Woodstock W1754 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

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SERVICE

W1754 20" Planer With Mobile Base

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!

PROBLEM				POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
Motor will not start.			1.	Emergency stop button depressed.	1.	Rotate clockwise until it pops out/replace.
			2.	Thermal protection circuit. Breaker	2.	Unplug machine, open magnetic switch cover, turn
				amperage is set too low, or motor		amperage dial on Thermal Protection Circuit Breaker
				is at fault.		to a higher amperage setting. If switch is maxed out,
						replace motor.
			3.	Open circuit in motor or loose con-	3.	Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or
				nections.		open connections.
			4.	Start capacitor at fault.	4.	Replace start capacitor.
Fuses or	circuit breakers		1.	Short circuit in line cord or plug.	1.	Repair or replace cord or plug for damaged insula-
blow.						tion and shorted wires.

Motor fails to develop full			1.	Undersized wires or circuits too	1.	Increase wire sizes or reduce length of the circuit.
power (output of		motor		long.
decreases	rapidly	with	2.	Motor run capacitor at fault.	2.	Replace run capacitor.
decrease	in voltage at
motor terminals).
Motor overheats.			1.	Motor overloaded during opera-	1.	Reduce cutting load; take lighter cuts.
				tion.
			2.	Air circulation through the motor	2.	Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation.
				restricted.
Motor stalls or shuts off			1.	Motor overloaded during opera-	1. Reduce cutting load; take lighter cuts.
during a cut.				tion.
			2.	Thermal protection circuit breaker	2.	Unplug machine, open magnetic switch cover, turn
				amperage is set too low or motor is		amperage dial on Thermal Protection Circuit Breaker
				at fault.		to a higher amperage setting. If switch is maxed out,
						replace motor.
			3.	Short circuit in motor or loose con-	3.	Repair or replace connections on motor for loose or
				nections.		shorted terminals or worn insulation.
			4.	Circuit breaker tripped.	4.	Install correct circuit breaker; reduce # of machines
						running on that circuit.

Cutterhead slows or squeals			1.	V-belt loose.	1.	Tighten V-belt (Page 24).
when cutting, especially on			2.	V-belt worn out.	2.	Replace V-belt (Page 24).
start-up.
Loud repetitious noise			1.	Pulley setscrews or keys are miss-	1. Inspect keys and setscrews. Replace or tighten if
coming from machine.				ing or loose.		necessary.
			2.	Motor fan is hitting the cover.	2.	Adjust fan cover mounting position, tighten fan, or
			2.	Motor fan is hitting the cover.		shim fan cover.
						shim fan cover.
			3.	V-belts are damaged.	3.	Replace V-belts (Page 24).
			3.	V-belts are damaged.
Vibration when running or			1.	Loose or damaged knife.	1. Tighten or replace knife (Page 27).
cutting.			2.	Damaged V-belt.	2.	Replace V-belt (Page 24).
			3.	Worn cutterhead bearings.	3.	Check/replace cutterhead bearings.

Control panel buttons do			1.	Wiring switched or damaged.	1.	Check wiring, switch or replace damaged wires.
not illuminate.			2.	Faulty button.	2.	Replace button.

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Contents Planer with Mobile Base Page Contents Introduction Woodstock Technical SupportIntroduction Controls and Features Safety Standard Safety InstructionsAlways Lock Mobile Bases Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety Instructions for Planers Electrical Specifications Electrical220V Operation Unpacking SetupItems Needed for Setup InventoryMachine Placement Lifting PlanerHardware and Tools Not Shown Cleaning Machine These items are coated and must be cleanedExtension Wings Extension wing fasteners Leveling controlsTo install the handwheel, do these steps To install the caster and foot pedal, do these stepsHandwheel, Dust Hood Caster Connecting to Power Gearbox Oil LevelTo check the gearbox oil level, do these steps Test Run To perform a test run, do these stepsRecommended Adjustments Tighten V-BeltsBasic Operation OperationsGeneral Basic steps of operating the planer are as followsOperation Tips Feed Speed Feed control knob positionsAdjustment Height Range 002-0.020 To adjust the bed rollers, do these stepsBed Rollers Accessories Planer AccessoriesOperations Maintenance CleaningMaintenance Schedule To adjust/replace the V-belts, do these steps BeltsPulley Alignment on Lubrication Service Inspecting KnivesTo inspect the knives, do these steps Setting/Replacing Knives To set the knives, do these stepsTo adjust the chain tension, do these steps Chain TensionTable Parallelism Maximum Allowable TolerancesTo adjust the table parallelism, do these steps Table micro-adjustment screwsRollers, Breaker Pressure Bar Heights Distance Below Knife Edge at *BDCLocation Service To adjust roller spring tension, do these steps Spring TensionScale Calibration Loosen the chip deflector mounting bolts see FigureTo calibrate the scale, do these steps Anti-Kickback Fingers Anti-kickback fingersPulley Alignment Example of checking belt AlignmentW1754 Electrical Components Motor junction boxW1754 20 Planer With Mobile Base Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective ActionCutting Headstock Assembly Parts Breakdown Headstock Assembly Parts List PART# DescriptionCutterheadpulley Gearbox Parts Breakdown Gearbox Parts List Base Breakdown Base Parts List Table Breakdown & List Columns Breakdown Columns Parts List Labels & Cosmetic Parts Warranty Page Warranty Registration CommentsBOX BELLINGHAM, WA