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Model W1877 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20)

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Troubleshooting

Motor.&.Electrical

The following troubleshooting tables cover common problems that may occur with this machine. If you 

need replacement parts or additional troubleshooting help, contact our Technical Support. 

Note: 

Before contacting Tech Support, find the machine serial number and manufacture date, and if 

available, your original purchase receipt. This information is required to properly assist you.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE.CAUSE

CORRECTIVE.ACTION

Machine does not 
start, or power 
supply breaker 
trips immediately 
after startup.

1.  Switch disabling key removed.
2.  Machine circuit breaker tripped.
3.  Incorrect power supply voltage or circuit size.

4.  Power supply circuit breaker tripped or fuse 

blown.

5.  Wiring broken, disconnected, or corroded.

6.  Motor brushes worn out.
7.  ON/OFF or circuit breaker switch at fault.
8.  Motor at fault.

1.  Install switch disabling key.
2.  Reset circuit breaker on switch.
3.  Ensure correct power supply voltage and circuit size 

(

Page.11

). 

4.  Ensure circuit is free of shorts. Reset circuit break-

er or replace fuse.

5.  Fix broken wires or disconnected/corroded 

connections.

6.  Replace motor brushes (

Page.40

).

7.  Replace switch/circuit breaker.
8.  Replace motor.

Machine stalls or 
is underpowered.

1.  Workpiece not suitable for machine.  
2.  Machine undersized for task.
3.  Belt slipping/pulleys misaligned/oil or grease 

on belt.

4.  Dull inserts.
5. Motor brushes worn out.
6.  Dust collector undersized.

7.  Pulley/sprocket slipping on shaft.
8.  Motor overheated, tripping machine circuit 

breaker.

9.  Motor or motor at fault.

1.  Only cut wood/ensure moisture is below 20%. 
2.  Reduce depth of cut (

Page.24

)

3.  Clean/tension/replace belt. Ensure pulleys are 

aligned (

Page.35

).

4. Rotate/replace inserts (

Page.27

).

5.  Replace motor brushes (

Page.40

).

6.  Move closer to machine/redesign ducting layout/

upgrade dust collector.

7.  Tighten/replace loose pulley/shaft.
8.  Clean motor/let cool, and reduce workload. Reset 

breaker.

9.  Replace motor.

Machine has 
vibration or noisy 
operation.

1.  Motor or component loose; planer not resting 

evenly on stand/workbench.

2.  V-belt worn, loose, pulleys misaligned, or belt 

slapping cover.

3.  Dull inserts.
4.  Pulley loose. 
5.  Motor fan rubbing on fan cover.
6.  Cutterhead bearings at fault.
7.  Motor bearings at fault. 

1. Inspect/tighten loose bolts/nuts; replace damaged 

components; shim under planer.

2.  Tension/replace belt (

Page.35

); ensure pulleys are 

aligned.

3.  Rotate/replace inserts (

Page.27

).

4.  Re-align/replace shaft, pulley set screw, and key.
5.  Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan.
6.  Replace bearing(s).
7.  Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose 

shaft requires bearing replacement.

Summary of Contents for Shop Fox W1877

Page 1: ...Phone 360 734 3482 Online Technical Support techsupport woodstockint com COPYRIGHT SEPTEMBER 2020 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC 21226MN Printed in Taiwan 262149 V1 09 20 ...

Page 2: ...ng 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 or misuse Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other repr...

Page 3: ... 18 Test Run 19 OPERATIONS 20 Operation Overview 20 Workpiece Inspection 21 Wood Types 21 Planing Tips 22 Cutting Problems 22 Setting Depth of Cut 24 Adjusting Table Alignment 25 Feeding Workpiece 26 Rotating Replacing Cutterhead Inserts 27 ACCESSORIES 29 Planer Accessories 29 MAINTENANCE 31 Schedule 31 Cleaning Protecting 31 Lubrication 31 Cleaning Infeed Outfeed Rollers 33 Cleaning Feed Roller B...

Page 4: ...on 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 360 734 3482 Ext 2 or send e mail to techsupport woodstockint com Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot problems and process warranty claims If you need the latest edition of this manual you can downloa...

