Woodstock W1723 User's Manual
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1. 3 1 3 SAFETY FIRST uuu 4 Safely 4 Additional Safety Instructions for Planers 6 BEC RIGA 7 ZZOV 7 uuu 7 MOUS 7 ASS EMBUN s S S SS aus 8 8 m BOX CONTENTS u u uu AE EEEE TEE EEEE EEEE EEA 8 2 Shop Preparation 9 2 101 45 11 9 A E E E AO IEN TE O AO T 10 gt Handwheel 10 Extension 22 11 Kaie setting 12 Spiral Knife Tool 1724 12 gt ADJUSTMENTS 13 Planer OVERVIEW T 13 m Cutterhead Alignment a 14 17 Knife R2. 33 Z N u E EE A A TEESE E EA 31 Troubleshooting Planer Operation 32 Planer AGCeOSSOrI OS uuu susu rE E E E a E 34 EEEE 36 41 W1723 W1724 Wiring Diagram 2 42 USE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS TO SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST 2 lt O O 4 lt INTRODUCTION About Your New Planer The SHOP FOX Model W1723 and W1724 15 Planers have been specially designed to provide many years of trouble free service and the consistent ability to hold fine adjustment settings board after board all day long These planers have a stationary table and a moveable headstock which makes readjusting accessory infeed and outfeed support table height unnecessary The Model W1723 has a three knife cutterhead driven by a 3 HP thermally protected motor and triple V belts which also drive infeed and outfeed rollers with a two speed oil lubricated gearbox The Model W1724 has a spiral cutterhead The Model W1723 is mounted an open base and uses three straight knives The Model W1724 is mounted on a cabinet style base and uses three spiral knives The spiral knives and cutterhead cut wood with a shearing action giving the planer quieter operation and smoother cuts with less tear out on difficult l
3. gt N N lt ASSEMBLY Overview Inventory your package carefully with the list below For missing parts contact Woodstock International Inc at 360 734 3482 or by e mail at tech support shopfox biz Box Contents W1723 Planer Unit W1724 Planer Unit on Cabinet W1723 amp W1724 Extension Roller Assembly 2 Extension Roller b W1723 amp W1724 Handwheel and Hardware Bag 1 Handwheel Hex Nut M10 1 5 Flat Washer 10mm Direction Label 723 amp W1724 Tool Bag Handwheel Handle 3mm Allen Wrench 4mm Allen Wrench 5mm Allen Wrench 6mm Allen Wrench 8mm 8 10mm Combo Wrench C 12mm amp 14mm Combo Wrench W1724 T Handle Long Allen Wrench 4mm W1724 Spiral Cutterhead Alignment Tool W1723 Main Hardware Bag 6 Flat Washer 8mm 6 Hex Bolt M8 1 25 x 20 6 Set Screws M8 1 25 x 12 32 Carriage Bolt 16 18 x 1 36 Flat Washer 16 36 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Hex Nut 16 Lock Washer 16 Bolt 16 18 1 W1724 Main Hardware Bag 6 Flat Washer 8mm 6 Set Screws M8 1 25 x 12 6 Hex Bolt M8 1 25 x 20 W1723 Knife Setting Assembly Knife Setting Rod Knife setting gauge E clip ring 9mm 1 2 4 723 Stand Assembly Leg Brace Left or Right Angle 19 1 2 Long f W 2 Front Rear Angle 197 Long 1 4
4. MODELS W1723 101724 15 PLANERS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Phone 1 360 734 3482 On Line Technical Support tech support shopfox biz COPYRIGHT NOVEMBER 2003 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 Printed in China WARNING 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 reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are e Lead from lead based paints e Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products e Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles GHOP FOX 2 AJ O O z FOX CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION 2 7 181017 1 YOUR New Planer 2 Woodstock Service Vesan oer ns st 2 Warranty 6
5. 1 UNPLUG THE PLANER 2 Place a straightedge across the length of the table as shown in Figure 35 3 Use feeler gauge to measure the gap between the table surface and the straightedge and adjust the table bed rollers by loosening the setscrews and then turning the eccentric to reach the needed roller height The gap between the straightedge and the table should be even on both sides of the rollers See Figure 36 NOTICE For super accurate setup consider purchasing a Rotacator This handy tool allows you to adjust the feed table rollers to an accuracy within 0 001 every time Refer to Planer Accessories on Pages 34 and 35 for more details 0 002 0 006 Figure 34 Table roller tolerances 27 RNATION y 24 Bed ss ollers Figure 35 Measuring table roller height with a feeler gauge ae Table Bed Roller Setscrew 4 Figure 36 Table rollers and setscrews FOX OPERATIONS Test Run Before turning the machine ON for the first time make sure you have read through the entire manual and have completed the instructions given in the Assembly and Adjustments sections and that you have taken all safety precautions Make sure any tools used to assemble adjust the machine are cleared away The table should be lowered enough to provide plenty of room for the safe operation of the feed rollers and the cutterhead Plug in the power cord and press t
