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The following pages contain general machine
data, parts diagrams/lists and warranty/return
information for your 

SHOP FOX

®

Model W1692

15" Planer.

If you need parts or help in assembling your
machine, or if you need operational
information, we encourage you to call our
Service Department. Our trained service
technicians will be glad to help you.

If you have comments dealing specifically with
this manual, please write to us using the
address in 

General Information

part of this

manual. The specifications, drawings and
photographs illustrated in this manual
represent the Model W1692 15" Planer as
supplied when the manual was prepared.
However, due to Woodstock International,
Inc.’s policy of continuous improvement,
changes may be made at any time with no
obligation on the part of Woodstock
International, Inc. Whenever possible, though,
we send manual updates to all owners of a
particular tool or machine. Should you receive
one, add the new information to this manual
and keep it for reference.

We have included some important safety
measures that are essential to the operation of
this machine. While most safety measures are
generally universal, we remind you that each
workshop is different and safety rules should
be considered as they apply to your specific
situation.

We recommend you keep this manual for
complete information regarding
Woodstock International, Inc.’s warranty and
return policy. If you need additional
technical information relating to this
machine, or if you need general assistance or
replacement parts, please contact the Service
Department at 1-360-734-3482 or tech-
[email protected].

Additional information sources are necessary to
realize the full potential of this machine. Trade
journals, woodworking magazines and your

local library are good places to start.

The Model W1692 15" Planer was specifically
designed for cutting natural wood stock. 

DO

NOT MODIFY AND/OR USE THIS PLANER FOR
ANY OTHER PURPOSE. Modifications or
improper use of this tool will void the
warranty. 

If you are confused about any aspect

of this machine, 

DO NOT

use it until all your

questions have been answered.

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As with all power tools, there is danger
associated with the Model W1692. Use the
tool with respect and caution to lessen the
possibility of mechanical damage or
operator injury. If normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored,
injury to the operator or others is likely.

MAINTENANCE

Summary of Contents for W1692

Page 1: ...482 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 THE WRITTEN...

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: ...ADJUSTMENTS 13 Planer Overview 13 Table 14 Inspecting Knives 17 Knife Adjustment 18 Feed Rollers and Chip Breaker 20 Chip Deflector 20 Anti Kickback Pawls 22 Roller Spring Tension 23 Table Rollers 24...

Page 4: ...luded 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 Serv...

Page 5: ...oof of their purchase of the product within 2 years and provides Woodstock International Inc reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect through inspection If it is determined there is no defe...

Page 6: ...n 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 Make sure switch is in the OFF positio...

Page 7: ...lete stop before 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...

Page 8: ...produce better final results 7 Never process any material through the planer other than wood This planer is designed for wood only 8 Always take multiple light cuts rather than excessively deep cuts...

Page 9: ...properly An adapter with a grounding wire does not guarantee the machine will be grounded A ground source must be verified The motor supplied with your new planer is rated at 3 HP and will draw appro...

Page 10: ...llen Wrench 1 4mm Allen Wrench 1 5mm Allen Wrench 1 6mm Allen Wrench 1 8mm 10mm Combo Wrench 1 12mm 14mm Combo Wrench 8 Control Box Hardware 3 Flat Washer 6mm 3 Hex Head Screw M6 1 0 x 25 ASSEMBLY Fig...

Page 11: ...MAKE your shop child safe Ensure that your workplace is inaccessible to youngsters by closing and locking all entrances when you are away NEVER allow untrained visitors in your shop when assembling a...

Page 12: ...olts and washers finger tight See Figure 3 4 Place a straightedge across the table and across the rollers as shown in Figure 4 5 Turn the adjustment setscrews See Figure 5 so the extension roller asse...

Page 13: ...e handwheel and tighten to keep the crank locked in place Dust Hood We strongly recommend connecting your planer to a dust collection system for optimum planing results and personal safety To install...

Page 14: ...anel wiring harness plug to planer wiring harness plug Knife Setting Jig We have provided a jig to make the knife setting process easy and quick See Figure 7 for jig component identification while ass...

Page 15: ...l be compromised To achieve exact results use a dial indicator or a Rotacator refer to Planer Accessories on pages 34 and 35 Once you set up the planer correctly you will enjoy stable machine settings...

Page 16: ...ers mount to the planer body on both ends as shown in Figure 11 3 Use a wrench to lower the rollers on their eccentric shafts Leave the table rollers in this position until instructed to adjust them a...

Page 17: ...are parallel with each other and the table is parallel with the head casting from front to back NOTE This adjustment may require some trial and error See Figure 12 2 Adjust each column on both sides...

Page 18: ...om front to back and from side to side tighten the chain so all of the slack is removed 5 Loosen the table mounting screws and lift lower the table until the table and the cutterhead body are parallel...

