Troubleshooting - Shop fox W1836 Owner's Manual

Model W1836 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/15)
Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section if a problem develops with
your machine. If you need replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call
our Technical Support. Note: Please gather the serial number and manufacture date of
your machine before calling. Also, if available, have your original purchase receipt on
hand.
Motor and Electrical
Symptom
Machine does not 1. Safety key removed from paddle switch/
start or a breaker switch at fault.
trips. 2. Incorrect power supply voltage.
3. Power supply circuit breaker tripped or
fuse blown.
4. Motor wires connected incorrectly.
5. Wiring open/has high resistance.
6. Motor brushes at fault.
7. Potentiometer/variable-speed dial control-
ler at fault.
8. Motor at fault.
Machine stalls or is 1. Machine undersized for task.
underpowered. 2. Workpiece material not suitable for
machine.
3. Feed rate/cutting speed too fast.
4. Belt(s) slipping.
5. Motor wired incorrectly.
6. Plug/receptacle at fault.
7. Motor overheated.
8. Pulley slipping on shaft.
Machine has vibra- 1. Motor or component loose.
tion or noisy opera-
tion. 2. Belt worn, damaged, or loose.
3. Motor mount loose/broken.
4. Pulley loose.
5. Machine incorrectly mounted or sits
unevenly on bench.
6. Belt slapping cover.
7. Workpiece/faceplate at fault.
8. Motor bearings at fault.

Troubleshooting

Possible Cause
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Possible Solution
1. Insert safety key into switch; replace if not working
properly.
2. Ensure correct power supply voltage.
3. Ensure circuit is sized correctly and free of shorts.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
4. Correct motor wiring connections.
5. Check/fix broken, disconnected, or corroded wires.
6. Test/replace.
7. Test/replace.
8. Test/repair/replace.
1. Use sharp chisels; reduce feed rate/depth of cut.
2. Only cut wood.
3. Decrease feed rate/cutting speed.
4. Tension/replace belt(s); ensure pulleys are aligned
and free of oil or grease.
5. Wire motor correctly.
6. Test for good contacts/correct wiring.
7. Clean motor, let cool, and reduce workload.
8. Replace loose pulley/shaft.
1. Inspect/replace damaged bolts/nuts, and retighten
with thread locking fluid.
2. Inspect/replace belt.
3. Tighten/replace.
4. Re-align/replace shaft, pulley set screw, and key.
5. Tighten/replace mounting bolts in bench; relocate/
shim machine; adjust feet.
6. Replace/realign belt.
7. Center workpiece in chuck/faceplate; reduce RPM.
8. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose
shaft requires bearing replacement.