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OWNER'S MANUAL

(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 1/13)

MODEL W1740

12" DRUM SANDER

Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: [email protected]

WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT

THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.

#7848CR Printed in Taiwan

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Page 1: ...82 Online Technical Support tech support shopfox biz COPYRIGHT JANUARY 2006 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC REVISED MARCH 2013 TR WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FOR...

Page 2: ...g grinding tool integrity and the usage of personal protective equipment The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negligence improper training machine modifications...

Page 3: ...ing Tips 17 Stock Inspection Requirements 18 Depth of Cut 19 Variable Speed 20 Sanding 20 Sandpaper Selection 21 Sandpaper Replacement 21 ACCESSORIES 22 Drum Sander Accessories 22 MAINTENANCE 23 Sched...

Page 4: ...about your machine please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at 360 734 3482 or send e mail to tech support shopfox biz Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot problems or pr...

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Page 7: ...jury when using this machine read and understand this entire manual before beginning any operations Top Cover Dust Port Crank Handle Depth Scale Variable Speed Control Side Handle Figure 1 Controls an...

Page 8: ...or alcohol when tired or when distracted ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INJURY RISKS You can be shocked burned or killed by touching live electrical components or improperly grounded machinery To reduce this r...

Page 9: ...th moving parts or flying debris make sure they are properly installed undamaged and working correctly FORCING MACHINERY Do not force machine It will do the job safer and better at the rate for which...

Page 10: ...clothing while operating this machine Roll up or button long sleeves at the cuff HAND PROTECTION Do not place hands near or in contact with sanding drum during operation DO NOT allow fingers to get pi...

Page 11: ...ements Circuit Type 115V 60 Hz Single Phase Circuit Size 15 Amps Plug Receptacle NEMA 5 15 Full Load Current Rating The full load current rating is the amperage a machine draws at 100 of the rated out...

Page 12: ...unding Prong Neutral Hot 5 15 PLUG GROUNDED 5 15 RECEPTACLE 115V Figure 2 NEMA 5 15 plug receptacle DO NOT modify the provided plug or use an adapter if the plug will not fit the receptacle Instead ha...

Page 13: ...Bit 1 4 1 Items Needed for Setup The following is a description of the main components shipped with the Model W1740 Lay the components out to inventory them Note If you can t find an item on this list...

Page 14: ...ith this machine Restrict access to machine when you are away especially if it is installed where chil dren are present Cleaning Machine The table and other unpainted parts of your machine are coated...

Page 15: ...nting option is a Through Mount where holes are drilled all the way through the workbench and hex bolts washers and hex nuts are used to secure the drum sander to the workbench see Figure 5 Another op...

Page 16: ...the CFM at the dust port you must take into account many variables including the CFM rating of the dust collector the length of hose between the dust collector and the machine the amount of branches...

Page 17: ...cause of the many variables involved with shipping some of these adjustments may need to be repeated to ensure optimum results Keep this in mind as you start to use your new drum sander Step by step i...

Page 18: ...ion is not understood and followed DO NOT risk your safety by not reading Shaft Padlock Figure 9 Switch disabled by padlock NOTICE The padlock shaft diameter is important to the disabling function of...

Page 19: ...xtend the life of the sandpaper by regularly using a sandpaper cleaning pad refer to Page 22 When sanding workpieces with irregular surfaces such as cabinet doors take very light sanding passes to pre...

Page 20: ...n Objects Nails staples dirt rocks and other foreign objects are often embedded in wood While sanding these objects can become dislodged and tear the sandpaper Always visually inspect your workpiece f...

Page 21: ...veyor table approximately 0 025 0 64 mm Attempts to remove too much material can cause jamming wood burning rapid paper wear or tearing poor finish belt slippage and motor damage To set the depth of c...

Page 22: ...e the variable speed knob see Figure 12 clockwise to increase the feed speed or counterclockwise to decrease the feed speed Sanding To sand a workpiece do these steps 1 Adjust the table height accordi...

