SERVICE
W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander
Troubleshooting
This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of |
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machine. WARNING! DO NOT make any adjustments until power is disconnected and | OFF | ||
moving parts have come to a complete stop! |
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Motor & Electrical |
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PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | CORRECTIVE ACTION |
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Machine does not start or a | 1. Emergency stop | 1. Rotate clockwise slightly until it pops out/replace | |
breaker trips. | engaged/faulty. | it. |
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2.Power supply switched OFF or is at 2. Ensure power supply is switched on; ensure power
fault. | supply has the correct voltage. |
3.Start capacitor is at fault (W1772 3. Test/replace if faulty (W1772 only). only).
4.Motor connection wired incorrect- 4. Correct motor wiring connections.
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5. Thermal | overload relay has 5. Unplug machine, open magnetic switch cover, turn |
tripped. | amperage dial on Thermal Protection Circuit Breaker |
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6.Wall fuse/circuit breaker is blown/ 6. Ensure circuit size is suitable for this machine;
tripped. | replace weak breaker. |
7.Contactor not getting energized/ 7. Test for power on all legs and contactor operation.
has burnt contacts. | Replace unit if faulty. |
8.Wiring is open/has high resistance. 8. Check for broken wires or disconnected/corroded connections, and repair/replace as necessary.
9.Emergency stop
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| 10.Motor is at fault. | 10.Test/repair/replace. | ||
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Machine stalls or is over- | 1. Feed rate too fast for task. | 1. | Decrease feed rate. | |
loaded. | 2. | Workpiece material is not suitable | 2. | Only cut wood products; make sure moisture con- |
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| tent is below 20% and there are no foreign materials |
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| 3. | Run capacitor is at fault (W1772 | 3. | Test/repair/replace (W1772 only). |
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| 4. | Belt(s) slipping. | 4. | Replace bad belt(s) as a matched set, align pulleys, |
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5.Motor connection is wired incor- 5. Correct motor wiring connections. rectly.
6.Motor bearings are at fault. 6. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft requires bearing replacement.
7.Machine is undersized for the task. 7. Use new sandpaper with appropriate grit; reduce the feed rate/depth of sanding.
8.Contactor not getting energized or 8. Test for power on all legs and contactor operation.
has poor contacts. | Replace if faulty. |
9.Motor has overheated.9. Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload.
10.Motor is at fault. | 10.Test/repair/replace. |
11.Air circulation through the motor 11.Clean off motor to provide normal air circulation. restricted.
Drums run | backwards 1. Two of the power wires are reversed | 1. Switch two of the current carrying wires at the main |
(W1773 only). | (W1773 only). | power block (W1773 only). (Page 21) |