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Model W1842 (For Machines Mfd. Since 6/17)

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Model W1842 Machine Specifications, Page 1 of 3

MODEL W1842

13" PLANER/MOULDER

Product Dimensions

Weight.......................................................................................................... 217 lbs.

Width (side‐to‐side) x Depth (front‐to‐back) x Height.............................. 23‐1/2 x 23 x 44‐1/2 in.

Footprint (Length x Width).................................................................... 22‐1/2 x 21‐1/2 in.

Shipping Dimensions

Type.................................................................................................... Cardboard Box

Content........................................................................................................ Machine

Weight.......................................................................................................... 236 lbs.

Length x Width x Height........................................................................... 34 x 20 x 23 in.

Must Ship Upright.................................................................................................. Yes

Electrical

Power Requirement.......................................................... 110V or 220V, Single‐Phase, 60 Hz

Prewired Voltage................................................................................................. 110V

Full‐Load Current Rating.............................................................. 15A at 110V, 7.5A at 220V

Minimum Circuit Size................................................................... 20A at 110V, 15A at 220V

Connection Type......................................................................................... Cord & Plug

Power Cord Included.............................................................................................. Yes

Power Cord Length............................................................................................... 6 ft.

Power Cord Gauge............................................................................................ 14 AWG

Plug Included....................................................................................................... Yes

Included Plug Type.................................................................................... 5‐15 for 110V

Recommended Plug Type............................................................................. 6‐15 for 220V

Switch Type........................................................................... ON/OFF Push Button Switch

Motors

Main

Horsepower.............................................................................................. 1.5 HP

Phase.............................................................................................. Single‐Phase

Amps................................................................................................... 15A/7.5A

Speed.................................................................................................. 3450 RPM

Type......................................................................... TEFC Capacitor‐Start Induction

Power Transfer ..................................................................................... Belt Drive

Bearings............................................................... Shielded & Permanently Lubricated

Summary of Contents for W1842

Page 1: ...e 360 734 3482 Online Technical Support techsupport woodstockint com COPYRIGHT SEPTEMBER 2017 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WI...

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: ...ONS 22 General 22 Workpiece Inspection 23 Wood Types 23 Planing Tips 24 Cutting Problems 24 Depth of Cut 26 Setting Feed Rate 27 Planing Do s Don ts 28 Planing Operation 29 Adjusting Replacing Planer...

Page 4: ...up operation maintenance and service of this product We stand behind our machines In the event that questions arise about your machine please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at 360 7...

Page 5: ...Ship Upright Yes Electrical Power Requirement 110V or 220V Single Phase 60 Hz Prewired Voltage 110V Full Load Current Rating 15A at 110V 7 5A at 220V Minimum Circuit Size 20A at 110V 15A at 220V Conn...

Page 6: ...3 4 in Max Profile Width Moulding 4 9 16 in Cutterhead Info Cutterhead Type 3 Knife Cutterhead Diameter 2 5 8 in Number of Knives 3 Knife Type HSS Single Sided Solid Knife Size Length 13 in Knife Siz...

Page 7: ...Factory Yes Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory NRTL No Features 3 Knife Cutterhead Twin V Belt Drive Top Mounted Handwheel Depth Adjustment Heavy Duty Cabinet Stand Precision Gro...

Page 8: ...d features shown below to better understand the instructions in this manual To reduce your risk of serious injury or damage to the machine read this entire manual BEFORE using machine Table Height Sca...

Page 9: ...rent workpiece thicknesses One complete revolution moves the table approximately 5 64 B Gearbox Produces one of two feed speeds when the combination gears are changed Use the 31 46T gear combination t...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...e accidental contact with 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...

Page 12: ...orkpiece is free of nails staples loose knots or foreign material Workpieces with minor warping should be jointed first or planed with the cupped side facing the infeed table BODY PLACEMENT Stand to o...

Page 13: ...ed This machine is prewired to operate on a power supply circuit that has a verified ground and meets the following requirements Circuit Type 110V 120V 60 Hz Single Phase Circuit Size 20 Amps Plug Rec...

Page 14: ...grounding wire inside the included power cord The plug must only be inserted into a matching receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances For 2...

Page 15: ...To convert Model W1842 to 220V do these steps 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Cut off existing 5 15 plug 3 Remove front cabinet cover and motor junction box remove two wire nuts indicated in Figure...

Page 16: ...e machine has been damaged during shipping please contact your authorized Shop Fox dealer immediately The following items are needed but not included to set up your machine SUFFOCATION HAZARD Immediat...

Page 17: ...inventory A B C D E F The following is a list of items shipped with your machine Before beginning setup lay these items out and inventory them Note If you cannot find an item on this list carefully ch...

