Woodstock Shop Fox W1684, Instruction Manual

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Page 2: ...als are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well venti lated area and work with approved safety equip ment such as those dust masks that are specially d...

Page 3: ... Port 13 Installing Fence 13 14 Cutterhead Guard 14 Belt Cover 15 Knife Gauge 15 Control Panel 15 Checking Knives 16 Adjusting Knives 17 Table Gibs 18 Adjusting Tables 18 19 Fence Stops 20 4 OPERATIONS 21 Starting Jointer 21 Basic Operations 21 Operation Musts 22 Surface Planing 23 Edge Jointing 24 Bevel Cutting 25 Rabbet Cutting 26 5 MAINTENANCE 27 General 27 Table Surface 27 Lubrication 28 Sharp...

Page 4: ...s Woodstock International Inc is committed to customer satisfaction in providing this manual It is our intent to make sure all the information necessary for safety ease of assembly practical use and dura bility of this product be included If you have any comments regarding this manual please feel free to contact us at Woodstock Service And Support We stand behind our machines In the event that a d...

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Page 6: ... operating this machine 5 Avoid dangerous environments Do not operate this machine in wet or open flame environments Airborne dust particles could cause an explosion and severe fire hazard 6 Ensure all guards are securely in place and in working condition 7 Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position before connecting power to machine 8 Keep the work area clean free of clutter sawdust dirt o...

Page 7: ...our balance at all times 18 Do not leave the machine unattended Wait until it comes to a complete stop before leaving the area 19 Perform all machine maintenance and follow all lubrication instructions in this manual 20 Keep the machine away from open flame Operating machines near pilot lights and or open flames creates a high risk if dust is dispersed in the area Dust particles and an ignition so...

Page 8: ...VER MAKE CUTS deeper than 1 8 7 NEVER JOINT A BOARD THAT HAS LOOSE KNOTS NAILS STAPLES OR EMBEDDED DIRT STONES All defects and foreign objects should be removed before use 8 NEVER JOINT END GRAIN 9 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF RABBETING all operations must be performed with the guard in place After rabbeting be sure to replace the guard 10 NEVER CHANGE FEEDING DIRECTIONS DURING A CUT Any time the workpie...

Page 9: ...tor and workpiece position guard is in place and push blocks are being used Figure 2 Never surface plane without push blocks Figure 4 Never plane edge joint with the guard removed Figure 5 Never joint end grain Figure 3 Never stand directly behind the workpiece ...

Page 10: ...NEMA style 6 15 plug and outlet Never replace the circuit breaker with one rated at a higher amperage or damage to the circuit may occur and a fire may result When choosing plug and outlet use a NEMA style 6 15 as shown in Figure 8 Keep in mind that a circuit being used by other machines or tools at the same time will add to the total load being applied to the circuit Add up the load rat ings of a...

Page 11: ...on Cords Grounding This machine must be grounded The electrical cord supplied with the Model W1684 is not equipped with a 220 volt plug Use a plug with a ground pin If your outlet does not accommo date a ground pin have the outlet replaced by a qualified electrician or have an appropriate adapter installed and grounded properly An adapter with a grounding wire does not guaran tee the machine will ...

Page 12: ... 3 4 3 Flat Washers 3 8 3 Hex Bolts 5 16 18 x 21 2 1 Hex Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 4 Hex Nuts 5 16 18 4 Flat Washers 5 16 13 Phillps Head Screws 5 16 18 x 1 2 4 Knife Setting Gauge Kit 1 Open End Wrench 8 10MM 1 Allen Wrench 3MM 1 Item Qty Figure 9 Jointer components removed from the boxes and laid out for identification ASSEMBLY 10 Unpacking Box Contents The Model W1684 has been carefully packaged for sa...

Page 13: ...ion during shipment For optimum performance from your machine make sure you clean all moving parts or sliding contact surfaces that are coated Clean this grease off with a solvent cleaner or citrus based degreaser DO NOT use chlorine based solvents if you happen to splash some onto a painted sur face you will ruin the finish Always make sure that all entrances to your shop are locked or that machi...

Page 14: ...r assembly and secure the jointer assembly with the 3 3 8 16 x 3 4 hex bolts and lock washers from the hardware bag Figure 10 Secure table to stand at these locations Make sure that your machine is unplugged during all assembly pro cedures If this warning is ignored serious per sonal injury may occur 1 Figure 11 shows the jointer motor mount bolts accessible inside stand picture shows stand tipped...

