SERVICE
Model W1829 (Mfg. Since 9/11)
SERVICE
General
This section covers the most common service adjustments or procedures that may need to be made during the life of your machine. If you require additional machine service not included in this section, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360)
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!
Motor & Electrical
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE |
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Machine does not start or 1. | Safety key removed from ON/OFF | 1. | Replace safety key. |
a breaker trips. | switch. |
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2. | Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired | 2. | Test for good contacts; correct the wiring. |
| incorrectly. |
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3. | Power supply is at fault/switched | 3. | Ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs and |
| OFF. |
| main power supply is switched ON. |
4. | Lockout key is malfunctioning. | 4. | Replace lockout key; replace switch. |
5. | Motor brushes are at fault. | 5. | Remove/replace brushes. |
6. | Motor ON/OFF switch is at fault. | 6. | Replace faulty ON/OFF switch. |
7.Wiring is open/has high resistance. 7. Check for broken wires or disconnected/corroded connections, and repair/replace as necessary.
| 8. | Motor is at fault. | 8. | Test/repair/replace. |
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Machine stalls, is | 1. | Wrong workpiece material (wood). | 1. | Use wood with correct moisture content, without |
underpowered, or is |
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| glues, and little pitch/resins. |
overloaded. | 2. | Cutterhead belt slipping. | 2. | Replace cutterhead belt and |
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| 3. | Plug/receptacle is at fault. | 3. | Test for good contacts; correct the wiring. |
| 4. | Motor brushes are at fault. | 4. | Remove/replace brushes. |
| 5. | Motor bearings are at fault. | 5. | Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose |
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| shaft requires bearing replacement. |
| 6. | Knives dull, feed rate is too fast | 6. | Use sharp knives; reduce feed rate/depth of cut. |
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| depth of cut too great. |
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| 7. | Motor has overheated. | 7. | Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload. |
| 8. | Motor is at fault. | 8. | Test/repair/replace. |