Shop Fox W1675 - Manual

INTRODUCTION -3- 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 originalowner. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirect...

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

SAFETY -6- ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANERS Use this and other machinery with cautionand respect and always consider safetyfirst, as it applies to your individual workingconditions. Remember, no list of safetyguidelines can be complete and every shopenvironment is different. Failure to fol...

SAFETY -7- Figure 1. DO NOT place hands inside planer when operating. Figure 2. Feed wood by hand only until planer feed roller begins to pull wood inside planer. Figure 3. DO NOT stand directly behind workpiece line of travel. Figure 4. Stand out of the way of the workpiece line of travel. AVOIDING...

SAFETY -8- 110V Operation ELECTRICAL Using extension cords with an undersized gaugeor one that is too long, generates heat in thecord that may cause fire or circuit damage. Ifyou must use an extension cord, use theguidelines below and TABLE 2 to determine the correct cord length and gauge. The amp r...

ASSEMBLY -9- Layout and inventory the parts shipped withyour Planer. See Figure 6 . This will help with machine assembly. Planer Unit 1 Handwheel 1 Magnets 2 T-Handle Allen ® Wrench 1 Allen ® Screw 1 Flat/Lock Washer 1 Dust Port 1 Phillips ® Screws 3 Item Qty. Figure 6. Planer components removed fro...

ASSEMBLY -10- Beginning Although the main components of the SHOP FOX ® W1675 are assembled at the factory, some assembly is required. The following seriesof instructions are the recommended sequencefor final assembly. All tools required for assembly have beenincluded with the planer except standard-...

ASSEMBLY -11- Planer Base Mounting Surface Figure 9. Hardware mounting assembly. Mounting For proper results and safe use, the ModelW1675 must be mounted to a sturdy workbenchor a stand like the SHOP FOX ® Tool Stand shown in Figure 7 . Mounting hardware is not included. To mount the planer do these...

Figure 11. Handwheel mounted to the shaft. Figure 12. Dust port mounted to planer. ASSEMBLY -12- Handwheel Handle To mount the handwheel to the planer dothese steps: 1. If not already done, insert the roll pin intothe shaft protruding from the front of theplaner. See Figure 10 . 2. Slide the handwhe...

ADJUSTMENTS -13- ADJUSTMENTS Controls Familiarize yourself with the controls of yournew planer. They will be frequently mentionedthroughout the instructions in this manual, andthe better you know your machine, the betteryou can make it perform. Use Figure 13 and Figure 14 to locate the planer contro...

ADJUSTMENTS -14- Turning/Changing Knives The Model W1675 features a 2 knife, quickchange cutterhead system with double-sided,disposable knives. The knives have beeninstalled at the factory and no adjustments areneeded prior to using the planer. As your planer gets used, the knives will need tobe rou...

ADJUSTMENTS -17- Extension Tables The extension tables have been set at thefactory and require no adjustments upon initialoperation. However, over the life of the planer,it is possible for the extensions to becomemisaligned with the main table and to needslight adjustment. To check extension table a...

OPERATIONS -18- OPERATIONS Starting the Planer Once assembly is complete and adjustmentshave been made, the machine is ready for a testrun. The purpose of a test run is to identify anyunusual noises and vibrations, as well as toconfirm the machine is performing as intended. To test run the planer do...

OPERATIONS -19- Figure 30. Face joint the concave side of cupped stock before planing. Figure 29. Only plane clean stock. Basic Operations DO NOT operate this planer until you read andunderstand this entire manual first. If you haveany questions contact Woodstock International. To select and prepare...

OPERATIONS -21- Troubleshooting Planing Results FUZZY GRAIN — Grain fibers stand up on the workpiece after planing. SOLUTIONS: • Do not surface damp or wet wood, check it with a moisture meter. Anything over 20% should be allowed to dry. • Install sharp knives. GLOSSY SURFACE — The wood is scorched,...

MAINTENANCE -22- 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 and beforeoccasionally applying lubricant, wipe themachine clean. Then apply a thin coat of lightmachi...

-23- The following pages contain parts diagrams/listsand a warranty card for your SHOP FOX ® Model W1675. If you need parts or help in assembling yourmachine, or if you need operationalinformation, we encourage you to call ourService Department. Our trained servicetechnicians will be glad to help yo...

CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE 10. What stationary woodworking tools do you own? Check all that apply. ___Air Compressor ___Panel Saw ___Band Saw ___Planer ___Drill Press ___Power Feeder ___Drum Sander ___Radial Arm Saw ___Dust Collector ___Shaper ___Horizontal Boring Machine ___Spindle Sander ___Jointer ___...