Page 15: ...ng the pulley setscrew and sliding the pulley along the shaft See Figure 12 for details Dust Port Using the 4 phillips head screws from the hard ware bag attach the dust port over the dust chute at the mounting holes shown in Figure 13 Installing Fence 3 Locate the threaded hole on the back of the infeed side of the fence and install the fence tilt lever into the fence Figure 14 Installing key int...

Page 16: ...he correct return pressure If the pressure is weak or there is no return pressure at all remove the shaft tighten the spring housing by rotating clockwise and re install the shaft to check for proper operation 7 Replace the setscrew at the end of the shaft so that the cutterhead guard cannot be removed from the pivot hole Figure 17 Guard in proper position against the fence and completely over the...

Page 17: ... into the grooves at the ends of the steel rod so your assembly looks like the knife gauge shown in Figure 19 See page 16 17 for usage instructions Control Pedestal 1 Mount the control pedestal to the back of the cabinet stand as shown in Figure 20 2 Secure the control pedestal with the 4 5 16 18 x 1 hex bolts 4 5 16 18 hex nuts and 8 5 16 washers from the hardware bag Figure 19 Knife setting gaug...

Page 18: ...idly on the cutterhead and the contact point in the center of the gauge arm should barely touch the tip of the knife If the gauge fits on the cutterhead as described above then the knife height is cor rect Move on to the next knife and check in the same manner If all of the other knives are at the correct height then no adjustments are necessary If either gauge arm does not fit on the cutter head ...

Page 19: ...rely touches the contact point on the knife set ting jig Snug the gib bolts but do not fully tighten them Repeat this step with each jack screw on each knife Springs The springs will push the knife against the setting jig 070 above cutter head body Keep downward pressure on the jig until you tighten the gib bolts Repeat this step with the other knives then snug the gib bolts without fully tighteni...

Page 20: ...able movement When both tables move smooth and responsive with no indication of side to side move ment then the table gibs are set right ADJUSTMENTS 18 Figure 25 This is the outfeed table lock handle Adjusting Tables Figure 26 Top dead center The tables are adjusted by rotating the hand wheels In order to accurately joint or plane a piece of stock both tables must be properly adjusted starting wit...

Page 21: ...ter adjusting the outfeed table and ensuring its accuracy it can be left alone until the next time you adjust the knives or if you notice that it might have moved The infeed table on the other hand will regularly be adjusted to set the cutting depth When the jointer is new the pointer on the depth scale must be calibrated to ensure that the infeed table movement is accu rate if read from the scale...

Page 22: ...le and against the fence as shown in Figure 31 If the square does not line up with the table and fence evenly adjust the 90 stop bolt until it does Tighten the jam nut down to prevent it from moving and retighten the fence tilt lock handle 3 45 R Stop Make sure the fence tilt lock handle is loose then slide the 90 stop tab out of the way and tilt the fence back into position shown in Figure 32 The...

Page 23: ...is warning is ig nored Always keep loose clothing and long hair secured and away from moving parts All operations on the jointer are made by plac ing the workpiece firmly against the infeed table and the fence and then passing the workpiece completely over the cutterhead Operational tips as well as specific types of cuts are mentioned further on in this section If you are a beginner practice each ...

Page 24: ... kickback To determine if you are going to be cutting with the grain look at the pattern on the side of the board If the arc of the cutter head knife will follow the same lines in the grain pattern then you will be cutting WITH the grain If the arc of the cutterhead knife will cross the lines in the grain pattern then you will be cutting AGAINST the grain Refer to Figure 34 for clarification Avoid...

Page 25: ...ection 2 Place the workpiece so the concave side is down on the infeed table and press the workpiece firmly against the fence 3 Start the jointer 4 Using push blocks with both hands and keep ing firm not hard pressure on the fence and table feed the workpiece into the cut terhead 5 As your leading hand gets within 4 of the cutterhead lift the push block up and over the cutterhead and place it on t...

Page 26: ...Safety and the Operation Musts in this section 2 Place the workpiece so the concave edge is down on the infeed table and press the workpiece firmly against the fence 3 Start the jointer 4 Using a tight grip with your hands in a sta ble position and keeping the workpiece firmly against the table and fence feed the workpiece into the cutterhead 5 If your leading hand gets within 4 of the cutterhead ...

Page 27: ...ation Requirements in this section 2 Set the fence to the desired angle Place the workpiece down on the infeed table and press it firmly against the fence 3 Start the jointer 4 Keep the workpiece firmly against the table and fence and feed the workpiece into the cutterhead 5 As your leading hand gets within 4 of the cutterhead lift the push block up and over the cutterhead and place it on the work...

