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Page 1: ...2 Online Technical Support tech support shopfox biz COPYRIGHT JUNE 2004 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC REVISED APRIL 2013 TS 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: ...igning Table 19 Aligning Miter Gauge Body 20 Adjusting Fence 21 Adjusting Blade Support Bearings 22 Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings 24 OPERATIONS 26 General 26 Operation Overview 27 Disabling Locking S...

Page 4: ...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 download it from http www shopfox biz If...

Page 5: ...de Guides Provides low friction support and extended blade life F Blade Guide Lock Knob Locks the upper blade guides in place G Guide Post Elevation Handwheel Moves the blade guides quickly to the des...

Page 6: ...ohol 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 risk onl...

Page 7: ...ing 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 it was...

Page 8: ...draw the operator s hands into the blade Always allow the blade to come to full speed before starting the cut CUTTING TECHNIQUES Plan your operation so the blade always cuts to the outside of the work...

Page 9: ...t has a verified ground and meets the following requirements Circuit Type 110V 120V 60 Hz Single Phase Circuit Size 15 Amps Plug Receptacle NEMA 5 15 Circuit Requirements for 220V This machine can be...

Page 10: ...ed into a matching receptacle see Figure 4 that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances For 220V Connection Must Be Rewired A NEMA 5 15 plug has a grounding pr...

Page 11: ...nts for safer shipping Inventory Figures 5 6 Qty A Table 1 B Saw Blade 6TPI x 3 8 x 931 2 1 C Cabinet Stand 1 D Bandsaw Body 2 E Trunnion Base 1 F Front Fence Rail 1 G Rear Fence Rail 1 H Hardware Bag...

Page 12: ...ou are away NEVER allow untrained visitors in your shop when assembling adjusting or operating equipment Cleaning Machine The table and other unpainted parts of your bandsaw are coated with a waxy gre...

Page 13: ...s and 5 16 18 hex nuts The trunnion base supports the table and enables it to be tilted at any angle from 45 right to 10 left 4 Position the trunnion base on the bandsaw body as shown in Figure 8 then...

Page 14: ...olts 9 Replace the table insert and locking pin Important Make sure you re install the table slot locking pin This pin keeps the table surfaces on either side of the slot even with the changes in oper...

Page 15: ...he dust collector To determine 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 m...

Page 16: ...te When adjusting the blade tracking for the test run in this procedure the blade must have a reasonable amount of tension to simulate operating conditions After the test run is successfully completed...

Page 17: ...wing nut to secure the setting then spin the upper wheel again to confirm the tracking If necessary repeat Steps 6 8 until you are satisfied with the blade tracking 10 Re adjust the blade guide bearin...

Page 18: ...noises should be investigated and corrected before operating the machine further Always disconnect the machine from power when investigating or correcting potential problems 5 Turn the machine OFF Tes...

Page 19: ...er all the way right as viewed from the rear of the machine to apply tension to the blade see Figure 17 4 Use the tension knob on top of the bandsaw to bring the upper edge of the indicator block to t...

Page 20: ...nd against the side of the blade as shown in Figure 19 If the square sits on the table and against the blade without any gaps no adjustments are necessary If there are gaps between the square table an...

Page 21: ...back of the blade without resting on a tooth see Figure 21 Take care not to move the blade in this step 4 Use a fine ruler to gauge the distance between the blade and the miter slot The distance you m...

Page 22: ...e refer to Page 19 4 Lay the machinist s square flat on the table and up against the blade without touching any blade teeth see Figure 23 for an example 5 Without moving the square bring the miter gau...

Page 23: ...p 5 If the fence face is not even with the miter slot along its length continue with Step 4 4 Loosen the four cap screws shown in Figure 25 adjust the fence until it is even with the miter slot from f...

Page 24: ...racking properly refer to Page 14 2 DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER 3 Familiarize yourself with the blade support bearing controls shown in Figure 27 4 Loosen the assembly lock bolt 5 Look at the face o...