Page 18: ...aces If your cleaner degreaser is effective the coating will wipe off easily Tip An easier way to clean off thick coats of rust preventative from flat surfaces is to use a PLASTIC paint scraper to scr...

Page 19: ...w for required space allocation Physical Environment The physical environment where your machine is operated is important for safe operation and the longevity of its components For best results operat...

Page 20: ...the way Figure 11 Flat washer and hex nut attached to foot Figure 12 2 of 4 feet attached to cabinet 2 With help of an assistant tilt planer moulder unit to balance on one side To reduce risk of acci...

Page 21: ...aft shown in Figure 14 and rotate handwheel until pin in shaft slides into groove in handwheel Figure 14 Installing handwheel Figure 15 Knife setting jig assembled E Clips E Clips Shaft Feet Dust Hood...

Page 22: ...ine the CFM at the dust port you must consider these variables 1 CFM rating of the dust collector 2 hose type and length between the dust collector and the machine 3 number of branches or wyes and 4 a...

Page 23: ...n the machine to ensure it is properly connected to power and safety components are functioning properly If you find an unusual problem during the test run immediately stop the machine disconnect it f...

Page 24: ...kpiece as it passes through machine Operator does not push or pull on workpiece If cut is too deep and bogs down machine operator immediately reduces depth of cut 6 Once workpiece is clear of outfeed...

Page 25: ...individual components Excessive Warping Workpieces with excessive cupping bowing or twisting are dangerous to cut because they are unstable and often unpredictable when being cut DO NOT use workpieces...

Page 26: ...it leaves the outfeed end of the planer The best way to deal with snipe is by planing lumber longer than your intended work length and then cutting off the excess after planing is completed Cutting P...

Page 27: ...llection system adjust chip deflector in or out as necessary refer to Page 54 Lumber must be completely dry preferably kiln dried KD Air dried AD lumber must be seasoned properly and have no surface m...

Page 28: ...e height handwheel see Figure 19 Rotating the handwheel clockwise raises the table Although the correct depth of cut varies according to wood hardness and workpiece width we recommend the maximum dept...

Page 29: ...m 1 To change feed speed do these steps 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER Only change the feed rate when the planer is running DO NOT attempt to change the feed rate during any cutting operations or dam...

Page 30: ...at a time side by side If one board is slightly lower that the other the feed roller will only hold the highest board while the lower board will be free to slip when the knife contacts it This hazardo...

Page 31: ...lder then walk around to outfeed side and support other end of the board 5 Raise work table a maximum of 1 8 Note Remove less material in wide or dense stock 6 Flip stock end for end and feed into pla...

Page 32: ...d by jack screws see Figure 25 in the cutterhead and held in place by wedge type gibs Rotating the jack screws to raise or lower them determines the knife height The knife height setting is then secur...

Page 33: ...fe on cutterhead as shown in Figure 27 6 Adjust jack screws see Figure 27 until knife makes contact with knife setting jig on both ends 7 While holding position of the knife setting jig tighten gib se...

Page 34: ...R 2 Screw 2 M6 1 x 20 knob bolts into clamping blocks see Figure 28 4 Install fence rod guide brackets onto edge of work table with 4 M6 1 x 20 cap screws 4 6mm lock washers and 4 6mm flat washers as...

Page 35: ...rd do these steps 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Cut 1 4 1 2 thick plywood or MDF that has a smooth surface to 13 W x 173 4 L 3 Center bedboard on work table Fasten bedboard to work table from unde...

Page 36: ...ten wing nuts 3 Remove dust collection assembly and chip deflector 4 Set feed speed to 12 FPM refer to Setting Feed Rate on Page 27 5 Loosen set screws that secure gibs If you are using moulding knive...

Page 37: ...all gibs in each cutterhead slot 1 2 turn Repeat until all gibs are tight 14 Check that spring pressure adjustment nut see Figure 32 is no more than four threads from top of threaded rod If necessary...

Page 38: ...to Page 23 and Moulding Do s Dont s on Page 38 4 Align fence rails with edges of profile knives 5 Put on safety glasses or face shield a respirator and ear protection 6 Turn planer moulder ON Stand t...

Page 39: ...h as work table see Figure 34 3 Raise work table until a knife that is at bottom dead center is below the height of the wooden fence rails 4 Align fence rails to knives by sliding wooden fence rails a...

Page 40: ...table and a three piece guide system see Figure 35 can prevent tool and table damage by absorbing the full sweep of the knife Never attempt to use edge forming profile knives without pre installing a...

Page 41: ...fore running the workpiece through the planer moulder Never cut into moulding that is wider than the knife Otherwise the knife will overheat burn the wood and dull rapidly When cutting crown moulding...

Page 42: ...Otherwise the workpiece could shift and be ejected from the machine or the moulding pattern could be inconsistent from one strip of molding to another When cutting edge profiles on workpieces that ar...

