W1816 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 10/09)
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)
PROBLEM |
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Motor will not start or it | 1. | Power supply fuse or circuit | 1. | Make sure machine is connected to properly |
growls on start up. |
| breaker has tripped. |
| designed duct line; inspect circuit for electrical |
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| shorts and repair; replace circuit breaker. |
| 2. | Magnetic switch components are | 2. | Disconnect power, and check/replace magnetic |
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| switch components. |
| 3. | Start capacitor is at fault. | 3. | Replace start capacitor. |
| 4. | Motor fan cover is dented. | 4. | Replace motor fan cover (and fan, if damaged). |
| 5. | Motor is at fault. | 5. | Replace motor. |
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Motor runs slower than | 1. | Poor electrical connection. | 1. | Inspect the power supply for loose, corroded, or |
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| overheated electrical connection; repair wiring. |
| 2. | Low power source voltage. | 2. | Have the power source voltage checked; reduce the |
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| length of the extension cord. |
| 3. | Motor is at fault. | 3. | Replace motor. |
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Overload light illuminates | 1. | Machine is overloaded. | 1. | Allow to motor to cool; make sure canister |
and motor stops. |
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| filters are properly installed and the duct line is |
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| connected. (Note: If machine is not connected to a |
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| properly designed duct line, the load on the motor |
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| is at its greatest and may trip the overload relay). |
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Loud, repetitious noise, or | 1. | Machine is not secure on a flat | 1. | Stabilize and secure the machine to a flat surface. |
excessive vibration coming |
| surface and wobbles. |
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from dust collector. | 2. | Impeller fan is damaged and | 2. | Replace fan/motor fan cover. |
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| unbalanced; motor fan cover is |
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| damaged. |
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| 3. | The motor mount is loose. | 3. | |
| 4. | Impeller is loose on the motor | 4. | |
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| shaft. |
| if the motor shaft or impeller hub is damaged. |
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Dust collector does not | 1. | Collection bag(s) full. | 1. | Empty the collection bag(s). |
adequately collect dust or | 2. | Canister filter is dirty. | 2. | Clean the filter. |
chips; poor performance. | 3. | Duct line blockage. | 3. | Remove dust line from dust collector inlet and |
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| unblock the restriction in the duct line. A plumbing |
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| snake may be necessary. |
| 4. | Dust collector is too far away from | 4. | Relocate dust collector closer to the point of |
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| machine(s), or there are too many |
| suction, and rework duct line without sharp bends. |
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| sharp bends in the duct line. |
| Refer to System Design on Page 27 for more |
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| 5. | Lumber is wet and the debris is | 5. | Process lumber with less than 20% moisture |
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| not flowing through the lines. |
| content. |
| 6. | There are leaks in the duct line, or | 6. | Rework duct line to eliminate all leaks. Close dust |
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| too many open ports. |
| ports for lines not being used. Refer to System |
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| Design on Page 27 for more solutions. |
| 7. | Not enough open branches at one | 7. | Open 1 or 2 more blast gates to different branch |
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| time causing a velocity drop in the |
| lines to allow the velocity in the main line to |
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| main line. |
| increase. |
| 8. | Duct lines and ports are | 8. | |
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| incorrectly sized. |
| to System Design on Page 27 for more solutions. |
| 9. | Machine dust collection design is | 9. | Use a dust collection nozzle on a stand. |
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| inadequate. |
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| 10 | Dust collector capacity is too small | 10. | Install a larger dust collector to power your dust |
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| for the dust collection system. |
| collection system. |
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