Shop fox W1878, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...ng grinding tool integrity and the usage of personal protective equipment The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negligence improper training machine modifications or misuse Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other repr...

Page 3: ...acking 19 Dust Collection 22 Test Run 23 Tensioning Blade 24 Adjusting Blade Support Bearings 26 Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings 27 Calibrating Miter Slot with Blade 28 Calibrating Fence with Miter Slot 29 OPERATIONS 30 General 30 Workpiece Inspection 31 Disabling Switch 32 Setting Upper Blade Guide Height 32 Tilting Table 33 Choosing Blades 33 Changing Blade 35 Ripping 36 Crosscutting 37 Resawing ...

Page 4: ...om Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot problems and pro cess warranty claims If you need the latest edition you can download it from http www woodstockint com manuals If you have comments about this manual please contact us at Woodstock International Inc Attn Technical Documentation Manager P O Box 2309 Bellingham WA 98227 Email manuals woodstockint com READ and understand this enti...

Page 5: ...ing 2 8A Minimum Circuit Size 15A Connection Type Cord Plug Power Cord Included Yes Power Cord Length 72 in Power Cord Gauge 18 AWG Plug Included Yes Included Plug Type 5 15 Switch Type Paddle Safety Switch w Removable Key 0RWRUV 0DLQ Horsepower 1 3 HP Phase Single Phase Amps 2 8A Speed 1720 RPM Type TEFC Capacitor Start Induction Power Transfer Belt Bearings Shielded Permanently Lubricated Centri...

Page 6: ...uded Yes RQVWUXFWLRQ 0DWHULDOV Table Cast Aluminum Trunnion Cast Aluminum Fence Extruded Aluminum Base Stand Pre Formed Steel Frame Body Pre Formed Steel Wheels Balanced Aluminum Tire Rubber Wheel Cover Steel Paint Type Finish Urethane 2WKHU 5HODWHG QIRUPDWLRQ Wheel Diameter 9 5 16 in Wheel Width 5 8 in Number of Dust Ports 1 Dust Port Size 2 in 2WKHU Country of Origin China Warranty 2 Years Appro...

Page 7: ... has stopped c Maintain proper adjustment of blade tension blade guides and thrust bearings d Adjust upper blade guide to just clear workpiece e Hold workpiece firmly against table 2 Dust Port Guide Post Fence Lock Handle Fence Fence Rail Tracking Knob Blade Tension Knob Upper Wheel Cover ON OFF Paddle Switch w Removable Key Lower Wheel Cover Storage Clip for Push Stick Upper Blade Guide Bearings ...

Page 8: ...e ON and OFF Remove key to prevent motor from being started B LED Worklamp ON OFF Button Turns worklamp ON and OFF C Fence Used for ripping resawing or cutting tenons Distance from blade determines width of cut D Miter Gauge Used for cross cuts Can be adjusted at any angle 60 left or right E Miter Gauge Lock Knob Secures angle position of miter gauge F Fence Lock Handle Secures fence position G Gu...

Page 9: ...g Knob Rotate to adjust blade tracking refer to Page 19 for more information Figure 4 Table tilt controls L Trunnion w Table Tilt Scale Functions as a tilting base for table Graduated in degrees from 0 45 for setting bevel angle M Table Tilt Adjustment Knob Rotate to adjust angle of table tilt N Table Tilt Indicator Shows angle of table tilt O Table Tilt Lock Lever Secures table tilt angle setting...

Page 10: ...s or alcohol when tired or when distracted ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INJURY RISKS You can be shocked burned or killed by touching live electrical components or improperly grounded machinery To reduce this risk only allow an electrician or qualified service personnel to do electrical installation or repair work and always disconnect power before accessing or exposing electrical equipment DISCONNECT POWE...

Page 11: ...ce accidental contact with moving parts or flying debris make sure they are properly installed undamaged and working correctly FORCING MACHINERY Do not force machine It will do the job safer and better at the rate for which it was designed NEVER STAND ON MACHINE Serious injury may occur if machine is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted STABLE MACHINE Unexpected movement duri...

Page 12: ... stick not hands to clean chips cutoff scraps from table BLADE CONTROL To avoid risk of injury due to blade contact always allow blade to stop on its own DO NOT try to stop or slow blade with your hand or the workpiece GUARDS COVERS Blade guards and covers pro tect operator from the moving bandsaw blade The wheel covers protect operator from get ting entangled with rotating wheels or other moving ...

