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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

Identification

Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better

understand the instructions in this manual.

For.Your.Own.Safety.Read.Instruction.

Manual.Before.Operating.Saw

a). Wear.eye.protection.

b).Use.saw-blade.guard.and.spreader.for.

every.operation.for.which.it.can.be.

used,.including.all.through.sawing.

c). Keep.hands.out.of.the.line.of.saw.blade.

d).Use.a.push-stick.when.required.

e).Pay.particular.attention.to.instructions.

on.reducing.risk.of.kickback.

f). Do.not.perform.any.operation.freehand.

g). Never.reach.around.or.over.saw.blade.

Left

Extension

Wing

Miter

Gauge

Blade

Guard

⁄

Dust Port

Right

Extension

Wing

Dust

Collection

Hose

Fence

Blade Tilt

Lock

Blade Tilt

Handwheel

4" Dust

Port

Fence Lock

Handle

Blade Tilt

Scale

Blade Height

Handwheel

Blade Height

Lock

ON/STOP

Switch

Summary of Contents for Shop Fox W1888

Page 1: ...further questions contact our Technical Support READ THIS FIRST Revised Inventory Box Contents see Figure 1 Qty Z Flat Washers 5mm 2 AA Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 AB Push Stick Hangar 1 Figure 1 Additional com...

Page 2: ...3482 Online Technical Support techsupport woodstockint com COPYRIGHT APRIL 2020 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC REVISED OCTOBER 2020 MN WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE...

Page 3: ...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 4: ...ts 33 Blade Size Requirements 34 Blade Selection 34 Blade Installation 36 Blade Guard Assembly 38 Riving Knife 41 Ripping 42 Crosscutting 43 Miter Cuts 44 Blade Tilt Bevel Cuts 45 Dado Cutting 45 Rabb...

Page 5: ...and pro cess warranty claims If you need the latest edition of this manual you can download it from http www woodstockint com manuals If you have comments about this manual please contact us at Woods...

Page 6: ...Width x Height 69 x 20 x 8 in Must Ship Upright No Electrical Power Requirement 115V or 230V Single Phase 60 Hz Prewired Voltage 115V Full Load Current Rating 16A at 115V 8A at 230V Minimum Circuit S...

Page 7: ...r to Table Height 34 1 4 in Table Size with Extension Wings Width 40 1 8 in Table Size with Extension Wings Depth 27 in Distance Front of Table to Center of Blade 16 1 4 in Distance Front of Table to...

Page 8: ...Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory NRTL Yes Features Fully Enclosed Quick Release Blade Guard and Spreader Quick Release Riving Knife Hinged Motor Cover 4 Dust Port Heavy Cast Han...

Page 9: ...ry operation for which it can be used including all through sawing c Keep hands out of the line of saw blade d Use a push stick when required e Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing ris...

Page 10: ...heel Adjusts angle of blade tilt from 90 45 D Blade Height Handwheel Adjusts blade height from 0 31 8 E Fence Guides workpiece as it moves into blade and determines angle of cut Fence face can be posi...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...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 bette...

Page 13: ...sections in this man ual CUTTING CORRECT MATERIAL Cutting metal glass stone tile etc increases risk of operator injury due to kickback or flying particles Only cut natural and man made wood products...

Page 14: ...form ing a non through cut Making a deep non through cut will greatly increase the chance of kickback Preventing Kickback Never move the workpiece backwards or try to back it out of a cut while the bl...

Page 15: ...The resulting cut or gap in the workpiece after the saw blade passes through during a cutting operation Kickback An event in which the workpiece is propelled back towards the operator at a high rate...

Page 16: ...ired This machine is prewired to operate on a power supply circuit that has a verified ground and meets the following requirements Circuit Type 110V 115V 120V 60 Hz Single Phase Circuit Size 20 Amps P...

Page 17: ...to the equipment 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...

Page 18: ...5 20 plug 3 Open motor junction box then loosen wire nuts indicated in Figure 6 4 Use wire nuts to connect wires as indicated in Figure 7 Twist wire nuts onto their respective wires and wrap them wit...

