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MODEL W1702
3 HP SHAPER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@shopfox.biz
COPYRIGHT © SEPTEMBER, 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.
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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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OPERATIONS INTRODUCTION SAFETY ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS MAINTENANCE CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................2 About Your New Shaper ....................................................................................2 Woodstock Service and Support ..........................................................................2 Warranty and Returns...........................................................................
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INTRODUCTION About Your New Shaper ® Your new SHOP FOX Model W1702 3 HP Shaper is specially designed to provide many years of trouble- free service. Close attention to engineering detail, ruggedly built parts, and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation. The Model W1702 features a 3 HP, 220V single-phase motor with forward/reverse spindle control. Also included are a heavy-duty miter gauge, fence with safety guard, cast iron handwheel, large precision 1 3 ground cast i
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INTRODUCTION 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 repairs or alterations made or specifically authorized by anyone other than Woodstock International, Inc. ® Woodstock Internation
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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 useful information abou
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SAFETY 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 adjusting keys, rags, and tools. Before turning the machine on, make it a habit to check that all adjusting keys and wrenches have been removed. 1 16. 6.
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Additional Safety Instructions for Shapers READ and understand this USE this and other machinery with caution entire instruction manual and respect, and always consider safety before using this machine. first, as it applies to your individual working Serious personal injury conditions. Remember, no list of safety may occur if safety and guidelines can be complete, and every shop operational information is environment is different. Failure to follow not understood and guidelines can result in se
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SAFETY Avoiding Potential Injuries NOTE: Guard Removed for Clarity. Always Use Guard. ® ® ® Figure 1. Use a SHOP FOX Featherboard as Figure 4. Use SHOP FOX BOARD BUDDIES for anti-kick back protection. holding down the workpiece. NOTE: Guard Removed for Clarity. Always Use Guard. ® ® Figure 5. Use a SHOP FOX Right Angle Jig Figure 2. Use rubberized SHOP FOX Push when making special cuts without a safety guard. Blocks to grip the workpiece when cutting. NOTE: Guard Removed for Clarity. Always Use
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ELECTRICAL 220V Operation ® The SHOP FOX Model W1702 Shaper 220 volt Any electrical outlet and motor draws approximately 18 amps. Purchase a circuit that you plug your NEMA-style L6-20 plug and receptacle for the machine into must be power supply circuit connection. grounded. Serious injury and/or fire may occur if this Since other machines may be using the same warning is ignored! circuit, make sure the circuit, circuit breaker, or fuse can carry a 20 amp load. If the total amperage load of al
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Unpacking The Model W1702 is carefully packed. However, if it is damaged or is missing any parts, please contact Woodstock International Service and GET lifting assistance Support at 1-360-734-3482 or send e-mail to: when removing the shaper tech-support@shopfox.biz. from the box. At 352 pounds, the Model W1702 Inventory Shaper is a heavy load. Layout and inventory the shipped parts to familiarize yourself with your Model W1702 Shaper. See Figures 9 and 10. Familiarizing you
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Initial Cleaning Beginning ® While the main components of the SHOP FOX The exposed and unpainted shaper surfaces are Model W1702 are assembled at the factory, coated with a waxy oil to prevent rust during some assembly is required including shop storage and shipment. DO NOT use chlorine preparation. The following is the recommended based solutions or solvents to remove the waxy sequence best suited for final installation and oil, or you will damage the painted surfaces. assembly. Remove the waxy
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ASSEMBLY Dust Collection Shop Preparation USE the correct dust ONLY allow trained people collection system and in your shop! Make sure respirator in your shop. shop entrances are locked Some wood dust may and machines are cause respiratory correctly turned off with illnesses. Ignoring this lock-out devices when not warning may cause severe in use. Otherwise, injury personal injury or death. or death can occur. Make sure that you use an appropriate dust • Machine Mobility: Use the Model D2057
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Fence Facing Fence facing can be custom made for special needs—for example, mounting a hold-down ® roller systems like the SHOP FOX Model ® W1105 Green BOARD BUDDIES . To install the fence facing, do these steps: 1 5 ® 1. Using ⁄4"-20 x ⁄8" Countersunk Phillips head 1 1 screws, ⁄4" washers, and ⁄4"-20 T-nuts; install each fence facing to the fence mount brackets as shown in Figure 12. 2.For custom fence facing, make sure the screw heads are countersunk completely T-nut below the surface of the
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ASSEMBLY Hold-Downs The hold-downs hold the workpiece against the fence and the table. NOTE: Remove the hold- down assembly when not in use. Hold-down Bracket To install the hold-downs, do these steps: 1.Install two aluminum hold-down brackets onto each of the hold-down bars as shown in Figure 15. 2. Insert the long end of the hold-down bar through the hole in the fence mount as shown in Figure 15. 3. Adjust the hold-down fence mount to the desired position along the top edge of the Figure 15.
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Spindle 1 3 The Model W1702 comes with ⁄2", ⁄4", and 1" shaper spindles. Also available is a Model D3392 Optional Router Bit Spindle. It is very important that any spindle you use, is seated securely into the shaper so that safety is maintained. To install the shaper spindle or router bit spindle, do these steps every time in the order below: NOTICE Make sure you remove any rust inhibiting oil or contamination from the spindle, the drawbar, and the spindle cartridge mating surfaces before you i
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ASSEMBLY 6. Thread the tapered drawbar nut onto the end of the drawbar under the table, and make sure that the taper side of the nut is facing upward as shown in Figure 20. 7. Tighten your selected spindle in the shaper Drawbar Nut as outlined below: Taper Side Up • For shaper spindles: Place the spindle wrench on the top end of the spindle. Using a 15mm open-end wrench, tighten the drawbar nut while holding the spindle wrench secure as shown in Figure 21. DO NOT over-tighten the drawbar nut. •
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ADJUSTMENTS Fence Positioning The two fence faces are independently adjustable to allow for different shaping tasks. The fence faces can be set at different positions to remove material from the entire edge of the wood stock or the same position to allow the shaping of part of the edge. To adjust the fence, do these steps: 1. Loosen the fence mount lock handle located Fence Mount on the side of the fence mount shown in Lock Handle Figure 22. Adjustment 2. Adjust the position of the fence by tur
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ADJUSTMENTS Fence Alignment Before shaping, check that the two fence faces are parallel. To align the fences so they are parallel with each other, do these steps: 1. Get a quality straightedge that is long enough to span the entire length of the fence assembly. 2. Make sure that the screws that hold the fence faces to the fence mounts are tight and secure. 3. Adjust the fence faces so they are in as close to the same parallel position as possible. Figure 23. Use straightedge to check fence. 4.
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Table Inserts The table inserts are necessary for the safe operation of the shaper. Two inserts are provided allowing for three different opening sizes to be achieved. Use the smallest-size opening for a cutter to reduce wood chips falling into the machine, which could cause flying debris. Using the smallest-size opening also covers any unused portion of the bit below the surface of the table, thus reducing the chance of operator injury. To adjust the table inserts, do these steps: 1. UNPLUG TH
