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OWNER'S MANUAL

(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 10/07)

MODEL W1708

12" DISC 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.

Printed in China

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Page 1: ...3482 Online Technical Support tech support shopfox biz COPYRIGHT SEPTEMBER 2003 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC REVISED OCTOBER 2009 BL WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE...

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Page 3: ...nup 9 Site Considerations 10 Mounting 11 Dust Collection 11 Test Run 12 OPERATIONS 13 General 13 Basic Controls 14 Operation Overview 14 Sanding Tips 15 Choosing Sandpaper 16 Stock Inspection and Requ...

Page 4: ...2 or send e mail to tech support shopfox biz Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot problems and process warranty claims INTRODUCTION If you need the latest edition of this manual you can...

Page 5: ...e Motor Miter Gauge Table Lock Handle ON OFF Switch Work Table Dust Port Foot Precision Ground Cast Aluminum Disc Sanding Disc Attached To reduce the risk of serious injury when using this machine rea...

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Page 8: ...ns that could be dislodged and thrown from the machine during sanding operations 7 FEEDING STOCK Firmly grasp the workpiece in both hands and ease it into the machine using light pressure DO NOT jam t...

Page 9: ...ing Voltage Amp Draw Min Circuit Size Plug Recommended Plug Extension Cord 110V Operation 10 Amps 15A NEMA 5 15 14 Gauge DO NOT work on your electrical system if you are unsure about electrical codes...

Page 10: ...d for Setup SETUP This machine has been carefully packaged for safe transportation If you notice the machine has been damaged during shipping please contact your authorized Shop Fox dealer immediately...

Page 11: ...Safety glasses disposable gloves NEVER clean with gasoline or other petroleum based solvents Most have low flash points which make them extremely flammable A risk of explosion and burning exists if th...

Page 12: ...its components For best results operate this machine in a dry environment that is free from excessive moisture hazardous chemicals airborne abrasives or extreme conditions Extreme conditions for this...

Page 13: ...an tial amounts of wood dust while operating Failure to use a dust collection system can result in short and long term respiratory illness Recommended CFM at 2 Dust Port 98 CFM Do not confuse this CFM...

Page 14: ...ls and objects used during setup are cleared away from the machine 4 Connect the machine to the power source 5 Verify that the machine is operating correctly by turning the machine ON When operating c...

Page 15: ...read books or trade articles or seek training from an experienced Disc Sander operator before performing any unfamiliar operations Above all your safety should come first Damage to your eyes and lungs...

Page 16: ...ism on Page 24 Miter Gauge Moves workpieces into the sanding disc at a specific angle To use the miter gauge slide it into the miter slot loosen the lock knob set the angle then tighten the knob Figur...

Page 17: ...place the high point up on the table prevents the workpiece from rocking and take very light passes 6 Wears safety glasses and a respirator and locates push sticks if needed 7 Starts the machine and d...

Page 18: ...o install on your sander Some workpieces are not safe or may require modification before they are safe to sand Before sanding inspect all workpieces for the following Material Type This machine is int...

Page 19: ...urface with mineral spirits and wipe dry 3 Peel back the protective layer on one half of the sandpaper disc and fold it against the remaining half 4 Slip the half with the protective layer between the...

Page 20: ...FF Figure 13 Miter sanding Disc Sanding To perform 90 disc sanding do these steps 1 Set the tilt angle of the table to 0 The angle can be set with the angle gauge on the sander or with a protractor fo...

Page 21: ...Loosen the handles securing the table use the angle gauge to set the tilt angle then tighten the table lock handles 2 Turn the sander ON 3 Use the miter gauge to hold your workpiece in position and w...

Page 22: ...TICK abrasive surface cleaners can extend the life of your sanding discs Simply press the cleaner lightly against moving sanding discs to remove clogged up pitch and sawdust Size Model 13 8 x 13 8 x 4...

Page 23: ...is easy Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust and wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth If any resin has built up use a resin dissolving cleaner to remove it Treat all unpainted cast iron and st...

Page 24: ...t 9 Motor at fault 1 Reinstall switch disabling key 2 Trace replace broken or corroded wires fix loose connections correct wiring 3 Switch power supply on verify voltage 4 Correct the cause of overloa...

Page 25: ...s 1 Sandpaper grit is too fine for the job 2 Workpiece is too moist 3 Sanding depth too aggressive 4 Paint varnish pitch or other coat ing is loading up sandpaper 5 Sanding soft workpiece 1 Replace wi...

Page 26: ...d Phillips head screwdriver loosen the six flat head screws and hex nuts that secure the table to the table support brackets 3 Adjust the table so that there is a 1 16 gap Figure 15 between the 12 dis...

Page 27: ...nist s square with one edge against the face of the miter gauge and the other against the disc face as shown in Figure 16 3 Loosen the lock knob on the miter gauge and adjust the face of the miter gau...

Page 28: ...and the other against the face of the disc as shown in Figure 17 Note This can be done with the sandpaper installed although it is somewhat more precise if the sandpaper is not installed 3 Loosen the...

Page 29: ...sonal 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 DFKFI N I E The m...

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Page 31: ...29 W1708 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 07 PARTS 6 PARTS Main Breakdown...

Page 32: ...29 X1708029 SANDING DISC 10 XPW05M FLAT WASHER 4MM 30 X1708030 RUBBER FOOT 11 X1708011 GROUND INDICATOR 31 X1708031 STOP SCREW 12 XPS09M PHLP HD SCR M5 8 X 10 32 X1708032 TABLE LOCK LEVER ASSY 13 XPTL...

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