Page 2 - Manual Update
Model W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw Manual Update (For Models Mfg. Before 1/10; Sold After 7/10) Phone #: (360) 734-3482 • Online Tech Support: [email protected] • Web: www.shopfox.biz COPYRIGHT © AUGUST, 2008 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUC...
Page 3 - Blade Requirements; Blade Installation
-2- Model W1761/W1762 (M-1/10, S7/10+) The spreader/riving knife included with this machine is 0.09" (2.3mm) thick and is designed for 12" diameter blades only. When choosing a standard blade, make sure the blade size meets the requirements listed below. (This does not apply to dado blades.)...
Page 4 - Blade Guard
-3- Model W1761/W1762 (M-1/10, S7/10+) Blade Guard This update provides all installation and adjustment infor- mation relevant to the new blade guard. The term "blade guard" refers to the assembly that consists of the clear polycarbonate shield, the spreader, and the anti-kickback pawls on e...
Page 8 - Riving Knife
-7- Model W1761/W1762 (M-1/10, S7/10+) Riving Knife ?\`^_k;`]]\i\eZ\ D`e`dld(dd DXo`dld,dd I`m`e^ Be`]\ Figure 11. Height difference between riving knife and blade. D`e`dld*dd Kfg;`jkXeZ\ 9fkkfd;`jkXeZ\ DXo`dld/dd D`e`dld*dd DXo`dld/dd KXYc\ I`m`e^ Be`]\ Figure 12 . Allowable top and bottom distance...
Page 11 - Optional Table Insert; NOTICE
-10- Model W1761/W1762 (M-1/10, S7/10+) Zero clearance inserts reduce tearout and increase user safety. These inserts can be customized to fit a specific blade height or blade angle for the applicable cutting operation. Zero-clearance table inserts may be available for the Model W1761/W1762 through ...
Page 12 - New Parts
-11- Model W1761/W1762 (M-1/10, S7/10+) New Parts (M) *,0M) **+/M) *+/M)$( +'0M) *+/M)$* *+/M)$+ *+/M)$, *+/M)$- *+/M)$. *+/M)$/ *+/M)$0 *+/M)$(' *( *) *) *) ** ** ** *+ *, *- *- *. */ *0 +' +( +) +* ++ +, +- +. +/ +0 ,' ,( ,) ,* ,+ ,, ,- ,. ,. ,/ REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 1V2 X1...
Page 15 - Contents
SE T U P EL EC TR IC A L M A IN TE N A N CE SE RV IC E PA RT S O PE R AT IO N S SA FE T Y IN TR O DU CT IO N USE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS TO SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST! INTRODUCTION ..................................... 2 Woodstock Technical Support .................. 2 W1761 Specifications .......
Page 16 - Woodstock Technical Support; INTRODUCTION
-2- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife IN TR O DU CT IO N Woodstock Technical Support This machine has been specially designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable oper...
Page 19 - Controls and Features
-5- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife IN TR O DU CT IO N A Controls and Features A. ON/OFF Switch w/Emergency STOP Paddle B. Front Rail C. Miter Gauge D. Blade Guard and Splitter E. Fence Scale Indicator F. Fence G. Extension Table H. Rear Rail I. Fence Tube J. Support Leg K. Shelf End...
Page 20 - SAFETY; READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE.; Standard Safety Instructions
-6- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife 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 ...
Page 22 - Additional Safety for Table Saws
-8- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife SA FE T Y Additional Safety for Table Saws 1. SAFETY GUARDS . Always use the blade guard, splitter, and anti-kickback fingers on ''through-saw- ing'' operations. The blade cuts completely through the top of the workpiece on through-sawing operation...
Page 23 - Preventing Kickback
-9- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife SA FE T Y Below are tips to avoid the most common causes of kickback : • Only cut workpieces with at least one smooth and straight edge. DO NOT cut warped, cupped or twist- ed wood. • Never attempt freehand cuts (see Figure 2 ). If the workpiece is...
Page 24 - Protecting Yourself from
-10- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife SA FE T Y Even if you know how to prevent kickback, it may still happen. Here are some tips to protect yourself if kick- back DOES occur: • Stand to the side of the blade during every cut ( Figure 4 ). If a kickback does occur, the thrown workpiec...
Page 25 - Common Terms
-11- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife 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 th...
