Troubleshooting - Shop fox W1701W 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 and Electrical
PROBLEM
Machine does not 1. Switch disabling lock installed.
start or a breaker
2. Power supply switched OFF or at fault.
trips.
3. Plug/receptacle at fault/wired wrong.
4. Motor connection wired wrong.
5. Wall circuit breaker tripped.
6. Wiring open/has high resistance.
7. Start capacitor at fault.
8. Spindle switch at fault.
9. Motor at fault.
Machine stalls or 1. Workpiece material not suitable for machine.
is underpowered.
2. Fence/jig loose or misaligned.
3. V-belt slipping.
4. Motor wired incorrectly.
5. Plug/receptacle at fault.
6. Pulley slipping on shaft.
7. Motor bearings at fault.
8. Machine undersized for task.
9. Motor overheated.
10. Spindle switch at fault.
11. Motor at fault.
Machine has 1. Motor or component loose.
vibration or noisy
operation.
2. Cutter at fault.
3. V-belt worn or loose.
4. Spindle at fault.
5. Pulley loose.
6. Motor mount loose/broken.
7. Machine incorrectly mounted.
8. Motor fan rubbing on fan cover.
9. Motor bearings at fault.

Troubleshooting

POSSIBLE.CAUSE
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Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16)
CORRECTIVE.ACTION
1. Remove switch disabling lock.
2. Ensure power supply is ON/has correct voltage.
3. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
4. Correct motor wiring connections (Page 45).
5. Ensure circuit size is correct/replace weak breaker.
6. Check/fix broken, disconnected, or corroded wires.
7. Test/replace if faulty.
8. Replace switch.
9. Test/repair/replace.
1. Only cut wood/ensure moisture is below 20%.
2. Adjust fence/jig.
3. Tension/replace V-belt (Page 35).
4. Wire motor correctly (Page 45).
5. Test for good contacts/correct wiring.
6. Replace loose pulley/shaft.
7. Test/repair/replace.
8. Use correct, sharp cutter; reduce feed rate/depth
of cut.
9. Clean motor, let cool, and reduce workload.
10. Test/replace switch.
11. Test/repair/replace.
1. Inspect/replace damaged bolts/nuts, and re-
tighten.
2. Replace damaged cutter.
3. Tension/replace V-belt (Page 35).
4. Tighten loose spindle; replace defective spindle or
spindle cartridge.
5. Realign/replace shaft, pulley, set screw, and key.
6. Tighten/replace.
7. Tighten mounting bolts; relocate/shim machine.
8. Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan.
9. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose
shaft requires bearing replacement.