Service; Troubleshooting - Woodstock W1713 Owner's Manual

This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of 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: tech-support@shopfox.biz. WARNING! DO NOT make any
adjustments until power is disconnected and moving parts have come to a complete stop!
PROBLEM
Motor will not start;
circuit breaker trips.
Motor slows or stalls
during operation.
Excessive vibration from
saw.
Blade will not stay on
layout line.
Excessive blade breakage.

SERVICE

Troubleshooting

POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Short circuit in line cord or plug;
circuit breaker at fault.
2. Variable speed/power switch at
fault.
3. Motor at fault.
4. Circuit board at fault
5. Low voltage.
1. Too much pressure applied to the
workpiece.
2 Low voltage.
3. Motor brushes worn or damaged.
1. Machine mounting fasteners loose.
2. Unsuitable mounting surface.
3. Loose motor mounts.
1. Blade not tensioned correctly.
2. Too much pressure applied to the
workpiece.
3. Blade holders not aligned
correctly.
1. Blade not tensioned correctly.
2. Not using relief cuts when cutting
tight curves; twisting blade.
3. Wrong blade for the operation.
4. Too much pressure on the blade.
5. Not enough blade teeth per inch.
W1713 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 6/03)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Disconnect power, and inspect line cord and circuit
for electrical shorts and repair; replace circuit
breaker.
2. Test/replace variable speed/power switch.
3. Test/replace motor.
4. Test/replace circuit board.
5. Have the line voltage checked (110–120V required).
1. Reduce the feed rate and pressure on the
workpiece.
2. Have the line voltage checked (110–120V required).
3. Inspect/replace motor brushes (refer to Page 21).
1. Inspect/re-tighten/replace.
2. The more solid the mounting surface is, the less
vibration will be felt (solid wood is better than
plywood).
3. Inspect/re-tighten/repair.
1. Properly tension the blade (refer to Page 17).
2. Reduce the feed rate and pressure on the
workpiece.
3. Re-adjust the blade holders so that are aligned in a
straight line with the saw.
1. Properly tension the blade (refer to Page 17).
2. Use more relief cuts for tight turns; reduce feed
rate; do not twist the blade—allow the blade to do
the work.
3. Refer to the Blade Selection Chart on Page 18 and
use the right blade for the operation.
4. Reduce the pressure on the workpiece as it passes
through the blade.
5. The blade should have at least 3 teeth in contact
with the workpiece at all times during operation.
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