Woodstock System W1827 User Manual

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Machine does not start or a 
breaker trips.
1.  Emergency STOP button pushed in.
2.  Power supply switched 
OFF or at 
fault.
3. Plug/receptacle at fault/wired 
wrong.
4.  Motor connection wired wrong.
5. 
Thermal overload relay has 
tripped.
6.  Wall circuit breaker tripped.
7.  Wiring open/has high resistance.
8.  Start capacitor at fault.
9.  Spindle switch/ON button at fault.
10. Motor  at  fault.
1.  Twist the STOP button clockwise until it pops out to 
reset it.
2.  Ensure power supply is 
ON/has correct voltage.
3.  Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
4.  Correct motor wiring connections (Page 46).
5.  Reset; adjust trip load dial if necessary; replace.
6.  Ensure circuit size is correct/replace weak breaker.
7.  Check/fix broken, disconnected, or corroded wires. 
8. Test/replace if faulty.
9. Replace.
10. Test/repair/replace.
Machine stalls or seems 
underpowered.
1.  Workpiece material not suitable for 
machine.
2.  Machine undersized for task.
3. V-belt slipping.
4. Motor wired incorrectly.
5.  Pulley slipping on shaft.
6.  Motor bearings at fault.
7. Motor overheated.
8.  Spindle switch/ON button at fault.
9. Motor at fault.
1.  Only cut wood/ensure moisture is below 20%.
2.  Use correct, sharp cutter; reduce feed rate/depth 
of cut.
3.  Tension/replace V-belt (Page 38).
4.  Wire motor correctly (Page 46).
5.  Replace loose pulley/shaft.
6. Test/repair/replace.
7.  Clean motor, let cool, and reduce workload.
8. Replace.
9. Test/repair/replace.
Machine has vibration or 
noisy operation.
1.  Motor or component loose or bro-
ken.
2. Cutter at fault.
3.  V-belt worn or loose.
4.  Motor fan rubbing on fan cover.
5.  Spindle at fault.
6. Pulley loose.
7.  Machine incorrectly installed.
8.  Motor bearings at fault.
1.  Inspect/replace damaged bolts/nuts, and re-tight-
en.
2.  Replace damaged cutter.
3.  Tension/replace V-belt (Page 38).
4.  Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan.
5.  Tighten loose spindle; replace defective spindle or 
spindle cartridge.
6.  Realign/replace shaft, pulley, set screw, and key.
7. Tighten mounting bolts; relocate/shim machine.
8. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose 
shaft requires bearing replacement.