Page 25: ...ated in Figure 29 Tip For a quick gauge fold a crisp dollar bill in half twice four thicknesses of a dollar bill is approximately 0 016 and place it between the support bearing and the blade as shown...

Page 26: ...e thumbscrew 5 Rotate the knurled knob behind the blade guide bearings to position them so that the edges of the bearings are as forward as possible without going past the gullets see the illustration...

Page 27: ...one hand and use the hex wrench to rotate the eccentric guide bearings until they just begin to rotate with the blade see Figure 33 The guides should just lightly touch the blade 9 When you are satis...

Page 28: ...read books or trade articles or seek training from an experienced Bandsaw operator before performing any unfamiliar operations Above all your safety should come first DO NOT investigate problems or a...

Page 29: ...all the way through the blade without interference from other objects 6 Puts on safety glasses and a respirator 7 Starts the dust collector and bandsaw and waits for the blade to come to full speed 8...

Page 30: ...idth Rotate the blade tension knob on top of the bandsaw to adjust the indicator block inside the aluminum housing of the scale and align it with the appropriate mark on the scale for the blade width...

Page 31: ...drywall or cementitious backer board creates extremely fine dust which may reduce the life of the bearings This machine is NOT designed to cut metal glass stone tile etc Foreign Objects Figure 38 Nail...

Page 32: ...ide assembly adjusted to within 1 of the workpiece Use the correct blade for the operation Replace sharpen and clean blades as necessary Make adjustments periodically to keep the saw running in top co...

Page 33: ...S disconnect the bandsaw from power before making any adjustments Figure 40 Location of trunnion lock knob 1 of 2 Lock Knob Adjusting Guide Post The guide post see Figure 41 moves the blade guide asse...

Page 34: ...ust the blade guide assembly to the correct height 3 After all safety precautions have been met turn the bandsaw ON and wait for the blade to reach full speed 4 Slowly feed the workpiece into the blad...

Page 35: ...the correct height and make sure the miter gauge is set to 0 or other angle for angled cuts 3 Move the fence out of the way Place the workpiece evenly against the miter gauge 4 Hold the workpiece aga...

Page 36: ...m 3 to 6 TPI While blades with fewer teeth per inch produce rougher cuts these types of blades offer larger gullet capacities for clearing sawdust To resaw a workpiece do these steps 1 Verify that the...

Page 37: ...3 8 1 4 5 8 3 8 11 4 1 2 21 2 5 8 33 4 3 4 51 2 Stacked Cuts One of the benefits of a bandsaw is its ability to cut multiple copies of a particular shape by stacking a number of workpieces together s...

Page 38: ...CT BANDSAW FROM POWER 2 Open the lower wheel cover then loosen the motor mount bolts adjustment and hinge bolts shown in Figure 46 3 Move the body of the motor so that the motor adjustment bolt slides...

Page 39: ...n the first consideration given to blade selection Blade width dictates the largest and smallest curve that can be cut as well as how accurately it can cut a straight line This saw uses blades from 1...

Page 40: ...obtain longer use from a bandsaw blade if you give it fair treatment and always use the appropriate feed rate for your operation Be sure to select blades with the proper width style and pitch for eac...

Page 41: ...the table 8 Slide the new blade through the table slot ensuring that the teeth are pointing forward and down toward the table as shown in Figure 51 Note If the teeth will not point downward in any ori...

Page 42: ...and hook styles with various TPI and from 1 8 to 3 4 in width The D2260A SHOP FOX Adjustable Mobile Base supports your bandsaw so you can move it easily and lock it in position All SHOP FOX Adjustable...

Page 43: ...ecessary Loose mounting bolts Worn switch Worn or damaged cords and plugs Damaged or worn V belt Damaged or worn blade support and guide bearings Damaged or glazed wheel rubber tires Any other conditi...

Page 44: ...rubber tires may need to be redressed if they become hardened or glazed over Redressing the rubber tires improves blade tracking and reduces vibration blade lead If the rubber tires become too worn t...

