Page 2 - WARNING; other masonry products.
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind-ing, drilling, and other construction activities con-tains chemicals known to the State of California tocause cancer, birth defects or other reproductiveharm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints.• Crystalline s...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; USE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS TO SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST!
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................2 About Your New Edge Sander ......................................................................2Woodstock Service and Support .....................................................
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; About Your New Edge Sander; Woodstock Service and Support
INTRODUCTION -2- INTRODUCTION About Your New Edge Sander Your new SHOP FOX ® W1688 has been specially designed to provide many years of trouble-free serv- ice. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe andreliable operation. The Model W1688 is ca...
Page 5 - Warranty and Returns; Specifications
INTRODUCTION -3- INTRODUCTION Warranty and Returns Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all SHOP FOX ® machinery to be free of defects from work- manship and materials for a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase by the original owner.This warranty does not apply to defects due direc...
Page 6 - SAFETY; READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE.; Standard Safety Instructions; NOTICE
SAFETY -4- 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...
Page 8 - Additional Safety Instructions for Edge Sanders
SAFETY -6- Additional Safety Instructions for Edge Sanders 1. Be aware of sanding belt rotation when sanding. Always brace workpiece against the rotation of the sanding spindle. 2. Keep fingertips away from the moving sanding belt. 3. Never use excessive force when sanding. Doing this greatly increa...
Page 9 - Avoiding Potential Injuries
SAFETY -7- Avoiding Potential Injuries Figure 1. DO NOT hold wood away from the back stop, and keep your fingers away from the belt. Figure 2. ALWAYS use the back stop, and keep your fingers away from the belt. Figure 3. DO NOT sand wood with your fingers close to the idler roller and belt. Figure 4...
Page 10 - ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS; Extension Cords; Grounding
ELECTRICAL -8- ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS We do not recommend using an extension cordwith 220V equipment. Using extension cordswith an undersized gauge or one that is too long,generates heat in the cord that may cause fireor circuit damage. If you must use an extensioncord, use the guidelines below and...
Page 13 - ASSEMBLY; Unpacking; Box Contents
ASSEMBLY -11- ASSEMBLY Unpacking T h e M o d e l W 1 6 8 8 E d g e S a n d e r i s c a r e f u l l yp a c k e d . H o w e v e r , i f i t i s d a m a g e d o r i sm i s s i n g a n y p a r t s , p l e a s e c o n t a c tW o o d s t o c k I n t e r n a t i o n a l S e r v i c e a n dS u p p o r t a t...
Page 14 - Shop Preparation; Cleaning; Beginning
ASSEMBLY -12- Shop Preparation • Edge Sander Location: Choose a location where if a workpiece should be projected,bystanders will not be struck. Take all nec-essary safety precautions. • Working Clearances: Consider your current and future needs with respect to size oflumber to be processed at each ...
Page 15 - Feet
Trunnions Table Support Lock Lever ASSEMBLY -13- Feet The rubber feet are designed to minimize vibra-tion and reduce wear-and-tear on the machine. To install the feet, do these steps: 1. Carefully lay the machine on its side. 2. Install the 4 feet using the supplied 5 ⁄ 16 "-18 x 1 ⁄ 2 " bol...
Page 17 - Miter Gauge
ASSEMBLY -15- Figure 18. miter gauge holes in main table. Figure 19. Miter gauge installed. Miter Gauge The miter gauge is used when sanding the endsof workpieces at least 8" long at various angles. The miter gauge is not a back stop! To install the miter gauge, do these steps: 1. Locate the mit...
Page 18 - Dust Hood; Sanding Belt
ASSEMBLY -16- Figure 21. Belt tracking lock knob, dust port cover, and quick release lever. Figure 22. Sanding belt directional installa- tion. Figure 20. Platen and dust hood tilt. Dust Hood When connected to a dust collection system, thedust hood directs suction to remove harmfulwood and abrasive ...
Page 20 - Auxiliary Table
ASSEMBLY -18- Figure 25. Back stop use in horizontal sanding operations. Figure 26. The back stop gap. Figure 27. Auxiliary table installed. Back Stop The back stop is used to support shorter work-pieces and for 90˚ horizontal platen sandingoperations. See Figure 25 . To install the back stop, do th...
Page 21 - Vertical Belt; ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENTS -19- Vertical Belt Tracking Through normal operation, sanding beltsbecome worn on the inside and outside surfaces,which can cause the belt to track too high or toolow on the platen and pulleys. See Figure 28 . You can compensate for this normal wear byadjusting the belt tracking knobs. T...
