Troubleshooting - Woodstock SHOP FOX W1711 Owner's Manual

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!
Motor & Electrical
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Machine does not 1. Plug or receptacle is at fault or wired
start or a breaker incorrectly.
trips.
2. Cable or wiring is open or has high resistance.
3. The thermal overload relay below the motor
contactor is tripped.
4. Wall fuse or circuit breaker is blown or
tripped.
5. Motor connection is wired incorrectly.
6. Power supply is faulty, or is switched OFF.
7. Start capacitor is faulty.
8. Motor ON button.
9. Centrifugal switch is at fault.
10. Contactor not getting energized or has burnt
contacts.
11. Motor is damaged.
Machine stalls or is
1. Applying too much pressure to workpiece.
underpowered.
2. Low power supply voltage.
3. Belt is slipping.
4. Plug or receptacle is at fault.
5. Motor connection is wired incorrectly.
6. Pulley or sprocket is slipping on shaft.
7. Motor has overheated.
8. Motor bearings are at fault.
9. Run capacitor is faulty.
10. Contactor not getting energized or has poor
contacts.
11. Motor is at fault.
12. Centrifugal switch is at fault.

Troubleshooting

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W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Test power plug and receptacle for good
contact and correct wiring.
2. Troubleshoot wires for internal or external
breaks, and disconnected or corroded
connections; repair or replace wiring.
3. Reset overload relay. If it continues to
trip, turn up the dial to a higher shut-off
amperage.
4. Make sure circuit breaker/fuse is sized
correctly for machine load or replace weak
breaker.
5. Correct motor wiring.
6. Make sure all hot lines and grounds are
operational and have correct voltage.
7. Replace start capacitor.
8. Replace faulty ON button.
9. Adjust or repair centrifugal switch.
10. Replace contactor.
11. Repair or replace motor.
1. Use sharp blade, and reduce the feed rate.
2. Make sure all hot lines and grounds are
operational and have correct voltage.
3. Replace belt and/or re-tension (Page 45).
4. Test power plug and receptacle for good
contact and correct wiring.
5. Correct motor wiring.
6. Replace loose pulley and shaft.
7. Let motor cool, clean motor fan cover, and
reduce workload on machine.
8. Rotate motor shaft for noisy or burnt
bearings, replace as required.
9. Replace run capacitor.
10. Replace contactor.
11. Repair or replace motor.
12. Repair or replace centrifugal switch.