6. 4 2 2 Most of your new has been factory assembled however depending on manufacture date some parts shown in Figure 2 may already have been assembled Please take your time and try to be as accurate as possible when following each step This care will provide you with better results when you are finished Additional Tools Required Besides the tools that are included with the planer you will also need a Phillips screwdriver a flat head screwdriver and a good straightedge A set of feeler gauges and a dial indicator are needed for the Adjustments section g 1 Dust Port W1723 amp W1724 h 1 Dust Port Hardware Bag 6 Phlp HD Screws M6 1 0 x 12 i W1724 Foot Hardware Bag 4 Foot 4 Hex Nut M8 1 25 AWARNING KEEP this saw unplugged throughout the entire assembly process Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury Shop Preparation Floor Load Your planer represents a large weight load in a small footprint Most commercial floors are suitable for the planer Some residential floors may require additional bracing to support both machine and operator Working Clearances Consider existing and anticipated needs size of material to be processed through each machine and Space for auxiliary stands work tables or other machinery when establishing a location for your planer Lighting and Outlets Lighting should be bright enough to eliminate shadow and prevent eye strai
7. 60 1723060 CHIP BREAKER ADJUST ROD 6 X1723066 INFEED ROLLER 68 XPSB26M _ 69 xP6204 BALL BEARING 6204 KEY 6X 6X 40NM 86 723086 OIL SEAL28X40X8MM 89 x1723089 _ DOUBEGER 90 1723090 _ SHAFT JINVNALNIVW 234 227 728 aavayatatayayayatayatatatatayay ud 211 ON N 5 N cN N O N 38 UO Z lt Z lt lt PART DESCRIPTION 96 X1723096 SHIFTING HANDLE 98 12 5 5 30 99 1723099 SAFETY HATCH 000000 1723152 SPEED CHANGE LABEL 39 REF PART DESCRIPTION Long Allen Wrench 4MM gt Z gt Z 307 320 326 321 327 DN 5 NN oe N N cN N 325 JINVNAILNIVW SHOP FOX REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 301 HEX NUT M8 1 25 XPWO1M FLAT WASHER 8MM XPWO1M FLAT WASHER 8MM XPWO1M FLAT WASHER 8MM X1723303 XPNO3M HEX NUT M8 1 25 X1723304 LONG SIDE BRACE W STRIPE 1724321 STAND 1723305 SHORT SIDE BRACE W STRIPE 1724322 PANEL
8. Each tooth on the corner sprockets equals 0 016 5 Adjust each column on both sides until the of vertical movement when the sprockets cutterhead casting is properly set While are turned See Figure 17 adjusting the columns tighten each screw after each step to ensure accurate results 3 After you have the cutterhead casting e If you have already adjusted the knives adjusted to within 0 016 from front to on the Model W1723 or you have the pack and from menten the Model W1724 go to Page 22 and adjust chain so all of the chain slack is removed the feed rollers and chip breaker 2 Lil N lt Inspecting Knives W1 723 These Points Must The Model W1723 features a three straight All Touch Evenly knife cutterhead Correctly positioned knives act as a reference point for adjusting the feed rollers and the chip breaker The knife edge should be within 0 002 from one end to the other Improperly adjusted knives may unbalance the cutterhead reduce the sharpness of knife edges prematurely shorten bearing life and produce poor planing results CAUTION WEAR thick gloves and use extreme caution when near dangerously sharp Failure to exercise care while working near knives could result in severe injury cutterhead Figure 18 Correct jig position on the To check the knives do these steps N OTICE 1 UNPLUG THE PLANER For quick and easy knife adjustments t
9. Instead arrange the placement of your machinery and installed wiring to eliminate the need for extension cords If you must use an extension cord make sure it is rated Standard Service grade S and capable of handling an 18 amp load The extension cord must always contain a ground wire and plug pin Be sure to ask an expert about the correct gauge to use with your desired cord length Always repair or replace extension cords when they become worn or damaged Grounding This machine must be grounded The electrical cord supplied with your planer does not come with a 220 volt plug Install a NEMA 6 20 plug and outlet See Figure 1 with a ground pin If your outlet does not accommodate a ground pin have a ground circuit installed by a qualified electrician or have an appropriate adapter installed and grounded properly An adapter with a grounding wire does not guarantee the machine will be grounded A ground source must be verified NOTICE NEVER replace the circuit breaker with one rated at a higher amperage or damage to the circuit may occur AWARNING This equipment must be grounded Verify that any existing electrical outlet and circuit you intend to plug into is actually grounded Under circumstances should the grounding pin from any three pronged plug be removed Serious injury may occur 9 6 30P 6 30R Figure 1 NEMA 6 20 plug and outlet r IT 29 gt gt
10. Magnetic switches and power switches can be accidentally turned on when they are bumped Always be aware of switch location when moving items around the shop SAFETY 5 2 Additional Safety Instructions Planers AWARNING A CAUTION READ and understand this USE this and other machinery with caution entire instruction manual and respect and always consider safety vee before using this machine first as it applies to your individual working me Serious personal injury conditions Remember no list of safety 86 gt may occur if safety and guidelines can be complete and every shop operational information is environment is different Failure to follow 10 11 12 INSTRUCTION MANUAL not understood and guidelines can result in serious personal followed DO NOT risk injury damage to equipment or poor work your safety by not reading results Always make sure the planer is on firm ground and is stable before operating Never use the planer if it wobbles or is unstable Always inspect the workpiece before running it through the planer Stock with loose knots nails staples dirt or other foreign objects should be rejected from use or corrected by eliminating the condition that makes it questionable Always make sure that all components of the planer are adjusted to their proper specifications before planing stock Always use the help of another person or some type of support fixture w
