Shop Fox W1701 - Manuals

-3- W1701 1HP Shaper 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 untrained users. 2. ...

-5- W1701 1HP Shaper SA FE T Y Additional Safety Instructions for Shapers 1. KEEPING HANDS SAFE: Never pass your hands near or directly over or in front of the cutter. As one hand approaches the 12-inch radius point, move it in an arc motion away from the cutter to the outfeed side and reposition th...

-6- W1701 1HP Shaper SA FE T Y Avoiding Potential Injuries Figure 1. Use a SHOP FOX ® Featherboard as anti-kick back protection. Figure 2. Use rubberized SHOP FOX ® Push Blocks to grip the workpiece when cutting. Figure 3. Use the smallest insert the cutter will allow to keep woodchips away from the...

-7- W1701 1HP Shaper EL EC TR IC A L ELECTRICAL 110V Operation When it is necessary to use an extension cord, use the following guidelines: • Use cords rated for Standard Service • Never exceed a length of 100 feet • Use cords with 12 ga. wire or bigger • Ensure cord has a ground wire and pin • Do n...

-8- W1701 1HP Shaper SE T U P The SHOP FOX ® Model W1701 has been carefully pack- aged for safe transporting. If you notice the machine has been damaged, please contact your authorized SHOP FOX ® dealer immediately. Unpacking SET UP The following is a description of the main components shipped with ...

-9- W1701 1HP Shaper SE T U P • Machine Mobility: Use the Model D2057 SHOP FOX ® Heavy-Duty Mobile Base so you can make the most out of your shop space by moving the Model W1701 1HP Shaper out of the way when not in use. Contact your SHOP FOX ® Dealer for price and availability. • Working Clearances...

-10- W1701 1HP Shaper SE T U P Assembly Figure 9. Attaching cross bars to stand side. Figure 10. Attaching stand to shaper unit. To assemble the shaper, do these steps: 1. Lay one stand side on the ground and attach the cross bars with the 8mm carriage bolts, 3 ⁄ 8 " washers, and 8mm hex nuts as...

-11- W1701 1HP Shaper SE T U P 8. For custom fence facing, make sure the screw heads are countersunk completely below the surface of the fence face. 9. Connect the safety guard bar to the safety guard shaft with two M8-1.25 x 12 bolts and the 8mm flat washers. See Figure 12. 10. Connect the safety g...

-12- W1701 1HP Shaper O PE R AT IO N S OPERATIONS General DO NOT investigate problems or adjust the Machine Name while it is running. Wait until the machine is turned OFF , unplugged and all working parts have come to a complete stop before proceeding! This machine will perform many types of operati...

-13- W1701 1HP Shaper O PE R AT IO N S Spindle Elevation Figure 15. Spindle lock knob. Figure 16. Spindle-height lever. Correct spindle height is crucial to most shaping applica- tions. Use a piece of test wood to confirm the correct spindle height before cutting expensive lumber. To set the spindle...

-14- W1701 1HP Shaper O PE R AT IO N S 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 set at the same position to shape part of the edge. To adjust t...

-15- W1701 1HP Shaper O PE R AT IO N S Cutter Installation Before installing cutters, you must plan the configuration of rub collars and cutters required for the intended application. Rub collars limit the depth of cut and are typically used with most cutters, depending on the profile and type of cu...

-17- W1701 1HP Shaper O PE R AT IO N S Before using router bits, you should convert the shaper to a router table. Refer to Table Spacer Kit on Page 23 to learn how to do this. The Model W1701 comes with a 1 ⁄ 2 " and 1 ⁄ 4 " router bit collet. When installing router bits, make sure that the ...

-18- W1701 1HP Shaper O PE R AT IO N S Because the shaper fence is independently adjustable, you can set up the shaper to cut part or all of the workpiece edge. To set the fence up for cutting material from the whole edge of the workpiece, do these steps: 1. Loosen the locking handle shown in Figure...

-19- W1701 1HP Shaper O PE R AT IO N S 5. Now place a straightedge against both faces of the fence to check alignment. Once they are both in alignment, make sure the lock handle is tightened. Always feed the wood against the rotation of the cutter as shown in Figure 32. Another way to conceptualize ...

-20- W1701 1HP Shaper O PE R AT IO N S Freehand shaping is shaping without the aid of the miter slot or fence. The most dangerous part of shaping free- hand is beginning the cut, where the cutter first contacts the workpiece. Often the workpiece will tend to jerk or kickback, catching the operator o...

-21- W1701 1HP Shaper M A IN TE N A N CE MAINTENANCE Regular periodic maintenance on your Model W1701 1HP Shaper will ensure its optimum performance. Make a habit of inspecting your shaper each time you use it Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary: • Loose mounting ...

-22- W1701 1HP Shaper 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 Technical Support at...

-24- W1701 1HP Shaper SE RV IC E Should a bearing fail, your shaper will probably develop a noticeable rumble, which will increase when the machine is put under load. If allowed to get worse, overheating of the journal containing the bad bearing could occur, which may cause the bearing to seize and ...

-25- W1701 1HP Shaper SE RV IC E The fence can be resurfaced or made flat with a jointer to correct any warping. This procedure should only be done if the fences will not align with each other after careful adjustment or they are warped. To resurface the fence, do these steps: 1. Make sure the fence...

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-28- W1701 1HP Shaper PA RT S Parts List REF PART � # DESCRIPTION REF PART � # DESCRIPTION 301 X1701301 SIDE � PANEL 351 X1701351 KNOB � FEMALE � M6-1.0 302 X1701302 TIE � BAR 352 X1701352 WORKING � TABLE 303 X1701303 RUBBER � FOOT 353 X1701353 TABLE � INSERT � 13/8" � HOLE 304 XPS18M PHLP � HD ...

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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