Shop fox SHOP FOX W1688, Instruction Manual

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ASSEMBLY
Figure 14.
Machinists square on the main table
and against the platen graphite pad.
-14-
4.
With one hand, hold the main table and with
the other hand place a machinist’s square on
the main table and against the platen
graphite pad. See
Figure 14
.
5.
Have an assistant loosen both of the main-
table tilt levers, and tilt the main-table so
the table is perpendicular to the platen as
indicated by the machinists square. See
Figure 14
.
6.
Tighten both main-table tilt lock levers. See
Figure 15
.
7.
Loosen the pointer screw and set the pointer
to zero. See
Figure 15
.
8.
Retighten the pointer screw and make sure
the pointer is still pointing to zero.
9.
Slide the main table toward the platen so
the table-to-platen gap is no more than
1 ⁄
4
"
at both ends of the platen. See
Figure 16
.
10.
Tighten the two trunnion 5 ⁄
16
"-18 X 1" hex
bolts. See
Figure 15
.
Figure 15.
Main table-tilt lock levers and scale.
Figure 16.
Main table gap.
Get assistance before
adjusting this machine
any further. Otherwise,
you may be injured.
Make sure the main table
is adjusted correctly.
Otherwise, your fingers or
the workpiece may get
trapped between the
table and the sanding belt
causing serious injury.
Main
Table
Platen
Graphite Pad
Pointer and Screw
Main Table Gap is 1 ⁄
4
"
Belt Tracking Lock Knob
Platen Cover
Lever Slot
Main Table Tilt
Lock Lever
Trunnion Hex Bolts