Page 28: ...the fence that distance away from the edge of the knives 3 Place the workpiece down on the infeed table and press it firmly against the fence 4 Start the jointer 5 Keep the workpiece firmly against the table and fence and feed the workpiece into the cutterhead 6 As your leading hand gets within 4 of the cutterhead lift it up and over the cutter head and place it on the workpiece as it passes over ...

Page 29: ...ma chine is unplugged dur ing all maintenance pro cedures If this warning is ignored serious per sonal injury may occur Always wear safety glasses to prevent seri ous personal injury Always keep loose clothing and long hair secured and away from moving parts Table Surface Tables can be kept rust free with regular appli cations of products like SLIPIT as shown in Figure 43 For long term storage you...

Page 30: ...pe cially the key and keyway an application of white lithium grease as shown in Figure 45 Dry graphite is also a great alternative to grease for these areas because it does not attract dirt or sawdust Figure 44 Lubricating fence pivot points Figure 45 Greasing fence keyway Figure 46 Motor mount bolts stand tipped upsidedown for clarity Sharpening Knives Unless you are well experienced with knife s...

Page 31: ... Too fast of a feed rate 2 Too deep of cut 1 Too deep of cut 2 Knives are dull 1 Outfeed table set too low 1 Outfeed table set too high HOW TO REMEDY 1 Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and shorted wires 2 Inspect all connections on motor for loose or shorted ter minals or worn insulation 3 Replace with correct fuses or circuit breakers 1 Call an electrician to correct power line voltage...

Page 32: ...ed table set too low HOW TO REMEDY 1 Feed workpiece with the grain Inspect stock for knots or try again with different stock 2 Replace or sharpen knives 3 Feed the workpiece at a slower rate 4 Decrease depth of cut 1 Allow wood to dry 2 Replace or sharpen knives 3 Use different wood or plan on extra sanding 1 Inspect and replace or sharpen knives 1 Reset adjust knives in cutterhead See page 17 1 F...

Page 33: ...MAINTENANCE SINGLE PHASE 220V POWER SOURCE MOTOR A B W1684 WIRING DIAGRAM A M P 1 6 1 3 1 9 RESET 95 96 98 U 2 T1 2 T3 6 8 V 4 T2 4 L1 1 L3 5 7 L2 3 W 6 ...

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Page 35: ...46 42 3 50 29 28 30 9A 6 25 47 33 34 9 7 11 12 48 8 41 24 48 27 49 4 39 15 16 5 32 2 27 49 48 8 41 24 12 11 7 9 34 33 9A 6 DO NOT remove this gu ard A high sp ee d cu tterhe ad is below Failure to co mply will resu lt in se rious pe rson al injury Alw ay s us e pu sh bloc ks ...

Page 36: ...PARTS 34 126 126 116 130 114 123 104 101 105 119 104 106 107 129 117 110 109 121 122 108 134 118 128 115 111 124 120 102 103 127 118 125 112 ...

Page 37: ...9244 LOCK HANDLE 5 16 18 x 11 4 40 X1684040 SPRING PIN 41 XPSB03 CAP SCREW 5 16 18 x 1 42 X1679013 POINTER 43 X1684043 FENCE SUPPORT 44 XPW02 FLAT WASHER 3 8 45 X1684045 SPRING PIN 46 XPS23 PHLP HD SCREW 8 32 x 1 4 47 XPW03 FLAT WASHER 10 48 XPW01 FLAT WASHER 1 2 49 XPB09 HEX BOLT 5 16 18 x 1 2 50 XPB24 HEX BOLT 3 8 16 x 11 4 51 W1400 PUSH BLOCK 101 X1684101 FENCE 102 X1679102 SPECIAL SCREW 3 8 16...

Page 38: ...PARTS 36 206 205 204 203 203 211 208 209 212 214 202 210 207 213 213 201 202 210 207 209 208 ...

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Page 40: ...7 MOTOR PULLEY 318 X1679020 NYLON CABLE TIE 319 XPVM55 V BELT M 55 320 X1684320 MOTOR 2HP 321 XPS08 PHLP HD SCREW 10 24 x 3 4 322 X1679022 UPPER COLOR STRIPE 323 XPHTEK10 SELF TAPPING SCREW 8 X 3 8 324 X1684324 MOTOR BRACKET 325 XPW07 FLAT WASHER 5 16 326 XPB21 HEX BOLT 3 8 16 x 3 4 327 XPK12M KEY 5 x 5 x 30L 328 XPB03 HEX BOLT 5 16 18 x 1 329 XPWRCRD220L POWER CORD 330 X1684330 CABINET STAND 331 ...

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