Shop fox W1692, Instruction Manual

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This section covers the most common planer problems no matter which planer you own. Do not make any
adjustments until the planer is unplugged and moving parts have come to a complete stop. For troubleshooting
planing results go to
page 27
.
Troubleshooting Machine Operation
SYMPTOM
Motor will not start.
Motor will not start; fuses
or circuit breakers blow.
Motor overheats.
Motor automatically shuts
off (resulting in blown fuse
or tripped circuit in planer
magnetic switch, or in
power supply circuit).
Machine slows when
operating.
Loud, repetitious noise
coming from machine.
Machine is loud when
cutting. Overheats or bogs
down in the cut.
Infeed roller marks are left
on the workpiece.
Outfeed roller marks are
left on right side of
workpiece.
Chip buildup on outfeed
roller.
Machine howls on startup.
Table moves down while
cutting.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Low voltage.
2. Open circuit in motor or loose
connections.
1. Short circuit in line cord or plug.
2. Short circuit in motor or loose
connections.
3. Incorrect fuses or circuit
breakers in power line.
1. Motor overloaded.
2. Air circulation through the
motor restricted.
1. Thermal Protection Circuit
Breaker amperage is set too low.
2. Short circuit in motor or loose
connections.
3. Low voltage.
4. Incorrect fuses/circuit breakers.
1. Feed rate too high.
2. Depth of cut too great.
1. Pulley setscrews or keys are
missing or loose.
2. Motor fan is hitting the cover.
3. V-belt is defective
1. Excessive depth of cut.
2. Knives are dull
Depth of cut too shallow.
Too much spring tension on feed
roller.
Chips working their way back
under the chip deflector.
Chip deflector too close to the
cutterhead.
Knives dull
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check power line for proper voltage.
Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or open
connections.
Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and shorted wires.
Inspect all connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals
or worn insulation.
Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.
Reduce load on motor.
Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation.
Unplug machine, open magnetic switch cover, turn amperage dial
on Thermal Protection Circuit Breaker to a higher amprage setting.
Inspect connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals or
worn insulation.
Correct the low voltage conditions.
Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.
Feed workpiece slower.
Reduce depth of cut.
Inspect keys and setscrews. Replace or tighten if necessary.
Tighten fan or shim cover.
Replace V-belt. See Maintenance.
Decrease depth of cut.
Sharpen knives.
Increase depth of cut.
Refer to Adjustments, Spring Tension.
Lay duct tape over the mounting bolts along the outside edge
to seal any possible gaps.
Move back
1
/
8
" to
1
/
4
" from the cutterhead.
Replace knives.
MAINTENANCE