11. The feed rollers and the chip should all move freely with the table If they do not make sure that they are all resting evenly on the boards at this current position With the cutterhead body raised to 0 020 lock the chip breaker in place It should now be set at 0 020 below the knife edge when the knife is at bottom dead center Continue raising the cutterhead body another 0 020 as indicated by the Rotacator or dial indicator The outfeed and infeed rollers should now be set to approximately 0 040 below the knife edge at bottom dead center Lock the outfeed and infeed rollers in place Re install the belt cover Go to Page 26 and adjust the table bed roller height 23 HOP FOX Chip breaker Adjustment Setscrews and Jam Nuts s jus Plunger Against Cutterhead Figure 30 Typical Planer with the Rotacator positioned to measure table movement NOTICE For super accurate setup consider purchasing a Rotacator This handy tool allows vou to adjust the chip breaker to within 0 001 every time Refer to Planer Accessories on Pages 34 and 35 for more details gt J C TI 2 k 2 Lil N O lt Chip Deflector chip deflector is mounted behind the cutterhead to keep wood chips from fallins onto the outfeed roller To adjust the chip deflector do these steps 1 UNPLUG THE
12. tension keeps the workpiece securely fed into the planer without chatter or slipping To adjust the roller spring tension do these steps 1 Adjust the threaded plugs A B and C so they are flush with the head casting surface Figure 33 shows the four spring adjustment plugs 2 Adjust plug D so it protrudes 4 above the head casting This extra height compensates for the pressure of the chain during operation NOTICE More adjustments may be necessary to the roller spring tension after the machine has been run and is in safe working condition 25 FOX Figure 33 Roller spring tension adjustment screws gt O C N m 2 Lil N lt Table Bed Rollers The table bed rollers should be set last so they Stay out of the way during the other adjustments The required height of the table bed rollers will vary depending on the type of stock you intend to plane As a general rule table bed roller height should be between 0 002 and 0 006 above the table see Figure 34 However some stock may have better results outside of these height settings Often a small amount of trial and error is required to find the best table roller height for any particular stock Rough stock will plane better when the rollers are higher and smooth stock will have less snipe when the rollers are lower To adjust the table bed roller height do these steps
13. the cutterhead The chips get caught between the knives and the workpiece and hinder knife cutting ability Chip marks are usually random and uneven SOLUTIONS e Unclog the chip deflector blockage and adjust the chip deflector clearance e Increase cleaning intervals e Install or service dust collector CHIPPED GRAIN Grain shows cut marks and chips SOLUTIONS e DO NOT plane against the grain e DO NOT plane workpiece with knots or cross grain e Install sharp knives e Make shallower cuts e Only surface clean and flat wood 29 FUZZY GRAIN Grain fibers stand up on the workpiece after planing SOLUTIONS e DO plane damp or wet wood check wood with a moisture meter Any wood with a moisture reading over 20 should be allowed to dry e Install sharp knives GLOSSY SURFACE The wood is scorched blackened and or glossy SOLUTIONS e Increase the cutting depth e Adjust feed rate e Remove all resin or glue build up on the rollers cutterhead and the surface of the wood to be planed e Install sharp knives so shallow cuts do not have to be made to compensate for dull knives that burn the wood If a glossy and burned surface has existed for a long time the knives will be heat damaged and will not hold a sharp edge after sharpening The knives must be replaced WOOD DOES NOT FEED CORRECTLY The planer draws wood in erratically or slowly SOLUTIONS e Adjust the bed rollers
14. with more than 20 moisture or wood that has been exposed to rain or snow will plane poorly and cause unnecessary wear on the knives and motor Excess moisture may also cause rust or corrosion problems Portion Removed With Jointer Figure 39 Face joint the concave side of cupped workpiece before planing Figure 40 Only plane a clean workpiece Troubleshooting Planing Results This section covers the most common problems with the workpiece that you may encounter make any adjustments until the planer is unplugged and moving parts have come to a complete stop For Machine troubleshooting go to Page 33 Planing results are affected by the species and condition of the wood how the planer is setup and the condition of the knives The following characteristics are some common problems and the solutions woodworkers might use while planing SNIPE More material is being removed from the board ends rather than the middle of the board SOLUTIONS e Lock down cutterhead lock knobs before planing e Provide more support on the infeed and outfeed sides so the wood travels completely through the planer without any vertical tilting But this alignment problem occurs with all planers to some degree e Hold the workpiece flat against the planer tables and rollers so the board does not tilt while entering and exiting the planer e Install extra roller stands CHIP MARKS Chips are not being properly expelled from