Page 5: ...Cardboard Content Machine Weight 88 lbs Length x Width x Height 27 x 16 x 24 in Must Ship Upright Yes Electrical Power Requirement 120V Single Phase 60 Hz Full Load Current Rating 15A Minimum Circuit Size 20A 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 Switch Type Paddle Safety Switch w Removable Key Mot...

Page 6: ...utters 26 Cutter Insert Type Indexible Carbide Cutter Insert Size Length 14mm Cutter Insert Size Width 14mm Cutter Insert Size Thickness 2mm Table Info Table Headstock Movement 6 in Table Bed Size Length 9 1 4 in Table Bed Size Width 13 in Table Wings Size Length 12 in Table Wings Size Width 14 in Construction Table Stainless Steel Body Plastic Cutterhead Assembly Steel Infeed Roller Rubber Outfee...

Page 7: ...etter 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 Cutterhead Elevation Handwheel Cutterhead Lock Lever Dust Port Cutterhead Depth Stop Lever Cutterhead Elevation Scale Motor Brush Housing Depth of Cut Gauge Table ON OFF Switch Circuit Breaker Reset Button ...

Page 8: ...ger then try again C ON OFF Switch Disabling Key Disables switch when yellow key is removed to prevent unauthorized operation of planer D Depth of Cut Gauge Shows depth of cut from 0 1 8 when workpiece contacts indicator at bottom of gauge E Cutterhead Elevation Scale Shows elevation of cutterhead above table The measurement indicated along top edge of red indicator shows effective thickness of bo...

Page 9: ...nal injury may occur A Infeed Roller Rotates with the direction of feed to pull the workpiece toward the cutterhead B Cutterhead Holds the inserts that remove material from the workpiece Rotates opposite the direction of feed C Outfeed Roller Rotates with the direction of feed to pull the workpiece through the planer D Planer Table Provides a smooth flat surface for the workpiece to slide against ...

Page 10: ...s 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 risk only allow an electrician or qualified service personnel to do electrical installation or repair work and always disconnect power before accessing or exposing electrical equipment DISCONNECT POWE...

Page 11: ...ce 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 at the rate for which it was designed NEVER STAND ON MACHINE Serious injury may occur if machine is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted STABLE MACHINE Unexpected movement duri...

Page 12: ...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 table BODY PLACEMENT Stand to one side of planer during the entire operation to avoid getting hit if kickback occurs GRAIN DIRECTION Planing across the grain is hard on the planer and may cause kickback Plane in the same direction or at a slight angl...

Page 13: ...by the largest motor or sum of all motors and electrical devices that might operate at one time during normal operations Full Load Current Rating 15 Amps The machine must be properly set up before it is safe to operate DO NOT connect this machine to the power source until instructed to do so later in this manual Incorrectly wiring or grounding this machine can cause electrocution fire or machine d...

Page 14: ...e The plug must only be inserted into a matching receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances For 120V Connection The machine must be properly set up before it is safe to operate DO NOT connect this machine to the power source until instructed to do so later in this manual Extension Cords We do not recommend using an extension cord with this mach...

Page 15: ...njury may occur This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users Read through this entire manual to become familiar with the controls and opera tions before starting the machine Inventory 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 check around inside t...

Page 16: ...S ARE 1MM APART 5mm 10mm 20mm 15mm 25mm 40mm 30mm 35mm 45mm 50mm 60mm 55mm 70mm 65mm 75mm W A S H ER DIAM E T E R 5 8 W A S H ER DIAM E T E R 9 16 1 2 W A S H ER DIA M E T E R W A S H ER DIA M E T E R 12mm W A S H E R DIA M E T E R 10mm 7 16 W A S H ER DIA M E T E R W A S H E R DIA M E T E R 8mm 3 8 W A S H E R DIA M E T E R 5 16 W A S H E R DIA M E T E R 1 4 W A S H E R DIA M E T E R 10 W A S H E...

Page 17: ...reinforcement to support the weight of the machine and workpiece materials Consider anticipated workpiece sizes and additional space needed for auxiliary stands work tables or other machinery when establishing a location for this machine in the shop Below is the minimum amount of space needed for the machine Placement Location INJURY HAZARD Untrained users can injure themselves with this machine R...

