Shop Fox W1677 - Manuals

-4- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw IN TR O DU CT IO N W1711 Series Specifications Model Number W1711 W1711EXT W1711EXT1 W1711EXT2 Motor 5 HP 5 HP 5 HP 5 HP Voltage 220V 220V 220V 220V Phase Single-Phase Single-Phase Single-Phase Single-Phase Amps 25 25 25 25 Speed 3450 RPM 3450 RPM 3450 RPM 3450 RPM ...

-5- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw IN TR O DU CT IO N Controls and Features Figure 1. Fence controls. Locking Lever Hairline Indicator Scale Take time to aquaint yourself with the controls of your new table saw. They will be mentioned frequently throughout the instructions in this manual, and the bet...

-6- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw SA FE T Y SAFETY READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Standard Safety Instructions 1. READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE STARTING MACHINERY. Machinery presents serious injury hazards to untrain...

-8- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw SA FE T Y Specific Safety Instructions for Table Saws 1. Always use guard, splitter and anti-kickback pawls on all ''through-sawing'' operations. Through- sawing operations are those when the blade cuts completely through the workpiece as in ripping or crosscutting....

-9- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw SA FE T Y Avoiding Potential Injuries Figure 3. Unplug saw before changing blades. Figure 6. Do not make through cuts without the blade guard/splitter in place. Figure 5. Do not freehand cuts. Figure 4. Never use the rip fence as a guide when cutting with the miter ...

-11- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw SA FE T Y Kickback Kickback occurs when the blade launches the workpiece toward the front of the saw. This happens so quickly the operator rarely has time to respond. He or she can be killed, severely hurt or have his/her hand forced into the moving blade. Kickback...

-12- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw SA FE T Y Common Terms In order to increase user safety awareness and understanding, we have provided a list of common terms associated with table saws. We will refer to many of these terms throughout this manual, so the time you spend learning these terms will res...

-13- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw EL EC TR IC A L ELECTRICAL We do not recommend using an extension cord with your machine. If you have no other choice, use the following guidelines: • Use cords rated for Standard Service • Never exceed a length of 50 feet • Ensure cord has a ground wire and pin • ...

-14- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw SE TU P Your new table saw has been carefully packaged for safe transporting. When unpacking, remove the red shipping braces that hold the saw to the pallet. If you notice the machine has been damaged, please contact your autho- rized SHOP FOX ® dealer immediately....

-15- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw SE TU P Shop Fox Classic Fence Inventory Depending on which model you purchased, your saw will come with standard length rails or with long rails. The Shop Fox Classic fence includes extra hardware for mount- ing it to other brands of table saws. The inventory list...

-16- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw SE TU P Depending on which model you purchased, your saw will come with standard length rails or long rails. The Shop Fox Original fence includes extra hardware for mounting it to other brands of table saws. The inventory list below and Figures 16 & 17 show onl...

-17- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw SE TU P Cleaning Machine The unpainted parts of your machine type are coated with a shipping grease that protects them from corrosion during shipment. This coat- ing does its job well, but requires a little elbow grease to remove. The shipping grease can be cleaned...

-18- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw SE TU P If your model includes a mobile base kit, or you plan to use an aftermarket mobile base kit for your saw, we rec- ommend assembling the saw on the mobile base to avoid heavy/awkward lifting later. Assemble your mobile base equipment as detailed in the instr...

-22- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw SE TU P Before you test run the machine, do these steps: 1. Read all the warnings and directions regarding the operation and controls of this machine. 2. Make sure the saw is stable. 3. Make sure the blade is mounted correctly and that the arbor nut is tight. 4. Ma...

-23- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw O PE R AT IO N S OPERATIONS General Table saws will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these opera- tions can be dangerous or deadly if performed incorrectly. The instructions in this section are written with the unde...

-24- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw O PE R AT IO N S Blade Selection With all the various kinds of blades available, it would be beyond the scope of this manual to name every type of blade and tooth design. However, some basics are impor- tant to know. Blade Material There are two major materials use...

-25- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw O PE R AT IO N S • Plywood blades ( Figure 36 ) have a large number of teeth, have a thin kerf and create exceptionally smooth cuts. As the name implies, these types of blades are excellent for fine plywood and also for cutting bevels, rabbets or compound miters. T...

-26- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw O PE R AT IO N S Through vs. Non-Through Cuts Understand the safety precautions for each type of cut to reduce the risk of injury. The risk of kickback exists with both through and non- through cuts. Kickback is an event in which the workpiece is propelled back tow...

