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INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION

About Your New Sander

Your new 

SHOP FOX

®

Sander has been specially designed to provide many years of trouble-free

service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe
and reliable operation.

This compact wide-belt sander has digital controls and readout for setting your sanding depth 
automatically.  You can easily and very accurately sand flat boards up to 20" wide resulting in a very
smooth and flat finish. Your sander has independent motor controls, an emergency safety shut off bar,
a built-in air regulator and filter, an emergency disc brake and a motorized table elevation control.
Other great features that you will enjoy is the adjustable photo-electric belt oscillation system, the
sanding load meter, and a quick-change belt system with automatic belt tensioning. 

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
durability of this product be included. 

Woodstock Service and Support

We stand behind our machines! In the event that a defect is found, parts are missing or questions arise
about your machine, please contact Woodstock International Service and Support at 1-360-734-3482 or
send e-mail to: [email protected]. Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot
problems, send out parts or arrange warranty returns.

If you need the latest edition of this manual, you can download it from 

http://www.shopfox.biz

If you still have questions after reading the latest manual, or if you have comments please contact us at:

Woodstock International, Inc.

Attn: Technical Support Department

P.O. Box 2309

Bellingham, WA 98227

Summary of Contents for SHOP FOX W1709

Page 1: ...4 3482 On Line Technical Support tech support shopfox biz COPYRIGHT SEPTEMBER 2003 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE W...

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: ...tion 13 Photo Electric Eye 13 Belt Tracking 14 Belt Oscillation Speed 15 Belt Tracking Safety Switch 16 Belt Tension Safety Switch 16 Pressure Rollers 17 V Belt Tension 18 Feed Belt Tension and Tracki...

Page 4: ...ad meter and a quick change belt system with automatic belt tensioning Woodstock International Inc is committed to customer satisfaction in providing this manual It is our intent to make sure all the...

Page 5: ...w including any merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose are hereby limited to the duration of this written warranty We do not warrant that SHOP FOX machinery complies with the provisions...

Page 6: ...onal safety standards while 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 sev...

Page 7: ...leaving the area 19 Perform machine maintenance and care Follow lubrication and accessory attachment instructions in the manual 20 Keep machine away from open flame Operating machines near pilot light...

Page 8: ...verload the sanding drums beyond reasonable limits Also only sand natural wood fiber through your sander Other materials may damage your machine and open the possibility for operator injury Keep the i...

Page 9: ...s Figure 1 Correct body and hand positioning Figure 2 DO NOT operate without safety glasses respirator Figure 3 DO NOT stand behind workpiece Figure 4 DO NOT operate with side door open Figure 5 DO NO...

Page 10: ...om any plug and always make sure all wiring to the machine is grounded before operating Serious injury may occur if this warning is ignored DO NOT use an extension cord for 220V high amperage industri...

Page 11: ...or Handle 2 Sanding Belt 2 4 Amp Fuse Bag Located Inside of Power Box 2 Sander Not Shown 1 Tool Box Not Shown 1 Dust Port Not Shown 1 Dust Port Adapter Not Shown 1 Ceramic Wear Rods Not Shown 2 Item Q...

Page 12: ...g Machine The upper roller of the Model W1709 is coated with a waxy grease that protects it from corrosion during shipment This coating must be removed before using your sander Clean this grease off w...

Page 13: ...TURN OFF and LOCK your master power switch but keep the air pressure going into the machine 2 Turn and remove the lever and support spacer See Figure 8 3 Install the sanding belt with the arrows poin...

Page 14: ...dust may still be present on your stock as it comes out of the sander This residual dust is a normal condition Figure 11 Dust collection hose attached to dust port Figure 10 Dust collection adapters A...

Page 15: ...so no power can go to your sander but keep the air pressure going into the machine 2 Make sure the air regulator is adjusted so that system air pressure is 57 PSI 3 Open both upper access doors on the...

Page 16: ...to right motion of the belt as it moves along the drum while looking from the front of the sander If the belt tracks faster to the right but is slow to track back to the left loosen the jam nut and r...

Page 17: ...aught by the sanding belt 3 If you have not already done so turn the sander ON 4 Looking from the front of the sander observe the left to right motion of the belt as it moves along the drum while 5 Lo...

Page 18: ...ke sure the belt tracking and oscillation is adjusted 3 Release the belt tension center the sanding belt on the top roller then re tension the belt 4 Measure the distance from the edge of the sanding...

Page 19: ...osition each board on each side of the conveyor belt and directly below the front and back pressure rollers See Figure 18 6 Loosen the adjustment jam nuts and raise the pressure rollers above the sand...

Page 20: ...CK the master power switch so power cannot start your sander 2 Remove the lower cover s on the sander right cover for sanding belt motor left cover for the conveyor height motor 3 Turn both nuts clock...

Page 21: ...s equal amounts from side to side and set the belt tension so it is snug and will not slip when sanding at a maximum load 3 Start the conveyor 4 Turn the feed belt tension and tracking bolt to positio...

