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Model W1825 (For Machines Mfd. Since 07/15)
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!
PROBLEM
Motor will not start.
Fuse blows or circuit
breaker trips.
Motor overheats.
Machine
has
excessive
vibration or noise.
Machine stalls or slows
when operating.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
POSSIBLE.CAUSE
1. Stop button engaged.
2. Low voltage.
3. Open circuit in motor or loose
connections.
4. Faulty start capacitor.
1. Short circuit in line cord or plug.
2. Short circuit in motor or loose
connections.
3. Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers
in power supply.
1. Motor overloaded.
2. Air circulation through the motor
restricted.
1. V-belt tension incorrect.
2. Loose, bent, dull, or damaged
blade.
3. Blade weld contacting support bear-
ing or blade guides.
4. Loose machine component.
5. Machine incorrectly mounted on
floor.
6. Motor fan rubbing on fan cover.
7. V-belt worn or damaged.
8. Wheels not coplanar.
9. V-belt has a high spot.
10. Pulley loose or not in alignment;
shaft bent.
11. Worn wheel bearing.
12. Wheel tires worn or incorrectly
installed.
13. Wheels out of balance.
14. Motor bearings worn or damaged.
1. Too much pressure when feeding
workpiece.
2. Workpiece too moist or material not
suitable for machine.
3. Workpiece is warped.
4. Fence incorrectly adjusted.
5. Belt(s) slipping.
6. Motor at fault.
CORRECTIVE.ACTION
1. Reset Stop button.
2. Check power supply for proper voltage.
3. Inspect all lead connections on motor and magnetic
switch for loose or open connections.
4. Replace start capacitor.
1. Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and
shorted wires and replace extension cord.
2. Inspect all connections on motor for loose or
shorted terminals or worn insulation.
3. Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.
1. Reduce load on motor.
2. Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation.
1. Tighten V-belt (Page 48).
2. Tighten or replace blade (Page 41).
3. Use file or stone to smooth and round the back of
the blade.
4. Tighten loose component.
5. Level/shim base; tighten/adjust mounting hardware
or feet.
6. Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose or damaged
fan.
7. Replace V-belt, use link belts if possible (Page 48).
8. Adjust wheels coplanar (Page 54).
9. Replace/adjust the V-belt (Page 48).
10. Replace worn pulley, key, and shaft, and realign.
11. Check/replace wheel bearing.
12. Replace or re-install tires.
13. Replace wheels.
14. Replace motor bearings or replace motor.
1. Reduce pressure when feeding workpiece.
2. Only cut wood and ensure moisture is below 20%.
3. Straighten workpiece or use a different one.
4. Adjust/calibrate fence.
5. Tension/replace belt(s); ensure pulleys are aligned.
6. Test for shorted windings, bad bearings and repair or
replace.
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