Page 22 - Diagonal Belt
ADJUSTMENTS -20- Diagonal Belt Tracking The diagonal belt tracking for your Model W1688Edge Sander has been setup at the factory; how-ever, due to shipping or long use of the sander,the belt can begin to track diagonally. You cancompensate for this normal condition by adjust-ing the roller support b...
Page 23 - Alignment
ADJUSTMENTS -21- Figure 34. Straight edge across the rollers and touching the platen graphite pad. Figure 33. Platen and retaining bolts. Platen-to-Roller Alignment The platen-to-roller alignment for your ModelW1688 Edge Sander has been setup at the facto-ry; however, due to shipping or long use of ...
Page 24 - Belt Tension
ADJUSTMENTS -22- Figure 35. Hex nut and belt tension rod. Belt Tension The sanding belt tension for your Model W1688Edge Sander has been setup at the factory; how-ever, due to shipping, varying belt length, orlong use of the sander, the tension may need tobe adjusted. You can compensate for this nor...
Page 25 - Main Table Height
ADJUSTMENTS -23- Main Table Height Periodically through normal operation of theModel 1688 Edge Sander, the belts will wear incertain areas. To compensate for this wear andensure consistent sanding or to adjust for aworkpiece, you can adjust the main table high-er or lower. The table is fitted with s...
Page 26 - Main Table Tilt
ADJUSTMENTS -24- Main Table Tilt Often you may have to tilt the main table toaccommodate for the angles of your workpiece.The main table is equipped with a degree scalewhich indicates the angle that the the work-piece will be sanded at. To adjust the main table angle, do thesesteps: 1. With one hand...
Page 27 - OPERATION; Starting the Sander; OPERATIONS
OPERATION -25- Starting the Sander ALWAYS take a few moments to listen andobserve for unusual noise and vibration afterstarting the edge sander. DO NOT start this sanderuntil you have complet-ed all assembly, adjust-ments, safety require-ments, and you haveread and understand thisentire manual. I N ...
Page 28 - Platen Tilting
OPERATION -26- Platen Tilting Often you will have to sand the face of a work-piece, which is one of the most common sandingoperations. To help you accomplish this task,the Model W1688 Edge Sander has the option ofeither vertical or horizontal tilt. To tilt the platen, do these steps: 1. Loosen the p...
Page 29 - Vertical Sanding
OPERATION -27- Vertical Sanding The steps below show you how to sand the edgesand the ends of a basic workpiece, which is one ofthe most common sanding operations you will do. Always wear a dust maskand safety glasses whenoperating this machine.Sawdust may cause aller-gic reactions or respiratorypro...
Page 31 - Horizontal Sanding
OPERATION -29- Horizontal Sanding The steps below show you how to sand the faceof a basic workpiece. Always wear a dust maskand safety glasses whenoperating this machine.Sawdust may cause aller-gic reactions or respiratoryproblems. Make sure loose clothingand long hair is securedand kept away frommo...
Page 32 - Contour Sanding
OPERATION -30- Contour Sanding The steps below show you how to sand therounded contours of a basic workpiece. To sand the contour of a workpiece, do these steps: 1. Put your safety glasses and dust mask on,start the dust collector and your sander. 2. Adjust the auxiliary table height to the cen-ter ...
Page 33 - Troubleshooting
OPERATION -31- Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE REASON HOW TO REMEDY The sanderwobbles orvibrates. The mobile base, stand, or platform is loose orunstable. The motor or other components are loose,misaligned, or out of adjustment. Make sure all fasteners are tight, the rubberfeet are installed, and t...
Page 37 - MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE -35- MAINTENANCE General Regular periodic maintenance on your ModelW1688 will ensure its optimum performance.Make a habit of inspecting your machine eachtime you use it. Check for the following condi-tions and repair or replace when necessary. 1. Loose mounting bolts. 2. Worn switch. 3. ...
Page 38 - W1688 Edge Sander Wiring Diagram
-36- W1688 Edge Sander Wiring Diagram Yellow MOTOR (BACK SIDE) Green TO 110 VOLT POWER SUPPLY TO GROUND TERMINAL COVER 110 VOLT CONNECTION Bl ack Re d Gr ey Grey Red MOTOR (BACK SIDE) Green TO 220 VOLT POWER SUPPLY TO GROUND TERMINAL COVER 220 VOLT CONNECTION Yellow Black Keep your machineunplugged ...
Page 39 - CLOSURE
-37- The following pages contain parts diagrams/listsand a warranty card for your SHOP FOX ® Model W1688. If you need parts or help in assembling yourmachine, or if you need operational informa-tion, we encourage you to call our ServiceDepartment. Our trained service technicians willbe glad to help ...
Page 43 - YOUR NOTES
Page 46 - WARRANTY CARD
ADJUSTMENTS 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 __...
