Page 3 - Contents
SE T U P EL EC TR IC A L M A INTEN A N CE SE RV IC E PA RT S O PE R ATIONS SA FE T Y IN TR O DUCT IO N USE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS TO SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST! INTRODUCTION ..................................... 2 Woodstock Technical Support .................. 2 Functional Overview ..............
Page 4 - Woodstock Technical Support; INTRODUCTION; Functional Overview
-2- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake 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 operation. Woodst...
Page 5 - MACHINE
-3- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake IN TR O DUCT IO N Phone #: (360) 734-3482 • Online Tech Support: [email protected] • Web: www.shopfox.biz MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS Motor Type .......................................................................................... TEFC Capacitor Start In...
Page 7 - Controls and Features
-5- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake IN TR O DUCT IO N Controls and Features A. Eye Bolt B. Hinged Wheel Cover C. Blade Tracking Window D. Guide Post Handwheel E. Cutting Height Scale F. Guide Post G. Ball Bearing Blade Guides H. Miter Gauge I. 4" Dust Port J. Foot Brake K. Fence Lock Knob L. ...
Page 8 - Standard Machinery Safety; SAFETY; READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE.; Standard Safety Instructions; NOTICE
-6- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SA FE T Y SAFETY Standard Machinery Safety 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 pres...
Page 10 - Additional Safety for Bandsaws
-8- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SA FE T Y Additional Safety for Bandsaws 1. BLADE CONDITION . Do not operate with dull, cracked or badly worn blade. Dull blades require more effort to use and are difficult to control. Inspect blades for cracks and missing teeth before each use. 2. HAND PLACEM...
Page 11 - Avoiding Potential Injuries
-9- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SA FE T Y Figure 7. Unplug saw before changing blades. Figure 6. Use push sticks whenever possible. Figure 4. Use push blocks when necessary. Figure 5. Never start motor with wheel covers open. Figure 3. Never place hands in line of cut. Avoiding Potential Inju...
Page 12 - ELECTRICAL; Extension Cords; Electrical Specifications
-10- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake 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. 220V Operation The Model...
Page 13 - Unpacking; SETUP; Items Needed for Setup
-11- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE TU P Keep machine disconnected from power until instructed otherwise. This machine has been carefully packaged for safe trans- portation. If you notice the machine has been damaged during shipping, please contact your authorized Shop Fox dealer immediately....
Page 14 - Inventory
-12- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE TU P Inventory The following is a description of the main components shipped with the Model W1770. 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 examine the pack- aging ...
Page 15 - Cleaning Machine
-13- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE TU P • Floor Load: This machine distributes a heavy load in a small footprint. Some residential floors may require additional bracing to support both machine and operator. • Working Clearances: Consider existing and anticipated needs, size of material to be...
Page 17 - Mounting to Shop Floor
-15- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE TU P Although not required, we recommend that you mount your new bandsaw to the floor. Because this is an optional step and floor materials may vary, floor mounting hard- ware is not included. You must use a precison level to level your machine. You may als...
Page 18 - Fence
-16- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE TU P The fence rail is installed upside down at the factory. To install the fence, do these steps: 1. Remove the cap screws holding the rail onto the table, and remove the rail. 2. Flip the rail over and reinstall it with the cap screws removed in Step 1 (s...
Page 19 - Blade Tracking
-17- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE TU P Blade Tracking The blade tracking is primarily affected by the tilt of the upper wheel, also known as "center tracking"; and the alignment of both wheels, also known as "coplanar track- ing." (For coplanar tracking, refer to the Wheel A...
Page 20 - Positive Stop
-18- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE TU P Positive Stop The positive stop allows the table to be quickly and accu- rately returned to the horizontal (0˚) position after being adjusted to a different angle. To set the positive stop, do these steps: 1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER! 2. Adjust th...
Page 21 - Dust Collection
-19- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE TU P Recommended CFM at each Dust Port: ......... 400 CFM Do not confuse this CFM recommendation with the rating of the dust collector. To determine the CFM at the dust port, you must take into account many variables, includ- ing the CFM rating of the dust ...
Page 22 - Test Run
-20- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE TU P Once the assembly is complete, test run your machine to make sure it runs properly and is ready for regular opera- tion. The test run consists of verifying the following: 1) The motor powers up and runs correctly, and 2) the safety disabling mechanism ...
Page 24 - Tensioning Blade
-22- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE TU P Tensioning Blade A properly tensioned blade is essential for making accu- rate cuts and is required before making many bandsaw adjustments. (Everytime you replace the blade, you should perform this procedure because all blades tension differently.) To ...
Page 25 - Adjusting Blade Guide
-23- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE TU P Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings The blade guides provide side-to-side support to keep the blade straight while cutting. The blade guides are designed to be adjusted in two ways—forward/backward and side-to-side. To adjust the upper blade guides, do thes...
Page 26 - Adjusting Support
-24- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE TU P NOTICE Whenever changing a blade or adjusting tension and tracking, the upper and lower blade support bear- ings and guide bearings must be properly adjusted and locked before cutting operations. To adjust the lower blade guides, do these steps: 1. Mak...
