Page 2 - INSTRUCTION SHEET; NOTICE
INTRODUCTION The Model W1718 is the same planer as the Model W1683 with the upgrade of the spiral cutterhead. The spiral cutterhead consists of 96 indexable carbide inserts. Each insert has four cutting edges, which can be easily rotated if the current cutting edge becomes dull or damaged. In additi...
Page 4 - WARNING
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. • Crystalline ...
Page 5 - Table Of Contents; USE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS TO SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST!
Table Of Contents PAGE 1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................2 ABOUT YOUR NEW PLANER ....................................................................................2WOODSTOCK SERVICE AND SUPPORT .....................
Page 6 - WOODSTOCK SERVICE AND SUPPORT
2 INTRODUCTION ABOUT YOUR NEW PLANER This new Shop Fox ® 20" Planer 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 reliableoperation. Woodstock International, Inc. is c...
Page 10 - ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANERS
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANERS 1. Always make sure the planer is on firm ground and is stable before operating. Immediately fix or shim the planer if it rocks or wobbles. 2. Always inspect the workpiece before running it through the planer. Stock with loose knots, nails, staples, dirt or...
Page 13 - Shop Preparation; Cleaning Machine
9 The Model W1683 is aheavy machine, 840 lbs.shipping weight. Usepower equipment.Serious personal injurymay occur if safe movingmethods are notfollowed. Shop Preparation • Floor Load: Your Model W1683 represents a large weight load in a small footprint. Mostcommercial floors are suitable for theplan...
Page 14 - Extension Rollers
10 Figure 3. Checking roller extension with a straightedge. Extension Rollers The extension roller assemblies are identical for both the infeed and the outfeed ends of the table. To mount these assemblies: 1. Attach an extension bar to the end of each roller. Secure these in place with the 12mm snap...
Page 15 - Handwheel; Dust Hood
11 Handwheel The handwheel operates the chain driven systemthat raises/lowers the table to control thecutting depth. To mount the handwheel: 1. Secure the handwheel to the worm gearshaft (as shown in Figure 4 ) with the hex nut and washer that is already on thethreads. 2. Thread the handle into the ...
Page 16 - Switch; Knife Setting Jig
12 Switch Figure 6. Attaching switch to the planer. Figure 7. Knife setting jig. The prewired magnetic switch needs to bemounted to the planer head casting. To mount the switch: 1. Match the holes at the back of the switchwith the tapped holes in the front, left-hand corner of the planer. 2. Secure ...
Page 18 - Table
Figure 10. Gauge block. Figure 9. Bed roller setscrews. Table Moving Bed Rollers 14 In order to perform table adjustments, the bedrollers must be adjusted below the surface ofthe table. To move the bed rollers: 1. Loosen the setscrews where the bed rollersmount to the planer body (on both ends) assh...
Page 21 - Checking Knives
17 Checking Knives Figure 16. Correct jig position on cutterhead. The Model W1683 features a 4 knife cutterhead.These knives must be checked and adjustedafter regular use. Adjusting the knives is also animportant part of the maintenance process.Correctly positioned knives act as a referencepoint for...
Page 22 - Knife Adjustment
18 Figure 17. Understanding cutterhead assembly. Knife Adjustment The Model W1683 is equipped with both springs and jack screws for knife adjustment. These two options have been provided for operator preference. Both types have advantages and disadvantages. Springs allow adjustments to be made quick...
Page 24 - Bar
20 Figure 19. Board position on table. Figure 20. Bottom dead center. Figure 21. Feed roller adjustment controls. Feed Rollers, Chip Breaker & Pressure Bar The feed rollers, the chip breaker and thepressure bar are factory set for general planing.If you need to alter the settings or reset themaf...
Page 27 - Spring Tension
23 Figure 27. Roller spring tension adjustment screws. NOTICE More adjustments may be necessary to theroller spring tension after the machine hasbeen test run and is in safe workingcondition. See the Operations section for more details. Figure 26. Chain tensioner. After setting the feed rollers, the...
Page 28 - Table Rollers
24 Figure 28. Table roller tolerances. Figure 29. Measuring gap between straightedge and table with a feeler gauge. Table Rollers The table rollers should be set last so they stay out of the way during the other adjustments. The required height of the table rollers will vary depending on the type of...
Page 30 - Operational Tips
26 Figure 32. Face joint the concave side of cupped stock before planing. Figure 33. Only plane clean stock. Operational Tips • Carefully inspect any lumber that you plan to run through the planer. Each board must have at least one flat surface to slide along the planer table. To create a flat surfa...
Page 33 - MAINTENANCE; General; Table And Base
29 MAINTENANCE Regular periodic maintenance on your ModelW1683 20" Planer will ensure its optimumperformance. Make a habit of inspecting yourplaner each time you use it. Check for the following conditions and repairor replace when necessary: • Loose mounting bolts. • Worn switch. • Worn or damag...
Page 34 - Lubrication
30 Lubrication Since all bearings are sealed and permanentlylubricated, leave them alone until they need tobe replaced. Do not lubricate them. The Model W1683 does need lubrication in otherplaces. • Columns and Lead Screws — Remove dust covers for access. Lubricate columns weeklywith light oil, and ...
Page 35 - Belt Tension; Pulley Alignment
31 Figure 40. V-belt adjustment check nuts. Figure 41. Aligning V-belt pulleys. Belt Tension Frequently inspect the V-belt tension during thefirst twenty hours of operation. During thisperiod, the belts will stretch a little. To adjust belt tension, lower the motor slightlyby loosening the lower che...
Page 36 - Wiring Diagram; 20 VOLT POWER SOURCE; MOTOR
32 Wiring Diagram SINGLE-PHASE 220 VOLT POWER SOURCE 5 HP Magnetic Switch -L.Z. Type Disconnect power from machine before performing any electrical service. Failure to do this will result in a shock hazard leading to injury R/1/L1 S/3/L2 T/5/L3 U/2/T1 V/4/T2 W/6/T3 B A ON OFFRESET 1/2 3/4 5/6 34 28 ...
Page 37 - TROUBLESHOOTING
33 This section covers the most common processing problems encountered in planing and what to do about them. Do not make any adjustments until planer is unplugged and moving parts have come to a complete stop. TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Motor will not start. Motor will not start; fuses or circuit break...
Page 38 - CLOSURE
34 The following pages contain general machinedata, parts diagrams/lists and warranty/returninformation for your Shop Fox ® Model W1683 20" Planer. If you need parts or help in assembling yourmachine, or if you need operationalinformation, we encourage you to call ourService Department. Our trai...
Page 47 - WARRANTY CARD
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 ___...
