W1713 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 6/03)

SERVICE

Troubleshooting

This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of machine. If you require additional machine service not included in this section, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to: tech-support@shopfox.biz.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.

Short circuit in line cord or plug;

1. Disconnect power, and inspect line cord and circuit

circuit breaker trips.

 

circuit breaker at fault.

 

for electrical shorts and repair; replace circuit

 

 

 

 

breaker.

 

2.

Variable speed/power switch at

2.

Test/replace variable speed/power switch.

 

 

fault.

 

 

 

3.

Motor at fault.

3.

Test/replace motor.

 

4.

Circuit board at fault

4.

Test/replace circuit board.

 

5.

Low voltage.

5.

Have the line voltage checked (110–120V required).

Motor slows or stalls

1.

Too much pressure applied to the

1. Reduce the feed rate and pressure on the

during operation.

 

workpiece.

 

workpiece.

 

2

Low voltage.

2.

Have the line voltage checked (110–120V required).

 

3.

Motor brushes worn or damaged.

3.

Inspect/replace motor brushes (refer to Page 21).

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive vibration from

1.

Machine mounting fasteners loose.

1.

Inspect/re-tighten/replace.

saw.

2.

Unsuitable mounting surface.

2.

The more solid the mounting surface is, the less

 

 

 

 

vibration will be felt (solid wood is better than

 

 

 

 

plywood).

 

3.

Loose motor mounts.

3.

Inspect/re-tighten/repair.

 

 

 

 

Blade will not stay on

1.

Blade not tensioned correctly.

1. Properly tension the blade (refer to Page 17).

layout line.

2.

Too much pressure applied to the

2.

Reduce the feed rate and pressure on the

 

 

workpiece.

 

workpiece.

 

3.

Blade holders not aligned

3.

Re-adjust the blade holders so that are aligned in a

 

 

correctly.

 

straight line with the saw.

 

 

 

 

Excessive blade breakage.

1.

Blade not tensioned correctly.

1. Properly tension the blade (refer to Page 17).

 

2.

Not using relief cuts when cutting

2.

Use more relief cuts for tight turns; reduce feed

 

 

tight curves; twisting blade.

 

rate; do not twist the blade—allow the blade to do

 

 

 

 

the work.

 

3.

Wrong blade for the operation.

3.

Refer to the Blade Selection Chart on Page 18 and

 

 

 

 

use the right blade for the operation.

 

4.

Too much pressure on the blade.

4.

Reduce the pressure on the workpiece as it passes

 

 

 

 

through the blade.

 

5.

Not enough blade teeth per inch.

5.

The blade should have at least 3 teeth in contact

 

 

 

 

with the workpiece at all times during operation.

 

 

 

 

 

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Woodstock W1713 owner manual Service, Troubleshooting

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