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 - CONTENTS
ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE PARTS ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY INTRODUCTION USE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS TO SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST! CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................2 About Your New Sander ...............................
Page 4 - Woodstock Service and Support; INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION -2- Your new SHOP FOX ® Model W1712 12" Disc and 6" Belt Sander is specially designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Close attention to engineering detail, ruggedly built parts, and a rigidquality control program assure safe and reliable operation. The Model W171...
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- H E J C K An important part of safety is knowing your machine and its components. Please take the time to learnthe items shown below in Figure 1 . The letters in the picture correspond to the following descriptions in the list. A B D F G I A. Sanding Belt B. Motor C. Paddle Switch with Sa...
Page 9 - Safety Instructions for Your Sander
SAFETY -7- USE this and other machinery with cautionand respect, and always consider safetyfirst, as it applies to your individual work-ing conditions. Remember, no list of safetyguidelines can be complete, and everyshop environment is different. Failure tofollow guidelines can result in serious per...
Page 10 - Grounding
SAFETY -8- If you must use an extension cord with theModel W1712, please follow these require-ments: • Use a cord rated for Standard Service(Grade S). • Use a cord that is 100 feet or less. • Use a least a 16 gauge cord. • Use a cord with a ground pin. • Use an undamaged cord only. The SHOP FOX ® Mo...
Page 11 - Inventory; ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY -9- Layout and inventory the package contents list-ed below and familiarize yourself with thecomponents to ease assembly. A. Sander Unit ....................................1 B. Cabinet Stand ..................................1 • Side Panel L/R ................................2• Front/Rear ...
Page 12 - Initial Cleaning
ASSEMBLY -10- • 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 13 - Cabinet Assembly
ASSEMBLY -11- Figure 5. Rubber feet installed. Figure 4. Cabinet assembly. The Model W1712 mounts onto a heavy-dutyformed sheet steel cabinet stand. Use thehardware in the cabinet hardware bag to com-plete this assembly. To assemble the cabinet stand, do thesesteps: 1. Assemble the cabinet panels to...
Page 14 - Mounting Sander
ASSEMBLY -12- Figure 6. Mounting the sander. Mounting the sander to the stand will requirethe help of an assistant. Secure the sander tothe stand using the cabinet stand hardwarebag. UNPLUG sander beforeyou do any assembly!Otherwise, serious per-sonal injury to you orothers may occur! The Model W171...
Page 15 - Installing Table
ASSEMBLY -13- Figure 7. Installing table. Figure 8. Installed tilting knobs. The sanding belt table comes assembled on theW1712, but the sanding disc table needs to beinstalled on the sander. To install the sanding disc table, do thesesteps: 1. KEEP THE SANDER UNPLUGGED! 2. Align the sanding table m...
Page 16 - Belt Tracking; ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENTS -14- The belt tracking must be adjusted correctly tomake the belt ride parallel with the table. To adjust the belt tracking, do these steps: 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Make sure all guards are in place and thebelt locking lever is in the locked positionas shown in Figure 9 . 3. Loosen the ...
Page 17 - Table Angle
ADJUSTMENTS -15- The scale pointers on the sander indicate thetilt angle of the sanding tables. The pointershave been set at the factory but throughoutthe life of your machine, you may need toadjust them. To adjust the scale pointers, do these steps: 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Loosen the table tilting...
Page 18 - Disc Table Alignment
ADJUSTMENTS -16- The disc table clearance has been correctly setat the factory, but over the life of yourmachine adjustments may need to be made. To adjust the disc table clearance, do thesesteps: 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Make sure the disc table is set to 0˚. 3. Loosen the four table adjustment bol...
Page 19 - Test Run; OPERATIONS
OPERATIONS -17- The purpose of a test run is to identify anyunusual noises and vibrations, as well as toconfirm that the machine is performing asintended. To test run the Model W1712, do these steps: 1. Make sure all guards are in place. 2. Make sure that the ON/OFF switch is in the“OFF” position be...
Page 20 - Power Switch; Miter Sanding
OPERATIONS -18- Figure 15. Safety lockout key removed. The power switch on the SHOP FOX ® Model W1712 not only starts and stops the sander,but features a safety lockout key. When thekey is removed, as shown in Figure 15 , the sander is disabled to prevent accidental startup. The SHOP FOX ® Model W17...
Page 21 - Flat Sanding; Disc Sanding
Figure 19. Flat sanding operation. Flat Sanding OPERATIONS -19- Figure 18. Disc sanding. To start disc sanding operations, do thesesteps: 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Set the table tilt angle to the desired posi-tion by loosening the table lock knobs. Figure 17 shows the table at 45˚. 3. Plug the sander...
Page 23 - Changing Sanding
OPERATIONS -21- To change the sanding belt, do these steps: 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Remove all the cover lock knobs from theback of the belt guard and slide the beltguard up and off the sanding belt as shownin Figure 23 . 3. Remove the table and mounting bracketfrom the belt sander ( Figure 24 ). 4...
Page 25 - Sanding Surfaces; MAINTENANCE; Table And Base
MAINTENANCE -23- Regularly clean your sanding belt and disc assawdust builds up in the grit. Clean the sandingbelts and discs with PRO STICK ® belt cleaners as shown in Figure 27 . Cleaning built-up saw- dust will prolong the life of your sanding beltsand discs. To ensure optimum performance from yo...
Page 26 - PARTS
PARTS -24- PARTS 1 2 81 89 69 65 55 14 20 15 27 28 33 45 64 72 80 34 17 11 16 64 13 73 46 69 33 64 43 52 64 47 46 48 75 60 66 32 23 32 25 49 62 60 90 61 57 58 57 29 23-6 74 44 42 41 40 38 50 51 35 53 36 37 85 86 26 39 58 82 37 68 67 68 80 66 57 18 12 73 66 68 18 5 9 70 8 4 10 22 71 3 21 56 87 58 83 ...
Page 30 - Troubleshooting Sanding
PARTS -28- SYMPTOM Deep sanding grooves orscars in workpiece. Grains rub off the belt ordisc easily. Sanding surfaces clogsquickly or burns. Burn marks on workpiece. Glazed sanding surfaces. Workpiece frequently getspulled out of your hand. Motor will not start. Motor will not start; fusesor circuit...
Page 31 - Notes
Page 33 - WARRANTY CARD
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