Page 13: ...nts Circuit Type 110V 120V 60 Hz Single Phase Circuit Size 15 Amps Plug Receptacle NEMA 5 15 Full Load Current Rating The full load current rating is the amperage a machine draws at 100 of the rated output power On machines with multiple motors this is the amperage drawn by the largest motor or sum of all motors and electrical devices that might operate at one time during normal operations Full Lo...

Page 14: ...w one Grounding Pin Neutral Hot 5 15 PLUG GROUNDED 5 15 RECEPTACLE 120V Figure 5 NEMA 5 15 plug receptacle DO NOT modify the provided plug or use an adapter if the plug will not fit the receptacle Instead have an electrician install the proper receptacle on a power supply circuit that meets the requirements for this machine Extension Cords We do not recommend using an extension cord with this mach...

Page 15: ...through this entire manual to become familiar with the controls and opera tions before starting the machine Inventory The following is a list of items shipped with your machine Before beginning setup lay these items out and inventory them Note If you cannot find an item on this list carefully check around inside the machine and packaging materials Often these items get lost in packaging materials ...

Page 16: ...S ARE 1MM APART 5mm 10mm 20mm 15mm 25mm 40mm 30mm 35mm 45mm 50mm 60mm 55mm 70mm 65mm 75mm W A S H ER DIAM E T E R 5 8 W A S H ER DIAM E T E R 9 16 1 2 W A S H ER DIA M E T E R W A S H ER DIA M E T E R 12mm W A S H E R DIA M E T E R 10mm 7 16 W A S H ER DIA M E T E R W A S H E R DIA M E T E R 8mm 3 8 W A S H E R DIA M E T E R 5 16 W A S H E R DIA M E T E R 1 4 W A S H E R DIA M E T E R 10 W A S H E...

Page 17: ...to machine when you are away especially if it is installed where chil dren are present Bench Mounting Number of Mounting Holes 4 Diameter of Mounting Hardware Needed 3 8 The base of this machine has mounting holes that allow it to be fastened to a workbench or other mounting surface to prevent it from moving during operation and causing accidental injury or damage The strongest mounting option is ...

Page 18: ...table trunnion assembly to main saw body as shown in Figure 11 3 Re install adjustment knob and lock lever Do not fully tighten yet 4 Completely raise upper blade guide assembly then place a 90 square flat on table against side of blade 5 Use adjustment knob to tilt table until square is flat against side of blade as illustrated in Figure 12 Table Square Blade Figure 12 Using a square to adjust ta...

Page 19: ...e 15 then tighten knobs to secure fence rail snug against edge of table 7 Thread 2 M6 1 x 16 fence rail knobs into table just enough so they will not fall out Do not tighten yet see Figure 14 Figure 14 M6 1 x 16 fence rail knobs installed Figure 13 Table tilt controls re installed Table Tilt Scale Lock Lever Indicator Aimed At 0 When Table Perpendicular to Blade Figure 15 Installing fence rail Kno...

Page 20: ...mbly onto fence rail making sure it snaps into place then push lock lever down to secure fence see Figure 16 Figure 16 Fence installed on fence rail Fence Lock Lever Fence Base on Fence Rail D Nut Slot Figure 17 Storage hook installed Hex Nut Storage Hook 12 Thread storage hook see Figure 17 into frame and secure position by tightening hex 13 Install 4 rubber feet see Figure 18 at corners of base ...

Page 21: ...ls As the wheels spin a properly tracking blade naturally tracks at the center of the wheel see Figure 19 Adjustment Overview The bandsaw is one of the most versatile woodworking machines However it has multiple components that must be properly adjusted for the best cutting results For practical and safety reasons some adjustments and test operations must be performed before performing other neces...

Page 22: ...ill help you recognize when your wheel alignment may need to be adjusted refer to Wheel Alignment on Page 44 for detailed instructions or Straightedge Wheel Wheel Parallel But Not Coplanar Parallel And Coplanar Coplanar But Not Parallel Not Coplanar or Parallel Figure 20 Wheel alignment and misalignment examples The wheels on the W1878 were aligned at the factory so center tracking is the only adj...

Page 23: ...nsion adjustment knob clockwise until there is approximately 1 4 deflection in blade when pushed with moderate pressure 5 Rotate upper wheel by hand several times and watch how blade rides on wheel see Figure 19 on Page 19 for an illustration of this concept If the blade rides in the center of the upper wheel it is properly tracking and you are done with this procedure proceed to Dust Collection o...