Page 18: ...up The base of this machine has mounting holes that allow it to be fastened to a workbench or other mounting surface to prevent it from moving during operation and causing accidental injury or damage The strongest mounting option is a Through Mount see example where holes are drilled all the way through the workbench and hex bolts washers and hex nuts are used to secure the machine in place Anothe...

Page 19: ... Test Run or connecting the machine to power Tools Needed Qty Hex Wrench 4mm 1 To assemble machine do these steps 1 Attach dust hood see Figure 9 to frame with 2 M5 8 x 8 knob bolts 2 Remove cap screw and lock washer see Figure 10 that secure handwheel to internal shaft and slide handwheel free 3 Attach handle to handwheel with 1 M5 8 x 12 cap screw 4 Re attach handwheel to internal shaft and secu...

Page 20: ...st collector To determine 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 amount of other open lines throughout the system Explaining how to calculate these variables is beyond the scope of this manual Consult an expert or purchase a good dust collectio...

Page 21: ...ine disconnect it from power and fix the problem BEFORE operating the machine again The Troubleshooting table in the SERVICE section of this manual can help To test run the machine do these steps 1 Clear all setup tools away from machine 2 Connect machine to power supply 3 Turn machine ON verify motor operation then turn machine OFF The motor should run smoothly and without unusual noises 4 Remove...

Page 22: ...hazards Operation Overview To complete a typical operation the operator does the following 1 Examines workpiece to make sure it is suitable for planing 2 Puts on safety glasses or face shield a respirator and ear protection 3 Places workpiece on table with flat side down and correctly adjusts cutterhead height for workpiece thickness and depth of cut If workpiece is bowed operator surface planes w...

Page 23: ...ne Excess moisture can also hasten rust and corrosion of the machine and or 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 with these characteristics Minor Cupping Workpieces with slight cupping can be safely supported if the cupped side is facin...

Page 24: ...er Always flatten cupped or warped workpieces on a jointer before planing Below is a list of wood characteristics you may encounter when planing The following descriptions of defects will give you some possible answers to problems you may encounter while planing different materials Possible solutions follow the descriptions Chipped Grain Problem Usually a result of cutting against the grain planin...

Page 25: ...on Use a proper dust collection system adjust chip deflector in or out as necessary Workpiece must be completely dry preferably kiln dried KD Air dried AD lumber must be seasoned properly and have no surface moisture DO NOT surface partially air dried PAD workpiece Make sure planer knives inserts are sharp Reduce depth of cut Pitch Glue Buildup Problem Glue resin buildup on the rollers and cutterh...

Page 26: ...s not intended for low tolerance precision results A small amount of backlash may be present with the cutterhead elevation handwheel after switching height directions Switching height direction may cause slightly less than 1 16 backlash during the first handwheel turn As the handwheel is turned more rotations in the same direction backlash will not be a factor Cutterhead Movement per Handwheel Rev...

Page 27: ...nsion tables and main table are on the same plane Note No gap should be visible beneath straightedge when tables are properly aligned 4 Use one wrench to prevent adjustment bolt from rotating while using other wrench to tighten nut Recheck table height from side to side then tighten stop nut to secure setting Figure 18 Location of components for adjusting table Stop Nut Adjustment Bolt Adjusting T...

Page 28: ...tate cutterhead elevation handwheel 1 4 turn counterclockwise to raise cutterhead approximately 1 64 This will set depth of cut to 1 32 Remove workpiece from planer 4 Turn planer ON 5 Feed workpiece into front of planer making sure not to stand directly in front of or behind workpiece to reduce risk of a kickback injury If cut is too deep and bogs down planer raise cutterhead to reduce depth of cu...

Page 29: ...y Leather Gloves 1 Pair Light Machine Oil As Needed Figure 20 Rotation of insert counterclockwise to reveal fresh cutting edge To rotate or replace a cutterhead insert do these steps 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Use elevation handwheel to position cutterhead at approximately 4 on elevation scale 3 Remove dust hood to expose cutterhead see Figure 21 4 Put on heavy leather gloves to protect you...

Page 30: ...mpressed air or a vacuum nozzle to clean around cutterhead 8 Rotate insert 90 counterclockwise and install so that the fresh cutting edge faces outward see Figure 23 When both insert cutting edges have been used replace insert with a new one Always position new insert reference dot in same position to aid in rotational sequencing 9 Lubricate Torx screw threads with a very small amount of light mac...

