SP10 to SP80PL Owner's Manual with Mechanical Timer
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Problem  Possible Causes  Action Required 
Mixer will not run.  Bowl guard not in closed position.  Rotate guard to the right until fully closed. 
  Bowl not raised.  Raise bowl to highest position.
  Timer is not engaged.  Turn timer at least ve minutes past “0”, then to   
    desired time or set time to the green “on” position.
  Power not connected properly.  Check all power connections. Plug into a live socket. 
  (Do not use extension cord!) Test socket with   
    another item.
  Building circuit breaker is off.  Check breaker box. 
  Internal overload tripped.  SP25 & smaller models: Press stop button then   
    press reset button. Larger models: Wait two   
    minutes. Press stop button then press start button.  
  (If overload continues to trip, reduce batch size 
    and/or adjust recipe!) 
  Gear not engaged.  Switch gear fully into position. (Mixer will not operate 
    if the speed control lever is positioned in between   
  speeds)
Mixer stops during  Internal overload tripped.  SP25 & smaller models: Press stop button then 
mixing.    press reset button. Larger models: Wait two   
    minutes. Press stop button then press start button.  
  (If overload continues to trip, reduce batch size 
    and/or adjust recipe!) 
  Damaged or broken transmission belt.  SP25 & larger models: Technician to replace belt. 
  Speeds were changed during mixing,  Return speed control lever to a speed model   
  SP80PL only.  position and restart the mixer.
Mixer is noisy.  Mixer is not installed on level surface.  Adjust surface or relocate mixer. Make sure rubber 
    feet are installed. 
  Bowl not seated correctly or clamps  Ensure bowl is seated into bowl cradle correctly and 
  not in place.  bowl clamps are locked into place.
  Agitator not tted properly.  Remove and attach agitator into position properly. 
  Overloading bowl.  Reduce batch size. (See Capacity Chart) 
  Damaged or worn belt.  Replace belt. 
  Planetary ring gear needs  Technician to inspect for source of noise.     
  more grease.  Reapply high-pressure grease. Contact technician.
Safety guard seized  Clean & lubricate slide sheath.  Technician must drop down planetary assembly to 
(will not move freely).    access mat & sheath. Contact technician.
Agitators won’t go  Lack of lubrication and/or cleaning  Wipe planetary shaft with a clean damp cloth and
onto the planetary  of the planetary shaft.  lubricate the shaft with mineral oil or food quality
shaft easily.    grease.
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