Page 3 - USE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS TO SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST!; Contents
SE TU 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 Machine Specifications ............
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION
-2- Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21) IN TR O DU CT IO N INTRODUCTION 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 relia...
Page 10 - NOTICE; SAFETY
-8- Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21) 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.haz...
Page 13 - ELECTRICAL
-11- Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21) EL EC TR IC A L ELECTRICAL 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 a...
Page 14 - Grounding.Requirements
-12- Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21) 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 shoc...
Page 15 - TU; SETUP; Unpacking; Inventory
-13- Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21) 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 • Hex Wrenches 3, 4mm ......
Page 16 - USE THIS CHART TO IDENTIFY
-14- Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21) 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 PRO...
Page 18 - Assembly
-16- Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21) SE TU P Assembly Before beginning the assembly process, refer to Items. Needed.for.Setup and gather everything you need. Ensure all parts have been properly cleaned of any heavy-duty rust-preventative applied at the factory (if applicable). Be sure to ...
Page 28 - Bearings
-26- Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21) 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 accurat...
Page 32 - OPERATIONS; General
-30- Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21) O PE R ATIO NS 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 incorrectly. The instructions in this section are written wi...
Page 33 - PE
-31- Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21) O PE R ATIONS 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 • Miters • Angles • Compound Angles • ...
Page 38 - Ripping
-36- Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21) O PE R ATIO NS "Ripping" means cutting with the grain of the wood stock. For plywood and other processed wood, ripping simply means cutting down the length of the workpiece. Beveled rip cuts may be performed by tilting the table. To make a rip ...
Page 39 - Resawing; Crosscutting
-37- Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21) O PE R ATIONS Resawing Figure.42. Example of a resawing operation. "Resawing" means cutting the thickness of a board into two or more thinner boards (see Figure.42. for an example). The maximum height of a board that can be resawn is limited by...
Page 41 - ACCESSORIES
-39- Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21) 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 43 - CE; MAINTENANCE
-41- Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21) M A INTEN A N CE MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Model W1878 is relatively easy. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. If any resin has built up, use a resin dissolving cleaner to remove it. Once a month, remo...
Page 44 - SERVICE
-42- Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21) SE RV IC E SERVICE General MAKE. SURE. that. your. machine. is. unplugged. during. all. service. proce- dures!. If. this. warning. is. ignored,. seri- ous.personal.injury.may.occur. This section covers the most common service adjustments or procedures ...
Page 51 - Operations
-49- Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21) SE RV IC E Operations PROBLEM POSSIBLE.CAUSE CORRECTIVE.ACTION Blade or teeth break/crack. 1. Blade tension incorrect.2. Blade incorrect for application.3. Excessive feed rate/pressure.4. Cutting corners too sharply. 5. Blade dull.6. Blade tracking wro...
Page 53 - WIRING DIAGRAM COLOR KEY
-51- Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21) 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, or...
Page 54 - STOP
-52- Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21) SE RV IC E Wiring.Diagram LED- Bandsaw Body Work Lamp 5-15 Plug 120VAC Ground Ground Ground Hot Neutral LED Driver LED-5V700 Hopestar 120V ~ 5.5W E337681 DKLD AN18 6(6)A AC127V ON/OFF Switch DKLD AN17 125V 20A Lamp Switch 120V Motor Ground Run Capacito...
Page 55 - RT; PARTS; Main
-53- Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21) PA RT S PARTS Main 68 69 77 76 74 75 72 73 71 67 70 30 52 53 51 50 49 44 19 45 46 43 42 39 40 41 34 37 38 36 35 33 31 32 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 14 11 12 13 6 5 9 10 8 7 1 3 4 2 83 84 92 93 94 104 48 129 47 95 96 103 98 99 100 101 102 97 13 131 1...
Page 59 - 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...
