Page 3 - USE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS TO SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST!; Contents
SE T U P EL EC TR IC A L M A INTEN A N CE SE RV IC E PA RT S O PE R ATIONS SA FE T Y IN TR O DUCT IO N USE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS TO SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST! Contents INTRODUCTION...................................... 2 Contact Info ....................................... 2 Manual Accuracy ...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION
-2- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) IN TR O DU CT IO N INTRODUCTION We are proud to provide a high-quality owner’s manual with your new machine! We made every effort to be exact with the instructions, specifications, drawings, and pho- tographs contained inside. Sometimes we make mistakes...
Page 8 - NOTICE; SAFETY
-6- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) SA FE T Y Indicates.a.potentially.hazardous.situation.which,.if.not.avoided,. MAY.result.in.minor.or.moderate.injury. Indicates.an.imminently.hazardous.situation.which,.if.not.avoided,. WILL.result.in.death.or.serious.injury. Indicates.a.potentially.haz...
Page 11 - ELECTRICAL
-9- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) EL EC TR IC A L ELECTRICAL The machine must be properly set up before it is safe to operate. DO NOT connect this machine to the power source until instructed to do later in this manual. Incorrectly wiring or grounding this machine can cause electrocutio...
Page 12 - Grounding.Requirements
-10- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) EL EC TR IC A L Grounding.Requirements This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain types of malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to travel—in order to reduce the risk of electric shoc...
Page 14 - TU; Unpacking; SETUP
-12- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) SE TU P Keep. machine. disconnected. from. power.until.instructed.otherwise. This machine has been carefully packaged for safe transportation. If you notice the machine has been damaged during shipping, please contact your authorized Shop Fox dealer im...
Page 15 - Inventory
-13- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) SE TU P The following is a description of the main components shipped with the Model W1729. Lay the components out to inventory them. Note: If you can't find an item on this list, check the mounting location on the machine or examine the packaging mate...
Page 16 - USE THIS CHART TO IDENTIFY
-14- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) SE TU P Hex Wrench 16mm MEASURE BOL T DIAMETER BY PLACING INSIDE CIRCLE 7 ⁄ 16 " 3 ⁄ 8 " 1 ⁄ 4 " 5 ⁄ 16 " #10 1 ⁄ 2 " W ASHERS ARE MEASURED BY THE INSIDE DIAMETER USE THIS CHART TO IDENTIFY HARDWARE DURING THE INVENTORY/ASSEMBLY PRO...
Page 18 - Assembly
-16- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) SE TU P Assembly To.install.the.rails.and.fence,.do.these.steps: 1.. Install the table stop hex bolt M8-1.25 x 100 and M8-1.25 lock nut. 2.. Install the hand wheel handle and the M6-1 x 20 cap screw for the guide post elevation handwheel. 3.. With the ...
Page 20 - Alignment
-18- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) SE TU P Figure.18..S quaring the miter slot to blade. Figure.19.. Trunnion bolts under the table. Trunnion Bolts Miter.Slot-to-Blade. Alignment To ensure straight cuts when using your miter gauge and the fence, set the miter gauge slot parallel to the ...
Page 26 - OPERATIONS; General
-24- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) O PE R ATIO NS OPERATIONS General This machine will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these operations can be dangerous or deadly if performed incorrectly. The instructions in this section are written wi...
Page 27 - PE
-25- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) O PE R ATIONS Figure.29.. Feet Per Minute (FPM) pulley ratios. Blade.Speeds There are three factors in determining which blade speed to use: the type of blade, the material being cut, and the feed rate at which the material will be cut. Harder wood sho...
Page 30 - Adjustment
-28- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) O PE R ATIO NS Blade.Quick-Release. Adjustment When installing a new saw blade, the blade may be slightly longer or shorter than the previous blade. If you encounter problems where the quick release lever will not allow for quick de-tensioning of the n...
Page 32 - Ripping
-30- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) O PE R ATIO NS Figure.38.. Safely ripping a board. “Ripping” means cutting along the grain of the wood by using the fence of the bandsaw as a guide to make a straight cut (see .Figure.38 ). Blade selection is important when ripping. Often individual re...
Page 34 - Resawing
-32- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) O PE R ATIO NS Figure.42.. Crosscutting a board on a typical bandsaw. “Crosscutting” means cutting across the grain of the wood. This is most often done by using the miter gauge for support when making the cut. It can be done freehand as well (see .Fig...
Page 35 - ACCESSORIES
-33- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) O PE R ATIONS ACCESSORIES Bandsaw.Accessories The following bandsaw accessories may be available through your local Woodstock International Inc. Dealer. If you do not have a dealer in your area, these products are also available through online dealers....
Page 36 - MAINTENANCE; Cleaning
-34- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) M A INTE N A N CE MAINTENANCE Tables can be kept rust-free with regular applications of products like SLIPIT ® . For long term storage you may want to consider products like Boeshield T-9™. Table.&.Base Frequently vacuum sawdust off the machine and...
Page 37 - CE; Lubrication
-35- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) M A INTEN A N CE Lubrication Since all bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated, simply leave them alone until they need to be replaced. Do not lubricate them. For lubrication points see Figures. 44. and 45,. and refer to the list below. Remember...
Page 38 - SERVICE
-36- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) SE RV IC E This section covers the most common service adjustments or procedures that may need to be made during the life of your machine. If you require additional machine service not included in this section, please contact Woodstock International Te...
Page 43 - Travel
-41- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) SE RV IC E Adjusting.Guide.Post. Travel The guide post assembly should remain parallel with the blade front-to-back and side-to-side along its length of travel. If it does not, follow these instructions to correctly adjust the guide post. Tools.Needed:...
Page 46 - WIRING DIAGRAM COLOR KEY
-44- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) SE RV IC E These pages are current at the time of printing. However, in the spirit of improvement, we may make changes to the electrical systems of future machines. Study this diagram carefully. If you notice differences between your machine and these ...
Page 47 - Electrical.Components; PUSH BUTTON SWITCH
-45- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) SE RV IC E Electrical.Components ON/OFF Switch Motor and Junction Box Figure.59. Electrical component and locations. PUSH BUTTON SWITCH (viewed from behind) Run Capacitor 40MFD 250VAC Start Capacitor 300MFD 250VAC 1 3 4 1 3 2 4 Hot Hot Ground 6-15 Plug...
Page 48 - STOP
-46- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) SE RV IC E PUSH BUTTON SWITCH (viewed from behind) Hot Neutral Ground 115 VAC L5-30 Plug (As Recommended) G W Run Capacitor 40MFD 250VAC Start Capacitor 300MFD 250VAC 1 3 2 4 W1729.Wiring.Diagram.(115V) STOP Read Page 43 Before Wiring Disconnect.power....
Page 52 - RT; PARTS
-50- Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12) PA RT S PARTS Motor.and.Body 25 23 24V2 19 20 21 21 24V2-1 10 8 5 9 5 17 16 28 7 6 27 17 16 26V2 1 2 14 15 13 12 11 48 47 45 46 44 46 45 35 15 36 35 49 50 52 51 54 59 14 63 64 62V2 29 65 60 61 61 60 58 55 67 68 56 57 43V2-1 43V2 43V2-2 43V2-3 43V2-4 43...
Page 63 - WARRANTY
WARRANTY Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all Shop Fox machinery to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase by the original owner. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, neglige...