15. 1 UNPLUG THE PLANER 2 Remove the belt cover 3 Insert a wooden lever under the motor so you can move the motor when the mounting bolts are loose 4 Loosen the two motor mounting bolts See Figure 43 5 Carefully use the wooden lever and pry up on the motor and tension the V belts 6 Tighten the bolts so they are tensioned equally and there is 1 4 belt deflection when each belt is pushed firmly with your fingers 7 Remove the wooden lever and reinstall the belt cover 32 lt Z lt Z Tr lt lt gt ODST 2 Troubleshooting Machine Operation This section covers the most common planer problems DO NOT make any adjustments until the planer is unplugged and moving parts have come to a complete stop For troubleshooting planing results go to Page 29 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Motor will not start Fuses or circuit breakers trip open Motor overheats Motor automatically shuts off possibly resulting in blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker in planer magnetic switch box or in power supply circuit Machine slows greatly when planing Loud repetitious noise coming from machine Machine is loud when cutting Overheats or bogs down in the cut Infeed roller marks are left on the workpiece Outfeed roller marks are left on right side of workpiece Chip buildup on outfeed roller Machine howls on startup Cutterhead casting m
16. 1723306 ANGLE 19 2 Long 8 HEX NUT 3 16 3 3 X1724324 ANGLE 197 s Long 325 X1724325 HEX BOLT 5 16 18 X 1 1724326 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18 X 1 2 327 1724327 328 1724328 312 XPLW04M LOCK WASHER 8 41 gt T Z gt Z aoODSToc TER WaTioN 42 W1723 and W1724 15 Planer Wiring Diagram A DANGER SINGLE PHASE Disconnect power from 220 VOLT POWER SOURCE machine before performing any electrical service Failure to do this will result in a shock hazard leading to injury Green THERMAL PROTECTION White 42 lt 2 lt Zz lt lt CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE WARRANTY CARD Name Street City Phone Number E Mail MODEL SERIAL The following information is given on a voluntary basis and is strictly confidential 1 Where did you purchase your SHOP FOX machine 10 2 How did you first learn about us ___ Advertisement Friend Mail order Catalog _ Local Store _ World Wide Web Site Other 3 Which of the following magazines do you subscribe to ___ American Woodworker _ Today s Homeowner 11 _ Cabinetmaker ___ WOOD Family Handyman Wooden Boat ___ Fine Homebuilding ___ Woodshop News ___ Fine Woodworking ___Woodsmith ___ Home Handyman ___ Woodwork ___ Journal of Light Construction ___ Woodworker _ Old House Journal ___Woodworker s Journal _ Popular Mechanics ___ W
17. PLANER 2 Remove the dust cover to access the chip and remove the belt cover 3 Loosen the chip deflector mounting bolts shown in Figure 31 4 Make sure the deflector is angled toward the cutterhead f you do not use a dust collector position the edge of the deflector 71 16 from the knife edge f you use a dust collector position the edge of the deflector 1 4 from the knife edge 5 Rotate the cutterhead with the V belt pulley and make sure there is enough clearance between all the knives and the chip deflector 6 Re tighten the mounting bolts and replace the dust cover and belt cover Anti Kickback Pawls A CAUTION Unbinding and free operation of the anti kickback pawls is essential for the safe operation of the planer Pawls clogged with pitch sawdust or other contaminants can render them useless if a kickback occurs Your planer features anti kickback pawls that allow the workpiece to enter the planer but stop the workpiece from coming back out of the entrance in the event of a kickback See Figure 32 Inspect the anti kickback pawls frequently to ensure that they swing free and easy and that no pitch sawdust or other contaminants restrict operation Never lubricate the pawls Lubrication may cause dust to build up which will restrict movement Mounting Chip Bolt p Deflector Figure 32 Anti kickback pawls 24 Roller Spring Tension Roller spring
18. UTION ALWAYS work in well 4 ventilated areas from possible ignition sources when using solvents to clean machinery Many solvents toxic when inhaled or ingested Use A care when disposing of waste rags and towels to be sure they do not create fire or environmental hazards Cy NATION Stand W1723 The Model W1723 is equipped with a stand that can be mounted to a mobile base AWARNING USE helpers or power lifting equipment to lift this planer Otherwise serious personal injury may occur To assemble the stand and mount the planer do these steps 1 Insert 2 two by fours into the planer for lifting supports as shown in Figure 3 Figure 3 Suggested lifting fixture 2 Rotate the cutterhead so the knife edges are clear and lower the cutterhead casting so the 2 two by fours are clamped between the table and the cutterhead casting 3 Layout all stand legs supports and hardware and use the 16 18 1 2 carriage bolts nuts and washers from the hardware bag to assemble the stand as shown in Figure 4 gt 4 eO lt 4 Use mechanical lifting equipment helpers and set the planer on the stand 5 Secure the planer to the stand at all four corners with the four 2 16 18 x 1 hex bolts four nuts and eight washers Handwheel The handwheel operates the chain drive
