Woodstock W1688 instruction manual Troubleshooting

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OPERATION

(Troubleshooting Continued)

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE REASON		HOW TO REMEDY
The sander	The extension cord used is the wrong gauge	Eliminate the extension cord and move the
runs slow.	and has too much resistance.	sander closer to the wall receptacle.
	The motor is wired incorrectly.	Contact a qualified electrician if you are
		unqualified to do this task: Rewire the junction
		box for 110V or 220V as outlined in wiring
		diagram and on the motor data plate.
	The supply circuit has low voltage and/or high	Get a qualified electrician to make sure the
	resistance.	supply circuit used has the load carrying
		capacity for your sander and all other machines
		using the same circuit.

The belt	The belt tension is too low. As a result, the	Increase the belt tension to prevent slippage.
tears or	belt has run off of the rollers because of	DO NOT over tighten the belt tension.
runs off of	slipping from the sanding load.
the
sander.	The drive roller and/or the idler roller are not	Align the rollers and adjust the vertical belt
	aligned.	tracking.
	The belt is sanding in the wrong direction, it is	Install a new belt with the belt rotation arrows
	worn out, or is defective.	pointing in the correct direction for sander
		operation.

The	The workpiece has been pushed too hard	Replace the belt and decrease how hard you
abrasive	against the sanding belt ruining the belt.	push on the work piece.
belt has
worn out
quickly.	The belt loses the abrasive surface quickly	Replace belts that have been improperly stored
	from moisture, heat, or oil.	in extremely hot or damp places.
	The belt is clogged with sanding material.	Keep belts dressed with belt dressing blocks.

The	The workpiece has been pushed too hard	Decrease how hard you are pushing and keep
sanded	against the sanding belt.	workpiece moving.
surface is
burnt or	The sanding belt grit is too fine.	Use coarse grit belt and then finish with a fine-
glazed.		grit sanding belt.
	The belt is worn out or it is loaded up with	1.	Dress the belt.
	dust.	2. Match the correct belt with the material to
		2. Match the correct belt with the material to
			be sanded.
		3.	Replace worn belts.

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Contents Edge Sander Page Table of Contents Introduction Woodstock Service and SupportAbout Your New Edge Sander Warranty and Returns SpecificationsStandard Safety Instructions SafetyDisconnect machine when cleaning, adjusting or servicing Keep machine away from open flame Habits-good and bad-are hard to breakAdditional Safety Instructions for Edge Sanders Keep fingertips away from the moving sanding beltAvoiding Potential Injuries Do not hold wood away from the backGrounding 220V OperationExtension Cords 110V Operation Typical Nema 5-20 plug and receptacleThis Page Intentionally Left Blank Box Contents AssemblyUnpacking Shop Preparation Cleaning BeginningFeet To install the main table, do these stepsMain Table Main table-tilt lock levers and scale Quick Release Lever To install the quick release lever, do these stepsMiter Gauge Dust Hood To install the sanding belt, do these stepsSanding Belt Sanding-belt quick release lever Normal operating position Back Stop To install the auxiliary table, do these stepsAuxiliary Table Adjustments Vertical Belt TrackingDiagonal Belt Tracking Diagonal belt trackingPlaten-to-Roller Alignment Platen and retaining boltsBelt Tension Hex nut and belt tension rodTo adjust the table height, do these steps Main Table HeightMain Table Tilt Do not loosen both table tilt lock Levers at the same timeOperations Starting the SanderPlaten Tilting Incorrectly holding and tilting PlatenVertical Sanding Set the workpiece on the tableOperation Horizontal Sanding Incorrect face sanding away from Back stopContour Sanding Set the workpiece on the auxiliary tableTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Operation This Page Intentionally Left Blank General MaintenanceLubrication Cleaning Table and BaseW1688 Edge Sander Wiring Diagram Closure 6450 101 14 65 Description Tilt Plate Your Notes Your Notes BOX BELLINGHAM, WA Warranty Card