Page 24: ...lector To determine the CFM at the dust port you must consider these variables 1 CFM rating of the dust collector 2 hose type and length between the dust collector and the machine 3 number of branches or wyes and 4 amount of other open lines throughout the system Explaining how to calculate these variables is beyond the scope of this manual Consult an expert or purchase a good dust collection how ...

Page 25: ... the machine disconnect it from power and fix the problem BEFORE operating the machine again The Troubleshooting table in the SERVICE section of this manual can help To test run the machine do these steps 1 Clear all setup tools away from machine 2 Connect machine to power supply 3 Turn machine ON verify motor operation then turn machine OFF The motor should run smoothly and without unusual noises...

Page 26: ...the deflection method Either method will help you properly tension the blade Experience and personal preference will help you decide which method your prefer Tensioning Blade Note Tensioning the blade before the Test Run was an approximate tension The following procedures fine tune the blade tension Using the flutter method you intentionally loosen the blade until it just passes the point of being...

Page 27: ...g subsection on Page 19 3 Raise guide post all the way and move upper and lower guide bearings away from blade The Deflection Method 4 Using moderate pressure push center of blade sideways If blade deflects approximately 1 4 it is properly tensioned Proceed to Step 5 If blade deflects less than 1 4 it is over tensioned Turn blade tensioning knob counterclockwise two full turns and repeat Step 4 If...

Page 28: ...ctly before performing this procedure Tools Needed Qty Hex Wrench 4mm 1 Feeler Gauge 0 016 or Dollar Bill 1 To adjust support bearings do these steps 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Open blade cover and loosen support bearing adjustment screw see Figure 24 Figure 24 Upper support bearing assembly and controls Support Bearing Blade Cover Support Bearing Adjustment Screw 3 Position support bearing...

Page 29: ...s just behind blade gullets as illustrated in Figure 28 then re tighten cap screw to secure setting Blade Guide Bearing Blade Gullets Approximately 0 016 Figure 28 Blade guide bearing positioned just behind blade gullets Note With wider blades it may not be possible to bring the guide bearings just behind the blade gullets Position them as far forward as possible without allowing the guide bearing...

Page 30: ... Calibrating Miter Slot with Blade To ensure cutting accuracy the table must be carefully positioned so the miter slot is parallel with the blade Before beginning this procedure make sure blade is correctly tensioned as described in the Tensioning Blade subsection earlier in this manual Tip This procedure is easier if done with the widest possible blade installed Tools Needed Qty Straightedge or C...

Page 31: ...g the fence the face of the fence must be parallel with the table miter slot and thus to the side of the blade Before beginning this procedure make sure miter slot is parallel with blade as instructed in previous Aligning Table procedure Tools Needed Qty Hex Wrench 4mm 1 To align fence parallel with miter slot do these steps 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Install fence on right side of blade ev...

Page 32: ...operation the operator does the following 1 Examines the workpiece to make sure it is suitable for cutting 2 Adjusts the table tilt if necessary to the correct angle of the desired cut 3 If using the fence adjusts it for the width of the cut and then locks it in place If using the miter gauge adjusts the angle and locks it in place 4 Loosens the guide post lock knob adjusts the upper blade guide h...

Page 33: ...his machine is intended for cutting natural and man made wood products laminate covered wood products and some plastics Cutting drywall or cementious backer board creates extremely fine dust and may reduce the life of the bearings This machine is NOT designed to cut metal glass stone tile etc cutting these materials with a band saw may lead to injury Foreign Objects Nails staples dirt rocks and ot...

Page 34: ...ncreases with unsupervised operation To help prevent unsupervised operation disable and lock the switch before leaving machine unattended Place key in a well hidden or secure location Setting Upper Blade Guide Height When cutting the blade guides must always be positioned so they just clear no more than 1 4 the workpiece The guide post shown in Figure 35 allows the upper blade guide assembly to be...

Page 35: ...w they are welded Refer to the Accessories section later in this manual for blade replacements from Woodstock Blade Width Measured from the back of the blade to the tip of the blade tooth the widest point blade width is often the first consideration given to blade selection Blade width dictates the largest and smallest curve that can be cut as well as how accurately it can cut a straight line Alwa...

Page 36: ...an obtain longer use from a bandsaw blade if you give it fair treatment and always use the appropriate feed rate for your operation Be sure to select blades with the proper width style and pitch for each application The wrong choice of blades will often produce unnecessary heat which will shorten the life of your blade A clean blade will perform much better than a dirty blade Dirty or gummed up bl...