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20. chines on a continual basis The stands are adjustable to fit a variety of machines and can be leveled without the use of shims or tools The SHOP FOX Heavy Duty Roller Stands and Roller Tables make your planer safer and easier to use All models feature convenient hand knobs for fast height adjustment and offer rigid steel construction These stands are invaluable for supporting work on planers to help reduce snipe at the ends of long boards due to infeed and outfeed alignment issues Go to http www shopfox biz rollerstand cfm to view all of the available roller tables and stands The D2271 SHOP FOX Heavy Duty Roller Table is a versatile roller table wherever you need extra workpiece support for up to a 1 000 lb capacity It features all steel welded construction and it measures 19 x 65 long The roller table also comes with 9 ball bearing rollers with four independently adjustable legs for any leveling requirement The roller table is also adjustable in height from 26 s to 441 8 34 lt 2 lt 2 Tr lt lt gt The W1218 Rotacator makes planer setup process easier and more accurate for adjusting the table rollers feed rollers chip breaker and the pressure bar if equipped on your planer This tool is a rotating dial indicator on a magnetic base Shown to the right this handy device measures table to cutterhead alignment and the table roller height The Rotacator allows you to set your tab
21. controls are the same for the Model W1723 Planer The controls will be frequently mentioned throughout this instruction manual The better you know your machine the better you can make it perform As with all precision machinery adjustments to the planer require very close tolerances The FOX A CAUTION WEAR thick gloves and use extreme caution when working near cutting surfaces Planer knives are dangerously sharp Failure to exercise care while working near knives could result in severe injury adjustments described in this section have a basic factory setting However due to storage and shipping it may be necessary for you to fine tune these adjustments in the same order as AWAR N presented in this manual or your planing results NEVER connect power to will be compromised To achieve exact results the machine while use a dial indicator or a Rotacator refer to performing adjustments Planer Accessories on Pages 34 and 35 Failure to follow this warning may result in Once you set up the planer correctly you will serious personal injury enjoy stable machine settings and excellent planing results for a long time ON OFF Switch Magnetic Table Height Handwheel Adjustable Bed Roller 5 1 Cutterhead Height Lock Knob Feed Rate Control Knob Extension Table Roller Assembly Figure 11 Machine controls 13 Cutterhead Alignment The most critica
22. d from the pressure of the springs 5 Place the knife setting jig on the cutterhead so both feet sit solidly on the cutterhead and so that the center of the jig pushes down on the knife similar to Figure 18 6 Place equal pressure on both ends of the jig so the jig is parallel with the cutterhead and the knife is set 7 Snug gib bolts 5 and 4 shown in Figure 20 to hold the knife in position 8 Tighten the knives by following the tightening instructions on Page 19 2 5 SHOP FOX NOTICE Uneven tightening over tightening the gib bolts may warp the cutterhead causing it to l 1 become unbalanced which will lead to premature knife and bearing wear from vibration To tighten the knives after adjustment do these steps 1 UNPLUG THE PLANER Figure 20 Gib bolt tightening sequence 2 Alternating back and forth lightly snug the gib bolts by following the tightening sequence shown in Figure 20 but DO NOT tighten the bolts completely 3 Rotate the cutterhead to the next knife and repeat Step 2 and then repeat again with each knife When all knife gib bolts have been snugged and you come back to the knife you started with check the knife height with the jig to make sure that it is still set correctly e f the height is incorrect readjust as necessary and re snug the gib bolts e f the height is correct snug each bolt down a littl
23. e more in the same alternating method as in Step 2 but DO NOT tighten the bolts completely Repeat this tightening sequence again with each knife gt J C T mr N 4 When you return to the original knife tighten all gibs completely in the same fashion repeating on all knives 5 Recheck the knife height on all knives with the jig to make sure that the height is still correct e f the height is incorrect repeat Steps 2 through 5 until correct Knife Replacement W1724 The Model W1724 does not need a knife setting jig in order to establish the correct knife height The spiral cutterhead has an alignment groove in which the knife indexing tangs fit into thus establishing the correct knife height every time See Figure 23 However care must be taken to make sure that the knife tangs fully seat in the alignment groove when you tighten the gib screws An indexing tool is included with your planer to assist in this alignment See Figures 21 and 25 NOTE DO NOT attempt to sharpen these knives as they are self indexing knives Only replace these knives with new ones CAUTION WEAR thick gloves and use extreme caution when working near planer knives These knives are dangerously sharp Failure to exercise care while working near knives could result in severe injury To replace the spiral knives do these steps 1 UNPLUG THE PLANER 2 Put on your gloves and safe
24. eplacement W1723 18 lt Knife Replacement W1724 20 Feed Rollers and Chip Breaker 22 Ch EE a 24 gt 24 Roller Spring 25 Table Bed Rollers 26 OPERATIONS eats 27 FOSE uuu u uuu ua u 27 m Feed Rate 27 2 TIDS 28 92 Troubleshooting Planing Results 29 rrr uz 30 uu y 30 uuu us a 30 m l uqa ea 30 gt Lubrieati uuu uuu 31 Belt AE asas 32 Troubleshooting Machine Operation