Page 19: ...nt 4 Using the V belt to rotate the cutterhead turn the cutterhead so one of the knives is accessible 5 Position both feet of the knife setting jig on the cutterhead The knife should barely touch the...

Page 20: ...he knife with the jack screws to adjust as needed 6 Snug the two outermost gib bolts 5 and 4 shown in Figure 18 to hold the knife in position 7 Tighten the knives by following the instructions on page...

Page 21: ...e back to the knife you started with check the height with the jig to make sure that it is still correct If the bolt height is not correct fix as necessary and re snug the gib bolts if the height is c...

Page 22: ...To adjust the feed rollers and the chip breaker make sure you have adjusted the table as outlined on page 14 first then do these steps 1 UNPLUG THE PLANER 2 You will need two boards that are the same...

Page 23: ...08 lock the infeed roller and the chipbreaker in place They should now all be set between 0 004 0 008 below the knife edge when it is at bottom dead center 12 The outfeed roller should still be able t...

Page 24: ...adjust the chip deflector do these steps 1 UNPLUG THE PLANER 2 Loosen the chip deflector mounting bolts shown in Figure 24 3 Make sure the deflector is angled toward the cutterhead If you do not use...

Page 25: ...tension keeps the workpiece securely fed into the planer without chatter or slipping To adjust the roller spring tension do these steps 1 Adjust the threaded plugs A B and C so they protrude 1 8 above...

Page 26: ...her and smooth stock will have less snipe when the rollers are lower To adjust the table roller height do these steps 1 UNPLUG THE PLANER 2 Place a straightedge across the length of the table as shown...

Page 27: ...ore operating the machine further Always wear safety goggles when operating this machine The feed rate is the speed that the rollers drive the workpiece through the planer Your planer features 16 and...

Page 28: ...edges of the knives This will cause unsatisfactory results in future operations Plane ONLY natural wood fiber Never plane wood composites such as particle board plywood or MDF Never plane laminates fo...

Page 29: ...ave come to a complete stop For Machine troubleshooting go to page 32 Planing results are affected by the species and condition of the wood how the planer is setup and the condition of the knives The...

Page 30: ...internal parts with more than compressed air To do this remove the covers and clean the internal parts with a citrus cleaner or mineral spirits and a stiff wire brush or steel wool DO NOT USE WATER W...

Page 31: ...after the first 30 hours of operation Figure 35 shows the gear box drain and fill plugs Refill with 80 90w gear oil The oil level should reach the top of the filler plug port After the initial change...

Page 32: ...When belt tension is satisfactory tighten the upper jam nuts down onto the motor bracket to secure it DO NOT over tighten the jam nuts if the motor mount casting ear is tilted and the nuts do not cont...

Page 33: ...31 W1692 15 Planer Wiring Diagram MAINTENANCE...

Page 34: ...breakers 1 Feed rate too high 2 Depth of cut too great 1 Pulley setscrews or keys are missing or loose 2 Motor fan is hitting the cover 3 V belt is defective 1 Excessive depth of cut 2 Knives are dull...

Page 35: ...st safety measures are generally universal we remind you that each workshop is different and safety rules should be considered as they apply to your specific situation We recommend you keep this manua...

Page 36: ...tables and stands The D2271 SHOP FOX Heavy Duty Roller Table is a versatile roller table wherever you need extra workpiece support for up to 1 000 lb capacity It features all steel welded construction...

Page 37: ...er and the pressure bar if equipped on your planer This tool is a rotating dial indicator on a magnetic base Shown to the right this handy device Measures table to cutterhead alignment and the table r...

Page 38: ...36 MAINTENANCE...

Page 39: ...SHAFT 33 X1692033 IDLE PULLEY 34 X1692034 SHAFT 35 XPRP07M ROLL PIN 6 X 20MM REF PART DESCRIPTION 36 X1692036 CHAIN COVER 37 XPSB05M CAP SCREW M8 1 25 X 50 38 XPSS11M SET SCREW M6 1 X 16 39 X1692039...

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Page 41: ...99 X1692099 OIL SEAL 25 X 47 X 6MM REF PART DESCRIPTION 100 XP6204 BALL BEARING 102 X1692102 SHIFTER 103 X1692103 SHIFTING HANDLE 104 X1692104 O RING P12 105 X1692105 EXTENSION ROLLER ASSY 105 1 X169...

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Page 43: ...PWR ON LAMP ASSY 158 X1692158 SHOP FOX LOGO PLATE REF PART DESCRIPTION 159 XPAW3M ALLEN WRENCH 3MM 160 XPAW4M ALLEN WRENCH 4MM 161 XPAW5M ALLEN WRENCH 5MM 162 XPAW6M ALLEN WRENCH 6MM 163 XPWR810 COMBO...

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