-27- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw O PE R AT IO N S Rip Cuts Rip cuts or "Ripping" means cutting with the grain of the workpiece. In other materials such as MDF or plywood, ripping simply means cutting lengthwise. To make a rip cut, do these steps: 1. Review Preventing Kickback on Page 11 an...

-28- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw O PE R AT IO N S Cross Cuts Cross Cuts or "Crosscutting" means cutting across the grain of the workpiece. In MDF or particleboard, crosscutting is cutting across the width of the workpiece. To crosscut using the miter gauge, do these steps: 1. DISCONNECT TH...

-29- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw O PE R AT IO N S Dado Cuts Commonly used in furniture joinery, a dado is a straight channel cut in the face of the workpiece. Dadoes can be cut using either a dedicated dado blade or a standard saw blade. The table saw motor may be pushed to its limits when making ...

-31- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw O PE R AT IO N S Rabbet Cuts Commonly used in furniture joinery, a rabbet is an L- shaped groove cut in the edge of the workpiece. Rabbets can be cut with either a dado blade or a standard saw blade. Rabbet cutting on the edge of the workpiece requires a sacrificia...

-33- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw O PE R AT IO N S Resawing Resawing is the process of cutting a thick piece of stock into one or more thinner pieces. Bandsaws are ideal for resawing and the process is fairly easy and safe. A table saw is not intended for resawing and the process is diffi- cult and...

-36- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw O PE R AT IO N S Aftermarket Safety Accessories Besides making your table saw experience more enjoyable, aftermarket or shop-made safety acces- sories can greatly increase your personal safety, and allow you to make difficult cuts with your table saw that you would...

-37- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw O PE R AT IO N S Shop-Made Safety Accessories Shop-made safety accessories are another source of devices to use to increase your safety while oper- ating the table saw. When care is taken with the setup and design, shop-made tools can be an invalu- able resource fo...

-38- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw M A IN TE N A N CE MAINTENANCE Lubrication Since all bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated, simply leave them alone until they need to be replaced. Do not lubricate them. Lubricate the following areas every six to twelve months according to frequency of us...

-39- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw SE RV IC E SERVICE This section covers the most common service adjustments or procedures that may need to be made during the life of your machine. If you require additional machine service not included in this section, please contact Woodstock International Technic...

-40- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw SE RV IC E If the blade touches the table insert when you raise and lower it, then the table needs to be shifted where it mounts to the cabinet. If you do this and the blade still needs to be adjusted, the trunnion assembly can be adjusted inside the cabinet so the...

-41- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw SE RV IC E 6. Raise the blade and check its position in the table insert opening. If the blade position is not satisfac- tory, make sure you have correctly shifted the com- ponents discussed in this section. If you repeat these steps and still cannot get favorable ...

-42- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw SE RV IC E 9. Slightly rotate the table in the appropriate direction. Recheck the measurements you did in Steps 3 & 6 . 10. When you have adjusted the table so both measure- ments are the same, tilt the blade to 45˚ and mea- sure the distance from the miter slo...

-43- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw SE RV IC E To adjust the blade splitter square to the table, do these steps: 1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER SOURCE! 2. Loosen the set screws shown in Figure 71 to allow the blade splitter to rotate on the support shaft. 3. Use a try square to adjust the blade splitte...

-44- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw SE RV IC E The angle pointer allows you to set the angle to the cor- rect position on the angle gauge after setting the 90˚ and 45˚ angles. To set the angle pointer, do these steps: 1. Make sure that you have performed the 90˚ and 45˚ instructions in the Blade Tilt...

-45- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw SE RV IC E The V-belts are tensioned by pivoting the motor up or down. The slotted holes in the motor mount bracket ( Figure 76 ) allow the motor to pivot in the hinge holes. To replace the V-belts, do these steps: 1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER SOURCE! 2. Loosen the...

-48- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw SE RV IC E Troubleshooting This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of machine. WARNING! DO NOT make any adjustments until power is disconnected and moving parts have come to a complete stop! Motor & Electrical SYMPTOM POSSIBL...

-50- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw PA RT S ��� PARTS Table/Body Breakdown

-52- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw PA RT S ��� Motor/Trunnion Breakdown

-54- W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw PA RT S Guard/Miter Gauge Breakdown

Warranty Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all SHOP FOX ® machinery to be free of defects from work- manship and materials for a period of two 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, neg...

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