25. extension bar in place See Figure 8 The top of the rollers should now be completely even with the top of the table Double check to make sure that the rollers did not move during the tightening process DO NOT adjust the table rollers you previously retracted into the planer table because the final set of adjustments will be explained in the ADJUSTMENTS section Figure 8 Installed roller extension 11 gt 4 lt Knife Setting W1723 We have provided jig to make the knife setting process easy and quick on the Model W1723 Planer See Figure 9 To assemble the knife setting jig do these steps 1 Snap two E clips over the inner grove in the knife gauge rod 2 Slide the aluminum knife setting jig brackets onto the rod 3 Snap the other two E clips over the outside grooves in the knife setting rod Spiral Knife Alignment Tool W1724 We have provided a spiral knife alignment tool for the Model W1724 Planer See Figure 10 This tool is all that is needed to help align the knives on the Model W1724 Refer to Page 20 for knife replacement instructions and alignment tool use Knife Gauge Rod Figure 9 W1723 straight knife setting jig Indexing Pin Figure 10 W1724 spiral knife indexing tool ADJUSTMENTS Planer Overview Take the time to familiarize yourself with the controls of your new planer While the Model W1724 Planer is shown in Figure 11 all
26. fication To replace and adjust the knives using the jack screws do these steps 1 UNPLUG THE PLANER 2 Loosen the gib bolts and remove the gib and old knives Remove all of the springs and place them in a plastic bag and save them 3 Place the new knives gibs and gib bolts back in the cutterhead as they were before removal Make sure the knives are resting on the jack screws when you install them 4 Place the knife setting jig on the cutterhead so both feet sit solidly on the body of the cutterhead If the knife does not allow the jig to sit on the cutterhead evenly raise or lower the knife with the jack screws to adjust as needed 5 Snug gib bolts 5 and 4 shown in Figure 20 to hold the knife in position 6 Tighten the knives by following the tightening instructions on Page 19 18 Gib Bolt Tightening Direction Jack Screw Style Knife Adjustment Spring Style Knife Adjustment Spring Figure 19 Typical SHOP FOX cutterhead SPRINGS exert upward pressure under the knives while wedge type gibs and gib bolts lock the knives in place See Figure 19 for cutterhead assembly identification To replace and adjust the knives using the springs do these steps 1 UNPLUG THE PLANER 2 Lower the jack screws completely to get them out of the way 3 Remove the gib bolts gibs and the old Knives and install new knives 4 Loosely install the gibs and gib bolts so the knife will move upwar
27. h column on both sides until the cutterhead casting is properly set While adjusting the columns tighten each screw after each step to ensure accurate results 5 1 15 To adjust the cutterhead casting more than 0 016 do these steps l 1 Tooth 0 016 NOTE The underside of the table has five Cutterhead sprockets and a chain The four corner Height sprockets control cutterhead casting height and the fifth sprocket idler sprocket controls chain tension See Figure 16 1 Loosen the two bolts on the idler sprocket bracket as shown in Figure 16 to loosen the chain so that each sprocket can be rotated on its own See Figure 17 Figure 17 Sprocket tooth to height ratio 15 CHOP 2 Hold the chain away from the sprocket 4 Loosen the cutterhead casting mounting while you turn the sprocket Make sure as screws and use a two by four to pry and you adjust each sprocket that you count lift lower the cutterhead casting until the the number of teeth that pass a fixed and table are parallel with each point i NOTE This adjustment may require some NOTE As viewed from the underside of trial and error and two people One person planer moving the sprockets clockwise holds the head casting in position with the th d two by four and the other tishtens the eu ware 4 moving casting mounting screws shown in Figure 15 counter clockwise raises the casting
28. he START button Make sure that you remain near the switch in case you have to press the STOP button in an emergency Strange noises or vibrations should be investigated and corrected before operating the machine further Feed Rate The feed rate is the speed that the rollers drive the workpiece through the planer Your planer features 16 and 20 FPM feed rates As a general rule the faster the feed rate the faster the workpiece is planed but a rougher finish is left behind and the slower the feed rate the slower the workpiece is planed but a smoother finish is left behind Often a small amount of trial and error will be the best way to determine which setting is right for your particular application NOTICE DO NOT change speeds while planing or severe damage to gearbox will result To change the feed roller speed locate the feed rate knob shown in Figure 37 The machine must be running in order to change speeds however you should NEVER be planing stock through the machine when you switch speeds Start the planer and pull or push in the knob as illustrated in Figure 38 Li AWARNING Always wear safety goggles when operating this machine NOTICE Always lock down cutterhead lock knobs before planing or the cutterhead will move and create snipe at the ends of the boards 4 WARNING Figure 37 Feed rate knob NEUTRAL 20 16 Figure 38 Feed rate pos
