Woodstock W1683 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action

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TROUBLESHOOTING

This section covers the most common processing problems encountered in planing and what to do about them. Do not make any adjustments until planer is unplugged and moving parts have come to a complete stop.

SYMPTOM

 

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

 

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motor will not start.

1.

Low voltage.

 

 

1.

Check power line for proper voltage.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Open circuit in motor or loose

2.

Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or open

 

 

 

 

 

 

connections.

 

 

 

connections.

 

 

 

 

 

Motor will not start; fuses

1.

Short circuit in line cord or plug.

1.

Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and shorted wires.

or circuit breakers blow.

2.

Short circuit in motor or loose

2.

Inspect all connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals

 

 

 

 

 

 

connections.

 

 

 

or worn insulation.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Incorrect

fuses

or

circuit

3.

Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

breakers in power line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motor overheats.

 

1.

Motor overloaded.

 

 

1.

Reduce load on motor.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Air circulation

through the

2.

Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

motor restricted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motor

stalls

(resulting in

1.

Short circuit in motor or loose

1.

Inspect connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals or

blown

fuses

or

tripped

 

connections.

 

 

 

worn insulation.

circuit).

 

 

 

2.

Low voltage.

 

 

2

Correct the low voltage conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Incorrect

fuses

or

circuit

3.

Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

breakers in power line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Motor overloaded.

 

 

4.

Reduce load on motor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Machine

slows

when

1.

Feed rate too high.

 

1.

Feed workpiece slower.

operating.

 

 

2.

Depth of cut too great.

 

2.

Reduce depth of cut.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loud,

 

repetitious

noise

1.

Pulley setscrews or keys are

1.

Inspect keys and setscrews. Replace or tighten if necessary.

coming from machine

 

missing or loose.

 

 

2.

Tighten fan or shim cover.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Motor fan is hitting the cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

V-belt is defective

 

 

3.

Replace V-belt. See Maintenance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Machine

is

loud

when

1.

Excessive depth of cut.

 

1.

Decrease depth of cut.

cutting. Overheats or bogs

2.

Knives are dull

 

 

2.

Sharpen knives.

down in the cut.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Infeed roller marks are left

1.

Depth of cut too shallow.

 

1.

Increase depth of cut.

on the workpiece.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outfeed

roller marks are

1.

Too much spring tension on feed

1.

Refer to Adjustments, Spring Tension.

left on right side of

 

roller.

 

 

 

 

 

workpiece.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot control snipe.

1.

Long or heavy board sags as it

1.

Lift up on unsupported end of board as it enters and exits

 

 

 

 

 

 

enters and exits.

 

 

 

cutterhead.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chip

buildup

on outfeed

1.

Chips working their way back

1.

Lay duct tape over the mounting bolts along the outside edge

roller.

 

 

 

 

under the chip deflector.

 

 

to seal any possible gaps.

 

 

 

 

 

Machine howls on startup.

1.

Chip deflector too close to the

1.

Move back 1/8" to 1/4" from the cutterhead.

 

 

 

 

 

 

cutterhead.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table moves down while

1.

Knives dull

 

 

 

1.

Replace knives.

cutting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Planer Spiral Cutterhead Planer Instruction SheetW1718 Replacement Parts Page Table Of Contents Introduction About Your NEW Planer Woodstock Service and SupportPlaner Machine Specifications Warranty and ReturnsDisconnect machine when cleaning, adjusting or servicing Safety FirstKeep proper footing and balance at all times Read the manual Additional Safety Instructions for Planers220V Operation Electrical RequirementsExtension Cords GroundingBox Contents AssemblyOverview When assembling, adjusting or operating equipment Shop Preparation Cleaning MachineChecking roller extension with a Straightedge Extension RollersHandwheel To install the dust hoodDust Hood To mount the handwheelKnife Setting Jig SwitchTo mount the switch To assemble the knife setting jigLocation of Controls AdjustmentsTo move the bed rollers Moving Bed RollersTo check the table Make sure machine is unplugged Checking table/head casting in front To adjust the table less thanRemove the front cabinet cover To adjust the table more thanTo check the knives Checking KnivesKnife Adjustment 5 6 4 Board position on table Feed Rollers, Chip Breaker & Pressure BarChipbreaker adjustment controls Anti-Kickback Pawls Chip DeflectorChain Tensioner Planer. To adjust the roller spring tensionSpring Tension Table Rollers To adjust the table roller heightOperations Always Wear Safety Glasses When Operating This machineTest Run Feed RateFace joint the concave side of cupped Stock before planing Operational TipsTroubleshooting Planing Results Planer Pal knife setting jig Aftermarket Setup AccessoriesCleaning MaintenanceGeneral Table And BaseWorm gear LubricationPulley Alignment Belt TensionTo align the pulleys HP Magnetic Switch -L.Z. Type Wiring DiagramSymptom Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingClosure 107 100 103 108 101 104 102 8894 109 Headcasting 204 333 334 331 332 Page Middle Table 509 508 540 G8IKJ Warranty Card BOX BELLINGHAM, WA
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