Woodstock W1736 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action

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W1736 Overarm Router

Troubleshooting

This section covers the most common overarm router problems. DO NOT make any adjustments until the overarm router is unplugged, disconnected from air, and has completely stopped moving. If you need additional help, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at 1-360-734-3482 or send e- mail to: tech-support@shopfox.biz.

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Router will not plunge

1.

Low air pressure.

1. Increase the air pressure to at least 60 PSI.

when foot switch is

 

Bottom adjustment valve is closed.

 

Open the adjustment valve (turn counterclockwise).

pressed.

2.

Air lines from foot switch

2.

Remove the air lines from the adjustment valves

 

 

connected to the adjustment

 

and re-install in the reverse order.

 

 

valves in the reverse position.

 

 

 

3.

Pedal controller inside foot switch

3.

Replace the foot switch control valve with a new

 

 

is worn or damaged.

 

one.

 

 

 

 

Sluggish performance

1.

Low air pressure.

1. Increase the air pressure to at least 60 PSI.

from the air cylinder (slow

2.

Air cylinder needs lubrication.

2.

Put 4-5 drops of non-detergent 30 WT oil into the

plunging and raising even

 

 

 

air line, or refill an in-line lubricator if installed.

after valves have been

3.

Rings inside of air cylinder

3.

Replace the air cylinder with a new one, and flush

adjusted correctly).

 

damaged from lack of lubrication

 

any rust from the air supply lines in your shop.

 

 

or old age.

 

 

Router will not fit

1. Router is not sized correctly for

1. Use the following size and type of router:

correctly into adapter or

 

the Model W1736.

 

• 3.25" (fits many Makita)

housing.

 

 

 

• 3.328" (fits many Milwaukee)

 

 

 

 

• 3.5" (fits many Bosch, Porter-Cable, & Makita)

 

 

 

 

• 4.2" (fits many Porter-Cable)

 

 

 

 

 

DO NOT investigate problems or adjust the router while it is running. Wait until the machine is turned off, unplugged and all working parts have come to a complete stop before proceeding!

DISCONNECT air line before you attempt to remove any air fittings or components. Otherwise, serious personal injury to you or others may occur!

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Contents Overarm Router Page Table of Contents Introduction SpecificationsWoodstock Technical Support About Your New Overarm RouterIntroduction Controls and FeaturesStandard Safety Instructions SafetySafety Additional Safety Instructions for Overarm Routers Items Needed for Set Up SET UPCleaning Parts UnpackingInventory Main Inventory Components FigurePart and Fastener Hardware Figure SET Assembling Overarm RouterTable footprint To attach the foot switch, do these steps Attaching Foot SwitchFitting correct size adapter onto Router motor Installing RouterAligning Router with Table Pin To check/align the router to the table pin, do these stepsStep Test Run Connecting to AirOperations Adjusting ValvesGeneral Bottom Valve = Down SpeedTo adjust the height, do these steps Adjusting Plunge DepthTo use a table pin, do these steps Using Table PinsLubrication MaintenanceSymptom Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingParts Description Warranty Warranty Registration BOX BELLINGHAM, WA
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