Page 3 - USE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS TO SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST!; 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 Contact Info ....................................... 2 Manual Accuracy ............
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION
USE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS TO SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST! SE T U P EL EC TR IC A L M A INTE N A N CE SE RV IC E PA RT S O PE R ATIO NS SA FE T Y IN TR O DU CT IO N INTRODUCTION We are proud to provide a high-quality owner’s manual with your new machine! We made every effort to be exact with th...
Page 7 - Identification; For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction
-5- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) IN TR O DUCT IO N Identification Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand the instructions in this manual. For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Saw. a) Wear eye ...
Page 10 - TU
-8- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) SE TU P Table.Tilt S. Table Tilt Lock Lever: Secures table tilt position on trunnion. Must be loosened before table tilt can be adjusted. T. Table Angle Indicator: Shows table tilt angle. U. Trunnion w/Table Tilt Scale: Functions as a tilting base for ...
Page 11 - NOTICE; SAFETY
-9- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) SA FE T Y Indicates.a.potentially.hazardous.situation.which,.if.not.avoided,. MAY.result.in.minor.or.moderate.injury. Indicates.an.imminently.hazardous.situation.which,.if.not.avoided,. WILL.result.in.death.or.serious.injury. Indicates.a.potentially.ha...
Page 14 - ELECTRICAL
-12- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) EL EC TR IC A L Circuit.Requirements This machine must be connected to the correct size and type of power supply circuit, or fire or electrical damage may occur. Read through this section to determine if an adequate power supply circuit is available. ...
Page 15 - Grounding.Requirements
-13- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) EL EC TR IC A L Grounding.Requirements This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain types of malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to travel—in order to reduce the risk of electric sho...
Page 17 - SETUP; Unpacking
-15- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) SE TU P SETUP Unpacking This machine has been carefully packaged for safe transportation. If you notice the machine has been damaged during shipping, please contact your authorized Shop Fox dealer immediately. Description Qty • Safety Glasses for Each...
Page 18 - Inventory
-16- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) SE TU P Inventory The following is a list of items shipped with your machine. Before beginning setup, lay these items out and inventory them. Note: If you cannot find an item on this list, carefully check around/inside the machine and packaging materi...
Page 19 - USE THIS CHART TO IDENTIFY
-17- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) SE TU P Hex Wrench 16mm MEASURE BOL T DIAMETER BY PLACING INSIDE CIRCLE 7 ⁄ 16 " 3 ⁄ 8 " 1 ⁄ 4 " 5 ⁄ 16 " #10 1 ⁄ 2 " W ASHERS ARE MEASURED BY THE INSIDE DIAMETER USE THIS CHART TO IDENTIFY HARDWARE DURING THE INVENTORY/ASSEMBLY PR...
Page 21 - Electrical.Installation
-19- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) SE TU P Figure. 15 . W1849 working clearances. Machine.Placement Keep Workpiece Unloading Area Unobstructed Keep Workpiece Loading Area Unobstructed = Electrical Connection 27½" 32" Weight.Load Refer to the Machine.Specifications for the weigh...
Page 24 - Assembly
-22- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) SE TU P Figure 19. Installing hex bolt to set positive stop. 3 1 / 2 " To assemble bandsaw, do these steps: 1. Thread (1) M8-1.25 hex nut partially onto M8-1.25 x 110 hex bolt, as shown in Figure 19, then thread bolt into panel above lower wheel u...
Page 35 - Bearings
-33- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) SE TU P Adjusting.Blade.Support. Bearings The support bearings are positioned behind the blade near the blade guides and prevent the blade from pushing backward during cutting operations. Proper adjustment of the support bearings helps you make accura...
Page 44 - OPERATIONS; General
-42- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) O PE R ATIO NS OPERATIONS To. reduce. your. risk. of. serious. injury. or. damage. to. the. machine,. read. this. entire.manual.BEFORE.using.machine. To. reduce. the. risk. of. eye. injury. and. long-term. respiratory. damage,. always. wear. safety. g...
