought an older AD 531 (2006) that had been stored for a long time in a storage unit. Only had to remove light rust on the jointer and planer beds, lubricate the chain, and install new knives. Once I got the 1ph 220V wall plug installed, I plugged it in…….and NOTHING! Curiously, my model doesn’t have the main power switch, just the on and off buttons on the front. Looks like the green ON button should light up but…..NOTHING. I don’t have the wiring diagram. Any help in how to proceed is much appreciated!!

 

Looks like some older models did not come with a Main switch. Thanks for your reply and stay tuned!
 

Thanks for your comments. I quickly determined that the relay switch was getting power but wasn’t grounded. Turned out I had wired the power cord to the planer incorrectly. A quick Google search told me that the ground wire in Germany is typically a green/yellow wire, not a black wire! After rewiring, the planer powered up and both jointer mode and planer mode worked very nicely. The outfeed roller might need a little tightening as I had to pull the board gently to finish the planing cut. There was essentially no snipe. Thanks again for your comments.

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The planers are sensitive to friction on the table. Lots of guys use a good silicone -free paste wax or dry glide spray. Silber Gleit (Silver Glide) works wonders on the table. A board not exiting without help is usually just that.

Greg
 

Thanks Greg!
 

Re: Friction on planer surfaces
? Also consider Bostik Glidecote (as well as Bostik Bladecote for saw blades/cutters).
?I’ve been using these products off and on for many years and I haven’t had any issues with interference with finishes or glue ups. ?
Uh-oh, looks like they’ve got new packaging so that might mean a re-formulation?? Not sure.?
-Claudio in Waterloo?
 

I’ve been suspicious of planers that don’t have bed rollers but I like not having another micro adjustment to do!

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