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W1713 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 6/03)
SERVICE
SERVICE
Troubleshooting
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 POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Motor will not start;
circuit breaker trips.
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. 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).
Motor slows or stalls
during operation.
1. Too much pressure applied to the
workpiece.
2 Low voltage.
3. Motor brushes worn or damaged.
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).
Excessive vibration from
saw.
1. Machine mounting fasteners loose.
2. Unsuitable mounting surface.
3. Loose motor mounts.
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.
Blade will not stay on
layout line.
1. Blade not tensioned correctly.
2. Too much pressure applied to the
workpiece.
3. Blade holders not aligned
correctly.
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.
Excessive blade breakage. 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.
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.