Page 45 - PE
-43- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) O PE R ATIONS Basic.Functions.of.a.Bandsaw. A properly adjusted bandsaw can be safer to operate than most other saws and performs many types of cuts with ease and accuracy. It is capable of performing the following types of cuts: Straight.Cuts • Miter...
Page 54 - Ripping; Crosscutting
-52- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) O PE R ATIO NS Figure 75. Example of a ripping operation. NEVER place fingers or hands in the line of cut. If you slip, your hands or fingers may go into the blade and may be cut. ALWAYS use a push stick when ripping narrow pieces. Failure to follow t...
Page 55 - Resawing
-53- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) O PE R ATIONS Resawing Figure 77. Example of a resawing operation. When resawing thin pieces, a wandering blade (blade lead) can tear through the side of the workpiece, exposing your hands to the blade teeth. Always use push blocks when resawing and k...
Page 57 - ACCESSORIES
-55- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) O PE R ATIONS ACCESSORIES Bandsaw.Accessories The following bandsaw 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 dealers...
Page 59 - CE; MAINTENANCE; Schedule
-57- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) M A INTEN A N CE MAINTENANCE MAKE. SURE. that. your. machine. is. unplugged. during. all. maintenance. procedures!. If. this. warning. is. ignored,. serious.personal.injury.may.occur. Schedule For optimum performance from your machine, follow this mai...
Page 60 - Lubrication
-58- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) M A INTE N A N CE Lubrication An essential part of lubrication is cleaning the components before lubricating them. This step is critical because dust and chips build up on lubricated components, which makes them hard to move. Simply adding more grease...
Page 61 - Trunnions
-59- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) M A INTEN A N CE Trunnions The steel trunnions (see Figure 83) should be regularly wiped clean with mineral spirits and lubricated with a thin coat of GL2 grease on the sliding surfaces. Figure 83. Lubrication areas on the trunnion. Blade.Tension.Adju...
Page 62 - SERVICE
-60- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) SE RV IC E SERVICE Troubleshooting Motor.and.Electrical The following troubleshooting tables cover common problems that may occur with this machine. If you need replacement parts or additional troubleshooting help, contact our Technical Support. Note:...
Page 68 - Lever
-66- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) SE RV IC E Adjusting.Wheel.Brushes The lower wheel has brushes (see Figure 90) that are designed to sweep sawdust off the wheel and blade during operation. In order to work properly, the brushes must make firm contact with the wheel. Adjusting.Quick-R...
Page 69 - Parallelism
-67- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) SE RV IC E Adjusting.Guide.Post. Parallelism The guide post assembly should remain parallel with the blade front to back and side to side along its length of travel. If it does not, follow these instructions to adjust it. IMPORTANT: Make sure the tabl...
Page 77 - WIRING DIAGRAM COLOR KEY
-75- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) SE RV IC E Electrical.Safety.Instructions SHOCK.HAZARD. Working on wiring that is connected to a power source is extremely dangerous. Touching electrified parts will result in personal injury including but not limited to severe burns, electrocution, o...
Page 78 - STOP
-76- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) SE RV IC E Wiring.Diagram MOTOR Neutral Hot Ground 110 VAC 5-15 Plug 6-15 Plug (As Recommended) Hot Hot Ground 220 VAC G 220 VAC Rewired for 220V Ground U V 3 1 2 4 Rewired for 220V ON/OFF Switch (viewed from behind) STOP Ground ON/OFF Switch KEDU HY5...
Page 79 - RT; PARTS; Main
-77- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) PA RT S PARTS Main 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 8 11 12 23 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 25 26 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 54 56 57 58 59 60 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 78 79 80 81 82 86 87 92 93 111 119 61 115 48 50 61 60 1...
Page 83 - Fence
-81- Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16) PA RT S Fence REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 102 X1849102 FENCE ASSEMBLY 102-13 X1849102-13 LOCK CAM 102-1 X1849102-1 FENCE RAIL 102-15 X1849102-15 HEX NUT M8-1.25 102-2 X1849102-2 FENCE BASE 102-16 X1849102-16 FLANGE SCREW M4-.7 X 6 10...
Page 87 - 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...
Page 88 - High Quality Machines and Tools; to meet the needs of today's woodworkers and metalworkers.
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