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Figure 16.

Edge sanding operation.

Figure 17.

End sanding operation.

1.

UNPLUG THE SANDER!

2.

Loosen the adjustment knobs in 

Figure 15

to adjust the edge sanding table height to
the desired position.

3.

Lock the height adjustment knobs to secure
the table.

4.

Plug the sander into the power supply.

5.

Start the sander.

6.

Hold the workpiece firmly against the flat
edge as shown in 

Figure 16

. Note— 

The

work stop bar prevents the workpiece from
running off the table.

7.

For end sanding, firmly hold the workpiece
against the table as shown in 

Figure 17

Figure 15.

Height adjustment knob (1 of 2).

UNPLUG

the power cord

when making any adjust-
ments during operation!
Otherwise, serious per-
sonal injury to you or oth-
ers may occur!

Work Stop Bar

Edge and end sanding operations should be per-
formed on the edge sanding table. These opera-
tions are designed to sand flat edges, smooth
sharp corners and remove stock.

To start an edge or end sanding operations, do
these steps:

Edge and End

Sanding 

Summary of Contents for SHOP FOX W1717

Page 1: ...360 734 3482 On Line Technical Support tech support shopfox biz COPYRIGHT August 2003 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT TH...

Page 2: ...cals 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 dependin...

Page 3: ...SSEMBLY 9 Unpacking 9 Inventory 9 Shop Preparation 10 Dust Collection 10 Initial Cleaning 10 Stand Assembly 11 Mounting Sander 12 ADJUSTMENTS 13 Belt Tracking 13 Scale Pointer 14 Roller Adjustment 15...

Page 4: ...nt to include all the information necessary for safety ease of assembly practical use and durabili ty of this product We stand behind our machines In the event that a defect is found parts are missing...

Page 5: ...warranty then the original owner must bear the cost of storing and returning the product This is Woodstock International Inc s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may be implied by l...

Page 6: ...T operate this machine in wet or open flame environments Airborne dust particles could cause an explosion and severe fire hazard 6 Ensure all guards are securely in place and in working condition 7 Ma...

Page 7: ...from rolling freely before using your machine 18 DO NOT leave machine unattended Wait until it comes to a complete stop before leaving the area 19 Perform machine maintenance and care Follow lubricat...

Page 8: ...e correspond to the following descriptions in the list A C D F G H A Sanding Belt B Work Stop Bar C Belt Tension Lever D Belt Tracking Adjustment System E Edge Sanding Table F Table Height Adjustment...

Page 9: ...ear eye and hearing protection ALWAYS adjust the conveyor feed rate and sanding drum height so when you feed the workpiece into the sander using light pressure you do not overload the sander Never for...

Page 10: ...circuit must be replaced by a qualified electrician otherwise the wires can overheat and cause a fire Figure 2 NEMA style 5 15 plug and receptacle Ground this machine The electrical cord sup plied wi...

Page 11: ...17 was carefully packed when it left our warehouse If you receive it damaged or missing any parts please contact Woodstock International Service and Support at 1 360 734 3482 or send e mail to tech su...

Page 12: ...are correctly turned off with lock out devices when not in use Otherwise injury or death can occur DO NOT use flammables such as gas or other petroleum based solvents to clean your machine These prod...

Page 13: ...and 8mm hex nuts Finger tighten the hardware at this time To assemble the work stand do these steps 1 Assemble two legs together with a lower short brace and an upper short brace as shown in Figure 3...

Page 14: ...ly Otherwise serious per sonal injury to you or oth ers may occur To mount the sander do these steps 1 KEEP SANDER UNPLUGGED 2 Position the sander on the stand 3 Align the holes in the sander with the...

Page 15: ...ttom 5 Adjust the tension bolt clockwise to make the belt ride up and adjust counter clock wise to make the belt ride down 6 Plug in the sander 7 Start the sander and observe the corrected belt tracki...

Page 16: ...tate the sanding belt so it is perpendicular with the edge sanding table 3 Place a machinist square on the edge sand ing table and against the sanding belt to check for squareness 4 Lock the belt tilt...

Page 17: ...12 3 Remove the sanding belt 4 Place a straightedge against the platen and check the roller clearance along the top and bottom The roller should be 1 8 behind the platen Figure 13 shows a top view of...

Page 18: ...little or no vibrations If there are any unusual noises or vibra tions STOP the sander immediately by pushing the paddle switch down 4 Unplug the sander and investigate the source of the noise or vibr...

Page 19: ...belts There are a large variety of sand ing belts to choose from We recommend Aluminum Oxide belts for standard sanding pur poses Table 2 shows abrasive types and grit numbers As a general rule of th...

Page 20: ...e The work stop bar prevents the workpiece from running off the table 7 For end sanding firmly hold the workpiece against the table as shown in Figure 17 Figure 15 Height adjustment knob 1 of 2 UNPLUG...

Page 21: ...e height to the desired posi tion Note Keep enough of the table post in the bracket so the adjustment knobs can make contact 3 Tighten the lock knobs to secure the table 4 Plug the sander into the pow...

Page 22: ...nto the sander as shown in FIgure 23 Figure 20 Table at 180 Flat sanding operations can be performed with the sanding belt tilted to 180 To start flat sanding operations do these steps 1 UNPLUG THE SA...

Page 23: ...as shown in Figure 24 4 Release the belt tension by moving the belt tension lever to the unlock position 5 Remove sanding belt as shown in Figure 25 6 Install a new belt with the arrows in the proper...

Page 24: ...ean the sanding belt with PRO STICK belt cleaners as shown in Figure 26 Cleaning out built up sawdust will prolong the life of your sanding belt To ensure optimum performance from your sander make a h...

Page 25: ...23 NOTES...

Page 26: ...24 PARTS...

Page 27: ...D SCR M8 1 25 X 25 40 XPLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM 41 XPW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM 42 XPW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM 43 XPLN04M LOCK NUT M8 1 25 44 XPW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM 45 XPFH27M FLAT HD SCREW M4 7 X 5 46 XPS532M PHL...

Page 28: ...ller is too loose 6 Broken defective sanding belt CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Use a finer grit sanding belt 2 Sand with the grain 3 Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding 4 Keep workpiece moving while san...

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