Service; General; Troubleshooting - Woodstock SHOP FOX W1829 Owner's Manual

This section covers the most common service adjustments or procedures that may need to be made
during the life of your machine. If you require additional machine service not included in this section,
please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to:
techsupport@woodstockint.com.

Troubleshooting

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 start or
a breaker trips.
Machine stalls, is
underpowered, or is
overloaded.

SERVICE

General

Troubleshooting
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Safety key removed from ON/OFF
switch.
2. Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired
incorrectly.
3. Power supply is at fault/switched
OFF.
4. Lockout key is malfunctioning.
5. Motor brushes are at fault.
6. Motor ON/OFF switch is at fault.
7. Wiring is open/has high resistance.
8. Motor is at fault.
1. Wrong workpiece material (wood).
2. Cutterhead belt slipping.
3. Plug/receptacle is at fault.
4. Motor brushes are at fault.
5. Motor bearings are at fault.
6. Knives dull, feed rate is too fast
depth of cut too great.
7. Motor has overheated.
8. Motor is at fault.
Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Replace safety key.
2. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
3. Ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs and
main power supply is switched ON.
4. Replace lockout key; replace switch.
5. Remove/replace brushes.
6. Replace faulty ON/OFF switch.
7. Check for broken wires or disconnected/corroded
connections, and repair/replace as necessary.
8. Test/repair/replace.
1. Use wood with correct moisture content, without
glues, and little pitch/resins.
2. Replace cutterhead belt and re-tension.
3. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
4. Remove/replace brushes.
5. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose
shaft requires bearing replacement.
6. Use sharp knives; reduce feed rate/depth of cut.
7. Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload.
8. Test/repair/replace.
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