Page 22: ...block and you hear the switch click See Figure 23 4 Re tighten the mounting bolt 5 Push the up arrow key and raise the table until you achieve an 1 8 inch between the sanding drum and the conveyor tab...

Page 23: ...and Stop Buttons Cycles the sanding motor ON and OFF if the sander has air pressure and the belt is tensioned Feed Belt Start and Stop Buttons Cycles the conveyor motor ON and OFF for feeding wood in...

Page 24: ...RN OFF and LOCK the master power switch so no power can go to your sander and disconnect the air line Investigate the source of the noise or vibration DO NOT make any adjustments to the machine while...

Page 25: ...all 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 m...

Page 26: ...aper or you notice and inconsistency with the actual sanding thickness in relationship to your digital setting you must re calibrate the table To re calibrate your table do these steps 1 Insert a cali...

Page 27: ...6 Convert 1 16 fraction to a 0 063 decimal measurement using the conversion table on the sander 7 Calculate the resulting workpiece thickness 2 000 0 063 1 937 and type the thickness 1 937 on the key...

Page 28: ...our Model W1709 will ensure its optimum performance Make a habit of inspecting your machine each time you use it And at the end of the day remove the sanding belt and clean the back side of the sandin...

Page 29: ...cleaning pad Clean sanding belts whenever they decrease in performance due to heavy loading After every 20 40 hours of use lubricate the elevation screws chains sprockets and the table guides under th...

Page 30: ...3 Measure the thickness of each pad If a pad is below 1 8 then replace both To replace the brake pads do these steps 1 TURN OFF and LOCK the master power switch so no power can go to your sander and s...

Page 31: ...ning nut and washer See Figure 38 5 Use ViceGrip or similar pliers to clamp on the anchor pin end and pull the pin from the caliper mount and remove the springs See Figure 38 6 Pivot the caliper down...

Page 32: ...depth of cut 2 Dull sanding belt Excessive depth of cut 1 Feed table not parallel to sanding roller 2 Feed belt is worn 1 Pressure rollers set too high 2 Dirty feed belt 3 Feed belt is worn Pressure...

Page 33: ...31 MAINTENANCE W1709 Wiring Diagram...

Page 34: ...MAINTENANCE 32 W1709 Control Panel Wiring Connections...

Page 35: ...33 MAINTENANCE W1709 Switch Box Wiring Connections...

Page 36: ...34 PARTS...

Page 37: ...G 58 XPS80 PHLP HD SCR 3 16 32 X 1 4 1 X1709001 TOOL BOX 2 X1709002 HEX WRENCH SET 3 XPWR810 COMBO WRENCH 8 X 10MM 4 XPWR1214 COMBO WRENCH 12 X 14MM 5 XPWR1719 COMBO WRENCH 17 X 19MM 6 X1709006 DOOR H...

Page 38: ...PARTS 36...

Page 39: ...6 162 XPN02 HEX NUT 5 16 18 163 XPLW01 LOCK WASHER 5 16 164 XPB07 HEX BOLT 5 16 18 X 3 4 100 X1709100 ELEVATION SCREW 101 XPB03 HEX BOLT 5 16 18 X 1 102 XPW07 FLAT WASHER 5 16 103 XPLW01 LOCK WASHER 5...

Page 40: ...38 PARTS...

Page 41: ...R 252 XPSB32 CAP SCREW 1 4 20 X 1 1 4 253 X1709253 ELEVATION SLIDERAIL 254 XPSB30 CAP SCREW 5 16 18 X 1 2 210 X1709210 CONVEYOR TABLE 211 X17093102 CONVEYOR BELT 212 X1709212 MOUNTING PLATE 213 XPW15...

Page 42: ...40 PARTS...

Page 43: ...16 X 13 16 371 XPLW01 LOCK WASHER 5 16 372 XPLW07 LOCK WASHER 1 2 REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 373 XPB41 HEX BOLT 1 2 12 X 11 2 374 XPSB04 CAP SCREW 1 4 20 X 1 2 375 X1709375 GREASE FITT...

Page 44: ...42 PARTS...

Page 45: ...ABEL OPERATION WARNING 473 X1709473 LABEL HAND WARNING 474 X1709474 LABEL CONVERSION TABLE 410 X1709410 SQUARE FRAME 411 X1709411 SQUARE FRAME SEAL LEFT 412 XPFH03 FLAT HD SCR 1 4 20 X 1 2 413 XPLW04...

Page 46: ...44 PARTS...

Page 47: ...15 MAG CONTACT LC1 096 572 X17098115 1 MAG CONTACT LC1 096 W LOCK 573 X170908118 TERMANAL PLATE 574 X17108113 1 FUSE HOUSING 510 X1709510 ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX 511 X1709511 HINGE 512 X1709512 CONTROL...

Page 48: ...with 9 ball bearing rollers with four independently adjustable legs for any leveling requirement The roller table is also adjustable in height from 263 8 to 441 8 The W1100 SLICKPLANE with Radius Bla...

Page 49: ...____________________ 1 Where did you purchase your SHOP FOX machine Store ____________________City ______________________ 2 How did you first learn about us ___Advertisement ___Friend ___Mail order Ca...

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