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Page 1: ...482 On Line Technical Support tech support shopfox biz COPYRIGHT NOVEMBER 2002 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITT...

Page 2: ...ls 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...

Page 3: ...le 13 Quick Release Lever 15 Miter Gauge 15 Dust Hood 16 Sanding Belt 16 Back Stop 18 Auxiliary Table 18 ADJUSTMENTS 19 Vertical Belt Tracking 19 Diagonal Belt Tracking 20 Platen to Roller Alignment 2...

Page 4: ...nc 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...

Page 5: ...roduct 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...

Page 6: ...ng 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...

Page 7: ...t leave machine unattended Wait until it comes to a complete stop before leaving the area 19 Perform machine maintenance and care Follow lubrication and accessory attachment instructions in the manual...

Page 8: ...equate ventilation or a constant source of fresh air The sawdust from some species of wood can be toxic to some people Be sure to research the dangers of the specific species of wood you are working w...

Page 9: ...belt Figure 3 DO NOT sand wood with your fingers close to the idler roller and belt Figure 4 ALWAYS keep your fingers away from the idler roller and the belt Figure 5 DO NOT sand wood with sharp corn...

Page 10: ...load exceeds the amperage rat ing of the circuit breaker or fuse use a different circuit with a higher amperage rating DO NOT modify an existing low amperage circuit by only replacing the circuit brea...

Page 11: ...ire or circuit damage If you must use an extension cord use the guidelines below and TABLE 3 to determine the correct cord length and gauge The amp rating of the motor is 16 amps while wired for 110V...

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Page 13: ...arts to famil iarize yourself with your edge sander See Figures 9 and 10 This will help with machine assembly 1 W1688 Edge Sander 1 2 Auxiliary Table 1 3 Auxiliary Table Lock Knob 1 4 Main Table 1 5 H...

Page 14: ...ed sur faces Remove this grease with a solvent clean er or a citrus based degreaser Do not use chlo rine based solvents if you splash these solvents onto a painted surface you will ruin painted and pl...

Page 15: ...n Table The main table is used to support the wood dur ing vertical sanding operations and mounts the miter body To install the main table do these steps 1 Position the main table on the trunnions and...

Page 16: ...etighten 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 Fi...

Page 17: ...used for the miter gauge Quick Release Lever Your Model W1688 Edge Sander is equipped with the quick release lever that allows you to release the tension on the belt for quick belt changing To instal...

Page 18: ...from the vertical to the horizontal position the suction tube will not bind leak or dis connect the dust collector ducting ground See Figure 20 Sanding Belt Your Model W1688 Edge Sander is shipped wit...

Page 19: ...ck release lever out of the lock groove so the idler pulley applies tension to the sanding belt and the quick release lever rests in the normal operating position See Figure 23 9 With the sander unplu...

Page 20: ...between the back stop and the sanding belt causing serious injury Auxiliary Table The auxiliary table is used to assist you when sanding curves with the idler roller when the the platen cannot be use...

Page 21: ...ther direction while you rotate the sanding belt See Figure 29 The belt will track higher or lower depending on which direction you turn the belt tracking knob 4 When the belt tracks in the center of...

Page 22: ...llen set screws to tilt the idler roller and roller support bracket inward or outward in very small increments See Figure 32 By tilting the idler roller this way the belt will track horizontally 5 Whe...

Page 23: ...d loosen the two 3 8 16 X 1 hex bolts See Figure 33 4 Set a straightedge across the rollers and slide the platen toward the straightedge so the platen graphite pad is against the straight edge at both...

Page 24: ...n do these steps 1 Unplug the edge sander 2 Turn the 1 8 hex nut on the end of the ten sion rod counterclockwise to increase the belt tension or turn it clockwise to decrease the belt tension See Figu...

Page 25: ...ece you can adjust the main table high er or lower The table is fitted with springs to make the adjustment quick and easy To adjust the table height do these steps 1 With one hand hold the main table...

Page 26: ...at both ends of the platen 6 Tighten the two table to trunnion hex bolts Tilting the table increas es the gap between the table edge and the sand ing belt The gap should NOT exceed 1 4 Figure 37 DO NO...

Page 27: ...ause aller gicreactions or respiratory problems Make sure loose clothing and long hair is secured and kept away from moving parts OPERATIONS To start the edge sander do these steps 1 Pull the ON OFF s...

Page 28: ...n is in full horizontal position See Figure 44 DO NOT use the platen tilt at any other angle See Figure 45 4 Adjust the vertical belt tracking as outlined on Page 19 Figure 43 Incorrectly holding and...

Page 29: ...on start the dust collector and your sander 2 Adjust the main table to the needed height and set the table tilt to the needed angle 3 Set the workpiece on the table 4 Carefully sand the workpiece wit...

Page 30: ...the sanding operation 5 Set the miter gauge to the needed angle 6 Set the workpiece on the table and against the miter gauge See Figure 49 7 Carefully sand the wood with sharp corners at the trailing...

Page 31: ...t the vertical belt tracking Ref Page 19 4 Set the workpiece against the back stop and on the table 5 Carefully sand the workpiece so the grain fol lows the belt direction with even pressure back and...

Page 32: ...ure See Figure 55 Figure 53 Auxiliary table adjusted height to center of idler roller Figure 54 DO NOT sand wood with your fingers close to the idler roller and belt Figure 55 ALWAYS keep your fingers...

Page 33: ...s damaged the belt 1 Push the workpiece into the belt with less force and use a coarser grit belt 2 Dress or replace belts when needed 3 Only sand wood with the grain and in the proper sanding directi...

Page 34: ...worn out or is defective Increase the belt tension to prevent slippage DO NOT over tighten the belt tension Align the rollers and adjust the vertical belt tracking Install a new belt with the belt ro...

Page 35: ...place the platen graphite pad The sanded surface is tapered and not square The platen is tilted or it is not perpendicular to the main table Auxiliary sanding is occurring at the top or bottom portion...

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Page 37: ...e the area and remove any sawdust Or contact Woodstock International Inc Service and Support at 1 360 734 3482 or send e mail to tech support shopfox biz Lubrication and Cleaning Since all bearings ar...

Page 38: ...al service and wiring procedures Otherwise serious personal injury may occur Seek assistance from a qualified electrician if you do not understand the wiring diagram in this manual and always follow t...

Page 39: ...ifferent and safety rules should be con sidered as they apply to your specific situation We recommend you keep this manual for com plete information regarding Woodstock International Inc s warranty an...

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Page 41: ...X1688101 LABEL UNPLUG POWER 102 X1688102 MAIN COVER 103 X1688103 PLATE 104 X1688104 SHAFT SLIDE 105 X1688105 SHAFT 01 X1688001 PLATEN COVER 02 XPLW04 LOCK WASHER 3 8 03 X1688003 DRIVE ROLLER 04 XPLW0...

Page 42: ...11 WIDE STRIPE TAPE 112 X1688112 LABEL WEAR SAFETY GLASSES 113 X1688113 LABEL READ MANUAL 114 X1688114 LABEL SHOCK HAZARD 106 X1688106 TILT PLATE 107 X1688107 TABLE SUPPORT 108 X1688108 LEVER SCREW 10...

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