The following pages contain parts diagrams/lists
and a warranty card for your SHOP FOX
®
Model
W1686.
If you need parts or help in assembling your
machine, or if you need operational informa-
tion, we encourage you to call our Service
Department. Our trained service technicians will
be glad to help you.
If you have comments dealing specifically with
this manual, please write to us using the address
in the General Information. The specifications,
drawings, and photographs illustrated in this
manual represent the Model W1686 as supplied
when the manual was prepared. However, due
to Woodstock International, Inc.’s policy of con-
tinuous improvement, changes may be made at
any time with no obligation on the part of
Woodstock International, Inc. Whenever possi-
ble, though, we send manual updates to all own-
ers of a particular tool or machine that have reg-
istered their purchase with our warranty card.
Should you receive one, add the new informa-
tion to this manual and keep it for reference.
We have included some important safety mea-
sures that are essential to the operation of the
machine. While most safety measures are gener-
ally universal, we remind you that each work-
shop is different and safety rules should be con-
sidered as they apply to your specific situation.
We recommend you keep this manual for com-
plete i n f o r m a t i o n r e g a r d i n g W o o d s t o c k
International, Inc.’s warranty and return policy.
Should a problem arise, we recommend that you
keep your proof of purchase with your manual.
If you need additional technical information
relating to this machine, or if you need general
assistance or replacement parts, please contact
the Service Department at 1-360-734-3482 or e-
mail: [email protected].
Additional information sources are necessary to
realize the full potential of this machine. Trade
journals, woodworking magazines, and your
local library are good places to start.
The Model W1686 is specifically designed for
sanding operations.
DO NOT MODIFY AND/OR
USE THIS MACHINE FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
MODIFICATIONS OR IMPROPER USE OF THIS
TOOL WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
If you are
confused about any aspect of this machine,
DO
NOT
use it until all your questions have been
answered.
CLOSURE
As with all power tools, there is danger
associated with the Model W1686. Use the
tool with respect and caution to lessen the
possibility of mechanical damage or opera-
tor injury. If normal safety precautions are
overlooked or ignored, injury to the opera-
tor or others in the area is likely.
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Operating this equipment has the potential
for flying debris to cause eye injury. Always
wear safety glasses or goggles when operat-
ing equipment. Everyday glasses or reading
glasses only have impact resistant lenses,
they are not safety glasses. Be certain the
safety glasses you wear meet the appropri-
ate standards of the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI).