Page 19: ...Socket 14mm 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver 2 1 Dust Collection System 1 Dust Hose 4 1 Hose Clamps 4 2 Masking Tape As Needed Items Needed for Setup The following items are needed but not included to set...

Page 20: ...S Dust Hose 94 x 11 2 1 T Hose Support Arm 1 U Dust Hose 3 x 26 1 V Hose Clamp 31 4 1 W Cabinet Access Door 1 X Door Latch 1 Phillips Head Screws 8 32 x 3 8 2 Hex Nuts 8 32 2 Y Hinge Pins 2 Inventory...

Page 21: ...ings 2 AM Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 5 8 Front Rail Tube 5 AN Lock Washers 6mm Front Rail Tube 5 AO Flat Washers 6mm Front Rail Tube 5 AP Hex Bolts M10 1 5 x 25 Rear Rail Table 2 AQ Flat Washers 10mm Rear Rai...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ...faces 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 sc...

Page 24: ...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 operate...

Page 25: ...wer To assemble machine do these steps 1 Thoroughly clean heavy duty rust preventative off of gearing inside the saw and coat these with appropriate metal protectant refer to Lubrication on Page 65 fo...

Page 26: ...ck washers and 10mm flat washers see Figure 18 8 Place straightedge across extension wings and main table to make sure that combined table surface is flat If combined table surface is flat skip to nex...

Page 27: ...sure top of rail is parallel with table top then tighten fasteners installed in Steps 9 10 12 Install front rail tube to front rail with 5 1 4 20 x 5 8 hex bolts 6mm flat washers and 6mm lock washers...

Page 28: ...m flat washers 2 10mm lock washers and 2 M10 1 5 hex nuts see Figure 24 Figure 24 Rear rail installed x 2 x 2 16 Attach switch to bottom left hand side of front rail using 2 M6 1 x 15 flat head screws...

Page 29: ...ntionally set up their fence in this manner Keep this in mind before adjusting your fence For more details refer to Optional Offset Fence Adjustment on Page 74 If fence is still parallel with miter sl...

Page 30: ...screws 26 Install blade guard as described in Blade Guard Assembly on Page 38 29 Attach dust port to cabinet using 4 M5 8 x 12 button head cap screws and 4 6mm flat washers see Figure 31 Figure 29 Rul...

Page 31: ...Attach dust hose to dust hose support then insert dust port into rear of blade guard assembly see Figure 34 Figure 34 Dust hose attached to saw hose support and blade guard dust port Hose Support Blad...

Page 32: ...nfuse this CFM recommendation with the rating of the dust 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 be...

Page 33: ...table in the SERVICE section of this manual can help The Test Run consists of verifying the following 1 The motor powers up and runs correctly and 2 the safety disabling mechanism on the switch works...

Page 34: ...r while operating this tool Wear personal protective equipment to reduce your risk from these hazards To complete a typical operation the operator does the following 1 Examines workpiece to make sure...

Page 35: ...ickback and machine damage Choose workpieces that do not have large loose knots or plan ahead to avoid cutting through them Wet or Green Stock Cutting wood with a moisture content over 20 causes unnec...

Page 36: ...IMPORTANT When making non through cuts with a dado blade do not attempt to cut the full depth in one pass Instead take multiple light passes to reduce the load on the blade A dado blade smaller than...

Page 37: ...n is by no means comprehensive Always follow the saw blade manufacturer s recommendations to ensure safe and efficient operation of your table saw Ripping Blade Features Figure 39 Best for cutting wit...

Page 38: ...hin kerf blades cannot be used on this saw unless they meet the Blade Requirements specified in this manual otherwise they will increase the risk of kickback Dado Blades Stacked Dado Blade see Figure...

Page 39: ...gloves when installing it 4 While pressing arbor lock use included arbor wrench to loosen and remove arbor nut flange and blade see Figure 45 Note Arbor nut has right hand threads rotate counterclockw...

Page 40: ...saw blade will not be properly secured Figure 46 Blade order of installation and teeth facing correct direction Figure 47 Flange and arbor nut joined Arbor Nut Arbor Nut Threads Flange Recess Tapered...

