Woodstock W1814 - Manual (Page 35)

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This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of
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Machine does not start or
a breaker trips. 1. Safety key removed from ON/OFF
switch.
2. Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired
incorrectly.
3. Power supply is at fault/switched
OFF.
4. Lockout key is at fault.
5. Motor brushes are at fault.
6. Motor ON/OFF switch is at fault.
7. Wiring is open/has high resistance.
8. Motor is at fault.
1. Replace safety key.
2. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
3. Ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs and
main power supply is switched ON.
4. Install/replace lockout key; replace switch.
5. Remove/replace brushes.
6. Replace faulty ON/OFF switch.
7. Check for broken wires or disconnected/corroded
connections, and repair/replace as necessary.
8. Test/repair/replace.
Machine stalls, is
underpowered, or is
overloaded. 1. Wrong workpiece material (wood).
2. Cutterhead belt slipping.
3. Plug/receptacle is at fault.
4. Motor brushes are at fault.
5. Motor bearings are at fault.
6. Machine is undersized for the task.
7. Knives dull, feed rate is too fast
depth of cut too great.
8. Motor has overheated.
9. Motor is at fault.
1. Use wood with correct moisture content, without
glues, and little pitch/resins.
2. Replace cutterhead belt and re-tension.
3. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
4. Remove/replace brushes.
5. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose
shaft requires bearing replacement.
6. Stop operation.
7. Use sharp knives; reduce feed rate/depth of cut.
8. Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload.
9. Test/repair/replace.
Machine has vibration or
noisy operation
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1. Motor or component is loose.
2. Knife blades, clamp or jack screws
are at fault.
3. Belts worn or loose.
4. Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover.
5. Loose mounting bolts.
6. Blade is at fault.
1. Inspect/replace stripped or damaged bolts/nuts,
and re-tighten with thread locking fluid.
2. Resharpen/replace knives as required; set knife
alignment correctly .
3. Inspect/replace belts with a new ones .
4. Replace dented fan cover; replace loose/damaged
fan.
5. Replace/tighten as required.
6. Replace warped, bent, or twisted blade; resharpen
dull blade.
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