Page 29 - Aligning Table
-27- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE TU P Aligning Table To ensure cutting accuracy, the table should be aligned so that the miter slot is parallel to the bandsaw blade. This procedure works best with a 1 3 ⁄ 8 " blade installed. To align the table so the miter slot is parallel to the band...
Page 30 - Aligning Fence
-28- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE TU P Aligning Fence To ensure cutting accuracy when the fence is first installed, the fence should be aligned with the miter slot. To align the fence parallel with the miter slot, do these steps: 1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER! 2. Make sure the miter slot...
Page 31 - Calibrating Fence Pointer; Calibrating Miter Gauge
-29- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE TU P Calibrating Fence Pointer Your new bandsaw is equipped with a fence measurement system that includes a fence pointer, which must be cali- brated when the bandsaw is first set up. To calibrate the pointer, do these steps: 1. If the fence is mounted on t...
Page 32 - Installing Resaw Fence
-30- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE TU P Installing Resaw Fence To install the resaw fence, do these steps: 1. Install the resaw fence lock handle (with the washer and moving plate) onto the fence, then slide the resaw fence over the moving plate, as shown in Figure 43 . Note: Leave the movin...
Page 33 - OPERATIONS; General; Basic Controls
-31- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake O PE R ATIONS OPERATIONS General This machine will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these operations can be dangerous or deadly if performed incor- rectly. The instructions in this section are written with the ...
Page 35 - Workpiece Inspection
-33- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake O PE R ATIONS Workpiece Inspection Some wood workpieces are not safe to cut or may require modification before they are safe to cut. Before cutting wood, get in the habit of inspecting all workpieces for the following: • Foreign Objects (Figure 48 ): Nails, st...
Page 36 - Cutting Overview
-34- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake O PE R ATIO NS Cutting Overview The bandsaw is capable of performing the following cuts: • Crosscutting • Simple and Complex Curves • Duplicate Parts • Circles • Beveled Curves • Miters • Angles • Compound Angles • Resawing • Ripping Basic Cutting Tips • Keep ...
Page 37 - Foot Brake
-35- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake O PE R ATIONS Foot Brake Figure 50 . Foot brake location. Guide Post The guide post, shown in Figure 51 , connects the upper blade guide assembly to the bandsaw. The guidepost allows the blade guide assembly to move up or down to be as close to the workpiece a...
Page 38 - Fine Tune Tracking; Blade Lead
-36- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake O PE R ATIO NS Figure 52 . Blade tracking window. To fine tune the tracking, do these steps: 1. Close the wheel covers and turn the bandsaw ON . 2. Observe the blade tracking path through the clear window on the right edge of the bandsaw, as shown in Figure 52...
Page 40 - Table Tilt
-38- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake O PE R ATIO NS Table Tilt To tilt the table, do these steps: 1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER! 2. Loosen the table tilt lock lever shown in Figure 54 . 3. To tilt the table to the right, turn the table tilt handwheel clockwise ( Figure 54 ). 4. To tilt the tab...
Page 41 - Crosscutting; Resawing
-39- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake O PE R ATIONS Crosscutting "Crosscutting" means cutting across the grain of wood. For plywood and other processed wood, crosscutting simply means cutting across the width of the material. To make a 90˚ crosscut, do these steps: 1. Move the fence out of...
Page 42 - Cutting Curves; Stacked Cuts
-40- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake O PE R ATIO NS Cutting Curves When cutting curves, simultaneously feed and turn the stock carefully so the blade follows the layout line with- out twisting. If a curve is so abrupt that it is necessary to repeatedly back up and cut a new kerf, use a narrower b...
Page 45 - Blade Changes
-43- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake O PE R ATIONS Blade Changes To remove a blade, do these steps: 1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER! 2. Release the blade tension. 3. Remove the table insert and the table pin. Adjust the upper and lower guide bearings as far away as possible from the blade. 4. Op...
Page 46 - MAINTENANCE; Cleaning
-44- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake M A INTE N A N CE MAINTENANCE For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule: Daily • Check/correct loose mounting bolts. • Check/correct damaged saw blade. • Check/correct worn or damaged wires. • Correct any other unsafe conditio...
Page 49 - SERVICE; Checking and Tensioning
-47- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake 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 Te...
Page 51 - Adjusting Tension Lever
-49- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE RV IC E Adjusting Tension Lever The quick release tension lever is setup correctly for use with the preinstalled 165" blade. However, if you install a different length blade, you will need to adjust the tension lever adjustment screw so the quick releas...
Page 52 - Adjusting Wheel and
-50- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE RV IC E Adjusting Wheel and Blade Brushes The lower wheel compartment contains the brushes shown in Figure 71 . These brushes are designed to sweep sawdust off the wheel tire and blade as the bandsaw is operating. In order to work properly, the brushes must...
Page 53 - Replacing Brake Shoe
-51- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE RV IC E Replacing Brake Shoe The brake shoe will need to be replaced when the pad wears out, which depends upon how frequently the foot brake is used. The following are indications that the brake pad needs to be replaced: The bandsaw takes noticeably longer...