Page 31: ...hanging knives and reap the benefits of HSS inserts Each insert can be rotated twice to provide a new sharp edge and leave silky smooth surfaces on even the most figured hardwoods CSA certified D2273 Single Roller Stand Large diameter ball bearing roller stand features smooth operation for a variety of processing and work support applications Heavy pedestal base is stable and secure D2274 5 Roller...

Page 32: ...he fine dust cake into the plastic collection bag It s as easy as that D2675 Safety Glasses Metal Frame Exceeds ANSI Z87 1 1989 standards for impact resistance A metal band across the top of these glasses adds strength and are linked to the metal ear pieces through a tough hinge These glasses have a wide field of view and side shields for added protection D3640 Tool Table Plus Designed to accommod...

Page 33: ...o slip Remove dust hood top cover and side panels and thoroughly clean builtup sawdust and chips Cleaning Protecting 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 MAKE SURE that your machine is unplugged during all main tenance procedures If this warning is ignored serious personal injury ...

Page 34: ...dscrew and column taking care to keep it off belt Move cutterhead up and down to evenly distribute To lubricate feed roller chain drive do these steps 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Remove side panel to expose sprockets and chains see Figure 25 3 Use mineral spirits stiff brush and shop rags to clean old grease from chains 4 Apply light coating of grease to chain linkage and sprockets 5 Re inst...

Page 35: ...26 3 Clean rubber infeed and outfeed rollers with solvent to remove any pitch or stuck on chips 4 Use a vacuum and clean brush to remove any trapped material from between roller and headstock Figure 26 Cleaning infeed roller Saw dust and workpiece grime can accumulate on the infeed and outfeed rollers creating inconsistent pressure on the workpiece as it is fed through the cutterhead Cleaning Infe...

Page 36: ...awdust from between the bushing blocks and brackets Items Needed Qty 4 Tall Block of Wood 1 Hex Wrenches 4 5mm 1 Ea To clean feed rollers do these steps 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Remove righthand side panel 3 Place a 4 tall block of wood between one feed roller and planer table Ensure block of wood is not under cutterhead 4 Lower cutterhead assembly just enough so roller is pushed up again...

Page 37: ...erhead pulley 7 Apply pressure to belt with one hand and slowly rotate motor pulley to fully seat belt in grooves Note Belt is correctly tensioned when there is approximately 3 8 deflection when moderate pressure is applied midway between pulleys as illustrated in Figure 29 Lift motor to adjust deflections then tighten motor tension bolt 8 When belt is fully on both pulleys rotate it several times...

Page 38: ...alipers 1 To calibrate scale do these steps 1 Plane scrap piece of stock until it is flat on both sides and has even thickness along its length Note Turn scrap board over between each pass to make surfaces parallel 2 Use calipers to measure board thickness 3 If there is a discrepancy between board thickness and reading on elevation scale loosen Phillips head screws shown in Figure 30 adjust positi...

Page 39: ...tical to the accuracy of your overall adjustments For best results square stock with a jointer and table saw before using as a gauge 6 Check cutterhead contact with wood blocks If cutterhead makes even contact between wood blocks no adjustment is needed If cutterhead only touches one wood block con tinue to Step 7 7 Use 12mm open end wrench on leadscrew flats see Figure 31 to raise or lower headst...

Page 40: ...ng tension just right is a matter of trial and error We recommend moving the lever 1 2 teeth at a time then re engaging lever and sprocket and testing tension 6 Repeat Steps 4 5 until satisfied with results then re install side panel and top cover The cutterhead lock lever can be adjusted to increase or decrease the amount of clamping force on the cutterhead leadscrews and columns When engaged the...

Page 41: ...ISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Remove handle from depth stop lever by pulling handle firmly outward see Figure 35 3 Remove top cover and righthand side panel 4 Loosen hex nut see Figure 36 and adjust height stop bolt up or down to increase or decrease depth of cut 5 Tighten hex nut to secure setting 6 Re install side panel top cover and handle and turn cutterhead elevation handwheel until cutter a...

Page 42: ... set Tools Needed Qty Flat Head Screwdriver 1 To check replace motor brushes do these steps 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Unscrew plastic brush covers and remove motor brush assemblies see Figure 37 Note As you remove brush assembly make note of carbon tip orientation If found acceptable re install in same way 3 Measure length of carbon tip If carbon tip is worn down to 1 4 6mm or less replace...