Page 23: ...sandpaper tight and try to keep the gaps to a minimum 6 Tape both ends with 3 4 strapping tape see Figure 15 making at least two complete passes so that the second layer is directly on top of the firs...

Page 24: ...l tool stand It measures 271 2 x 311 2 at the base and 173 4 x 22 at the top Includes non slip rubber feet 1000 lb capacity The D3378 12 x 15 x 3 4 Sandpaper Cleaning Pad is the perfect accessory for...

Page 25: ...Semi Annual Lubricate helical gears Page 24 Schedule Make sure that your machine is unplugged during all maintenance pro cedures If this warning is ignored seri ous personal injury may occur Failure...

Page 26: ...grease fitting see Figure 16 located on the top of each pillow block bearing These should be lubricated with lithium grease every six months Use mineral spirits and a stiff brush to clean the lift sc...

Page 27: ...lace the V belt if you notice fraying cracking glazing or any other damage V Belt Service Figure 19 Belt tension check Deflection 1 2 to 3 4 Figure 20 Belt tension adjustment Note All panels removed f...

Page 28: ...motor to the motor mounting plate 3 Slide the motor as needed to align the pulleys to the straightedge shown in Figure 21 Note You can also loosen the set screws on the motor pulley to fine tune any...

Page 29: ...ps to get the sander operating correctly To tension the conveyor belt do these steps 1 Use a magic marker correction fluid or fingernail polish to mark the front of the conveyor tensioning bolt on bot...

Page 30: ...the conveyor tracking do these steps 1 Turn the conveyor ON set conveyor speed to high and watch the belt track 2 Determine which side the conveyor is tracking towards the loose side and tension the a...

Page 31: ...ing drum Note A good way to know when they are touching is to rock the sanding drum back and forth while rais ing the table until you hear or feel contact with the gauge boards 6 Lower the table one f...

Page 32: ...ing Note Turn all set screw sets an equal amount 11 Tighten the lock nuts and recheck the alignment using the gauge boards and repeating Steps 1 8 from the previous subsection Tightening the lock nuts...

Page 33: ...ances should be within 1 8 of each other at each end of the drum 3 If the measurements are not within 1 8 the drum can be moved by loosening the lock nuts on the pil low block bearings see Figure 32 a...

Page 34: ...dust scoop see Figure 34 4 Raise the table until the drum just touches the gauge blocks 5 Loosen the dust scoop mounting bolts see Figure 35 and slide the scoop up or down until it is 1 32 above the g...

Page 35: ...the workpiece will slip or kick out causing a hazard to the operator If this happens you have raised the pres sure rollers too high for them to function as intended the pressure rollers MUST be lowere...

Page 36: ...Calibration 5 Lower the table three full turns of the handcrank 6 Turn the adjustment bolt Figure 39 as required so the roller just touches the gauge board seeFigure 40 Note To gain better access for...

Page 37: ...e lift screw that needs to be adjusted mark the end of a sprocket tooth and the chain hole where that tooth is meshed as shown in Figure 42 5 Loosen the chain by loosening the hex nut on the bottom of...

Page 38: ...ening the hex bolts and removing the Phillips head screws see Figure 44 securing the top cover support 3 Remove the right handle and side panel two cap screws and six tap screws 4 Remove the gear cove...

Page 39: ...hould now look similar to Figure 47 9 Remove the sanding drum four lock nuts and four flat washers and V belt see Figure 48 10 Remove the guard covers for the conveyor front and rear rollers eight Phi...

Page 40: ...ain off of all the sprockets and remove it from the cabinet 14 Keeping track of the number of turns for later reas sembly loosen the conveyor belt at the front adjust ment bolts as shown in Figure 51...

Page 41: ...match the front right lift screw height 29 Reassemble the drum sander by reversing the disas sembly steps 30 After reassembly adjust the drums and pressure roll ers to their proper settings as outline...

Page 42: ...table up and down 36 Continue adjusting the helical gear and crank handle helical gear until the crank handle raises and lowers the conveyor table Figure 56 Helical gears meshed Crank Handle Helical...

