My Acme 6001 shakes violently even when I feed very slowly, should I replace the blade and the plastic white clutch nut?
1250595
Unless the blade has become dull or has been in some terrible accident, perhaps slammed in the frame of an entry way door, it should not need replacing. The nut with its sprung collar however is another story... It is possible for this to eventually wear, allowing some play in the centering of the blade. The other concerns are that the motor has some sort of rubber vibration isolation mounts. If any of these have torn, dried out and crumbled, etc., this would allow the motor assy. which the blade is attached, to be very unstable. With the machine unplugged from any power source and no parts mounted to it, firmly grasp the rotating piece the blade mounts to. While supporting the base of the machine with your other hand, try to gently check for movement. You are checking for failure of the integrity of the motor mounts. Does this marriage seem floppy, or firm and tight? There should be the slightest bit of flexibility (like a super tight spring), but if there seems to be play here and you can move the parts around easily, I would suspect a failure in the mounting system.
1250596
In the issue of safety, I'd recommend that you contact the customer service department at Waring. If this is a common problem, they should have an answer. If it is unusual , ask that they check it out. My Acme literally exploded all over the kitchen. Violent shaking is a warning. Don't use it until it's fixed!
573138
Hello G - my wrench does rattle, due to some of the linkage parts inside. There's alot going on inside, compared to a standard wrench. You should still test it to make sure everything works OK.
276320
I wish I could help but you are in the same situation I was. My Code number didn't match anything for it was 18 years old. I studied the top and bottom of the part I needed and what I had. Said a prayer and took a gamble and it seems that all the center parts were about the same. My blender hums perfectly maybe a little louder but it works without replacing it. I am surprised that Cuisinart wasn't any help to either of us. TNT
273296
Sorry but I am not sure of the answer. The blade I bought was an exact fit for the Acme model I own. I would be afraid of a possible wobble effect because you would have to really ream hard on the lock nut and even then it could come loose. Check Ebay and see if you can get a new/used one.Don
2132138
I had that issue as well...I would recommend adding a washer to the clamp or switching it out. Which part of the rig are you having this issue?
1796464
Screw it down to where the springs are almost fully compressed. The plastic is not the critical structure at risk, it is the CPU and the MB backing plate. The springs provide proper torque load as you compress them to near full compression. Do it in steps, in an X pattern.
1928364
Yes, I have had it with mine too... I just ignore it :/ I assumed it just needed a little grease or tightened.
1856332
Lori, you can ask to replace your tool just to see if that will make a difference. That's what I did and the replacement was same. I haven't tried the REAL thing, Fein MultiMaster to compare but, I think, Rockwell is just made to work this way. Although nothing came off due to vibration on mine. Good Luck!
877783
Be sure the clutch is totally engaged in the out position. If the blade is not turning that is your problem.
877781
A couple of things you might try....Make sure the blade is centered on the top guide as it should be and that the blade tension is correct...Mine had to be adjusted when I first started it, (as per the owners manual)....Make sure the clutch is moving to the lower speed setting (I'm assuming you do not have the variable speed clutch) When changing the clutch setting, make sure you turn the knob clockwise prior to engaging, (as per the owners manual), to make sure it engages at the lower speed setting...Took me awhile to figure this out.... Hope this helps...
874501
if your rim is shaking make sure to use a ratchet and tighten the large nut in the base of the rim (the one with the spring). If you tighten it sufficiently it will give you a quite solid rim. This will tighten it over the reccomended amount (flush with the washer) but I have yet to see any downside. Of course, we don't hang on our rim either.
1953196
In my experience vibration is not a problem, the clutch or bar usually break before vibration becomes a problem. The failure rate of other components exceeds any problem with vibration.
989914
I just had the same problem, but switching the washer to domed side up helped. It may seem like the screw has gone as far as possible but with some muscle it should screw in tightly. A ratchet-type screwdriver was very helpful in properly tightening the screw while holding the nut with pliers with my other hand.
167019
I'm going through turn servo arms and sheer pins on the axles. The rear axle is clicking and sounds like a gear skip. I have 2 of these and it's been a lot of bench time working on them. I like the way they crawl but it's been order after order for parts.
2217646
I don't know. the corer blades, the skinner latch were of a weaker metal and just didn't last. The spindle plastic bushing popped out too, rendering mine useless. But, it is a $20 item, so you gotta ask, how much is your time worth tracking down replacement parts and fixing it?
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When I replaced mine I just used a flat head screw driver and a knife. When it got to the clips on the back of the casing I just grabbed both halves at the front and ripped it open. The casing started to bend but the clips came undone and there was no damage at all. Of course proceed at your own risk
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Does not sound normal to me. Mine requires about as much as a run-of-the-mill ratchet wrench. Perhaps it will get a bit smoother with use, or perhaps you should have it replaced.