Page 37: ...ation the blade is inside out Remove the blade and twist it right side out 9 Slip blade over wheels while making sure it is properly positioned between blade guards and guides 10 Tension blade see Tensioning Blade on Page 24 for details 11 Adjust blade tracking see Blade Tracking on Page 19 12 Adjust upper lower support bearings and blade guides see Adjusting Blade Support Bearings on Page 26 13 C...

Page 38: ...ssembly to proper height above workpiece not more than 1 4 above workpiece 3 After all safety precautions have been met turn bandsaw ON and wait for it to come to full speed Slowly feed workpiece into blade until blade is completely through workpiece Figure 40 shows an example of a ripping operation Ripping Figure 40 Example of a ripping operation ALWAYS use a push stick when ripping narrow pieces...

Page 39: ...ssed wood crosscutting simply means cutting across the width of the material Crosscuts can be 90 or angled using the miter gauge Compound crosscuts are those where the miter is angled and the table tilted To make a crosscut do these steps 1 Mark workpiece on edge where you will begin cut 2 Adjust upper blade guide assembly to the correct height not more than 1 4 above workpiece 3 Adjust miter gaug...

Page 40: ... of pieces as though you were cutting a single piece Follow your layout line with blade kerf on the waste side of your line see Figure 43 for an example of a stacked cut setup Figure 43 Example of a stacked cut setup Stacked Cuts Cutting Curves When cutting curves simultaneously feed and turn the stock carefully so the blade follows the layout line without twisting If curves are sharp or tight use...

Page 41: ...ollection bag It s as easy as that The D2675 Safety Glasses feature a metal band across the top of these glasses is not only stylish but it adds strength This band is linked to the metal ear pieces through a tough hinge These glasses have a wide field of view and side shields for added protection Exceeds ANSI Z87 1 1989 standards for impact resistance The D4091 7 Pc Woodworking Kit includes a 9 gr...

Page 42: ...in a small package It features a spiral style cutterhead with carbide indexable inserts knob adjustable infeed table with lock for ultra precision cutting depth adjustments an inch and metric cut depth indicator and an easy to adjust extruded aluminum fence You won t find a more feature packed 6 in benchtop jointer anywhere else 62 Replacement Blades Model Width TPI Type Gauge D4949 1 4 4 Claw 0 0...

Page 43: ...dition Monthly Check V belt tension damage or wear Remove blade and thoroughly clean all built up sawdust from the rubber tires on the wheels Clean vacuum dust buildup inside cabinet and off motor General MAKE SURE that your machine is unplugged during all maintenance procedures If this warning is ignored serious personal injury may occur As the bandsaw ages the rubber tires on the wheels may need...

Page 44: ...ower transmission from the motor to the blade the belt must be in good condition and operate under proper tension Belt tension should be checked at least every month more often if the bandsaw is used daily If the belt shows signs of cracks fraying and excessive wear replace it as instructed in Replacing Belt on Page 43 Checking Belt Tension 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Open lower wheel cover ...

Page 45: ...NE FROM POWER 2 Put on heavy leather gloves and remove blade from machine refer to Changing Blade on Page 35 3 Loosen motor mount cap screws see Figure 45 on Page 42 4 Pivot motor to the left as viewed from back of bandsaw to release belt tension 5 Open lower wheel cover and remove belt from motor pulley 6 Remove external retaining ring from lower wheel shaft see Figure 46 and remove lower wheel T...

Page 46: ...the wheel into alignment may require a combination of shimming a wheel and adjusting the position of the lower wheel shaft Tools Needed Qty Straightedge 2 1 Fine Ruler 1 Wrench Open End 10mm 1 Checking Wheel Alignment 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Remove table or Straightedge Wheel Wheel Wheels parallel and aligned No adjustment needed Wheels parallel but upper or lower wheel is not copla nar ...

Page 47: ...th straightedge touching both rims of wheel that does not need to be adjusted measure the distance away from the other wheel with a fine ruler as shown in Figure 49 The distance measured with the ruler is the distance this wheel must be shimmed 3 With blade on and properly tensioned hold a straightedge close to center of both wheels Make sure straightedge fully extends across the rims of both whee...

Page 48: ...t from side to side and up and down Note If you make a mistake during the following procedure it can be very difficult to correct Therefore it is important to double check wheel alignment see Page 44 and troubleshoot all other possible solutions see Troubleshooting on Page 48 prior to adjusting the lower wheel shaft position Figure 50 Location of rear lateral adjustment components Rear Adjustment ...

