Shop fox SHOP FOX W1709, Instruction Manual

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OPERATIONS
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Setting Feed Speed
The feed belt motor offers speeds of 16.4, 23,
and 32.8.
Figure 24 points out the variable
conveyor feed speed control knob.
To change the feed belt speed do these
steps:
1. TURN-OFF and LOCK the master power
switch so power cannot start your sander!
2. Remove the 6mm Allen screw in the center
of the chain cover and remove the cover.
3. Use a 7 ⁄
8
" Allen wrench and loosen the two
motor retaining bolts.
4. Pivot the motor upward and move the
chain to the required set of sprockets.
5. Re-tension the motor, tighten bolts and
reinstall the cover.
Figure 24. Changing conveyor speed.
Using the Load Meter
The load meter shown in Figure 25 is an
important tool for determining sanding depth
while you are feeding the workpiece. The load
meter displays the amperage draw of the
sanding motor, which is an indicator of how
deep the sanding depth is.
Use this meter to maintain consistent sanding
depths. Generally, the normal depth of cut is
no more than 1 ⁄
64
" or 0.016" for a 20" wide
board.
Figure 25. Load meter.
Mounting
Bolts
Removing too much material from the
workpiece during one pass slows the motor
RPM to the point where the internal start
windings engage and motor damage
occurs. An indication of motor overloading
is failed start capacitors, which may not be
covered under warranty.
NOTICE