Ironwood FX 750 | User Manual
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10.0 Troubleshooting
Trouble
Possible Cause
Solution
Machine will not start.
Fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped.
Cord is damaged.
Access door is open.
Spindle lock knob not reelased.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Have cord replaced by authorized service personnel.
Close door or guard(s).
Release spindle lock.
Spindle overload trips frequently.
Feeding stock too quickly.
Cutter is dull or has debris build up on it.
Bad bearings (rotate spindle to check).
Check voltage to motor.
Feed stock at a slower rate.
Clean or replace cutter.
Replace bearings or spindle.
Replace relay. Check gauge of incoming power line.
Tool does not come up to speed.
Low current / voltage.
Motor is not wired for the correct voltage.
Spindle is locked.
Contact licensed electrician.
Check for correct motor wiring.
Check or replace spindle lock knob.
Machine is making insufficient cuts.
Dull tool.
Dirty tool.
Dirty table causing erratic feed.
Feeding workpiece in wrong direction.
Tool rotation wrong direction.
Replace tool.
Remove tool and clean with turpentine and steel wool.
Clean table with turpentine and steel wool.
Feed workpiece against tool rotation.
Check spindle rotation direction.
Stock burns.
Dull tool.
Cutter too deep.
Forcing workpiece too fast.
Sharpen or replace tool.
Make shallow cuts.
Make a full depth cut with several passes.
Feed slowly and steadily.
Machine vibrates excessively.
Damaged tool.
Machine not level.
Worn v-belt.
V-belt does not have proper tension.
Bent pulley.
Improper motor mounting.
Spindle bearings.
Replace tool.
Reposition on flat, level surface.
Replace v-belt.
Adjust belt tension.
Replace pulley.
Check and adjust motor mounting.
Replace spindle bearings.
Edge splits off on cross-grain cut.
Quality of cut.
Improper or dull tooling.
Improper wood moisture content.
Make cross-grain cuts first then finish with grain.
Use scrap block to support end of cut.
Replace or sharpen tooling.
Humidify building / increase wood moisture content.
Raised areas on shaped edge.
Variation in workpiece pressure against
cutter.
Keep work firmly against fence or collars throughout pass.
Use a hold down device or power feeder.
Workpiece pulled from hand when
cutting.
Not properly supported.
Use a miter gauge with a hold down device to start when
performing a freehand cut; hold workpiece firmly against the
fence.
Adjust the tension of the spring plate.
Use power feeder.
Depth of cut is not even.
Fences out of alignment.
Side pressure is not even.
Adjust fences.
Use hold-down device; keep consistent pressure against the
fence or collars.
Variation in height of cut.
Variation in workpiece down pressure on
table.
Keep pressure firm throughout pass.
Use a hold down device or power feeder.
Make pass slowly and steadily.
Keep cutter under workpiece.
Uneven cuts. (Cuts not smooth)
Wrong cutter speed.
Feeding stock too quickly.
Working against the grain.
Cutting too deep.
Use faster speed.
Feed stock at a slower rate.
Work in the direction of the grain whenever possible.
Make several passes on deep cuts.
Spindle does not raise freely.
Sawdust, dirt or other debris stuck in raising
mechanisms.
Worn shaft/gear/sleeve worn.
Brush or blow out loose dust, dirt and other debris.
Call Stiles service.
If you cannot resolve your issue, contact Stiles technical support at 616.698.6615.
