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MODEL W1747
20" PLANER
OWNER'S MANUAL
Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: tech-support@shopfox.biz
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INTRODUCTION SAFETY ELECTRICAL SET UP OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE PARTS Contents INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................3 Woodstock Technical Support ............................................................................ 3 Specifications ............................................................................................... 4 Controls and Features .............................................................
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SERVICE ......................................................................................................... 26 General .....................................................................................................26 Inspecting Knives ..........................................................................................26 Setting/Replacing Knives ................................................................................27 Chain Tension ......................................
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INTRODUCTION W1747 20" Planer INTRODUCTION Woodstock Technical Support ® Your new SHOP FOX planer has been specially designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation. Woodstock International, Inc. is committed to customer satisfaction. Our intent with this manual is to include the basic information for safety, setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this product.
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W1747 20" Planer Specifications Motor: Type .......................................TEFC Capacitor-Start Induction Horsepower ............................................................... 5 HP Phase / Voltage .......................................Single-Phase / 220V Amps .......................................................................... 30 Cycle / RPM ...........................................60 Hertz / 3450 RPM Switch ........................... Magnetic with Thermal Overload Relay
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INTRODUCTION W1747 20" Planer Controls and Features C J A B D E F K G I G H L Figure 1. W1747 Controls and features. A. Control Box and Panel B. Return Rollers C. Table Height Handwheel D. Gearbox E. Speed Control Knob F. Table Height Scale G. Table Locks H. Lifting Bar I. Extension Wing J. Dust Hood K. V-Belt Cover L. Motor and Magnetic Switch Access Panel -5-
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W1747 20" Planer SAFETY READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury. This symbol is used to alert the user to u
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SAFETY W1747 20" Planer 10. NEVER LEAVE WHEN MACHINE IS RUNNING. Turn power OFF and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop before leaving machine unattended. 11. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. DO NOT use machinery in damp, wet locations, or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist. 12. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIT. Clutter and dark shadows may cause accidents. 13. USE A GROUNDED EXTENSION CORD RATED FOR THE MACHINE AMPERAGE. Undersized cords over- heat and lose po
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W1747 20" Planer Additional Safety Instructions for Planers READ and understand this USE this and other machinery with caution entire instruction manual and respect. Always consider safety first, before using this machine. as it applies to your individual working Serious personal injury conditions. No list of safety guidelines can may occur if safety and be complete—every shop environment is operational information is different. Failure to follow guidelines could not understood and f
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ELECTRICAL W1747 20" Planer ELECTRICAL 220V Operation The Model W1747 operates at 220V. Always connect this machine to a dedicated circuit with a verified ground, using the recommended circuit size listed at the bottom Electrocution or severe shock could of this page. occur if machine is not grounded. Never replace a circuit breaker with one of higher amper- age without consulting a qualified electrician to ensure compliance with wiring codes. If you are unsure about the wiring codes in yo
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W1747 20" Planer SET UP Unpacking ® SUFFOCATION HAZARD! The SHOP FOX Model W1747 has been carefully pack- Immediately discard all aged for safe transporting. If you notice the machine has plastic bags and pack- been damaged, please contact your authorized SHOP ® ing materials to elimi- FOX dealer immediately. nate choking/suffocation hazards for children and animals. Items Needed for Set Up The following items are needed, but not included, to setup your machine: • Safety Glasses (for each
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SET UP W1747 20" Planer Hardware and Tools • Hex Wrenches 3, 4, 5, 6mm .............................4 • Wrenches 8/10, 12/14, 17/19mm ......................3 • Set Screws M8-1.25 x 20 (Wings) ........................6 • Hex Bolts M8-1.25 x 25 (Wings) .........................6 • Handwheel Bushing (Handwheel) .......................1 • Handwheel Handle (Handwheel) ........................1 • Hex Nut M12-1.75 (Handwheel) ........................ 1 • Flat Washer 12mm (Handwheel) ................
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W1747 20" Planer Cleaning Machine The table and other unpainted parts of your planer are coated with a waxy grease that protects them from corro- sion during shipment. Clean this grease off with a solvent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser. DO NOT use chlorine- based solvents such as brake parts cleaner or acetone—if you happen to splash some onto a painted surface, you will ruin the finish. These items are coated and must be cleaned: NEVER use gasoline or other petroleum- based solvents to c
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SET UP W1747 20" Planer Extension Wings Extension wings are heavy and could cause per- Hex Bolts sonal injury if dropped during installation. Have an assistant hold the table while you fasten it to the planer. To attach the table extension wings, do these steps: 1. With the help of an assistant, attach the table Set Screws extension wings to the planer table (Figure 4) with the M8-1.25 x 25 hex bolts. Finger tighten the bolts for now. Figure 4. Extension wing fasteners and leveling contro
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W1747 20" Planer Handwheel To install the handwheel, do these steps: 1. Place the bushing on the handwheel shaft. 2. Insert the key into the shaft keyway. Main Power 3. Thread the handle into the handwheel. Switch 4. Place the handwheel on the shaft and secure it with the M12-1.75 hex nut and flat washer, as shown in Figure 6. Dust Hood Figure 6. Installing handwheel on shaft. During the next step, DO NOT attach the dust hood if you do not intend to connect your planer to a dust collection
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SET UP W1747 20" Planer Gearbox Oil Level Before starting your machine for the first time, make sure the gearbox has oil. The proper oil level is just even with the bottom of the fill plug hole. The gearbox uses 80W-90W automotive grade gear oil. To check the gearbox oil level, do these steps: 1. Wipe the outside of the fill plug clean. 2. Using a 14mm wrench or socket, remove the gear- box fill plug (Figure 8). 3. Using the short end of a CLEAN 6mm hex wrench, dip it inside the fill hole an
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W1747 20" Planer Test Run Complete this process once you have familiarized yourself with all instructions in this manual. The purpose of the test run is to make sure the motor is working properly before proceeding. To perform a test run, do these steps: 1. Read the entire manual, and make sure oil is in the Loose hair and clothing could get gearbox. caught in machinery and cause serious personal injury. Keep loose clothing 2. Make sure all tools and foreign objects have been rolled up a
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OPERATIONS W1747 20" Planer OPERATIONS General The Model W1747 will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these operations can be dangerous or deadly if performed incor- rectly. The instructions in this section are written with the under- standing that the operator has the necessary knowledge and skills to operate this machine. If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing any operation, READ and understand this entire instruc- stop
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W1747 20" Planer 6. Measure your workpiece thickness and adjust the table height as necessary to take a lighter or heavier pass, depending on your needs. For most wood 1 types, /16" per pass is a good cutting depth. Note: Any time you switch directions with the handwheel, there will be a small amount of back- lash—so the first crank of the handwheel after 1 switching directions will be slightly less than /16". However, as long as you move the handwheel in the same direction during operat
