Woodstock Shop Fox W1805, Owner'S Manual

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Model W1805 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/15)
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Troubleshooting
Motor.&.Electrical
PROBLEM POSSIBLE.CAUSE CORRECTIVE.ACTION
Machine does not
start or a breaker
trips.
1. STOP button pushed in, disabling the switch.
2. Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired incor-
rectly.
3. Start capacitor is at fault.
4. Motor connection wired incorrectly.
5. Power supply is at fault/switched
OFF .
6. Motor ON button or ON/OFF switch is at
fault.
7. Motor centrifugal switch is at fault.
8. Emergency stop push-panel is stuck/switch is
at fault.
9. Motor windings or motor is at fault.
1. Twist STOP button clockwise until it pops out to
enable the switch.
2. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
3. Test/replace if faulty.
4. Correct motor wiring connections.
5. Ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs and
main power supply is switched ON .
6. Replace faulty ON button or ON/OFF switch.
7. Adjust/replace the centrifugal switch if available.
8. Free push-panel from binding; replace faulty
switch.
9. Replace motor.
Machine stalls or
is underpowered. 1. Wrong workpiece material (wood).
2. Feed rate too fast for task.
3. Run capacitor is at fault.
4. Belt slipping.
5. Motor connection is wired incorrectly.
6. Plug/receptacle is at fault.
7. Motor bearings are at fault.
8. Motor has overheated.
9. Motor is at fault.
10. Motor centrifugal switch is at fault.
1. Use wood with correct moisture content, without
glues, and little pitch/resins.
2. Decrease feed rate.
3. Tighten/repair/replace.
4. Replace bad belt and re-tension (see
Page.32 ).
5. Correct motor wiring connections.
6. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
7. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose
shaft requires bearing replacement.
8. Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload.
9. Test/repair/replace.
10. Adjust/replace centrifugal switch if available.
Machine has
vibration or noisy
operation. 1. Motor or component is loose.
2. Belt(s) worn or loose.
3. Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover.
4. Pulley is loose.
5. Machine is incorrectly mounted or sits uneven-
ly on floor.
6. Cast iron motor mount loose/broken.
7. Motor or spindle bearings are at fault.
8. Cutter is at fault.
9. Motor centrifugal switch is at fault.
1. Inspect/replace stripped or damaged bolts/nuts,
and re-tighten with thread locking fluid.
2. Inspect/replace belts (refer to Page.32 ).
3. Replace dented fan cover; replace damaged fan.
4. Tighten pulley set screw.
5. Tighten/replace anchor studs in floor; relocate/
shim machine.
6. Tighten/replace.
7. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose
shaft requires bearing replacement.
8. Replace warped, bent, or twisted cutter.
9. Adjust/replace centrifugal switch if available.
The following troubleshooting tables cover common problems that may occur with this machine. If you
need replacement parts or additional troubleshooting help, contact our Technical Support.
Note: Before contacting Tech Support, find the machine serial number and manufacture date, and if
available, your original purchase receipt. This information is required to properly assist you.