SERVICE

Model W1706 (Mfg. Since 8/10)

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.

Low voltage.

1.

Check power supply for proper voltage.

 

2.

Open circuit in motor or loose

2.

Inspect all lead connections on motor and magnetic

 

 

connections.

 

switch for loose or open connections.

 

3.

Faulty start capacitor.

3.

Replace start capacitor.

 

 

 

 

 

Fuses or circuit breakers

1.

Short circuit in line cord or plug.

1.

Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and

trip open.

 

 

 

shorted wires and replace extension cord.

 

2.

Short circuit in motor or loose

2.

Inspect all connections on motor for loose or

 

 

connections.

 

shorted terminals or worn insulation.

 

3.

Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers

3.

Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.

 

 

in power supply.

 

 

Motor overheats.

1.

Motor overloaded.

1.

Reduce load on motor.

 

2.

Air circulation through the motor

2.

Clean motor to provide normal air circulation.

 

 

restricted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motor fails to develop full

1.

Power line overloaded with other

1.

Reduce load on power line.

power.

 

electrical devices.

 

 

 

2.

Low power from the power source.

2.

Request a power check from the power company.

 

 

 

 

 

Motor stalls (resulting in

1.

Short circuit in motor of loose

1.

Inspect connections on motor for loose or shorted

blown fuses or tripped

 

connections.

 

terminals or worn insulation.

circuit).

2.

Low voltage.

2.

Correct the low voltage conditions.

 

3.

Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers

3.

Install correct fuses or circuit breaker.

 

 

in power line.

 

 

 

4.

Motor overloaded.

4.

Reduce load on motor.

Machine slows when

1.

Excessive feed rate.

1.

Reduce feed rate.

operating.

2.

Dull blade.

2.

Sharpen/replace blade.

 

3.

Incorrect blade for operation.

3.

Use correct blade for workpiece.

 

4.

Binding the blade when cutting

4.

Make more relief cuts; use correct blade width for

 

 

curves.

 

operation.

 

5.

Workpiece wet.

5.

If moisture content is higher than 20%, sticker and

 

 

 

 

allow to dry.

 

 

 

 

 

Blade does not run evenly

1.

Tracking is not properly adjusted.

1.

Properly adjust blade tracking (see Page 14).

on wheels or runs off.

2.

Wheels are not coplanar.

2.

Adjust wheel alignment (see Page 47).

Blade slows when cutting;

1.

Belt loose.

1.

Adjust belt tension (see Page 43).

machine makes a squealing

2.

Belt excessively worn.

2.

Replace belt (see Page 44).

noise upon startup.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ticking sound when

1.

Blade weld contacting guide bear-

1.

Use a stone to smooth blade weld.

bandsaw is running.

 

ings.

 

 

 

2.

Motor fan or cover damaged.

2.

Replace.

 

3.

Damaged blade; bent teeth.

3.

Replace blade.

 

 

 

 

 

Blade contacting table

1.

Excessive side pressure on blade

1.

Reduce side pressure on blade.

insert.

 

when cutting.

 

 

 

2.

Table not properly adjusted.

2.

Properly align the table with the blade (see

 

 

 

 

Page 19).

Excessive vibration when

1.

Machine sits on floor unevenly.

1.

Adjust rubber feet; shim if necessary.

bandsaw is running.

2.

Wheels not coplanar.

2.

Adjust wheel alignment (see Page 47).

 

3.

Tires incorrectly installed.

3.

Check/re-install/replace.

 

4.

Belt worn out.

4.

Replace belt (see Page 44).

 

5.

Bent or damaged blade.

5.

Replace blade (see Page 39).

 

6.

Wheel(s) out of balance.

6

Replace wheel(s).

 

 

 

 

 

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