Shop Fox W1712 - Manuals

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- H E J C K An important part of safety is knowing your machine and its components. Please take the time to learnthe items shown below in Figure 1 . The letters in the picture correspond to the following descriptions in the list. A B D F G I A. Sanding Belt B. Motor C. Paddle Switch with Sa...

SAFETY -7- USE this and other machinery with cautionand respect, and always consider safetyfirst, as it applies to your individual work-ing conditions. Remember, no list of safetyguidelines can be complete, and everyshop environment is different. Failure tofollow guidelines can result in serious per...

SAFETY -8- If you must use an extension cord with theModel W1712, please follow these require-ments: • Use a cord rated for Standard Service(Grade S). • Use a cord that is 100 feet or less. • Use a least a 16 gauge cord. • Use a cord with a ground pin. • Use an undamaged cord only. The SHOP FOX ® Mo...

ASSEMBLY -9- Layout and inventory the package contents list-ed below and familiarize yourself with thecomponents to ease assembly. A. Sander Unit ....................................1 B. Cabinet Stand ..................................1 • Side Panel L/R ................................2• Front/Rear ...

ASSEMBLY -10- • Lighting: Lighting should be bright enough to eliminate shadows and prevent eyestrain. • Working Clearances: Consider your current and future shop needs with respect to thesafe operation of this machine. • Outlets: Make sure the electrical circuits have the capacity to handle the amp...

ASSEMBLY -11- Figure 5. Rubber feet installed. Figure 4. Cabinet assembly. The Model W1712 mounts onto a heavy-dutyformed sheet steel cabinet stand. Use thehardware in the cabinet hardware bag to com-plete this assembly. To assemble the cabinet stand, do thesesteps: 1. Assemble the cabinet panels to...

ASSEMBLY -12- Figure 6. Mounting the sander. Mounting the sander to the stand will requirethe help of an assistant. Secure the sander tothe stand using the cabinet stand hardwarebag. UNPLUG sander beforeyou do any assembly!Otherwise, serious per-sonal injury to you orothers may occur! The Model W171...

ASSEMBLY -13- Figure 7. Installing table. Figure 8. Installed tilting knobs. The sanding belt table comes assembled on theW1712, but the sanding disc table needs to beinstalled on the sander. To install the sanding disc table, do thesesteps: 1. KEEP THE SANDER UNPLUGGED! 2. Align the sanding table m...

ADJUSTMENTS -14- The belt tracking must be adjusted correctly tomake the belt ride parallel with the table. To adjust the belt tracking, do these steps: 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Make sure all guards are in place and thebelt locking lever is in the locked positionas shown in Figure 9 . 3. Loosen the ...

ADJUSTMENTS -15- The scale pointers on the sander indicate thetilt angle of the sanding tables. The pointershave been set at the factory but throughoutthe life of your machine, you may need toadjust them. To adjust the scale pointers, do these steps: 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Loosen the table tilting...

ADJUSTMENTS -16- The disc table clearance has been correctly setat the factory, but over the life of yourmachine adjustments may need to be made. To adjust the disc table clearance, do thesesteps: 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Make sure the disc table is set to 0˚. 3. Loosen the four table adjustment bol...

OPERATIONS -17- The purpose of a test run is to identify anyunusual noises and vibrations, as well as toconfirm that the machine is performing asintended. To test run the Model W1712, do these steps: 1. Make sure all guards are in place. 2. Make sure that the ON/OFF switch is in the“OFF” position be...

OPERATIONS -18- Figure 15. Safety lockout key removed. The power switch on the SHOP FOX ® Model W1712 not only starts and stops the sander,but features a safety lockout key. When thekey is removed, as shown in Figure 15 , the sander is disabled to prevent accidental startup. The SHOP FOX ® Model W17...

Figure 19. Flat sanding operation. Flat Sanding OPERATIONS -19- Figure 18. Disc sanding. To start disc sanding operations, do thesesteps: 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Set the table tilt angle to the desired posi-tion by loosening the table lock knobs. Figure 17 shows the table at 45˚. 3. Plug the sander...

OPERATIONS -21- To change the sanding belt, do these steps: 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Remove all the cover lock knobs from theback of the belt guard and slide the beltguard up and off the sanding belt as shownin Figure 23 . 3. Remove the table and mounting bracketfrom the belt sander ( Figure 24 ). 4...

MAINTENANCE -23- Regularly clean your sanding belt and disc assawdust builds up in the grit. Clean the sandingbelts and discs with PRO STICK ® belt cleaners as shown in Figure 27 . Cleaning built-up saw- dust will prolong the life of your sanding beltsand discs. To ensure optimum performance from yo...

PARTS -24- PARTS 1 2 81 89 69 65 55 14 20 15 27 28 33 45 64 72 80 34 17 11 16 64 13 73 46 69 33 64 43 52 64 47 46 48 75 60 66 32 23 32 25 49 62 60 90 61 57 58 57 29 23-6 74 44 42 41 40 38 50 51 35 53 36 37 85 86 26 39 58 82 37 68 67 68 80 66 57 18 12 73 66 68 18 5 9 70 8 4 10 22 71 3 21 56 87 58 83 ...

PARTS -28- SYMPTOM Deep sanding grooves orscars in workpiece. Grains rub off the belt ordisc easily. Sanding surfaces clogsquickly or burns. Burn marks on workpiece. Glazed sanding surfaces. Workpiece frequently getspulled out of your hand. Motor will not start. Motor will not start; fusesor circuit...

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