Shop Fox W1724 - Manual

4 READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY SAFETY FIRST! 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, convenie...

Additional Safety Instructions for Planers 1. Always make sure the planer is on firm ground and is stable before operating. Never use the planer if it wobbles or is unstable. 2. Always inspect the workpiece before running it through the planer. Stock with loose knots, nails, staples, dirt or other f...

7 ELECTRICAL 220V Operation We do not recommend using an extension cordfor 220V equipment. Instead, arrange theplacement of your machinery and installedwiring to eliminate the need for extensioncords. If you must use an extension cord, makesure it is rated Standard Service (grade S) andcapable of ha...

8 Inventory your package carefully with the listbelow. For missing parts, contact WoodstockInternational, Inc. at 360-734-3482 or by e-mailat: [email protected]. Box Contents W1723 Planer Unit or W1724 Planer Unit on Cabinet a. W1723 & W1724 Extension Roller Assembly: (2) Extension Roller...

9 USE power liftingequipment, your planeris a heavy load. Seriouspersonal injury mayoccur if safe movingmethods are notfollowed. Shop Preparation • Floor Load: Your planer represents a large weight load in a small footprint. Mostcommercial floors are suitable for theplaner. Some residential floors m...

10 Handwheel The handwheel operates the chain-driven leadscrews, which raise and lower the cutterheadto control the cutting depth. To mount the handwheel and crank, do thesesteps: 1. Install the key in the shaft, and s lide the handwheel onto the shaft. 2. Install the 8mm flat washer and tightenthe ...

11 Figure 7. Extension roller-to-table alignment. Extension Rollers The extension roller assemblies are identical forboth the infeed and the outfeed ends of thetable. To help minimize snipe, you may have toadjust the extension rollers periodically so theyare approximately 0.030" above the table....

12 Figure 9. W1723 straight-knife setting jig. Knife Setting Jig (W1723) We have provided a jig to make the knifesetting process easy and quick on the ModelW1723 Planer. See Figure 9. To assemble the knife setting jig, do thesesteps: 1. Snap two E-clips over the inner grove inthe knife gauge rod. 2....

Figure 13. Gauge block. Figure 14. Checking cutterhead alignment. Cutterhead Alignment 14 The most critical adjustments made on yournew planer are dependent on the cutterheadbody being parallel to the table. Because ofthis alignment, checking the table is the firststep to establishing an accurate pl...

17 Inspecting Knives (W1723) Figure 18. Correct jig position on the cutterhead. The Model W1723 features a three straight-knife cutterhead. Correctly positioned knivesact as a reference point for adjusting the feedrollers and the chip breaker. The knife edgeshould be within 0.002" from one end t...

24 Figure 31. Chip deflector mounting bolts. Figure 32. Anti-kickback pawls. Chip Deflector Your planer features anti-kickback pawls thatallow the workpiece to enter the planer, butstop the workpiece from coming back out ofthe entrance in the event of a kickback. See Figure 32 . Inspect the anti-kic...

26 Figure 34. Table roller tolerances. Figure 35. Measuring table roller height with a feeler gauge. Table Bed Rollers The table bed rollers should be set last so theystay out of the way during the otheradjustments. The required height of the tablebed rollers will vary depending on the type ofstock ...

27 Figure 37. Feed rate knob. Figure 38. Feed rate knob positions. Feed Rate OPERATIONS Test Run Before turning the machine ON for the first time, make sure you have read through theentire manual and have completed theinstructions given in the Assembly and Adjustments sections, and that you have tak...

28 Figure 39. Face joint the concave side of cupped workpiece before planing. Figure 40. Only plane a clean workpiece. Operational Tips • Carefully inspect any workpiece that youplan to run through the planer. Eachworkpiece must have at least one flatsurface to slide along the planer table. Tocreate...

29 Troubleshooting Planing Results FUZZY GRAIN — Grain fibers stand up on the workpiece after planing. SOLUTIONS: • DO NOT plane damp or wet wood, check wood with a moisture meter. Any wood with a moisture reading over 20% should be allowed to dry. • Install sharp knives. GLOSSY SURFACE — The wood i...

30 MAINTENANCE Regular periodic maintenance on your planerwill ensure its optimum performance. Make ahabit of inspecting your planer each time youuse it. Check for the following conditions and repairor replace when necessary: • Loose mounting bolts. • Worn switch. • Worn or damaged cords and plugs. ...

31 Lubrication Since all bearings are sealed and permanentlylubricated, leave them alone until they need tobe replaced. DO NOT lubricate them. However,your planer does need lubrication in thefollowing listed places, depending on heavy useand the shop environment: • Columns and Lead Screws — Lubricat...

32 Figure 43. Motor mounting bolt locations. Belt Tension Frequently inspect the V-belt tension duringthe first twenty hours of break-in operation.During this period, the belts will stretch andseat, which can generate a fair amount ofblack dust inside of the belt cover. This dustbuildup is a normal ...

33 This section covers the most common planer problems. DO NOT make any adjustments until the planer isunplugged and moving parts have come to a complete stop. For troubleshooting planing results go to Page 29 . Troubleshooting Machine Operation SYMPTOM Motor will not start. Fuses or circuit breaker...

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