Grizzly Industrial w1702 - Manual

INTRODUCTION Warranty and Returns Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all SHOP FOX ® machinery to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase by the original owner. This warrantydoes not apply to defects due directly or indirectly t...

-4- SAFETY SAFETY READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Standard Safety Instructions 1. Thoroughly read the instruction manual before operating your machine. Learn the applications, limitations and potential hazards of this machine...

Additional Safety Instructions for Shapers 1. Never place your hands within 12 inches of the cutters. Never pass your hands directly over or in front of the cutter. As one hand approaches the 12-inch radius point, move it in an arc motionaway from the cutter to the outfeed side and reposition that h...

-7- SAFETY Avoiding Potential Injuries Figure 1. Use a SHOP FOX ® Featherboard as anti-kick back protection. Figure 2. Use rubberized SHOP FOX ® Push Blocks to grip the workpiece when cutting. Figure 3. Use the smallest insert the cutter will allow to keep woodchips near the dust collection suction ...

-8- Figure 8. NEMA-style L6-20 plug and receptacle. ELECTRICAL We DO NOT recommend using an extension cordwith most equipment because the cord cangenerate heat that may cause a fire or circuitdamage. If you must use an extension cord, usethe guidelines below. •Use a cord rated for Standard Service (...

-9- Layout and inventory the shipped parts tofamiliarize yourself with your Model W1702Shaper. See Figures 9 and 10 . Familiarizing yourself will help with the installation process,set-up, and machine operation. Shaper Unit 1 Miter Gauge 1 Handle 1 1 ⁄ 2 " Spindle 1 3 ⁄ 4 " Spindle 1 1" ...

-10- ASSEMBLY While the main components of the SHOP FOX ® Model W1702 are assembled at the factory,some assembly is required including shoppreparation. The following is the recommendedsequence best suited for final installation andassembly. • Shop Preparation • Fence Assembly • Safety Guard Assembly...

-11- Shop Preparation • Machine Mobility: Use the Model D2057 SHOP FOX ® Heavy-Duty Mobile Base so you can make the most out of your shopspace by moving the Model W1702 3 HPShaper out of the way when not in use.Contact your SHOP FOX ® Dealer for price and availability. • Working Clearances: Consider...

-12- ASSEMBLY Fence Facing Fence facing can be custom made for specialneeds—for example, mounting a hold-downroller systems like the SHOP FOX ® Model W1105 Green BOARD BUDDIES ® . To install the fence facing, do these steps: 1. Using 1 ⁄ 4 "-20 x 5 ⁄ 8 " Countersunk Phillips ® head screws, 1...

-13- Handwheel The handwheel comes installed from thefactory; however, you will need to install thecrank handle. NOTE: for each revolution of thehandwheel, the spindle moves up or downapproximately 0.045". To install the crank handle, do these steps: 1. Thread the crank handle into the hole on t...

ASSEMBLY -14- Figure 18. Threading drawbar into spindle. Figure 19. Spindle and guide pin alignment. Spindle The Model W1702 comes with 1 ⁄ 2 ", 3 ⁄ 4 ", and 1" shaper spindles. Also available is a Model D3 392 Optional Router Bit Spindle. It is very importantthat any spindle you use, is...

ADJUSTMENTS -16- NOTICE You can adjust the relative position of thefence mount lock handle head by pullingand rotating the head either clockwise orcounter-clockwise. Adjusting the relativeposition is sometimes necessary beforetightening or loosening the handle in tightlocations. NOTICE DO NOT over-t...

-17- Fence Alignment Before shaping, check that the two fence facesare parallel. To align the fences so they are parallel witheach other, do these steps: 1. Get a quality straightedge that is long enoughto span the entire length of the fenceassembly. 2. Make sure that the screws that hold thefence f...