Page 26 - ELECTRICAL; Operation; Specifications
-12- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife EL EC TR IC A L ELECTRICAL DO NOT work on your electrical system if you are unsure about electrical codes and wiring! Seek assistance from a qualified electrician. Ignoring this warning can cause electrocution, fire, or machine damage. W1761 220V ...
Page 27 - Electrical Specifications
-13- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife EL EC TR IC A L DO NOT work on your electrical system if you are unsure about electrical codes and wiring! Seek assistance from a qualified electrician. Ignoring this warning can cause electrocution, fire, or machine damage. W1762 220V 3-Phase Ope...
Page 28 - Unpacking; SETUP; Items Needed for Set Up
-14- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife SE T U P The SHOP FOX ® Model W1761/W1762 has been carefully packaged for safe transporting. If you notice the machine has been damaged, please contact your authorized SHOP FOX ® dealer immediately. UNPLUG-power cord before you do any assembly or ...
Page 29 - Inventory
-15- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife SE T U P The following is a description of the main components shipped with the SHOP FOX ® Model W1761⁄W1762. Lay the components out to inventory them. Note: If you can't find an item on this list, check the mounting location on the machine or exa...
Page 32 - Extension Table
-18- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife SE T U P To install the front and rear rails, do these steps: 1. Fasten the 93" front rail onto the table saw with five M8-1.25 x 25 flat head screws as shown in Figure 13 . Secure the flat head screw on the far left with a flat washer, lock w...
Page 35 - Saw Blade; Arbor
-21- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife SE T U P Figure 24. Correct blade direction. Saw Blade Review this section, even if your saw blade came pre- installed. To install the blade, do these steps: 1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER! 2. Remove the table insert, blade guard, and splitter–i...
Page 36 - Blade Guard & Splitter
-22- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife SE T U P Figure 26. Table insert screw. Table Insert Screw You must install the table insert before operating the table saw. To install and adjust the table insert, do these steps: 1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER! 2. Place the table insert into t...
Page 38 - Miter Gauge; Fence Components
-24- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife SE T U P ON/OFF Switch Miter Gauge To install the miter gauge, do these steps: 1. Install the miter gauge handle and 8mm flat washer onto the miter gauge as shown in Figure 33 . 2. Slide the miter gauge into the miter gauge slot to the left of the...
Page 40 - Test Run
-26- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife SE T U P Projectiles thrown from the machine could cause serious eye injury. Wear safety glasses during assembly and operation. Once the assembly is complete, test run the machine to make sure it runs properly for regular operations. The test run ...
Page 41 - OPERATIONS; General; Basic Controls
-27- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife O PE R AT IO N S OPERATIONS General The Model W1761/W1762 will perform many types of oper- ations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these operations can be dangerous or deadly if performed incorrectly. The instructions in this sect...
Page 42 - Disabling On/Off Switch
-28- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife O PE R AT IO N S Figure 38 . Disabling switch. Safety Pin Disabling On/Off Switch To disable the saw and prevent accidental startup, insert the safety pin through the holes in the ON button, and insert the end of the chain into the pin as shown in...
Page 44 - Workpiece Inspection
-30- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife O PE R AT IO N S Non-Through & Through Cuts Non-Through Cuts A non-through cut is a sawing operation where the blade does not protrude above the top face of the wood stock. Since non-through cuts require the removal of the blade guard and spli...
Page 45 - Ripping
-31- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife O PE R AT IO N S Ripping "Ripping" means cutting with the grain of a natural wood workpiece. In other man-made materials such as MDF or plywood, ripping simply means cutting lengthwise. To make a rip cut, do these steps: 1. Review Preventi...
Page 46 - Crosscutting
-32- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife O PE R AT IO N S Crosscutting "Crosscutting" means cutting across the grain of a natural wood workpiece. In other man-made materials, such as MDF or plywood, crosscuttting means cutting across the width of the workpiece. To make a crosscut...
Page 47 - Miter Cuts; Blade Tilt & Bevel Cuts
-33- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife O PE R AT IO N S Figure 46. Example of marking miter line. Miter Cuts A miter is an angled crosscut. Miters are usually cut in the same manner as crosscuts, using the miter gauge and a predetermined mark on the workpiece. To perform a miter cut, d...
Page 48 - Dado Cutting
-34- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife O PE R AT IO N S Dado Cutting 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 is pushed to its li...
Page 50 - Rabbet Cutting
-36- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife O PE R AT IO N S ��������� ����������������� ����������� ������������� Figure 51. Sacrificial fence. Rabbet Cutting You may experience kickback during this procedure. Stand to the side of the blade and wear safety glasses or a face shield to preve...
