Woodstock W1717 manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL W1717 Horizontal/Vertical Sander Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@shopfox.biz COPYRIGHT © August, 2003 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. Printed in China[...]

WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, drilling, and other construction activities con- tains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. • Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other maso[...]

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................2 About Your New Sander ........................................................................................2 Woodstock Service and Support ..............................................................................2 Warranty and[...]

-2- Your new SHOP FOX ® Model W1717 Horizontal/Vertical Sander is specially designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Close attention to engineering detail, ruggedly built parts, and a rigid qual- ity control program assure safe and reliable operation. The Model W1717 features a 1 ⁄ 3 HP, 110V motor which is capable of 2100 SFPM sp[...]

-3- Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all SHOP FOX ® machinery to be free of defects from work- manship and materials for a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase by the original owner. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or acci- dents, lack of maintenance, or to repai[...]

-4- READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. 1. Thoroughly read the instruction manual before operating your machine. Learn the applications, limitations and potential hazards of this machine. Keep manual in a safe, convenient place for future reference. 2. Keep work area clean and w[...]

-5- 12. DO NOT force tool. The machine will do a safer and better job at the rate for which it was designed. 13. Use correct tool. DO NOT force machine or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. 14. Wear proper apparel. DO NOT wear loose clothing, neck ties, gloves, jewelry, and secure long hair away from moving parts. 15. Remove adju[...]

-6- B E J I K An important part of safety is knowing your machine and its components. Please take the time to learn the items shown below in Figure 1 . The letters in the picture correspond to the following descriptions in the list. A C D F G H A. Sanding Belt B. Work Stop Bar C. Belt Tension Lever D. Belt Tracking Adjustment System E. Edge Sanding[...]

-7- USE this and other machinery with caution and respect, and always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual work- ing conditions. Remember, no list of safety guidelines can be complete, and every shop environment is different. Failure to follow guidelines can result in serious per- sonal injury, damage to equipment and/or poor wor[...]

-8- If you must use an extension cord with the Model W1717, please follow these requirements: • Use a cord rated for Standard Service (Grade S). • Use a cord that is 100 feet or less. •U se a least a 16 gauge cord. • Use a cord with a ground pin. •U se an undamaged cord only. The SHOP FOX ® Model W1717 1 ⁄ 3 HP, 110 volt motor draws ap[...]

-9- Layout and inventory the package contents list- ed below and familiarize yourself with the com- ponents to ease assembly. 1. Sander Unit ....................................1 2. Work Stand • Legs ..............................................4 • Short Upper Braces ..........................2 • Long Upper Braces ...........................[...]

-10- • Lighting: Lighting should be bright enough to eliminate shadows and prevent eye strain. • Working Clearances: Consider your current and future shop needs with respect to the safe operation of this machine. • Outlets: Make sure the electrical circuits have the capacity to handle the amperage requirements for your Model W1717. Refer to p[...]

-11- Figure 3. Assembled Legs. Figure 4. Installed braces. Figure 5. Remaining legs and braces installed.. The Model W1717 Sander mounts onto a heavy duty metal work stand. This assembly will be fastened together using the supplied M8-1.25 x 12 carriage bolts, 8mm washers and 8mm hex nuts. Finger tighten the hardware at this time. To assemble the w[...]

-12- Figure 6. Mounting the sander. Mounting the sander to the stand will require the help of an assistant. Secure the sander to the stand using the supplied M8-1.25 x 40 hex bolts, 8mm washers and 8mm flat washers. UNPLUG sander before you do any assembly! Otherwise, serious per- sonal injury to you or oth- ers may occur! To mount the sander, do t[...]

-13- The belt tracking must be adjusted correctly to make the belt ride parallel with the table. To adjust the belt tracking, do these steps: 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Make sure all guards are in place and the belt locking lever is in the locked position as shown in Figure 7 . 3. Loosen the knurled adjustment nut away from the roller pin, shown in F[...]

-14- The scale pointer on the sander indicates the tilt angle of the sanding belt relative to the edge sanding table. It has been set at the factory but throughout the life of your machine, you may need to make adjustments. To adjust the scale pointer, do these steps: 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Loosen the belt tilting lock knob shown in FIgure 10 and[...]

-15- The motor mounting plate can be adjusted to correctly position the main roller in relation to the platen. To adjust the main roller position, do these steps: 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Loosen the four motor mounting bolts ( Figure 12 ). 3. Remove the sanding belt. 4. Place a straightedge against the platen and check the roller clearance along th[...]

The purpose of a test run is to identify any unusual noises and vibrations, as well as to con- firm that the machine is performing as intended. To test run the Model W1717, do these steps: 1. Make sure all guards are in place and the belt is tracked and tensioned properly. 2. Make sure that the ON/OFF switch is in the “OFF” position before conn[...]

-17- Figure 14. Safety lockout key removed. The power switch on the SHOP FOX ® Model W1717 not only starts and stops operation, but features a safety lockout key. When the key is removed, as shown in Figure 14 , the sander is disabled to prevent accidental start up. The SHOP FOX ® Model W1717 accepts 4" x 36" sanding belts. There are a [...]

-18- Figure 16. Edge sanding operation. Figure 17. End sanding operation. 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Loosen the adjustment knobs in Figure 15 to adjust the edge sanding table height to the desired position. 3. Lock the height adjustment knobs to secure the table. 4. Plug the sander into the power supply. 5. Start the sander. 6. Hold the workpiece fir[...]

-19- Figure 19. Contour sanding operation. Curves and profile sanding operations can be sanded on the contour table. To start a contour sanding operations, do these steps: 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Loosen the lock knobs in Figure 18 to adjust the contour table height to the desired posi- tion. Note— Keep enough of the table post in the bracket so [...]

-20- Figure 23. Contour sanding operation. Bevel sanding operations can be done when the belt is tilted to a specific angle. To start a bevel sanding operations, do these steps: 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Loosen the belt tilting lock knob and rotate the sanding belt to the desired angle, then tighten the lock knob. 3. Plug the sander into the power s[...]

-21- Figure 25. Removing sanding belt. The sanding belt will need to be changed if the belt ever becomes worn or damaged. To change the sanding belt, do these steps: 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Remove the work stop bar and cover lock knobs from the belt guard ( Figure 24 on table). 3. Slide belt guard off the sander as shown in Figure 24 . 4. Release [...]

-22- Since all bearings are shielded and permanently lubricated, simply leave them alone until they need to be replaced. DO NOT lubricate them. Lubricate the unpainted the work tables regu- larly ( Figure 25 ) to prevent rust and ensure a smooth sliding action from the tool post holder and the tailstock. Your goal is to achieve ade- quate lubricati[...]

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-24- PARTS[...]

-25- REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 1 X1717001 SANDING CLOTH PLATFORM 2 X1717002 BELT COVER 2A X1717002A BELT COVER (SMALL) 3 X1717003 DUST CHUTE 4 X1717004 BASE 5 X1717005 CABINET 6 X1717006 TABLE 7 X1717007 RUBBER TUBE 8 X1717008 UP-DOWN PLATE (RIGHT) 9 X1717009 UP-DOWN PLATE (LEFT) 10 X1717010 BRACKET 11 X1717011 SHAFT 12 X1717012[...]

-26- SYMPTOM Deep sanding grooves or scars in workpiece. Grains rub off the belt easily. Sanding belt clogs quickly or burns. Burn marks on workpiece. Glazed sanding belt. Workpiece frequently gets pulled out of your hand. Motor will not start. Motor will not start; fuses or circuit breakers blow. Motor overheats. Motor stalls (resulting in blown f[...]

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