Troubleshooting - Woodstock Shop fox W1856 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 1. Switch disabling key removed.
not start, or
2. Incorrect power supply voltage or circuit
power-supply
size.
fuse/breaker
3. Machine circuit breaker tripped.
trips immediately
4. Power supply circuit breaker tripped or fuse
after startup.
blown.
5. Wiring broken disconnected, or corroded.
6. Variable-speed potentiometer at fault.
7. ON/OFF switch at fault.
8. Motor brushes worn or at fault.
9. Machine circuit breaker tripped/at fault.
10. Circuit board at fault.
11. Motor at fault.
Machine stalls or 1. Machine undersized for task.
is underpowered.
2. Workpiece material not suitable for machine.
3. Feed rate/cutting speed too fast.
4. Belt slipping.
5. Pulley slipping on shaft.
6. Variable-speed potentiometer at fault.
7. Motor brushes worn or at fault.
8. Circuit board at fault.
9. Motor at fault.
Machine has 1. Motor or component loose.
vibration or noisy
operation.
2. Machine sits unevenly on workbench.
3. Belt worn, loose, or misaligned.
4. Pulley loose.
5. Workpiece/faceplate at fault.
6. Motor mount loose/broken.
7. Motor bearings at fault.

Troubleshooting

POSSIBLE.CAUSE
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Model W1856 (For Machines Mfd. Since 02/19)
CORRECTIVE.ACTION
1. Install switch disabling key.
2. Ensure correct power supply voltage and circuit
size.
3. Reset circuit breaker on switch box.
4. Ensure circuit is sized correctly and free of shorts.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
5. Check/fix broken, disconnected, or corroded
wires.
6. Test/replace if at fault.
7. Inspect/replace if at fault.
8. Remove/replace brushes (Page 37).
9. Re-set circuit breaker; inspect/replace if at fault.
10. Inspect/replace if at fault.
11. Test/repair/replace.
1. Use sharp chisels; reduce feed rate/depth of cut.
2. Only cut wood/ensure moisture is below 20%.
3. Decrease feed rate/cutting speed (Page 24).
4. Tension/replace belt; ensure pulleys are aligned
(Page 36); ensure belt is clean and not damaged.
5. Tighten/replace loose pulley/shaft.
6. Test/replace if at fault.
7. Remove/replace brushes (Page 37).
8. Inspect/replace if at fault.
9. Test/repair/replace.
1. Inspect/replace damaged bolts/nuts, and retight-
en with thread-locking fluid.
2. Adjust rubber feet.
3. Inspect/replace belt (Page 34). Re-align pulleys if
necessary (Page 36).
4. Re-align/replace shaft, pulley, set screw, and key.
5. Center workpiece in chuck/faceplate; reduce RPM;
replace defective chuck.
6. Tighten/replace.
7. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose
shaft requires bearing replacement.