Shop fox M1048, Owner'S Manual

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M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw
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SERVICE
This section covers the most common symptoms and corrections with this type of machine.
WARNING!
DO NOT make any adjustments until moving parts have come to a complete stop and power is
disconnected!
If you require additional machine service not included in this section, please contact
Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to:
tech-support@shopfox.
biz
.
Troubleshooting
Motor & Electrical
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Machine does not start or a
breaker trips. 1. E-Stop button pressed.
2. Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired
incorrectly.
3. Start capacitor is at fault.
4. Wall fuse/circuit breaker is blown/
tripped.
5. Motor connection wired incorrect-
ly.
6. Power supply is at fault/switched
OFF.
7. Motor ON/OFF switch is at fault.
8. Wiring is open/has high resistance.
9. Motor is at fault.
1. Twist E-Stop button until it pops out.
2. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
3. Test/replace capacitor if faulty.
4. Ensure correct size for machine load; replace weak
breaker.
5. Correct motor wiring connections.
6. Ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs and
main power supply is switched ON.
7. Replace faulty ON/OFF switch.
8. Check for broken wires or disconnected/corroded
connections, and repair/replace as necessary.
9. Test/repair/replace.
Machine stalls or is under-
powered. 1. Wrong blade for the workpiece
material.
2. Wrong workpiece material.
3. Feed rate/cutting speed too fast
for task.
4. Blade is slipping on wheels.
5. Low power supply voltage.
6. Motor bearings are at fault.
7. Plug/receptacle is at fault.
8. Motor connection is wired incor-
rectly.
9. Motor has overheated.
10. Motor is at fault.
1. Use blade with correct properties for your type of
cutting.
2. Use metal with correct properties for your type of
cutting.
3. Decrease feed rate/cutting speed.
4. Adjust blade tracking and tension.
5. Ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs.
6. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose
shaft requires bearing replacement.
7. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
8. Correct motor wiring connections.
9. Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload.
10. Test/repair/replace.
Machine has vibration or
noisy operation. 1. Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover.
2. Blade is at fault.
3. Gearbox is at fault.
4. Wrong blade for material.
5. Speed is set too slow.
1. Replace dented fan cover; replace loose/damaged
fan.
2. Replace/resharpen blade.
3. Rebuild gearbox for bad gear(s)/bearing(s).
4. Change blade.
5. Adjust speed as required.