Page 54 - Aligning Wheels
-52- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE RV IC E Aligning Wheels Components and Hardware Needed: Qty 70 1 ⁄ 4 " Long Wood 2x4 ..........................................1 Tools Needed: Wrench 17mm ...................................................1 Tape Measure ...................................
Page 57 - Electrical Components
-55- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE RV IC E Electrical Components Figure 78 . Power supply terminal box. Figure 81 . Motor wiring. Figure 82 . Magnetic switch. POWER ON OFF Figure 79 . Control panel wiring. Figure 80 . Wheel cover limit switch (left) and foot brake switch (right).
Page 58 - Wiring Diagram
-56- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE RV IC E Wiring Diagram PWR ON OFF CONTROL PANEL (viewed from behind) A AMP RE SE T 96 1/2 T1/2 T3/6 NO14 3/4 T2/4 L1/1 L3/5 NO13 L2/3 5/6 95 18 22 26 NC15 SDE NC16 MAG SWITCH ASSEMBLY SDE MPE-18 L1 L1 L2 L2 Ground Ground Ground Ground 220V MOTOR Ground Hot ...
Page 59 - Troubleshooting
-57- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake SE RV IC E PWR ON OFF CONTROL PANEL (viewed from behind) A AMP RE SE T 96 1/2 T1/2 T3/6 NO14 3/4 T2/4 L1/1 L3/5 NO13 L2/3 5/6 95 18 22 26 NC15 SDE NC16 MAG SWITCH ASSEMBLY SDE MPE-18 L1 L1 L2 L2 Ground Ground Ground Ground 220V MOTOR Ground Hot Hot L6-30 PLUG ...
Page 61 - PARTS; Labels & Cosmetic Parts
-59- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake PA RT S PARTS Labels & Cosmetic Parts REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 1 X1770001 MACHINE ID LABEL 13 XLABEL-08H READ MANUAL LABEL HL 2 D3376 SHOP FOX LOGO PLATE 14 XLABEL-06 GLASSES RESPIRATOR LABEL HL 3 X1770003 DISCONNECT POWER LABEL HL 15 ...
Page 62 - Blade Guides-Cover Breakdown
-60- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake PA RT S Blade Guides-Cover Breakdown 153 154 155 157 156 158 151 152 149 150 147 148 555 176 175 173 179 174 161 162 163 173 174 164 177 175 176 165 167 160 161 166 180 162 164 163 160 161 177 161 159 REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 147 XPSB04M C...
Page 63 - Guide Post-Table Tilt Breakdown
-61- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake PA RT S 330 317 287 289 387 290 288 291 346 309 313 311 310 312 344 343 316 314 315 306 308 307 345 337 339 338 342 341 331 333 332 303 292 295 285 286 293 294 296 299 302 300 301 297 298 323 321 319 318 320 304 322 326 325 324 241 327 335 334 336 329 Guide Po...
Page 64 - Table-Trunnion Breakdown
-62- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake PA RT S 469 465 467 466 468 462 464 463 480 455 458 460 459 461 456 447 457 471 470 472 476475474 473 478477 479 482 484 483 481 484-6 484-10 484-4 484-2 484-9 484-3 484-5 484-12 484-11 484-10 484-7 484-8 484-13 Table-Trunnion Breakdown REF PART # DESCRIPTION ...
Page 65 - Body Breakdown
-63- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake PA RT S 636 705 654 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514 515 516 517 518 519 520 521 522 523 523-1 523-2 523-3 523-4 523-7 524 525 526 527 528 529 530 531 532 533 534 535 536 537 538 539 540 541 542 543 544 545 546 547 548 549 550 551 552 55...
Page 66 - Body Parts List
-64- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake PA RT S REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 501 X1770501 HANDLE KNOB M16-1.5 546 XPHTEK4M TAP SCREW M4 X 8 502 X1770502 HANDLE SHAFT 547 X1770547 CORD CLAMP 5/8” 503 X1770503 NUT M16-1.5 548 X1770548 STEP CORD 16AWG X 3C 504 X1770504 ECCENTRIC SHAFT ...
Page 67 - Body Parts List Continued
-65- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake PA RT S REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 593 X1770593 MOTOR CORD 12AWG X 3C 629 X1770629 BALL BEARING 6205LLU 594 XPLN03M LOCK NUT M6-1 630 X1770630 LOWER WHEEL DIA. 21” 595 XPN02M HEX NUT M10-1.5 631 X1770631 BUSHING 596 XPW04M FLAT WASHER 10MM 6...
Page 68 - Resaw Fence Breakdown
-66- W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake PA RT S Resaw Fence Breakdown 801 802 803 804 810 811 REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 801 X1770801 RESAW FENCE (AL) 590MM 804 X1770804 ADJUSTMENT HANDLE M8 X 44 802 X1770802 MOVING PLATE 810 X1770810 END COVER 148 X 22 X 1 803 XPW01M FLAT WASHER ...
Page 69 - Warranty Registration
W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE Name ___________________________________________________________________________________Street __________________________________________________________________________________City _________________________ State ___________________________ Z...
Page 71 - WARRANTY
WARRANTY Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all Shop Fox machinery to be free of defects from workmanship 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, neglige...
