Shop Fox W1717 - Manual

-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 place f...

-6- B E J I 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 C D F G H A. Sanding Belt B. Work Stop Bar C. Belt Tension Lever D...

-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-sonal ...

-8- If you must use an extension cord with the ModelW1717, please follow these requirements: • 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 ® Model W171...

-9- Layout and inventory the package contents list-ed below and familiarize yourself with the com-ponents to ease assembly. 1. Sander Unit ....................................1 2. Work Stand • Legs..............................................4• Short Upper Braces ..........................2• Long U...

-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 amperagerequ...

-11- Figure 3. Assembled Legs. Figure 4. Installed braces. Figure 5. Remaining legs and braces installed.. The Model W1717 Sander mounts onto a heavy duty metal work stand. This assembly will be fastened together using the supplied M8-1.25 x 12 carriage bolts, 8mm washers and 8mm hex nuts. Finger ti...

-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 supplied M8-1.25 x 40 hexbolts, 8mm washers and 8mm flat washers. UNPLUG sander beforeyou do any assembly!Otherwise, serious per-sonal injury to you or o...

-13- 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 position asshown in Figure 7 . 3. Loosen the knurled adju...

-14- The scale pointer on the sander indicates the tiltangle of the sanding belt relative to the edgesanding table. It has been set at the factory butthroughout the life of your machine, you mayneed to make adjustments. To adjust the scale pointer, do these steps: 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Loosen the...

-15- The motor mounting plate can be adjusted tocorrectly position the main roller in relation tothe platen. To adjust the main roller position, do thesesteps: 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Loosen the four motor mounting bolts( Figure 12 ). 3. Remove the sanding belt. 4. Place a straightedge against the ...

The purpose of a test run is to identify anyunusual noises and vibrations, as well as to con-firm that the machine is performing as intended. To test run the Model W1717, do these steps: 1. Make sure all guards are in place and thebelt is tracked and tensioned properly. 2. Make sure that the ON/OFF ...

-17- Figure 14. Safety lockout key removed. The power switch on the SHOP FOX ® Model W1717 not only starts and stops operation, butfeatures a safety lockout key. When the key isremoved, as shown in Figure 14 , the sander is disabled to prevent accidental start up. The SHOP FOX ® Model W1717 accepts ...

-18- Figure 16. Edge sanding operation. Figure 17. End sanding operation. 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Loosen the adjustment knobs in Figure 15 to adjust the edge sanding table height tothe desired position. 3. Lock the height adjustment knobs to securethe table. 4. Plug the sander into the power supply...

-19- Figure 19. Contour sanding operation. Curves and profile sanding operations can besanded on the contour table. To start a contour sanding operations, dothese steps: 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Loosen the lock knobs in Figure 18 to adjust the contour table height to the desired posi-tion. Note— Kee...

-20- Figure 23. Contour sanding operation. Bevel sanding operations can be done when thebelt is tilted to a specific angle. To start a bevel sanding operations, do thesesteps: 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Loosen the belt tilting lock knob and rotatethe sanding belt to the desired angle, thentighten the ...

-21- Figure 25. Removing sanding belt. The sanding belt will need to be changed if thebelt ever becomes worn or damaged. To change the sanding belt, do these steps: 1. UNPLUG THE SANDER! 2. Remove the work stop bar and cover lockknobs from the belt guard ( Figure 24 on table). 3. Slide belt guard of...

-22- Since all bearings are shielded and permanentlylubricated, simply leave them alone until theyneed to be replaced. DO NOT lubricate them. Lubricate the unpainted the work tables regu-larly ( Figure 25 ) to prevent rust and ensure a smooth sliding action from the tool post holderand the tailstock...

-26- SYMPTOM Deep sanding grooves orscars in workpiece. Grains rub off the belt easily. Sanding belt clogs quicklyor burns. Burn marks on workpiece. Glazed sanding belt. Workpiece frequently getspulled out of your hand. Motor will not start. Motor will not start; fusesor circuit breakers blow. Motor...