Troubleshooting - Shop fox W1837 Owner's Manual

The following troubleshooting tables cover common problems that may occur with this machine. If you
need replacement parts or additional troubleshooting help, contact our Technical Support.
Note: Before contacting Tech Support, find the machine serial number and manufacture date, and if
available, your original purchase receipt. This information is required to properly assist you.
Motor & Electrical
PROBLEM
Machine does not 1. Switch disabling key not installed.
start or a breaker 2. Wall circuit breaker tripped or fuse blown.
trips.
3. Power supply switched OFF or at fault.
4. Plug/receptacle at fault/wired wrong.
5. Motor wired incorrectly.
6. Wiring open/has high resistance.
7. Motor ON/OFF switch at fault.
8. Start capacitor at fault.
9. Motor at fault.
Machine stalls or 1. Feed rate/cutting speed too fast.
is underpowered. 2. Workpiece material unsuitable for machine.
3. Workpiece crooked; fence mis-adjusted.
4. Machine undersized for task; wrong blade.
5. Run capacitor at fault.
6. Belt slipping.
7. Motor wired incorrectly for voltage.
8. Plug/receptacle at fault.
9. Pulley slipping on shaft.
10. Motor bearings at fault.
11. Motor overheated.
12. Motor at fault.
Machine has 1. Blade at fault.
vibration or noisy 2. Belt worn or loose.
operation. 3. Pulley loose.
4. Motor mount loose/broken.
5. Motor fan cover dented.
6. Arbor bearings at fault.
7. Motor bearings at fault.

Troubleshooting

POSSIBLE.CAUSE
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Model W1837 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/15)
CORRECTIVE.ACTION
1. Insert switch disabling key into ON/OFF switch.
2. Ensure circuit size is correct; replace weak breaker
or blown fuse.
3. Ensure power supply is on/has correct voltage.
4. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
5. Correct motor wiring connections.
6. Check/fix broken, disconnected, or corroded wires.
7. Replace switch.
8. Test/replace if faulty.
9. Test/repair/replace.
1. Decrease feed rate/cutting speed.
2. Only cut wood; ensure moisture is below 20%.
3. Straighten or replace workpiece; adjust fence.
4. Use correct blade; reduce feed rate or depth of
cut.
5. Test/repair/replace.
6. Tension/replace belt (Page 73).
7. Wire motor correctly for power supply voltage.
8. Test for good contacts/correct wiring.
9. Secure loose pulley; replace if damaged.
10. Test/repair/replace.
11. Clean motor, let cool, and reduce workload.
12. Test/repair/replace.
1. Replace warped/bent blade; resharpen dull blade.
2. Tension/replace belt (Page 73).
3. Realign/replace shaft, pulley, set screw, and key.
4. Tighten/replace.
5. Fix dent; re-adjust position of fan cover.
6. Replace arbor housing bearings; replace arbor.
7. Test by rotating shaft; grinding/loose shaft requires
bearing replacement.