Woodstock W1704 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible Cause How To Remedy

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

 

Possible Cause

 

How To Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

Motor will not start.

1.

Low voltage.

1.

Check power line for proper voltage.

 

 

 

2.

Open circuit in motor or loose con-

2.

Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or open con-

 

 

 

 

nections.

 

nections.

 

 

 

3.

Lathe switch fuse blown.

3.

Replace switch fuse located under threaded cap on the back-

 

 

 

 

 

 

side of the switch box.

 

 

 

 

 

Motor will not start; fuses or

1.

Short circuit in line cord or plug.

1.

Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and shorted

circuit breakers blow.

 

 

 

wires.

 

 

 

2.

Short circuit in motor or loose con-

2.

Inspect all connections on motor for loose or shorted termi-

 

 

 

 

nections.

 

nals or worn insulation.

 

 

 

3.

Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers

3.

Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.

 

 

 

 

in power line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motor overheats.

 

1.

Motor overloaded.

1.

Reduce load on motor.

 

 

 

2.

Air circulation through the motor

2.

Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation.

 

 

 

 

restricted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motor stalls, resulting in blown

1.

Short circuit in motor or loose con-

1.

Inspect connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals

fuses or tripped circuit.

 

nections.

 

or worn insulation.

 

 

 

2.

Low voltage.

2

Correct the low voltage conditions.

 

 

 

3.

Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers

3.

Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.

 

 

 

 

in power line.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Motor overloaded.

4.

Reduce load on motor.

 

 

 

 

 

Machine slows or bogs down

1.

Motor overloaded.

1.

Reduce load on motor.

when operating.

 

2.

Brushes worn.

2.

Replace motor brushes.

 

 

 

 

 

Loud, repetitious noise coming

1.

Pulley set screws are missing or

1.

Inspect pulley set screws. Replace or tighten if necessary.

from machine

 

 

loose.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Motor fan is hitting the cover.

2.

Tighten fan or shim cover.

 

 

 

3.

V-belt is defective.

3.

Replace V-belt.

 

 

 

 

 

Motor sounds like it is running,

1.

V-belt broken or slipped off pul-

1.

Inspect/replace the V-belt.

but headstock spindle does not

 

leys.

 

 

spin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tailstock will not push into

1.

Tailstock barrel lock not aligned

1.

Re-align tailstock barrel lock with catch slot in tailstock bar-

workpiece

when

handle is

 

with catch slot in tailstock barrel.

 

rel, as described on page 15.

turned.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tailstock or

tool

rest hold-

1.

Lock nut needs to be tightened.

1.

Tighten the lock nut as described on page 15.

er will not lock down tight

 

 

 

 

enough.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Bench TOP Lathe Page Contents Introduction Woodstock Technical SupportN8II8EKP Safety J8=KP  D8BJLIL8IJ8I@EGC88ENFIBFIIKCP9=FILJ@ED8?@EIP% Safety Know Your MachineImportant Lathe Terms & Definitions Additional Safety for Wood Lathes Avoiding Potential Injuries Center fully embedded in workpieceElectrical Specifications Electrical110V Operation Extension CordsUnpacking AssemblyInventory Machine Placement Cleaning MachineInstalling Centers Removing CentersFace Plate Tool RestAdjustments Tailstock barrel alignment slotOperations Test RunOperation Tips Speed dial turned all the way down To the lowest speedSelecting Turning Tools Basic set of lathe turning toolsTo set up a spindle turning operation, do these steps Spindle TurningFace Plate Turning To mount your workpiece to the face plate, do these stepsSanding/Finishing Typical spindle sanding operationGeneral MaintenanceLubrication Wiring Diagram Parts PART# Description Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause How To RemedyWarranty Registration Woodstock international inc. p.o. box Bellingham, wa

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