Shop Fox W1752 - Manual

-5- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) IN TR O DUCT IO N Controls and Features Figure 1 . W1752 controls and features. A. Belt Tension Lock Knob B. Belt Cover Lock Handle C. Belt Cover D. Headstock E. Faceplate F. Tool Rest Base G. Tool Rest H. Tool Rest Lock Handle I. Tool Rest Release Lever J. Tail...

-6- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) SA FE T Y SAFETY READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Standard Safety Instructions 1. READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE STARTING MACHINERY. Machinery presents serious injury hazards to unt...

-8- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) SA FE T Y Additional Safety for Wood Lathes USE this and other machinery with caution and respect. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. No list of safety guidelines can be complete—every shop environment is different...

-10- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) EL EC TR IC A L DO NOT work on your electrical system if you are unsure about electrical codes and wiring! Seek assistance from a qualified electrician. Ignoring this warning can cause electrocution, fire, or machine damage. ELECTRICAL We do not recommend using...

-11- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) SE T U P The SHOP FOX ® Model W1752 has been carefully pack- aged for safe transporting. If you notice the machine has been damaged, please contact your authorized SHOP FOX ® dealer immediately. UNPLUG-power cord before you do any assembly or adjustment tasks! ...

-13- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) SE T U P To install the tool rest, do these steps: 1. Turn the release lever on the tool rest base so it does not interfere with assembly. 2. Thread the tool rest lock handles into the tool rest base ( Figure 4 ) until the threaded ends of the handles are flush...

-14- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) SE T U P Projectiles thrown from the machine could cause serious eye injury. Wear safety glasses during assembly and operation. Loose hair and clothing could get caught in machinery and cause serious personal injury. Keep loose clothing rolled up and long hair ...

-15- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) O PE R ATIONS OPERATIONS General The Model W1752 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 incor- rectly. The instructions in this section are written with th...

-16- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) O PE R ATIO NS Changing Speeds To change speeds, the belt in the headstock must be repositioned. A chart on the pulley cover shows the belt positions needed to make the lathe run at the desired speed. To change speeds, do these steps : 1. Loosen the lock handle...

-17- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) O PE R ATIONS Adjusting Tool Rest The tool rest is equipped with a cam-action clamping system to secure it to the lathe bed. When the lever is engaged, a locking plate lifts up and secures the tool rest base to the bed. To position the tool rest base along the ...

-18- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) O PE R ATIO NS Figure 11 . Removing spur center using knock out bar. To remove the spur center with the knock-out bar, do these steps: 1. UNPLUG LATHE FROM POWER! 2. Hold a clean rag under the spindle or wear a glove to catch the center when you remove it. 3. I...

-19- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) O PE R ATIONS Installing/Removing Faceplate The faceplate can be installed only if the spur center has been removed from the headstock spindle. The knock-out bar is included with the lathe for installing and removing the faceplate. To install the faceplate, do ...

-20- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) O PE R ATIO NS Figure 14 . Gouge. Selecting Turning Tools Lathe tools come in a variety of shapes and sizes and usually fall into five major categories. • Gouges —Mainly used for rough cutting, detail cut- ting, and cove profiles. The rough gouge is a hol- low,...

-21- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) O PE R ATIONS Spindle Turning Spindle turning ( Figure 18 ) is the operation performed when a workpiece is mounted between the headstock and the tailstock. To set up a spindle turning operation, do these steps: 1. Mark both ends of your workpiece by drawing dia...

-23- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) O PE R ATIONS Faceplate Turning Faceplate turning ( Figure 22 ) is when a workpiece is mounted to the 3" faceplate, which is mounted to the headstock spindle. This type of turning is usually done with open-faced workpieces like bowls. To mount your workpiec...

-25- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) O PE R ATIONS ACCESSORIES Lathe Accessories The following lathe 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. Please call ...

-26- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) M A INTE N A N CE MAINTENANCE Lubrication Lubricate the locations shown in Figure 26 with light machine oil. Regular periodic maintenance on your SHOP FOX ® Model W1752 will ensure its optimum performance. Make a habit of inspecting your machine each time you u...

-27- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) SE RV IC E SERVICE Troubleshooting This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of machine. WARNING! DO NOT make any adjustments until power is disconnected and moving parts have come to a complete stop! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE COR...

-29- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) SE RV IC E Wiring Diagram W1752 5-15 Plug White Neutral Black Hot Green Ground PADDLE SWITCH (viewed from behind) 110 VAC MOTOR Ground Run Capacitor 25MFD 250VAC Bk Rd Rd Rd BLACK WHITE GREEN RED COLOR KEY Bk Wt Gn Rd Bk Bk Bk Bk Wt Wt Wt Wt Gn Gn Gn Gn Figure ...

-30- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) PA RT S PARTS 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16-1 16-2 16-3 16-4 16 17 18 19 20 21-1 21 22 23 24 25 26 27-1 27-2...

-31- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) PA RT S Parts List REF PART
# DESCRIPTION REF PART
# DESCRIPTION 1 XPAW02.5M HEX
WRENCH
2.5MM
 37 XPRP61M ROLL
PIN
3
X
12 2 X1752002 TOOL
REST
RELEASE
LEVER 38 X1752038 BELT
TENSION
LOCK
KNOB 3 X1752003 LEVER
KNOB 39 X1752039 THUMB
SCREW
M5-.8
X
15 4 X1752004 E...

-32- W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+) PA RT S Label Placement Safety labels warn about machine hazards and how to prevent machine damage or injury. The owner of this machine MUST maintain the original location and readability of all labels on this machine. If any label is removed or becomes unreada...

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...

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