29. hen planing long stock Never stand behind the workpiece when you are feeding it into the planer the workpiece could possibly kick back and be thrown in the direction from which it came Never operate the planer if knives are dull or damaged Sharp knives are safer and produce better final results Never process any material through the planer other than wood This planer is designed for wood only Always take multiple light cuts rather than excessively deep cuts Never attempt to free a stalled workpiece while the planer is connected to a power source Never reach inside the planer or open the top cover while the planer is connected to a power source Never plane wood that is less than 8 long or less than 3 16 thick Always wear hearing protection when operating the planer ELECTRICAL 220V Operation The motor supplied with your new planer is rated at 3 HP and will draw approximately 18 amps during 220 volt operation When choosing an outlet this machine we recommend using a NEMA 6 20 plug receptacle with a 20 amp circuit breaker or fuse Keep in mind that a circuit being used by other machines or tools at the same time will add to the total load being applied to the circuit Add up the load ratings of all machines on the circuit If this number exceeds the rating of the circuit breaker fuse or wires use a different circuit Extension Cords We do not recommend using an extension cord for 220V equipment
30. ineral spirits and a stiff wire brush or steel wool DO NOT USE WATER WATER WILL RUST CAST IRON Make sure the internal workings are dry before using the planer again If any essential lubrication is removed during cleaning relubricate those areas Table The table can be kept rust free with regular applications of products like Boeshield T 9 For long term storage you may want to consider products like Kleen 5 Rust Guardit 30 O 2 lt 7 lt Lubrication Since all bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated leave them alone until they need to gx oe be replaced DO NOT lubricate them However AN A your planer does need lubrication in the following listed places depending heavy use and the shop environment e Columns and Lead Screws Lubricate columns as needed with light oil to prevent rust and lubricate the four lead screws with a general purpose grease to prevent rust and maintain smooth operation e Chain Inspect the table height adjustment chain periodically and lubricate as needed Use high quality chain lubricant for best results e Gear Box Drain the gear box after the first 30 hours of operation Figure 41 shows the gear box drain and fill plugs Refill with 80 90w gear oil The oil level should reach the top of the filler plug port After the initial change inspect fluid levels periodically and change yearl
31. itions IT N Z Lil CHOP Operational Tips NOTICE Always lock down cutterhead lock knobs before planing or the cutterhead will move and create snipe at the ends of the boards Carefully inspect any workpiece that you plan to run through the planer Each workpiece must have at least one flat surface to slide along the planer table To create a flat surface pass the workpiece over a jointer first See Figure 39 Some defects such as moderate twisting loose knots or severe cracks may make the stock un planeable Only plane clean lumber See Figure 40 Scrape off all glue from joined boards before planing Remove all dirt nails Staples imbedded gravel etc from any workpiece you plan on planing A hidden nail in a workpiece will instantly damage the knives Plane ONLY natural wood fiber Never plane wood composites such as particle board plywood or MDF Never plane laminates formica or other synthetic materials Surface wood in the same direction as the grain Never feed end cut or end grained lumber into the planer Keep your work area clear Always make sure that long workpieces are supported and have enough room to exit the planer When making multiple passes with a long workpiece use the top rollers to move the workpiece back to the infeed side of the planer 28 e Avoid planing a workpiece with a high moisture content Wood
32. l adjustments made on your new planer are dependent on the cutterhead body being parallel to the table Because of this alignment checking the table is the first step to establishing an accurate planer There are two dimensions you should be concerned about when checking aligning the table the cutterhead casting should be parallel to the table from front to back and the cutterhead should be parallel with the table from side to side The cutterhead casting and the cutterhead body has been pre set at the factory but it is a good idea to check any machine thoroughly before use To check the cutterhead to table alignment do these steps 1 UNPLUG THE PLANER 2 If you have not already done so loosen the setscrews where the table bed rollers mount to the planer body at either end of both rollers See Figure 12 3 Use wrench to lower the rollers on their eccentric shafts Leave the table rollers in the retracted position until instructed to reset the knife height at the end of this lt ow gt 1 section Side View 4 Make the gauge shown in Figure 13 out of a block of wood Z Lil N O lt 5 Place the block of the table directly under the cutterhead casting 6 Lower the cutterhead casting so the block only touches the cutterhead casting keep knives rotated out of the way for this step See Figure 14 7 Without moving the cutterhead cas
