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  1. 12th October 2010, 09:31 PM #1
    gra9782
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    Default Worksharp WS3000 Overheating

    Hi All,

    Just got a WS3000 today and used it for about 30mins sharpening a few chisels. The motor cut out and the whole thing stopped. It wouldn't start again for about 15mins. The case felt quite hot. Has anyone had a problem with the machine having an overheat cutoff and getting hot? I have followed all directions for use and I 'm not overloading the machine 1-2 seconds in & out as stated in the manual. It is only 24 degrees here what's going to happen when I sharpen during a summer's day? The machine doesn't seem to have any vents for cooling. Thanks for your help guys
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    You might want to make sure you have the 240 volt model, not the 110. They come in both flavours ex-factory.

    I don't know where you got yours from, but it is always possible that the wrong motor was supplied, wired & badged as 240. Some US wiring has an option for 110/240 built in, just a matter of flipping a switch or moving a few jumpers - again, yours may have snuck by set the wrong way.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bsrlee View Post
    You might want to make sure you have the 240 volt model, not the 110. They come in both flavours ex-factory.

    I don't know where you got yours from, but it is always possible that the wrong motor was supplied, wired & badged as 240. Some US wiring has an option for 110/240 built in, just a matter of flipping a switch or moving a few jumpers - again, yours may have snuck by set the wrong way.
    Thanks Mate,

    Never thought of it possibly being the wrong motor. I got mine through Machinery Warehouse in Midvale WA for just over $400. I rang the guys at Worksharp Australia and they are going to replace it. Great machine though works really well. Thanks for the reply.
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