Page 45: ...to properly tension the belt Adjusting Belt Tension Tools Needed Qty Socket 12mm w Extension 1 To tension the belt do these steps 1 DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER 2 Open the lower wheel cover and loos...

Page 46: ...d bolt and unthreads clockwise 5 Slip the old belt off of the wheel pulley and install the new belt in its place 6 Position the belt on the pulleys for the desired blade speed 7 Slide the lower wheel...

Page 47: ...and against the back of the blade If there is not a gap between the square and the blade no further adjustments need to be made If there is a gap between the square and the blade continue with Step 4...

Page 48: ...nd it is not convenient to replace the blade compensate for lead by skewing the fence or shifting the table Items Needed Qty Board 3 4 T x 3 W x 17 L 1 Hex Wrench 5mm 1 To skew the fence do these step...

Page 49: ...ith the miter gauge 4 Re tighten the trunnion bolts to secure the setting Figure 60 Location of trunnion bolt Trunnion Bolt 1 of 6 Aligning Wheels Wheel alignment is one of the easiest ways to ensure...

Page 50: ...st ensuring that it touches both the top and bottom rim then adjust the upper wheel tracking knob to make the upper wheel coplanar with the lower wheel If the wheels are coplanar parallel with each ot...

Page 51: ...the blade then check the wheels with the straightedge Note Wheel coplanarity changes as the blade is tightened so it is best to check the wheel alignment when the blade is fully tensioned as it would...

Page 52: ...al 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 The m...

Page 53: ...51 Model W1706 Mfg Since 3 13 SERVICE STOP Read Page 50 Before Wiring W1706 Wiring Diagram...

Page 54: ...r overloaded 1 Inspect connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals or worn insulation 2 Correct the low voltage conditions 3 Install correct fuses or circuit breaker 4 Reduce load on motor Mac...

Page 55: ...ce 3 13 PARTS 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 8 11 11 1 11 2 11 3 11 4 11 5 12 13 25V2 26V2 73 97 98 98 1 99 100 101 102 103 104 104 1 105 106 108 109 110 111 112 113 174V2 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 184 1...

Page 56: ...LOCK WASHER 5 16 178 XLABEL 10B BANDSAW ADJUST LABEL 97 X1706097 TABLE 179 XLABEL 17 BLADE DIRECTION LABEL 98 X1706098 LARGE TABLE INSERT 180 XLABEL 07A UNPLUG WARNING LABEL 98 1 X1706098 1 SMALL TAB...

Page 57: ...5 45 1 46 47 48 51 55 56 57 59 60 61 63 64 65 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 88 89 92 93 94 95 113 115 116 117 118 118 1 119 120 121 122 123 124 127 128 129A 131 133 134 135 135...

Page 58: ...ANGE SCREW 10 24 X 5 16 125 XPS01 PHLP HD SCR 10 24 X 1 2 63 X1706063 UPPER WHEEL COVER HINGE 127 XPW03 FLAT WASHER 10 64 X1706064 BLADE GUARD STUD 128 XP608 2RS BALL BEARING 608 2RS 65 X1706065 BLADE...

Page 59: ...2 36 37 52 53 54 58 77 77 1 77 2 Fence Assembly With Rails 77 3 78 87 94 95 107 107 1 113 114 114 1 114 2 114 3 114 4 114 5 114 6 114 7 114 8 114 9 114 10 114 11 114 12 114 13 114 14 126 130 131 132 1...

Page 60: ...TUBE 114 13 XPW02M FLAT WASHER 5MM 77 1 X1706077 1 FENCE INSET PLATE 114 14 XPS18 PHLP HD SCR 10 24 X 1 4 77 2 X1706077 2 FENCE ASSEMBLY W RAILS 126 XPSS02 SET SCREW 5 16 18 X 3 8 77 3 X1706077 3 FEN...

Page 61: ...Model W1706 Mfg Since 3 13...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...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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