M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw
SERVICE
Troubleshooting
This section covers the most common symptoms and corrections with this type of machine. WARNING!
DO NOT make any adjustments until moving parts have come to a complete stop and power is disconnected! If you require additional machine service not included in this section, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360)
Motor & Electrical
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| Machine does not start or a | 1. | 1. | Twist | |
| breaker trips. | 2. | Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired | 2. | Test for good contacts; correct the wiring. |
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| 3. | Start capacitor is at fault. | 3. | Test/replace capacitor if faulty. |
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| 4. | Wall fuse/circuit breaker is blown/ | 4. | Ensure correct size for machine load; replace weak |
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| tripped. |
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| 5. | Motor connection wired incorrect- | 5. | Correct motor wiring connections. |
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| 6. | Power supply is at fault/switched | 6. | Ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs and |
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| OFF. |
| main power supply is switched ON. |
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| 7. | Motor ON/OFF switch is at fault. | 7. | Replace faulty ON/OFF switch. |
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| 8. | Wiring is open/has high resistance. | 8. | Check for broken wires or disconnected/corroded |
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| connections, and repair/replace as necessary. |
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| 9. | Motor is at fault. | 9. | Test/repair/replace. |
| Machine stalls or is under- | 1. | Wrong blade for the workpiece | 1. | Use blade with correct properties for your type of |
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| material. |
| cutting. |
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| 2. | Wrong workpiece material. | 2. | Use metal with correct properties for your type of |
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| cutting. |
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| 3. | Feed rate/cutting speed too fast | 3. | Decrease feed rate/cutting speed. |
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| 4. | Blade is slipping on wheels. | 4. | Adjust blade tracking and tension. |
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| 5. | Low power supply voltage. | 5. | Ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs. |
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| 6. | Motor bearings are at fault. | 6. | Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose |
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| shaft requires bearing replacement. |
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| 7. | Plug/receptacle is at fault. | 7. | Test for good contacts; correct the wiring. |
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| 8. | Motor connection is wired incor- | 8. | Correct motor wiring connections. |
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| 9. | Motor has overheated. | 9. | Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload. |
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| 10. Motor is at fault. | 10. Test/repair/replace. | ||
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| Machine has vibration or | 1. | Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover. | 1. | Replace dented fan cover; replace loose/damaged |
| noisy operation. |
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| fan. |
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| 2. | Blade is at fault. | 2. | Replace/resharpen blade. |
SERVICE |
| 3. | Gearbox is at fault. | 3. | Rebuild gearbox for bad gear(s)/bearing(s). |
| 4. | Wrong blade for material. | 4. | Change blade. | |
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| 5. | Speed is set too slow. | 5. | Adjust speed as required. |
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