Woodstock SHOP FOX W1755 Owner's Manual - Troubleshooting
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W1755 6" Parallelogram Jointer
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Troubleshooting
This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of
machine.
WARNING! DO NOT make any adjustments until power is disconnected and
moving parts have come to a complete stop!
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Tables are hard to adjust.
1. Table lock is engaged or partially
engaged.
2. Table stops blocking movement.
1. Completely loosen the table lock.
2. Loosen/reset table positive stops.
Table
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Motor will not start.
1. Stop button depressed.
2. No power.
3. Open circuit in motor or loose
connections.
1. Twist the stop button to allow it to pop out.
2. Check circuit breaker.
3. Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or
open connections.
Fuses or circuit breakers
blow.
1. Short circuit in line cord or plug.
1. Repair or replace cord or plug for damaged
insulation and shorted wires.
Motor overheats.
1. Motor overloaded.
2. Air circulation through the motor
restricted.
1. Reduce workpiece feed rate.
2. Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation.
Motor stalls or shuts off
during a cut.
1. Motor overloaded during
operation.
2. Short circuit in motor or loose
connections.
3. Circuit breaker tripped.
1. Reduce load on motor; take lighter cuts.
2. Repair or replace connections on motor for loose or
shorted terminals or worn insulation.
3. Reduce # of machines running on that circuit.
Blade slows when cutting
or makes squealing noise,
especially on start-up.
1. V-belt loose.
2. V-belt worn out.
1. Tighten V-belt (
Page 38).
2. Replace V-belt (
Page 38).
Loud, repetitious noise
coming from machine.
1. Pulley setscrews or keys are
missing or loose.
2. Motor fan is hitting the cover.
3. V-belt are damaged.
1. Inspect keys and setscrews. Replace or tighten if
necessary.
2. Adjust fan cover mounting position, tighten fan, or
shim fan cover.
3. Replace V-belt (
Page 38).
Vibration when running or
cutting.
1. Loose or damaged blade.
2. Damaged V-belt.
3. Worn cutterhead bearings.
1. Tighten or replace blade.
2. Replace.
3. Check/replace cutterhead bearings.
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