Page 49: ...re is still blade lead present compensate for this condition by skewing the fence or shifting the table as instructed in the following procedures Figure 53 Example of blade lead 2 Slide bandsaw fence out of way and cut along the line halfway through the board Turn bandsaw OFF and wait for blade to stop Do not move board 3 Clamp board to bandsaw table then slide fence over to board so it barely tou...

Page 50: ...35 2 Only cut wood ensure moisture is below 20 3 Decrease feed rate cutting speed 4 Straighten or replace workpiece adjust fence 5 Use correct blade reduce feed rate or depth of cut 6 Adjust blade tracking and tension Page 24 7 Clean tension replace belt Pages 42 43 ensure pulleys are aligned 8 Wire motor correctly Page 52 9 Tighten replace loose pulley shaft 10 Clean motor let cool and reduce wor...

Page 51: ...27 3 Adjust blade guide bracket 4 Adjust blade guides as close to workpiece as pos sible Pages 26 27 5 Check blade installation make sure teeth face front of machine and point down in table throat Re install blade if necessary Page 35 6 Adjust wheels so they are coplanar Page 44 7 Replace blade Page 35 8 Replace blade Page 35 9 Adjust fence miters slot with blade Page 28 Finished workpieces are ro...

Page 52: ...e trunnion mounting bolts or tilt lock lever 8 Align table and fence with blade Page 28 9 Adjust blade guide bearings and support bearing for correct blade support Pages 26 27 10 Replace blade Page 35 11 Use a blade with fewer TPI Page 33 12 Increase blade tension Page 24 Blade dulls prematurely 1 Wrong blade TPI 2 Improper feed pressure 3 Blade is twisted 4 Blade is slipping on wheel 5 Guides hit...

Page 53: ... but it may not match your machine Always use the wiring diagram inside the motor junction box CAPACITORS INVERTERS Some capacitors and power inverters store an electrical charge for up to 10 minutes after being disconnected from the power source To reduce the risk of being shocked wait at least this long before working on capacitors CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS You MUST follow the requirements at the beg...

Page 54: ...C Ground Ground Ground Hot Neutral LED Driver LED 5V700 Hopestar 120V 5 5W E337681 DKLD AN18 6 6 A AC127V ON OFF Switch DKLD AN17 125V 20A Lamp Switch 120V Motor Ground Run Capacitor CBB60 30uF 250VAC Figure 54 Electrical component location STOP Read Page 51 Before Wiring Wiring Work Lamp Switch ON OFF Switch ...

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Page 56: ...W M6 1 X 16 73 X1878073 PINION 24 X1878024 LOWER WHEEL 74 X1878074 ADJUSTMENT KNOB SEAT 25 X1878025 TAP SCREW M5 X 14 75 X1878075 FLAT WASHER 6MM 26 X1878026 WHEEL PULLEY 76 X1878076 CAP SCREW M5 8 X 10 27 X1878027 WHEEL SHAFT LOWER 77 X1878077 KNOB W SHAFT 6 X 22 DIA 32 6 LOBE 28 X1878028 HEX NUT M6 1 78 X1878078 UPPER GUIDE 29 X1878029 HEX BOLT M6 1 X 16 79 X1878079 UPPER GUIDE ROD 30 X1878030 L...

Page 57: ... CAP 25 X 52 115 X1878115 ADJUSTABLE HANDLE M8 1 25 X 25 138 X1878138 SPACER PLATE 116 X1878116 TABLE TILT INDICATOR 139 X1878139 SQUARE NUT M5 8 117 X1878117 FLAT WASHER 5MM 140 X1878140 FENCE BASE 118 X1878118 PHLP HD SCR M5 8 X 10 141 X1878141 SHAFT 8 X 77 119 X1878119 GEARED KNOB 12T 12L X 40D 142 X1878142 FENCE HANDLE LOCKING CAM 120 X1878120 COMPRESSION SPRING 0 7 X 9 8 X 25 143 X1878143 FEN...

Page 58: ...irmly against table to maintain control 11 Only run saw with wheel covers closed and all guards in place 12 Never reach under table while blade is in motion 13 Secure remove loose clothing and long hair 14 DO NOT expose to rain or use in wet locations 15 Prevent unauthorized use by children or untrained users restrict access or disable machine when unattended Motor 1 3 HP 120V 60 Hz Full Load Curr...

Page 59: ...he product This is Woodstock International Inc s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may be implied by law including any merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose are hereby limited to the duration of this written warranty We do not warrant that Shop Fox machinery complies with the provisions of any law acts or electrical codes We do not reimburse for third party repa...

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