Page 43: ...for cracks burrs wear and other damage replace repair as required 5 Use a screwdriver to pry and rotate the bearing so it is horizontal to the bearing block mounting flanges see Figure 59 6 Slide the...

Page 44: ...12 Install and tighten the set screws 13 Wipe the grease fitting clean and lubricate the bearing with just enough grease to slightly seep from the dust seal and wipe clean these bearings are not pre...

Page 45: ...t capacitor as required see photo Page 47 4 Adjust or replace the centrifugal switch 5 Test repair or replace motor Motor has vibration or noisy operation 1 V belt is worn or is loose 2 The noise is j...

Page 46: ...nd shaft 6 Correct motor wiring see Page 48 7 Adjust or replace the centrifugal switch 8 Rotate motor shaft for noisy or burnt bearings repair replace as required 9 Test repair or replace motor Machin...

Page 47: ...piece kicks out of sander 1 Not enough pressure from the pres sure rollers 1 Increase pressure roller pressure Page 33 Sandpaper tears off drums during operation 1 Nail staple in workpiece 2 Sandpaper...

Page 48: ...personal injury fire or machine damage If you notice that any wires or components are damaged while performing a wiring task replace those wires or components before completing the task 5 MOTOR WIRING...

Page 49: ...Mfg Since 1 13 SERVICE Electrical Components Figure 63 Feed motor Figure 65 Capacitor Figure 66 Variable speed control and circuit board Figure 64 Drum motor wiring Figure 67 ON OFF switch wiring STO...

Page 50: ...5 Plug The motor wiring shown here is current at the time of printing but it may not match your machine Always use the wiring diagram inside the motor junction box SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power before...

Page 51: ...28 100 115 117 104A 107 102 103 4 4 1 5 7 7 28 3 1 2 16 16 17 18 21 23 19 1 20 23 45V2 31V3 56 121 1 121 28 52 52 1 55 32V2 57 133 19 5 7 7 6 1 6 2 6 2 6 1 7 7 6 5 7 7 5 7 7 44 43 33 39 99 33 39 119 2...

Page 52: ...XPN12 HEX NUT 6 32 108 X1740108 COLLAR 12 X1740012 DUST PORT 109V2 X1740109V2 GEAR COVER V2 01 13 13 X1740013 TOP COVER 110 X1740110 CRANK HANDLE WASHER 16MM 13 1 X1740013 1 HINGE 112 X1740112 CRANK...

Page 53: ...85 XPLN01 LOCK NUT 3 8 16 24 XPN05 HEX NUT 1 4 20 87 X1740087 COMPRESSION SPRING 25 X1740025 SPRING PLATE 88 XPB51 HEX BOLT 1 4 20 X 3 8 26 X1740026 ADJUST PLATE 89 XPW06 FLAT WASHER 1 4 40 XPK34M KE...

Page 54: ...51 2V2 61 34 35 34 60 59 51V2 61 73 60 59 50V2 57 1 34 78 64V3 101 61 57 2 37V2 76 78 38V4 97 95 97 96 63 134 83 76 56V2 138 51 1V4 38V4 1 38V4 2 38V4 3 38V4 5 38V4 6 38V4 7 38V4 7 38V4 8 38V4 9 38V4...

Page 55: ...INING RING 16MM 66 X1740066 CONVEYOR BELT 38V4 9 X1740038V4 9 ARMATURE V4 01 10 73 X1740073 BUSHING 38V4 10 X1740038V4 10 FEED MOTOR PWR CORD V4 01 10 74 X1740074 SCALE POINTER 38V4 11 X1740038V4 11 S...

Page 56: ...machine to be operated again Contact us at 360 734 3482 or www shopfoxtools com to order new labels REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 55 X1740055 SPEED INDICATOR LABEL 130 XPPAINT 1 SHOP FOX W...

Page 57: ...Model W1740 For Machines Mfg Since 1 13...

Page 58: ...tape along edges please do not staple Fold along dotted lIne Fold along dotted lIne Woodstock international inc p o box 2309 bellingham Wa 98227 2309 place stamp Here...

Page 59: ...odstock International Inc s 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 warrant...

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