Woodstock ST1000 owner manual Service, Troubleshooting, Motor

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SERVICE

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

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
Machine does not start 1.	Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired	1.	Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
or a breaker trips.	incorrectly.
2.	Start capacitor is at fault.	2.	Test/replace if faulty.
3.	Motor connection wired incorrectly.	3.	Correct motor wiring connections.

4.Power supply is at fault/switched OFF. 4. Ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs and main power supply is switched ON.

	5.	Lockout key is at fault.	5.	Install/replace lockout key; replace switch.
	6.	Motor ON button or ON/OFF switch is	6.	Replace faulty ON button or ON/OFF switch.
		at fault.
	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.

Machine stalls or is	1.	Wrong workpiece material (wood).	1.	Use wood with correct moisture content, without glues, and
underpowered.				little pitch/resins.
	2.	Workpiece alignment is poor.	2.	Eliminate workpiece binding; use jig, fence, guide, clamps, roller
				table, or pushblocks as required for workpiece alignment con-
				trol.
	3.	Run capacitor is at fault.	3.	Test/repair/replace.
	4.	Plug/receptacle is at fault.	4.	Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
	5.	Motor wired incorrectly.	5.	Correct motor wiring connections.
	6.	Blade is slipping on wheels.	6.	Adjust blade tracking and tension to factory specifications.
	7.	Motor bearings are at fault.	7.	Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft requires
				bearing replacement.
	8.	Machine is undersized for the task.	8.	Use sharp blade with lower TPI; reduce the feed rate/depth of
				cut.
	9.	Motor has overheated.	9.	Allow motor to cool, clean it off, and reduce workload.
	10.	Motor is at fault.	10.	Test/repair/replace.

Machine has vibration	1.	Bad blade weld or broken teeth.	1.	Replace blade or grind weld smooth.
or noisy operation.	2.	V-belt(s) worn or loose.	2.	Inspect/replace belts with a new matched set.
	3.	Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover.	3.	Replace dented fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan.
	4.	Pulley is loose.	4.	Realign/replace shaft, pulley, setscrew, and key as required.
	5.	Machine is incorrectly mounted or sits	5.	Tighten/replace anchor studs in floor; relocate/shim machine.
		unevenly on floor.
	6.	Motor bearings are at fault.	6.	Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft requires
				bearing replacement.

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Contents Manual Page Table of Contents Motor Model ST1000 SpecificationsFront view of bandsaw Machine FeaturesZero Risk Does Not Exist SafetySafety Instructions Safety Instructions Operation Power RequirementsQty SetupItems Needed for Setup UnpackingHardware Qty InventoryMain Inventory Figure Qty Fence Inventory Figure QtyNecessary Space CleanupSite Considerations Floor LoadComponents and Hardware Needed Qty To install the main bodyAssembling Stand Main BodyTo install the motor and switch Motor & SwitchTo install the upper blade guide assembly Installing Blade GuidesTo install the lower blade guide To install the positive stop Installing Positive StopTo install the table To install the fence Installing FenceTo set the positive stop Adjusting Positive StopDust Collection Changes in the blade tension may change the blade tracking Blade TrackingTo center track the blade To tension the bandsaw blade Test RunTensioning Blade To adjust the support bearings Adjusting Support BearingsTo adjust the upper and lower blade guides Adjusting Blade GuidesTo calibrate the pointer on the table tilt scale Calibrating Table Tilt ScaleTo align the fence parallel with the miter slot Aligning TableAligning Fence To align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw bladeTo calibrate the miter gauge Miter GaugeStraight Cuts Operation SafetyOperations OverviewGuide Post Key SwitchTo adjust guide post assembly alignment on the guide post Table Tilt Blade LeadTo crosscut with the Model ST1000 RippingCrosscutting To rip with the Model ST1000To resaw a workpiece ResawingTo complete a stacked cut Cutting CurvesStacked Cuts Tooth Style Blade InformationBlade Length Blade WidthMost common causes of blade breakage are Tooth PitchBlade Care Blade BreakageTo replace the blade Blade ChangesTo remove the blade Unpainted Cast Iron MaintenanceCleaning ScheduleMotor ServiceTroubleshooting Edge of the cut Workpiece OperationTools Needed Qty Checking V-BeltTensioning V-Belt To check the V-beltTo replace the V-belt Replacing V-BeltTo verify if the upper and lower wheels are copla- nar Wheel AlignmentTo Shim a Wheel ST1000 Electrical Components 110V Motor Wiring 220V Motor WiringST1000 Wiring Diagram Main Breakdown Description Main Breakdown Parts ListXPB73M Fence Breakdown & Parts List Safety Labels Breakdown & Parts List Warranty Comments Warranty RegistrationBOX BELLINGHAM, WA