Page 2 - WARNING
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, drilling, and other construction activities con- tains 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. • Crystall...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
ELECTRICITY ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................2 About Your New Jointer ......................................................................................2Woodsto...
Page 4 - Woodstock Service and Support; INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION -2- Your new SHOP FOX ® Model W1694 6" Bench Top Jointer is specially designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Close attention to engineering detail, ruggedly built parts, and a rigid qualitycontrol program assure safe and reliable operation. The Model W1694 features ...
Page 6 - READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE.; NOTICE; Standard Safety Instructions; SAFETY
SAFETY -4- READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. 1. Thoroughly read the instruction manual before operating your machine. Learn the applications, limitations and potential hazards of this machine. Keep manual in a safe, convenient ...
Page 8 - Know Your Machine
SAFETY -6- D C B A L M J H G F E K H. Power SwitchI. Dust Port J. 90˚ Stop Slide K. Fence Sliding Handle L. Fence Tilting Handle M. Table Height Knob A. Outfeed Table B. Fence C. Cutterhead Blade Guard D. Infeed Table E. Jointer Body F. Rubber Feet G. Cutterhead Access Cover An important part of saf...
Page 9 - Safety Instructions for Your Jointer
SAFETY -7- 1. JOINTING SAFETY BEGINS WITH YOUR LUMBER. Inspect your workpiece carefully before you feed it over the cutterhead. If you have any doubts about the stability or structural integrity of yourworkpiece, DO NOT JOINT IT! Unstable workpieces can result in kickback. 2. MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALI...
Page 10 - Avoiding Potential Injuries
SAFETY -8- Figure 1. Correct operator and workpiece position, guard is in place, and push blocks are being used. Figure 2. Never surface plane without push blocks! Figure 4. Never plane/edge-joint with the guard removed! Figure 5. Never joint end grain! Figure 3. Never stand directly behind the work...
Page 11 - Grounding; ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRICITY -9- If you must use an extension cord with the ModelW1694, please follow these requirements: •Use a cord rated for Standard Service (Grade S). •Use a 14 AWG cord that is 100 feet or less •Use a cord with a ground pin•Use an undamaged cord only The SHOP FOX ® Model W1694 2 HP, 110 volt mo...
Page 12 - Inventory; ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY -10- Figure 7. Loose parts shipped with the jointer. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1. Filter Bag ......................................1 2. Trash Bag Support Segments ................3 3. Connectors ....................................3 4. Fence ..........................................
Page 13 - Initial Cleaning
ASSEMBLY -11- • Lighting: Lighting should be bright enough to eliminate shadows and prevent eyestrain. • Working Clearances: Consider your current and future shop needs with respect to thesafe operation of this machine. • Outlets: Make sure the electrical circuits have the capacity to handle the amp...
Page 14 - Fence Support
ASSEMBLY -12- Figure 8. Attached rubber feet. Figure 9. Aligning the fence support. Figure 10. Secured locking plate. To attach the rubber feet, do these steps: Slide the four rubber feet onto the four cornersof the jointer base ( Figure 8 ). To attach the fence support, do these steps: 1. Align the...
Page 15 - Fence Assembly
ASSEMBLY -13- The fence assembly consists of the fence, thefence adjusting bracket, and the fence tiltinghandle. To assemble the fence assembly, do thesesteps: 1. Attach the fence to the fence adjustingbracket with four 8mm flat washers andfour M8-1.25 x 20 cap screws ( Figure 11 ). 2. Slide the fen...
Page 16 - Dust Port
ASSEMBLY -14- Figure 14. Installing the 90˚ stop slide. Figure 15. Correctly installed filter bag spring. Figure 16. Filter bag secured to the trash can. To install the 90˚ stop slide, do these steps: Slide the 90˚ stop slide under the limit plate asshown in Figure 14 . Do not worry about its exact ...
Page 18 - Fence; ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENTS -16- Figure 20. Fence bracket assembly. Fence Tilting Handle Fence Sliding Handle The fence assembly has two primary methods ofadjustment: • The face of the fence is adjustable relativeto the table surface. • The fence position is adjustable across thewidth of the table. To adjust the fe...
Page 19 - Fence Angle Stops
ADJUSTMENTS -17- There are three fence angle stops: 90˚, 45˚inward, and 45˚ outward. The angle stops allowthe fence to be quickly and accurately posi-tioned at various angles. To adjust the 90˚ angle stop, do these steps: 1. Using a machinist’s square, position thefence 90˚ relative to the table sur...