-18- Table Inserts The table inserts are necessary for the safeoperation of the shaper. Two inserts are providedallowing for three different opening sizes to beachieved. Use the smallest-size opening for acutter to reduce wood chips falling into themachine, which could cause flying debris. Usingthe ...

-19- Pulley Alignment Pulley alignment is important to theperformance of your shaper. If the pulleys arejust slightly out of alignment, the shaper maysuffer from power loss as well as decreased V-belt life. The pulleys need to be parallel withone another for optimum shaper performance. To align the ...

-20- Spindle RPM This shaper spindle can be run at 7,000 or10,000 RPM. The speed is changed by theplacement of the V-belt as shown in Figure 29. To change the spindle RPM, do these steps: 1. UNPLUG THE SHAPER! 2. Loosen the two spindle slide bolts that holdthe motor mount plate to the spindle slide ...

-21- The spindle slide-to-gib clearance may needadjusting so there is no play when pressure isapplied to the spindle. Gib adjustments aremade by loosening or tightening some or all ofthe four setscrews on the side of the elevationhousing shown in Figure 31. To check the spindle slide-to-gib clearanc...

-22- OPERATIONS Start Up Once assembly is complete and adjustmentshave been made, the shaper is ready for startup. Always pay attention to any unusual noisesand vibrations on every start up, as well asmake sure the shaper operates as intended. 1. MAKE SURE that the fence, any accessories, Jigs, spin...

-23- Cutter Direction The Model W1702 is capable of operating in twodirections by use of a forward and reverseswitch as shown in Figure 32. It is very important that the workpiece be fed against thedirection of the cutter rotation. This willprevent a climb cut and maintains a safe cuttingprocedure f...

-24- Cutter Installation Figure 34. Bushing placement. Figure 35. Cutter placement. OPERATIONS a) Choose Cutter Profile and Cutter: To help select the correct cutter, you can goonline to select your cutter, bushings, andrub collars. • For shaper cutter profile selection go to www.romancarbide.com an...

-26- Setting Spindle Height Correct spindle height is crucial to most shapingapplications. Use a piece of test wood toconfirm the correct spindle height beforecutting expensive lumber. To set the spindle height, do these steps: 1. Loosen the spindle lock knob located on theside of the shaper as show...

-27- Straight Shaping Because the shaper fence is independentlyadjustable, you can set up the shaper to cutpart or all of the workpiece edge. To set the fence up for cutting material fromthe whole edge of the workpiece, do thesesteps: 1. Loosen the locking handles shown on thesides of the fence moun...

-29- Rub Collars When shaping workpieces that have irregularshapes, rub collars are a necessity. There aretwo types of rub collars: solid and ball bearing.They are available in various diameters and canbe purchased individually or as sets as shown in Figure 46. Some examples of when you would use a ...

-30- Freehand Shaping Freehand shaping is shaping without the aid ofthe miter slot or fence. The most dangerouspart of shaping freehand is beginning the cut,where the cutter first contacts the workpiece.Often the workpiece will tend to jerk orkickback, catching the operator off guard. To reduce this...

-31- Figure 53. Using a rub collar against a template. Figure 52. A piece of wood clamped to the table can serve as a make-shift starting pin (Guard not shown for clarity). Pattern Shaping Sometimes the location of the starting pin holeswill not always be in the safest position. Youcan clamp a piece...

-32- MAINTENANCE Lubrication Since all bearings are shielded and permanentlylubricated, simply leave them alone until theyneed to be replaced. Do not lubricate them. For other items on this machine, an occasionalapplication of light machine oil is all that isnecessary. Before applying lubricant, cle...

MAINTENANCE -34- Closure The following pages contain parts diagrams/listsand a warranty card for your SHOP FOX ® Model W1702 3HP Shaper. If you need parts or help in assembling yourmachine, or if you need operationalinformation, we encourage you to call ourService Department. Our trained servicetech...

-47- Shaper Accessories The following shaper 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.Please call or e-mail Woodstock International Inc. Customer Service to g...

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