Page 41: ...commodate the height of the workpiece and return to the table surface Spreader The spreader is a metal plate that prevents the newly cut kerf of the workpiece from pinching the backside of the blade c...

Page 42: ...h blade then it needs to be adjusted Proceed to Adjusting Alignment on Page 71 Figure 51 Spreader riving knife alignment zone Alignment Zone Spreader or Riving Knife Blade Straightedge 4 While lifting...

Page 43: ...ng pawls during normal operations unless absolutely necessary In most situations disabling pawls will increase your risk of serious personal injury in event of a kickback The pawls are sharp and can l...

Page 44: ...and bottom distances between riving knife and blade How to Install Riving Knife The riving knife is installed in a similar manner to the blade guard and spreader Refer to Blade Guard Assembly on Page...

Page 45: ...1 4 above workpiece 8 Set up safety devices such as featherboards see Figure 58 or other anti kickback devices making sure no safety devices are contacting blade 9 Plug saw into power source turn it O...

Page 46: ...ence aside and position miter gauge adjusted to 90 in a miter slot 4 Adjust blade height so teeth protrude no more than 1 4 above workpiece 5 Slide miter gauge near blade and adjust workpiece so blade...

Page 47: ...ut If angle needs to be very precise use a protractor to set miter gauge to blade 3 Place face of miter gauge against edge of workpiece and place bar across face of workpiece Use bar as a guide to mar...

Page 48: ...being pulled into the blade if kickback occurs DO NOT use the riving knife if you install a dado blade smaller than 8 in diameter Otherwise the riving knife height will exceed the blade height and the...

Page 49: ...at and straight and make multiple light cuts rather than one deep cut to achieve desired cutting depth Figure 63 demonstrates the sequential process of making multiple light cuts that get progressivel...

Page 50: ...is lying on table 3 Raise blade up to desired depth of cut depth of dado channel desired 4 Set saw up for type of cut you need to make depending on whether it is a rip cut Page 42 or crosscut Page 43...

Page 51: ...nd width of the cut To minimize your risk of serious personal injury ensure that stock is flat and straight and make multiple light cuts rather than one deep cut to achieve the desired cutting depth R...

Page 52: ...ence Blade Workpiece Figure 69 Example of rabbet cutting with a standard blade Workpiece Fence Blade Figure 70 Example of second cut to cre ate a rabbet 15 30 45 DO NOT place a tall board on edge to p...

Page 53: ...saw Note To determine the maximum resawing height for this table saw find the maximum blade height then double it and subtract 1 8 Resawing operations require proper procedures to avoid serious injury...

Page 54: ...Flat Head Cap Screw Assembled Auxiliary Fence Figure 73 Example of auxiliary fence attached to Model W1888 fence face An auxiliary fence is necessary if you are resawing a workpiece that is taller th...

Page 55: ...holes in auxiliary fence board Countersink holes 1 16 deep so head of flat head cap screws sits slightly beneath face of auxiliary fence board 6 Insert 3 flat head cap screws through holes in auxiliar...

Page 56: ...Shop Made Resaw Barrier 1 To perform resawing operations do these steps 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Remove standard table insert and blade guard assembly 3 Install ripping blade install riving k...

Page 57: ...rate Note We recommend making a series of light cuts that get progressively deeper to reduce the chance of stalling the motor 9 Flip workpiece end for end keeping same side against fence and run workp...

Page 58: ...th and width of the board can vary according to your design Most featherboards are 10 28 long and 3 6 wide Make sure wood grain runs parallel with length of featherboard so fingers you will create in...

Page 59: ...lat head screw flat washer and a wing nut or a star knob see Figure 81 Congratulations Your featherboard is complete Note The routed slot countersink hole and flat head screw are essential for miter b...

Page 60: ...miter bar into miter slot making sure fingers slant toward blade as shown in Figure 83 4 Position fingered edge of featherboard against edge of workpiece so that all fingers contact workpiece Slide fe...

Page 61: ...g on corners of workpieces 15 3 4 Minimum Length MATERIAL Only use hard wood sturdy plywood or high density plastic Do not use softwood that may break under pressure or metal that can break teeth from...

