Woodstock W1810, W1809, W1808 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Motor will not start.

1.

Power supply fuse or circuit

1. Disconnect power, and inspect circuit for electrical

breaker has tripped.

shorts and repair. Replace circuit breaker if it is old

or has tripped many times.

2.

Toggle switch is broken inside.

2.

Disconnect power, and use an ohmmeter to check

switch terminals for continuity, and replace switch

if required.

3.

Thermal protection circuit.

3.

Unplug machine, open magnetic switch cover,

Breaker amperage is set too low,

turn amperage dial on Thermal Protection Circuit

or motor is at fault.

Breaker to a higher amperage setting. If switch is

maxed out, replace motor.

4.

Controller batteries are dead.

4.

Replace batteries.

5.

Start capacitor is at fault.

5.

Replace start capacitor.

6.

Remote circuit board has failed.

6.

Replace remote circuit board.

7.

Motor is at fault.

7.

Replace motor.

Motor runs slower than

1.

Poor electrical connection.

1. Inspect the power supply for loose, corroded, or

normal.

overheated electrical connections and repair.

2.

Run capacitor has failed.

2.

Replace run capacitor.

3.

Remote circuit board has failed.

3.

Replace remote circuit board.

4.

Motor is wired incorrectly.

4.

Have the power source voltage checked for 220V

and check wiring.

5.

Motor is at fault.

5.

Replace the motor.

Loud, repetitious noise, or

1.

Dust collector is not on a flat

1.

Stabilize the dust collector.

excessive vibration coming

surface and wobbles.

from dust collector.

2.

Impeller fan is damaged and

2.

Unplug dust collector, and inspect the impeller for

unbalanced.

dents, bends, loose fins. Replace impeller if any

damage is found.

3.

The motor mounting is loose.

3.

Make sure all fasteners on the dust collector are

tight.

4.

Motor fan cover is dented, causing

4.

Replace motor fan cover.

the motor fan to hit the cover

while spinning.

5.

Impeller is loose on the motor

5.

Replace the motor and impeller as a set if the

shaft.

motor shaft and the impeller hub is damaged.

Dust collector does not

1.

Dust collection drum is full.

1.

Empty collection drum.

adequately collect dust or

2.

Filter is dirty.

2.

Clean filter.

chips; poor performance.

3.

There is a restriction in the duct

3.

Remove dust line from dust collector inlet and

line.

unblock the restriction in the duct line. A plumbing

snake may be necessary.

4.

The dust collector is too far away

4.

Relocate the dust collector closer to the point of

from the point of suction, or there

suction, and rework ducting without sharp bends.

are too many sharp bends in the

Refer to System Design, beginning on Page 31.

ducting.

5.

The lumber is wet and not flowing

5.

Process lumber with less than 20% moisture

through the dust lines smoothly.

content.

6.

There is a leak in the ducting, or a

6.

Rework the ducting to eliminate all leaks. Close

series of small leaks, or too many

dust ports for lines not being used. Refer to System

open ports.

Design on Page 31 for more solutions.

7.

There are not enough open branch

7.

Open 1 or 2 more blast gates to different branch

lines at one time, thereby causing

lines to allow the velocity in the main line to

a velocity drop in the main line..

increase.