Shop Fox W1708 - Manuals

INTRODUCTION -3- INTRODUCTION 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 originalowner. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to mi...

SAFETY -4- READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. 1. Thoroughly read the instruction manual before operating your machine. Learn the applications, limitations and potential hazards of this machine. Keep manual in a safe, convenient ...

SAFETY -6- Figure 1. Machine Identification. 1 . Base 2 . Miter Gauge 3 . Dust Port 4. Table Lock Handle 5. Work Table 6. Precision Ground Disc (Sanding Disc Attached) 7. Disc Guard 8. Motor 9. ON/OFF Switch Disc Sander Components 2 7 8 6 5 4 3 1 9

SAFETY -7- USE this and other machinery with cautionand respect. No list of safety guidelines canbe complete. Every shop environment isdifferent. Always consider safety first, as itapplies to your individual workingconditions. Failure to follow guidelinescould result in serious personal injury,damag...

SAFETY -8- When it is necessary to use an extension cord,follow the guidelines below: • Use cords rated for Standard Service• Never use cords longer than 100 feet• Use cords with 16 gauge wire• Always use cords with a grounding pin• Never use damaged cords This machine must be grounded! If your outl...

ASSEMBLY -9- The following is a description of thecomponents shipped with the SHOP FOX ® W1708 12" Disc Sander. Should any parts be missing, examine thepackaging carefully to be sure parts are notamong the packing materials. If any parts aremissing, contact Woodstock International, Inc.at 360-73...

ASSEMBLY -10- The unpainted parts of the Model W1708 arecoated with a waxy grease that protects themfrom corrosion during shipment. For optimum performance from your machine, make sureyou clean all moving parts or sliding contactsurfaces that are coated. Clean this grease off with a solvent cleaner ...

ADJUSTMENTS -11- The adjustments in this section have beenpreset and generally do not need to beperformed when you first receive your discsander; however, we suggest that you becomefamiliar with these adjustments beforeoperating your disc sander. This will help youunderstand the machine and will pre...

ADJUSTMENTS -12- Figure 7. Checking table tilt. Figure 8. Slide covered sandpaper between disc and table. Figure 9. Remove paper backing To ensure accuracy, adjust the table 90˚ to thesanding disc. To check table tilt, do these steps: 1. Place a try square or a machinist’s squarewith the base flat a...

OPERATIONS -13- Once the adjustments are complete, the SHOP FOX ® W1708 is ready for a test run. The purpose of a test run is to identify any unusualnoises and vibrations, as well as to confirmthat the machine is performing as intended. To test run the machine, do these steps: 1. Plug the machine in...

OPERATIONS -14- An effective way of making a perfect miter isto cut the workpiece slightly long and sand itto the desired angle. To perform miter sanding operations, dothese steps: 1. Loosen the knob on the miter gauge,adjust the miter gauge body to the desiredangle and tighten the knob. 2. Hold the...

MAINTENANCE -15- MAINTENANCE Lubrication Since all bearings are sealed and permanentlylubricated, simply leave them alone until theyneed to be replaced. Do not lubricate them. For other items on this machine, an occasionalapplication of light machine oil is all that isnecessary. Before applying lubr...

PARTS -16- The following pages contain parts diagrams/listsand a warranty card for your SHOP FOX ® Model W1708. If you need parts or help in assembling yourmachine, or if you need operationalinformation, we encourage you to call ourService Department. Our trained servicetechnicians will be glad to h...

PARTS -18- REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 1 X1708001 SHOP FOX LOGO LABEL 2 X1708002 READ MANUAL LABEL 3 X1708003 SAFETY GLASSES LABEL 4 X1708004 MACHINE ID LABEL 5 X1708005 MOTOR 1HP 5-1 X1708005-1 MOTOR FAN 5-2 X1708005-2 FAN COVER 5-3 X1708005-3 WIRING BOX 5-4 XPC100A CAPACITOR 100M...

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