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MODEL W1683
20" PLANER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@woodstockint.com
COPYRIGHT © April, 2002 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.
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INSTRUCTION SHEET Model W1718 Spiral Cutterhead Planer INTRODUCTION The Model W1718 is the same planer as the Model W1683 with the upgrade of the spiral cutterhead. The spiral cutterhead consists of 96 indexable carbide inserts. Each insert has four cutting edges, which can be easily rotated if the current cutting edge becomes dull or damaged. In addition, a reference dot is in one corner of each insert face to indicate when that insert has been rotated. After all four edges have been
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W1718 Replacement Parts ��� �� ��� � ��� ��� REF PART # DESCRIPTION 3 X1718003 SPIRAL CUTTERHEAD 17 X1718017 MOTOR PULLEY NOTICE 110 X1718110 INDEXABLE CARBIDE INSERT All parts for the Model W1718, except those 111 XPFH15M FLAT HD TRX T20 M6-1 X 16 shown above, are the same as the Model 115 X1718115 TORX BIT T20 W1683. Therefore, please use the included 116 X1718116 TORX T-HANDLE WRENCH Model W1683 manual when ordering new parts for your machine, unless those parts are shown abo
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains 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 masonry products. • Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
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Table Of Contents PAGE 1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................2 ABOUT YOUR NEW PLANER ....................................................................................2 WOODSTOCK SERVICE AND SUPPORT ........................................................................2 WARRANTY AND RETURNS ......................................................................................3 PLANER MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS.....
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT YOUR NEW PLANER ® This new Shop Fox 20" 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 in providing this manual. It is our intent to make sure all the information necessary for safety, ease of assembly, practical use and durability of this product be include
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WARRANTY AND RETURNS ® Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all SHOP FOX machinery to be free of defects from workmanship 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 accidents, lack of maintenance, or to repair or alterations made or specifically authorized by anyone other than Woodstock International, Inc. ® Woodstock International, Inc. will
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SAFETY FIRST! 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. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. This
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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, etc. 15. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before turning the machine on. Make this a habit! 16. Use proper extension cord. When using an extension cord, make sure it is in good condition. Use extension cords 100' or less in length that are rated Hard Service (grade S) or better, and that have a conductor size of 16
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANERS 1. Always make sure the planer is on firm ground and is stable before operating. Immediately fix or shim the planer if it rocks or wobbles. 2. Always inspect the workpiece before running it through the planer. Stock with loose knots, nails, staples, dirt or other foreign objects should be rejected from use or corrected by eliminating the condition that makes it questionable. 3. Always make sure that all components of the planer are adjusted to their pro
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 220V Operation NOTICE The motor supplied with your new planer is NEVER replace the circuit breaker with one rated at 5 H.P. and will draw approximately 28 rated at a higher amperage or damage to the amps during 220 volt operation. When choosing circuit may occur. an outlet for this machine, we recommend using a NEMA L6-30A with a 30 amp circuit breaker or fuse. Keep in mind that a circuit being used by other machines or tools at the same time will add to the total load be
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ASSEMBLY The following is a description of the components ® Overview shipped with the Shop Fox W1683 20" Planer. Should any parts be missing, examine the We have assembled most of your new planer for packaging carefully to be sure parts are not you at the factory; however, the parts shown in among the packing materials. If any key parts Figure 2 still need to be assembled after are missing, contact Woodstock International, delivery. Please take your time and try to be as Inc. at 360-734-3482 or
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Shop Preparation Cleaning Machine • Floor Load: Your Model W1683 represents a The table and other unpainted parts of the large weight load in a small footprint. Most Model W1683 are coated with a waxy grease that commercial floors are suitable for the protects them from corrosion during shipment. planer. Some residential floors may require Clean this grease off with a solvent cleaner or additional bracing to support both machine citrus-based degreaser. Do not use chlorine- and operator. based so
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Extension Rollers The extension roller assemblies are identical for both the infeed and the outfeed ends of the table. To mount these assemblies: 1. Attach an extension bar to the end of each roller. Secure these in place with the 12mm snap rings provided in the hardware bag. 2. Match the tapped holes on the side of the table to the extension bars. Lightly secure in place with the M10-1.5 x 25 hex bolts and Figure 3. Checking roller extension with a washers from the hardware bag. straightedge. 3
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Handwheel The handwheel operates the chain driven system that raises/lowers the table to control the cutting depth. To mount the handwheel: 1. Secure the handwheel to the worm gear shaft (as shown in Figure 4) with the hex nut and washer that is already on the threads. 2. Thread the handle into the handwheel and Handwheel attached correctly. Figure 4. tighten the hex nut to keep it locked in place. Dust Hood The dust hood included should only be installed if you plan on hooking your planer up
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Switch The prewired magnetic switch needs to be mounted to the planer head casting. To mount the switch: 1. Match the holes at the back of the switch with the tapped holes in the front, left- hand corner of the planer. 2. Secure the switch to the head casting with the cap screws as shown in Figure 6. 3. Read Section 2: Circuit Requirements in this Figure 6. Attaching switch to the planer. manual, then install an appropriate plug to the power wire. DO NOT connect machine to the power at this t
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ADJUSTMENTS Location of Controls Do not connect power to the machine while Take the time to familiarize yourself with the performing adjustments. controls of your new planer. They will be Failure to follow this frequently mentioned throughout the warning may result in instructions in this manual, and the better you serious personal injury. know your machine, the better you can make it perform. Figure 8 points out the key controls and their locations. As with all precision machinery, adjustments
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Moving Bed Rollers In order to perform table adjustments, the bed rollers must be adjusted below the surface of the table. To move the bed rollers: 1. Loosen the setscrews where the bed rollers mount to the planer body (on both ends) as shown in Figure 9. 2. Use a wrench to lower the rollers on their eccentric shafts. Figure 9. Bed roller setscrews. Leave the bed rollers in this position until instructed to adjust them at the end of this section. Table The most critical adjustments made on your
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3. Place the block on one end of the table, directly under the cutterhead body. Raise the table up so the block only touches the cutterhead body (keep knives rotated out of the way for this step). 4. Without moving the table, slide the block of wood to the other end of the cutterhead. If the block of wood will not fit, or if the block is below the cutterhead body, measure this gap with a feeler gauge. If the difference is more than .002", then the table needs to be adjusted from left to right. 5
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to ensure accurate results. To adjust the table more than .016": 1. Remove the front cabinet cover. Idler Sprocket Bracket 2. On the underside of the table there is a chain drive and five sprockets as shown in Figure 13. The four sprockets in the corners control the movement of the table columns. The fifth sprocket is the idler sprocket that controls the chain tension. Loosen the two bolts on the idler sprocket bracket (as shown in Figure 13) to loosen the chain so Figure 13. Underside of table