Page 62: ...ck Prohibition Zone Feeding Supporting Figure 88 Using a push block and push stick to make a rip cut The notched end of the push block is then used to push the workpiece the rest of the way through th...

Page 63: ...4 thick plywood 51 4 wide and as long as your table saw fence cut a piece of 3 4 thick hardwood 3 wide and as long as your table saw fence as shown in Figure 90 Note We recommend cutting the hardwood...

Page 64: ...and auxiliary fence Auxilliary Fence Blade Workpiece Push Stick for Side Support Blade Path Push Block Figure 94 Push block in position to push workpiece through blade Release Push Stick Before Blade...

Page 65: ...can also help support large workpieces so they can be cut safely and accurately Figure 96 Example of support and outfeed tables Support Table Outfeed Table Crosscut Sled Figure 97 Example of a crossc...

Page 66: ...Right Angle Jig This jig is constructed using top quality aluminum castings and plates which are machined to exacting tolerances It has the perfect weight use ratio to dampen vibration yet is still li...

Page 67: ...gs and switch for damage Check for the proper function of the blade guard see Blade Guard Assembly on Page 38 Check for any other condition that could hamper the safe operation of this machine Wipe th...

Page 68: ...to be lubricated Trunnion Slides Worm Gear Bull Gear and Leadscrew Trunnion Slides Lubrication Type NLGI 2 Equivalent Amount 1 2 Dabs Lubrication Frequency 6 12 Months Clean out the front and rear tr...

Page 69: ...otice that your cuts are not accurate Note The tilt scale reads 0 when the blade is 90 to the table Tools Needed Qty 90 Square 1 45 Square 1 Hex Wrench 2 5mm 1 Hex Wrench 3mm 1 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FR...

Page 70: ...to top as shown in Figure 104 Make sure a blade tooth does not obstruct placement of square If blade is 45 to table then adjustments do not need to be made If blade is not 45 to table you will need to...

Page 71: ...rbide tip on blade as shown in Figure 106 Make sure that face of adjustable square is even along miter slot Figure 106 Making first slot to blade measurement at 90 Blade tilted to 90 Front STEP A A Bl...

Page 72: ...e shimmed higher with metal shim stock Continue to Step 9 9 Loosen 4 table mounting bolts from Step 6 10 Refer to Figures 109 110 for shim placement If distance A is shorter than B shim s will need to...

Page 73: ...ld be parallel with blade along its length at both positions and in Alignment Zone as shown in Figure 112 Table Riving Knife Top Alignment Bottom Alignment Figure 111 Example of checking top and botto...

Page 74: ...he spreader riving knife left or right and the rear of the spreader riving knife in the opposite direction adjust each pair of side control set screws an equal amount in the opposite direction Note To...

Page 75: ...114 Figure 114 Location of screws used to adjust fence parallelism and clamping pressure Rear Set Screws 4 Install fence onto table then loosen fence knobs see Figure 115 pull fence up from center and...

Page 76: ...ve proceed to Step 5 If fence moved remove it from table and proceed to Step 3 3 Turn each rear set screw see Figure 114 on Page 72 in 1 6 of a turn Glide pads on fence should just touch fence tube 4...

Page 77: ...NECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 With a felt tip pen mark one saw tooth and rotate blade so this tooth is positioned at back of table insert 3 Place fence on table and clamp fence to table 4 Measure distance...

Page 78: ...1 Scrap Piece of Wood 1 Tape Measure 1 To calibrate fence scale indicator windows do these steps 1 Position and lock fence at 13 as indicated by scale then cut your scrap piece of wood 2 Reposition a...

Page 79: ...d Qty Hex Wrench 3mm 1 Straight Edge 1 To check and adjust insert do these steps 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Place straightedge across insert and check to make sure insert is flush with table at...

Page 80: ...square does not touch miter body and blade body evenly at same time then proceed to Step 5 5 Loosen lock nut on 90 set screw see Figure 123 then adjust set screw until miter body is flush with square...

Page 81: ...ith one hand to keep belt tension tight then tighten cap screw 5 Press belt in center to check belt tension The belt is correctly tensioned when there is approximately 1 4 deflection when it is pushed...

