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J<K LG <C< : K I @: 8 C D 8 @EK< E8E: < J<I M @:< G8I K J FG< I 8 K@FEJ J8= < K P @EKI F;L: K@FE LJ<K?<HL@:B>L@;<G8><C89<CJKFJ<8I:?FLK@E=FID8K@FE=8JK @EKIF;L:K@FE%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% ) Woodstock Technical Support .................. ...

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-2- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' @EKI F;L: K@FE Nff[jkfZbK\Z_e`ZXcJlggfik This machine has been specially designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation. Woodstoc...

Page 12 - Read Manual Before Operating Machine

-10- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' J8 = < K P J8=<KP JkXe[Xi[ DXZ_`e\ipJX]\kp @e[`ZXk\jXgfk\ek`Xccp_XqXi[fljj`klXk`fen_`Z_#`]efkXmf`[\[#D8Pi\jlck`ed`efifidf[\iXk\`ealip% @e[`ZXk\jXe`dd`e\ekcp_XqXi[fljj`klXk`fen_`Z_#`]efkXmf`[\[#N@CCi\jlck`e[\Xk_fij\i`flj`ealip% @e[`ZXk\jXgfk\ek`Xccp_X...

Page 14 - DADO AND RABBET OPERATIONS.

-12- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' J8 = < K P 8[[`k`feXcJX]\kp]fiKXYc\JXnj ?8E;GFJ@K@FE@E>% Never purposely touch a saw blade during operation. Always keep hands/fingers out of the blade path; place them where they cannot slip into the blade accidentally. Never reach around, behind, o...

Page 15 - • Make multiple, shallow passes when per-

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Page 18 - GROUNDED; ) that is properly installed and grounded in

-16- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' <C< : K I @: 8 C >ifle[`e^I\hl`i\d\ekj <ok\ej`fe:fi[j 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 th...

Page 19 - Hkp

-17- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' J<K L G 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 immediately. LegXZb`e^ J<KLG The following items are needed, but not ...

Page 29 - TU; Checking Fence Parallelism; Figure; Fence Scale; EVgVaaZaid

-27- Model W1819/W1820 (Mfg. Since 10/10) SE TU P 4. Put on a pair of heavy leather gloves and use the included arbor wrenches to tighten the arbor nut (turn clockwise to tighten), as shown in Figure 27 . Checking Fence Parallelism 1. Slide the fence along the rail. If it drags across the table, the...

Page 31 - To connect a dust collection hose, do these steps:; A tight fit is necessary for proper

-29- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' J<K L G 8c`^ed\ek Qfe\ Jgi\X[\ifi I`m`e^Be`]\ 9cX[\ =`^li\*)% Spreader/riving knife alignment zone. +% Adjust the set screws to make sure the table insert is flush with the table (use a straightedge as a guide), then tighten the button head screw to sec...

Page 32 - FE

-30- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' J< K L G =`^li\*+% Switch disabling pin inserted into ON button. Pin Once the assembly is complete, test run the machine to make sure it runs properly for regular operations. The test run consists of verifying the following: 1) The motor powers up and r...

Page 34 - FG; Example of a through cut

-32- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' FG < I 8 K@FEJ Efe$K_ifl^_K_ifl^_ :lkj Efe$K_ifl^_:lkj A non-through cut is a sawing operation where the blade does not protrude above the top face of the wood stock, as shown in =`^li\*. . Examples of non-through cuts include dadoes and rabbets. Non-th...

Page 36 - There are two types of dado blades: stacked and wobble.

-34- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' FG < I 8 K@FEJ =`^li\+*% Stacked dado blade. ;X[f9cX[\j (see =`^li\+* ) 1 There are two types of dado blades: stacked and wobble. • JkXZb\[;X[f9cX[\ : These dedicated dado cutting blade sets consist of up to 8 individual blades. Multiple cutters are ...

Page 38 - ). Each of these components have important; The spreader MUST be aligned/adjusted to the blade.

-36- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' FG < I 8 K@FEJ 9cX[\>lXi[8jj\dYcp The term "blade guard" refers to the assembly that con-sists of the clear polycarbonate shield, the spreader, and the anti-kickback pawls on each side of the spreader ( =`^li\ +- ). Each of these components h...