Page 52 - Resawing
-38- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife 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 ...
Page 55 - Table Saw Accessories
-41- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife O PE R AT IO N S Table Saw Accessories The following Table Saw accessories may be available through your local Woodstock International Inc. Dealer. If you do not have a dealer in your area, these products are also available through online deal- er...
Page 58 - MAINTENANCE; Lubrication; Cleaning
-44- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife M A IN TE N A N CE MAINTENANCE Lubrication Lubricate the areas indicated below every 6–12 months, depending on frequency of use. These areas can be reached through the motor cover opening or the blade opening. Check all adjustments after lubri- ca...
Page 59 - SERVICE; Troubleshooting
-45- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife SE RV IC E SERVICE 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 com-plete stop! If you require additional m...
Page 61 - Replacing Flat Belt
-47- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife SE RV IC E To ensure optimum power transmission from the motor to the blade, the flat belt must be in good condition. Replace the belt if it becomes cracked, frayed, or glazed. To remove the flat belt, do these steps: 1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM PO...
Page 63 - Blade Tilt Stops
-49- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife SE RV IC E Blade Tilt Stops The table saw features stop bolts that stop the blade exactly at 45° and 90° during blade adjustments. The stops have been set at the factory and should require no adjustments, unless you notice that your cuts are not a...
Page 64 - Digital Readout
-50- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife SE RV IC E 3. Move the blade angle to 30 ° , or remove the panel on the right side of the cabinet to access the 45 ° stop bolt. 4. Using a 12mm wrench, loosen the jam nut ( Figure 67 ) on the 45° stop bolt, adjust the stop bolt up or down, then ch...
Page 65 - Miter Slot to Blade
-51- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife SE RV IC E Miter Slot to Blade Parallelism Your table saw will give the best results if the miter slot and the rip fence are adjusted parallel to the blade. If either of these are not exactly parallel, your cuts and your finished work will be lowe...
Page 66 - Blade Alignment
-52- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife SE RV IC E 8. Tilt the blade to 45° and repeat Steps 2-6 . If the blade is still parallel to the miter slot, continue on to the Blade Alignment procedure. Otherwise, con- tinue with the next step. 9. If the blade was parallel to the miter slot at ...
Page 67 - Adjusting Fence
-53- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife SE RV IC E Adjusting Fence The rip fence included with your Model W1761/W1762 Table Saw is designed to provide excellent ripping accu- racy when properly adjusted. There are four main adjust- ments to concern yourself with: square, height, paral- ...
Page 71 - W1762 Electrical Components
-57- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife SE RV IC E W1762 Electrical Components Figure 83 . W1762 magnetic switch prewired to 220V, 3-phase. Figure 84 . W1762 magnetic switch converted to 440V, 3-phase. Note: The thermal relay in Figure 83 is set for 22 amp, 220V, 3-phase operation. Note...
Page 74 - Blade Guard Assembly; PARTS
-60- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife PA RT S Blade Guard Assembly Blade Guard Assembly Parts List � � � � � � � � � �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� REF PART � # DESCRIPTION REF PART � # DESCRIPTION 1 X1761001 BLADE � GUARD � ASSEMBLY 14 X176101...
Page 75 - Fence Assembly
-61- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife PA RT S Fence Assembly Fence Assembly Parts List ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� REF PART � # DESCRIPTION REF PART � # DESCRIPTION 100 X1761100 FENCE � ASSEMBL...
Page 76 - Miter Gauge Assembly
-62- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife PA RT S Miter Gauge Assembly Miter Gauge Parts List ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� REF PART � # DESCRIPTION REF PART � # DESCRIPTION 200 X1761200 MITER � GAUGE � ASSEMBLY 209 XPSS53M SET � SCREW � M5-.8...
Page 80 - Extension Table Assembly
-66- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife PA RT S Extension Table Assembly Extension Table Parts List ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� REF...
Page 81 - Label Placement
-67- W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife PA RT S Label Placement Safety labels warn about machine hazards and how to prevent machine damage or injury. The owner of this machine MUST maintain the original location and readability of all labels on this machine. If any label is removed or b...
Page 82 - Warranty
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...
Page 85 - Warranty Registration
W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE Name ___________________________________________________________________________________Street __________________________________________________________________________________City _________________________ State ________________...