Woodstock SHOP FOX W1717 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALMODEL W1717Horizontal/Vertical SanderPhone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: [email protected] © August

-8-If you must use an extension cord with the ModelW1717, please follow these requirements:• Use a cord rated for Standard Service(Grade S).• Use a co

-9-Layout and inventory the package contents list-ed below and familiarize yourself with the com-ponents to ease assembly.1. Sander Unit ...

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

-11-Figure 3.Assembled Legs.Figure 4. Installed braces.Figure 5. Remaining legs and braces installed..The Model W1717 Sander mounts onto a heavyduty m

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

-13-The belt tracking must be adjusted correctly tomake the belt ride parallel with the table.To adjust the belt tracking, do these steps:1. UNPLUG TH

-14-The scale pointer on the sander indicates the tiltangle of the sanding belt relative to the edgesanding table. It has been set at the factory butt

-15-The motor mounting plate can be adjusted tocorrectly position the main roller in relation tothe platen.To adjust the main roller position, do thes

The purpose of a test run is to identify anyunusual noises and vibrations, as well as to con-firm that the machine is performing as intended. To test

-17-Figure 14. Safety lockout key removed.The power switch on the SHOP FOX®ModelW1717 not only starts and stops operation, butfeatures a safety lockou

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

-18-Figure 16. Edge sanding operation.Figure 17. End sanding operation.1. UNPLUG THE SANDER!2. Loosen the adjustment knobs in Figure 15to adjust the e

-19-Figure 19. Contour sanding operation.Curves and profile sanding operations can besanded on the contour table. To start a contour sanding operation

-20-Figure 23. Contour sanding operation.Bevel sanding operations can be done when thebelt is tilted to a specific angle.To start a bevel sanding ope

-21-Figure 25. Removing sanding belt.The sanding belt will need to be changed if thebelt ever becomes worn or damaged.To change the sanding belt, do t

-22-Since all bearings are shielded and permanentlylubricated, simply leave them alone until theyneed to be replaced. DO NOT lubricate them.Lubricate

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-24-PARTS

-25-REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION1 X1717001 SANDING CLOTH PLATFORM2 X1717002 BELT COVER2A X1717002A BELT COVER (SMALL)3 X1717003 DUST

-26-SYMPTOMDeep sanding grooves orscars in workpiece.Grains rub off the belt easily.Sanding belt clogs quicklyor burns.Burn marks on workpiece.Glazed

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CONTENTSINTRODUCTION ...2About Your New Sander...

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-2-Your new SHOP FOX®Model W1717 Horizontal/Vertical Sander is specially designed to provide manyyears of trouble-free service. Close attention to eng

-3-Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all SHOP FOX®machinery to be free of defects from work-manship and materials for a period of 2 years from th

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

-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 machine

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

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