Page 82: ...ecrease feed rate cutting speed 2 Use correct sharp blade Page 34 3 Only cut wood replace crooked workpiece ensure moisture is below 20 4 Clean motor let cool and reduce workload Reset breaker 5 Tensi...

Page 83: ...knife or spreader not correctly aligned with blade 1 Replace blade Page 36 2 Use correct sharp blade Page 34 3 Adjust fence parallel with blade Page 73 4 Adjust miter slot parallel with blade Page 68...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...hines Mfd Since 10 20 SERVICE Electrical Components Figure 126 Motor capacitors Figure 127 Motor junction box Run Capacitor Start Capacitor Motor Junction Box Figure 128 Switch box components ON STOP...

Page 86: ...apacitor 30uF d 350VAC Neutral Hot Ground 115 VAC 5 20 Plug Ground Hot Hot 6 15 PLUG As Recommended 230 VAC Rewired for 230V SWITCH BOX ON STOP SWITCH Rewired for 230V GND Circuit Breaker KUOYUH 88 20...

Page 87: ...TOR ACCESS COVER 30 X1888030 STRAIN RELIEF TYPE 3 M16 1 5 10 X1888010 DRAW LATCH ASSEMBLY 31 X1888031 TABLE INSERT DADO 10 1 X1888010 1 DRAW LATCH STRIKE 32 X1888032 HEX BOLT M5 8 X 10 10 2 X1888010 2...

Page 88: ...5 108 109 135 108 135 134 184 110 111 136 161 186 186 112 137 162 187 187 206 206 128 138 163 188 188 114 139 139 189 115V2 140 164 190 116 141 166 191 117 142 167 167 192 118 105 104 105 168 193 119...

Page 89: ...77 TILT LEADSCREW BASE 115 X1888115 SET SCREW M6 1 X 10 178 X1888178 ROLL PIN 4 X 16 115V2 X1888115V2 SET SCREW M6 1 X 6 V2 10 20 179 X1888179 TILT LEADSCREW 116 X1888116 MOTOR PULLEY 180 X1888180 ROL...

Page 90: ...RELIEF TYPE 3 PG11 222V2 X1888222V2 PADDLE SWITCH UV03 006 V2 10 20 235 X1888235 POWER CORD 14G 3W 72 5 20P 223V2 X1888223V2 SWITCH BOX AP 9501B 205 JP950B V2 10 20 236 X1888236 MOTOR CORD 14G 3W 32...

Page 91: ...06 X1888306 GUARD LEFT 325 X1888325 TAP SCREW M3 X 10 307 X1888307 TAP SCREW M3 5 X 16 326 X1888326 RIVING KNIFE 308 X1888308 SPRING CLAMP 331 X1888331 HOSE SUPPORT ARM 309 X1888309 BLADE GUARD DUST P...

Page 92: ...1 4 401 X1888401 MITER HANDLE 5 16 18 X 1 410 X1888410 STOP LINK 402 X1888402 FLAT WASHER 5 16 411 X1888411 POINTER 403 X1888403 MITER GAUGE BODY 412 X1888412 SCALE 404 X1888404 MITER BAR 413 X1888413...

Page 93: ...RLED NUT M12 1 75 513 X1888513 PHLP HD SCR 10 24 X 3 8 503 X1888503 SET SCREW M12 1 75 X 20 NYLON TIPPED 514 X1888514 FLAT WASHER 10 504 X1888504 SET SCREW 3 8 16 X 5 16 515 X1888515 MAGNIFIED CURSOR...

Page 94: ...TUBE 611 X1888611 HEX NUT M10 1 5 603 X1888603 FENCE RAIL FRONT 612 X1888612 FENCE RAIL REAR 604 X1888604 FENCE SCALE LABEL 613 X1888613 HEX BOLT M10 1 5 X 25 605 X1888605 FLAT WASHER 6MM 614 X1888614...

Page 95: ...1745 REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 701 X1888701 DO NOT OPEN DOOR WARNING LABEL 709 X1888709 SHOP FOX BLACK TAPE 702 X1888702 BLADE GUARD LABEL 710V2 X1888710V2 MACHINE ID LABEL V2 10 20 70...

Page 96: ...e 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 here...

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