Woodstock SHOP FOX W1712 Owner's Manual

Model W1712***IMPORTANT UPDATE***Applies to Models Mfg. Since 3/12& Owner's Manual Printed August, 2003 Phone #: (360) 734-3482 • Tech Suppor

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INSTRUCTION MANUALMODEL W171212" Disc & 6" Belt SanderPhone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: [email protected]

WARNINGSome dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind-ing, drilling, and other construction activities con-tains chemicals known to the State of Ca

ASSEMBLY OPERATIONSMAINTENANCEPARTSADJUSTMENTSSAFETYINTRODUCTIONUSE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS TO SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST!CONTENTSINTRODUCTION ..

INTRODUCTION-2-Your new SHOP FOX®Model W1712 12" Disc and 6" Belt Sander is specially designed to provide manyyears of trouble-free service.

INTRODUCTION-3-INTRODUCTIONWoodstock International, Inc. warrants all SHOP FOX®machinery to be free of defects from work-manship and materials for a p

SAFETY-4-READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE.FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILLRESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.1. Thoroughly read the instruction ma

SAFETY-5-12. DO NOT force tool. The machine will do a safer and better job at the rate for which it was designed.13. Use correct tool. DO NOT force ma

SAFETY-6-HEJCKAn important part of safety is knowing your machine and its components. Please take the time to learnthe items shown below in Figure 1.

SAFETY-7-USE this and other machinery with cautionand respect, and always consider safetyfirst, as it applies to your individual work-ing conditions.

Model W1712 Machine Specifications, Page 1 of 3MODEL W17121-1/2 HP 6/12" COMBINATION DISC/BELT SANDERMotorsMainType...

SAFETY-8-If you must use an extension cord with theModel W1712, please follow these require-ments:• Use a cord rated for Standard Service(Grade S).• U

ASSEMBLY-9-Layout and inventory the package contents list-ed below and familiarize yourself with thecomponents to ease assembly.A. Sander Unit ...

ASSEMBLY-10-• Lighting: Lighting should be bright enoughto eliminate shadows and prevent eyestrain.•Working Clearances: Consider your currentand futur

ASSEMBLY-11-Figure 5. Rubber feet installed.Figure 4. Cabinet assembly.The Model W1712 mounts onto a heavy-dutyformed sheet steel cabinet stand. Use t

ASSEMBLY-12-Figure 6. Mounting the sander.Mounting the sander to the stand will requirethe help of an assistant. Secure the sander tothe stand using t

ASSEMBLY-13-Figure 7. Installing table.Figure 8. Installed tilting knobs.The sanding belt table comes assembled on theW1712, but the sanding disc tabl

ADJUSTMENTS-14-The belt tracking must be adjusted correctly tomake the belt ride parallel with the table.To adjust the belt tracking, do these steps:1

ADJUSTMENTS-15-The scale pointers on the sander indicate thetilt angle of the sanding tables. The pointershave been set at the factory but throughoutt

ADJUSTMENTS-16-The disc table clearance has been correctly setat the factory, but over the life of yourmachine adjustments may need to be made.To adju

OPERATIONS-17-The purpose of a test run is to identify anyunusual noises and vibrations, as well as toconfirm that the machine is performing asintende

Model W1712 Machine Specifications, Page 2 of 3Disc InfoSanding Disc Diameter...

OPERATIONS-18-Figure 15. Safety lockout key removed.The power switch on the SHOP FOX®ModelW1712 not only starts and stops the sander,but features a sa

Figure 19. Flat sanding operation.Flat Sanding OPERATIONS-19-Figure 18. Disc sanding.To start disc sanding operations, do thesesteps:1. UNPLUG THE SAN

OPERATIONS-20-Figure 20. Cap screw location.To start flat sanding operations with the belthorizontal, do these steps:1. UNPLUG THE SANDER!2. Remove th

OPERATIONS-21-To change the sanding belt, do these steps:1. UNPLUG THE SANDER!2. Remove all the cover lock knobs from theback of the belt guard and sl

MAINTENANCE-23-Regularly clean your sanding belt and disc assawdust builds up in the grit. Clean the sandingbelts and discs with PRO STICK®belt cleane

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PARTS-26-REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION1 X1712001 BASE LOWER2 X1712002 BASE UPPER3 X1712003 DISC TABLE4 X1712004 FRONT GRADUATED SCALE5

PARTS-27- Ref PART # deScRiPTion Ref PART # deScRiPTion95 X1712095 MITER GAUGE BODY96 X1712096 MITER GAUGE BAR97 Xps06 phlp hD scR 10-24

-4-Model W1712 (Mfg. Since 3/12)Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.Indicates an

PARTS-28-SYMPTOMDeep sanding grooves orscars in workpiece.Grains rub off the belt ordisc easily.Sanding surfaces clogsquickly or burns.Burn marks on w

PARTS-29-Notes

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-5-Model W1712 (Mfg. Since 3/12)APPROVED OPERATION. Untrained operators can be seriously hurt by machinery. Only allow trained or properly supervised

-6-Model W1712 (Mfg. Since 3/12)Additional Safety for SandersREAD and understand this entire manual before using this machine. Serious per-sonal inju

-7-Model W1712 (Mfg. Since 3/12)ELECTRICALCircuit RequirementsThis machine must be connected to the correct size and type of power supply circuit, or

-8-Model W1712 (Mfg. Since 3/12)Grounding RequirementsThis machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain types of malfunctions or breakdowns, grou

-9-Model W1712 (Mfg. Since 3/12)Wiring DiagramGroundNeutralHotGround110VNema 5-15 Plug(As Recommended)110V MotorPADDLE SWITCH(Viewed From Behind)G23 2