Page 40 - iving knife MUST be aligned to blade; When Not to Use the Riving Knife; we strongly recommend

-38- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' FG < I 8 K@FEJ I`m`e^Be`]\ The riving knife works in the same manner as the spread-er on the blade guard assembly. It is a metal plate that prevents the newly cut workpiece from pinching the back-side of the blade and causing kickback. The key differenc...

Page 42 - Klie

-40- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' FG < I 8 K@FEJ I`gg`e^ "Ripping" means cutting with the grain of a natural wood workpiece. In other man-made materials such as MDF or plywood, ripping simply means cutting lengthwise. KfdXb\Xi`gZlk#[fk_\j\jk\gj1 (% Review Gi\m\ek`e^B`ZbYXZb on G...

Page 50 - ON; Fence; orkpiece

-48- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' FG < I 8 K@FEJ :lkk`e^IXYY\kjn`k_JkXe[Xi[9cX[\ A ripping blade is typically the best blade to use for cutting rabbets when using a standard blade because it removes sawdust very efficiently (see Page 33 for blade details about ripping blades). Also, a s...

Page 51 - This table saw can only resaw wood that is less

-49- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' FG< I 8 K@FEJ I\jXn`e^ Resawing is the process of cutting a thick piece of stock into one or more thinner pieces. Although resawing can be done with a table saw, we strongly recommend that you use a bandsaw instead. A bandsaw is the ideal machine for re...

Page 52 - Wood Screw

-50- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' FG < I 8 K@FEJ DXb`e^I\jXn9Xii`\i The resaw barrier acts in tandem with the rip fence when resawing to provide tall support for the workpiece to minimize the probability of it binding against the blade and causing kickback. KffcjE\\[\[]fik_\I\jXn9Xii`\i...

Page 57 - Kerf

-55- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' FG< I 8 K@FEJ =\Xk_\iYfXi[j Easily made from scrap stock, featherboards ( =`^li\.' ) provide an added degree of protection against kickback, especially when used together with push sticks. They also maintain pressure on the workpiece to keep it against ...

Page 58 - Jcfk

-56- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' FG < I 8 K@FEJ 1"-2" 4"-5" 1 / 4 "- 3 / 8 " Slot =`^li\.(% Slot routed in featherboard. 5" 5" 4" Slot (Top View) (Side View) 3 / 8 " Countersink on Bottom 1 / 4 " Hole =`^li\.)% Miter bar pattern. (Side View) ...

Page 60 - Place the notched end of the push stick; Use this template to make; Using push sticks to rip narrow

-58- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' FG < I 8 K@FEJ Glj_Jk`Zbj When used correctly, push sticks reduce the risk of injury by keeping hands away from the blade while cutting. In the event of an accident, a push stick can absorb damage that would have otherwise happened to hands or fingers.U...

Page 61 - Using a push block and push

-59- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' FG< I 8 K@FEJ Glj_9cfZbj When used correctly, a push block reduces the risk of injury by keeping hands away from the blade while cutting. In the event of an accident, a push block often takes the damage that would have otherwise happened to hands or fin...

Page 62 - Materials for Narrow-Rip Push Block & Auxiliary Fence; Hardwood; Lip

-60- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' FG < I 8 K@FEJ EXiifn$I`g8lo`c`Xip =\eZ\Glj_9cfZb There are designs for hundreds of specialty jigs that can be found in books, trade magazines, and the internet. These types of jigs can greatly improve the safety and consistentcy of cuts. They are parti...

Page 70 - Table

-68- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' J<I M @:< Jgi\X[\ifiI`m`e^Be`]\ 8c`^ed\ek :_\Zb`e^8c`^ed\ek The blade guard spreader and riving knife must be aligned with the blade when installed. If the spreader/riving knife is not aligned with the blade, then the workpiece will before forced sid...

Page 73 - Clamping Pressure and Parallelism

-71- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' J<I M @:< Clamping Pressure and Parallelism Set screws on the rear side of the fence bracket adjust the clamping pressure to hold your fence securely, and position the fence parallel to the blade. KfX[aljkk_\]\eZ\ZcXdg`e^gi\jjli\Xe[gXiXcc\c`jdkfk_\Yc...

Page 77 - WIRING DIAGRAM COLOR KEY

-75- Df[\cN(/(0&N(/)'D]^%J`eZ\('&(' J<I M @:< 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 78 - DFKFI; JKFG

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