Page 43: ...ce motor Machine stalls or is underpowered 1 Workpiece not suitable for machine 2 Machine undersized for task 3 Belt slipping pulleys misaligned oil or grease on belt 4 Dull inserts 5 Motor brushes worn out 6 Dust collector undersized 7 Pulley sprocket slipping on shaft 8 Motor overheated tripping machine circuit breaker 9 Motor or motor at fault 1 Only cut wood ensure moisture is below 20 2 Reduc...

Page 44: ...able Page 37 4 Clean internal cutterhead components with a pitch resin dissolving solvent Chipping consis tent pattern 1 Knots or conflicting grain direction in wood 2 Nicked or chipped insert 3 Taking too deep of a cut 1 Inspect workpiece for knots and grain direction only use clean stock and cut WITH the grain 2 Rotate replace inserts Page 27 3 Take a smaller depth of cut Reduce cutting depth wh...

Page 45: ... 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 after being disconnected from the power source To reduce the risk of being shocked wait at least this long before working on capacitors CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS You MUST follow the requirements at the beg...

Page 46: ...iring Diagram Neutral Hot Ground 120 VAC 5 15 Plug PADDLE SWITCH BOX 2 HP Motor Ground Paddle Switch KEDU HY18 20 20A 250V PADDLE SWITCH COVER Circuit Breaker Sang Mao 20A Ground STOP Read Page 43 Before Wiring Figure 38 Circuit breaker and paddle switch ...

Page 47: ...90 96 97 98 99 100 101 104 109 105 106 107 108 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 130 131 132 133 134 136 137 138 140 141 143 144 145 149 151 152 153 170 173 188 189 190 196 199 213 176 41 40 39 81 82 79 14 15 20 102 92 175 1 2 3 4 5 22 32 32 1 32 2 32 3 32 4 32 5 21 174 119 74 74 34 6 79 6 74 74 74 74 74 10 74 10 ...

Page 48: ...7108 HEX WRENCH 4MM 35 X1877035 COVER 109 X1877109 TOOL HOLDER RIGHT 36 X1877036 WORM GEAR RIGHT 110 X1877110 SIDE PANEL LEFT 37 X1877037 BUSHING 111 X1877111 COLUMN 38 X1877038 LEADSCREW RIGHT 112 X1877112 BASE 39 X1877039 EXT RETAINING RING 15MM 113 X1877113 CAP SCREW M5 8 X 8 40 X1877040 CHAIN 410 26 114 X1877114 FLAT WASHER 5MM 41 X1877041 SPROCKET 8T 115 X1877115 LEADSCREW LEFT 42 X1877042 SP...

Page 49: ... POWER CORD 14G 3W 72 5 15P 141 X1877141 HEX NUT M6 1 175 X1877175 TAP SCREW M4 X 8 143 X1877143 RUBBER PAD LOWER 176 X1877176 MOTOR 2HP 120V 1 PH 144 X1877144 HEX NUT M10 1 5 188 X1877188 BRUSH HOLDER 145 X1877145 SET SCREW M10 1 5 X 36 DOG PT SLOTTED 189 X1877189 CARBON BRUSH 149 X1877149 KNOB 3 LOBE D30 190 X1877190 BRUSH COVER 151 X1877151 THICKNESS SCALE 196 X1877196 CAP SCREW M5 8 X 30 152 X...

Page 50: ...s unreadable REPLACE that label before allowing machine to be operated again Contact us at 360 734 3482 or www woodstockint com to order new labels REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 201 X1877201 MACHINE ID LABEL 206 X1877206 DISCONNECT POWER LABEL 202 X1877202 MODEL NUMBER LABEL 207 X1877207 INJURY HAZARD LABEL 203 X1877203 UP DOWN LOCK LABEL 208 X1877208 READ MANUAL LABEL 204 X1877204 ELE...

Page 51: ...he product This is Woodstock International Inc s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may be implied by law including any merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose are hereby limited to the duration of this written warranty We do not warrant that Shop Fox machinery complies with the provisions of any law acts or electrical codes We do not reimburse for third party repa...

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