Page 43: ...for adjusting infeed outfeed rollers pressure bars chip breakers and bed rollers Also a great setup tool for other machines Accurate to 0 001 Indicator rotates 360 W1834 20 Blade Grinder High quality...

Page 44: ...4739 D4741 D4737 D4738 D4736 D4747 D4711 D4748 D4745 D4735 D4744 D4731 D4730 Optional Moulding Knives Select from this terrific assortment of casing baseboard crown moulding and detail cutters Knives...

Page 45: ...s of Operation Clean machine and protect unpainted cast iron Every 40 Hours of Operation Lubricate table columns Page 44 MAKE SURE that your machine is unplugged during all maintenance procedures If y...

Page 46: ...ase when under load Follow the maintenance schedule on Page 43 and the procedures starting on this page to properly lubricate the components which are essential for long life and trouble free operatio...

Page 47: ...d sprockets Figure 43 Location of drive chains and sprockets Table Height Chain Sprockets Lube Type NLGI 2 Equivalent Amount Thin Coat Frequency Every 160 Hours of Operation The table leadscrews are s...

Page 48: ...nsfer power from the motor to the cutterhead and then to the infeed and outfeed rollers with the use of the drive chain system To ensure efficient transfer of power to these systems make sure the V be...

Page 49: ...cabinet cover and V belt cover Figure 45 Front cabinet cover removed to access motor Motor Mount Screws 1 of 4 3 Remove front cabinet cover to access motor 4 If V belts need to be replaced raise moto...

Page 50: ...dge 24 min 1 To align pulleys do these steps 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Remove front cabinet cover and V belt cover 3 Place straightedge against pulleys to check their alignment see Figure 47 N...

Page 51: ...nough so they protrude from unit at least 16 on each side 4 With one person on end of each 2x4 carefully lift planer moulder unit off of cabinet and place it onto 2 4x6 blocks located on a flat stable...

Page 52: ...ages 32 34 to install the moulding fences bedboard and moulding knives 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Make wooden gauge block shown in Figure 50 3 Raise table until gauge block barely touches infee...

Page 53: ...until gauge block and feeler gauge touch knives at bottom dead center 3 Remove feeler gauge and place gauge block under infeed rollers 4 Loosen lock nut shown in Figure 52 and move threaded adjuster...

Page 54: ...have more difficulty Adjusting roller pressure does not affect the height of the feed roller To adjust roller pressure do these steps 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Ensure that knives and feed roll...

Page 55: ...Figure 54 Location of scale pointer screw Anti Kickback Fingers The anti kickback fingers are an important safety feature of your moulder planer The fingers hang from a rod suspended across the head...

Page 56: ...ween knives and deflector if planer moulder is attached to a dust collection system Use a 1 8 gap if you are not using a dust collector Make sure beveled edge of deflector faces cutterhead IMPORTANT R...

Page 57: ...ssary and reduce depth of cut 5 Clean tension replace belt s align pulleys Page 48 6 Wire motor correctly Page 58 7 Replace broken or slipping gears 8 Replace loose pulley key shaft 9 Adjust replace c...

Page 58: ...ped or dull knife 1 Inspect workpiece for knots and grain direction only use clean stock and cut WITH the grain 2 Take a smaller depth of cut Reduce cutting depth when planing hardwoods 3 Decrease fee...

Page 59: ...but it may not match your machine Always use the wiring diagram inside the motor junction box CAPACITORS INVERTERS Some capacitors and power inverters store an electrical charge for up to 10 minutes a...

Page 60: ...d 5 15 Plug 220 VAC As Recommeded 6 15 Plug ON OFF SWITCH viewed from behind Rewired to 220V Rewired to 220V Start Capacitor 300uF 125VAC KEDU HY56 Line Load G Rewired to 220V MOTOR 110V Ground Ground...

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Page 62: ...T 27 X1842027 HANDWHEEL TYPE 29 150D 10B M10 1 5 86 X1842086 MIDDLE FRAME 28 X1842028 SET SCREW M8 1 25 X 12 87 X1842087 POST 29 X1842029 LONG GIB 88 X1842088 ELEVATION LEADSCREW 30 X1842030 SHORT GIB...

Page 63: ...5MM 113 7 X1842113 7 FLAT WASHER 5MM 138 X1842138 HEX WRENCH 6MM 113 8 X1842113 8 PHLP HD SCR M4 7 X 15 139 X1842139 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER 1 113 9 X1842113 9 EXT TOOTH WASHER 6 140 X1842140 BRASS PIN 1...

Page 64: ...operated again Contact us at 360 734 3482 or www woodstockint com to order new labels 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 202 REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 201 X1842201 READ MANUA...

Page 65: ...Model W1842 For Machines Mfd Since 6 17...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...he scope of Woodstock 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 a...

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