Page 21 - Blade Height
ADJUSTMENTS -19- The blade height must be adjusted correctly toincrease the time between sharpenings, allowmaximum performance, and to ensure a flatjointed surface. Check the blade height when-ever the blades are removed from the cutter-head or whenever cutting performance begins todegrade. To check...
Page 23 - Blade Guard
ADJUSTMENTS -21- The blade guard protects the operator from thecutterhead blades. It must be functioning cor-rectly before performing any jointing operation. To make sure the blade guard is functioningcorrectly, do these steps: 1. UNPLUG THE JOINTER! 2. Adjust the infeed table even with the out-feed...
Page 24 - Test Run; OPERATIONS
OPERATIONS -22- Once assembly is complete, the machine isready for a test run. The purpose of a test run isto identify any unusual noises and vibrations, aswell as to confirm that the machine is perform-ing as intended. To test run the Model W1694, do these steps: 1. Make sure that all tools have be...
Page 25 - Operation
OPERATIONS -23- • Never allow hands or push blocks to comewithin 4" of the cutterhead while it is mov-ing. • Carefully inspect boards before jointing.Defects such as twisting, knots, or crackscould cause the workpiece to break apart. • Only use clean boards. Remove all dirt,nails, staples, imbed...
Page 26 - Surface Planing
OPERATIONS -24- Figure 32. Surface planing flattens the concave face of the workpiece. Portion Removed With Jointer ALWAYS wear safety glasses to prevent seri-ous personal injury! Figure 33. This is an example of a surface planing operation. Surface planing flattens the concave face of theworkpiece ...
Page 27 - Edge Jointing
OPERATIONS -25- Edge jointing straightens the concave edge ofthe workpiece ( Figure 34 ). This straight edge can then be guided along the rip fence of a tablesaw when squaring rough lumber. The straight,flat edge is also used for gluing up large panelassemblies. Figure 35 shows an example of an oper...
Page 28 - Bevel Cutting
OPERATIONS -26- Figure 36. Bevel cutting produces an angled edge on the workpiece. Portion Removed With Jointer Figure 37. This is an example of a bevel cut- ting operation with the fence set at 45˚. Always wear safetyglasses to prevent seri-ous personal injury! Bevel cutting is very similar to edge...
Page 29 - Sharpening Blades; MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE -27- Make sure that yourmachine is unpluggedduring any maintenanceprocedures exceptwhere instructed other-wise! If this warning isignored, serious person-al injury may occur. Regular periodic maintenance on your ModelW1694 will ensure its optimum performance.Make a habit of inspecting yo...
Page 30 - Replacing Blades
MAINTENANCE -28- To replace the cutterhead blades, do thesesteps: 1. UNPLUG THE JOINTER! 2. Use a 6 1 ⁄ 4 " wide piece of wood to prop the blade guard open. 3. Remove the four blade clamping screws onone of the blades ( Figure 38 ). 4. Remove the blade and clamp from the cut-terhead. 5. Slide th...
Page 31 - Lubrication
MAINTENANCE -29- Since all bearings are sealed and permanentlylubricated, simply leave them alone until theyneed to be replaced. Do not lubricate them. For the moving mechanisms on the fence assem-bly, an occasional application of light machineoil is all that is necessary. Before applying lubri-cant...
Page 32 - Motor Brushes
MAINTENANCE -30- To replace the drive belts, do these steps: 1. Lay the jointer on its side so the switch isfacing up. 2. Remove the bottom cover. 3. Loosen the screws securing the motormount plate and the impeller mount plate( Figure 44 ). 4. Adjust the mounting plate to allow the drivebelts to loo...
Page 33 - Troubleshooting
-31- SYMPTOM Motor will not start and fuses or breakers blow. Motor will not start. Motor overheats. Motor stalls, resulting in blown fuses or tripped breaker. Loud, repetitious noise coming from jointer. Jointer slows when operating. Jointer cuts loud, overheats or bogs down in cut. Gouge in the wo...
Page 35 - Closure
-33- The following pages contain parts diagrams/listsand a warranty card for your SHOP FOX ® Model W1694. 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 37 - Parts
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Page 41 - WARRANTY CARD
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