33. l hazards Ground all tools If a machine is equipped with a three prong plug it must be plugged into a three hole electrical outlet or grounded extension cord If using an adapter to aid in accommodating a two hole receptacle ground using a screw to a known ground Wear eye protection at all times Use safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles that meet the national safety standards while operating this machine Avoid dangerous environments DO NOT operate this machine in wet or open flame environments Airborne dust particles could cause an explosion and severe fire hazard Ensure all guards are securely in place and in working condition Make sure switch is in the OFF position before connecting power to machine Keep work area clean and free of clutter grease etc Keep children and visitors away All visitors should be kept a safe distance away while operating unit Childproof workshop with padlocks master switches or by removing switch keys Disconnect machine when cleaning adjusting or servicing DO NOT force tool The machine will do a safer and better job at the rate for which it was designed 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 FOX Use correct tool DO NOT force machine or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed Wear proper apparel DO NOT wear loose clothing neck ties gloves Jewelry etc Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before star
34. l the board s barely touch the knife edge 5 Rotate the cutterhead pulley until a knife is at BDC Bottom Dead Center see Figure 27 as indicated by the knife tip barely grazing the board making a slight rubbing sound 6 W1723 Lower the feed rollers onto the boards using the feed roller adjustment setscrew shown in Figure 28 W1724 Position the board to the far left and lower the feed rollers onto the board then move the board to the far right and lower the feed rollers onto the board Feed Roller Adjustment Setscrew and Jam Nut as _ Figure 28 Feed roller adjustment 22 10 11 12 13 14 W1723 Lower the chip onto the board s using the chip breaker adjustment setscrews shown in Figure 29 W1724 Position the board to the far left and lower the chip breaker onto the board then move the board to the far risht and lower the chip breaker onto the board Make sure that each of the adjustment controls for the feed rollers and the chip are backed off enough so that they will allow the components to move below the current position on the board Place the dial indicator or Rotacator where you can measure the cutterhead body movement as shown in Figure 30 Raise the cutterhead body 0 020 as indicated by the Rotacator or a dial indicator
35. le within 0 001 from being parallel with the cutterhead PLANER PAL Magnetic Planer Knife Setting Jigs Our patented knife setting system lets you set straight type planer knives in perfect alignment every time You can shift nicked knives on 2 2 4 cutterheads to get a perfect cut with an accuracy of 002 Two jigs are needed for 15 20 planers Use the STANDARD JIGS for Steel Knives W1216 Pair or the CARBIDE JIGS for Steel or Carbide Knives W1217 Pair The SHOP FOX Wood Rack System features interchangeable rack bars and shelf brackets to create simple or elaborate wood racks 24 and 48 rack bars can be joined together to provide 6 feet of vertical storage capacity Easily adjustable 12 and 18 shelf brackets lock into the rack bars for a secure system Weight capacity is 300 lbs for 12 brackets and 200 lbs for 18 brackets when wood rack bars are supported by the floor and weight is evenly distributed Assembly instructions included D2829 24 Wood Rack Bars 02830 48 Wood Rack Bars 0283112 Wood Rack Shelf Brackets and D2832 18 Wood Rack Shelf Brackets 35 JINVNALNIVW WS 8 lt JDINVNALNIVW DESCRIPTION 6 HEX BOLT 8125 25 a XPNO3M HEX NOT M5 PHLP HD SCR 61 12 REF PART DESCRIPTION 43 XPSB01M SCREW 6 1 X 16
36. n Electrical circuits should be dedicated or large enough to handle amperage requirements Outlets should be located near each machine so power or extension cords are clear of high traffic areas Observe local electrical codes for proper installation of new lighting outlets or circuits AWARNING power lifting equipment your planer is a heavy load Serious personal injury may occur if safe moving methods are not followed A CAUTION MAKE your shop child safe Ensure that your workplace is inaccessible to youngsters by closing and locking all entrances when you away NEVER allow untrained visitors in your shop when assembling adjusting or operating equipment Cleaning Planer The table and other unpainted parts of your planer are coated with a waxy grease that protects them from corrosion during shipment Clean this grease off with a solvent cleaner or citrus based degreaser DO NOT use chlorine based solvents if you happen to splash some onto a painted surface you will ruin the finish AWARNING NEVER use gasoline or other petroleum based solvents to clean with Most have low flash points which make them extremely flammable A risk of explosion and burning exists if these products are used Serious personal injury may occur if this warning is ignored AWARNING NEVER smoke while using solvents risk of explosion or fire exists and may result in serious personal injury 2 CA
37. n lead screws which raise and lower the cutterhead Washer to control the cutting depth To mount the handwheel and crank do these steps 1 Install the key in the shaft and slide the handwheel onto the shaft 2 Install the 8mm flat washer and tighten the M10 1 5 hex nut on the end of the shaft See Figure 5 3 Thread and tighten the handle into the handwheel to keep the crank locked in place 10 HOP FOX Extension Rollers SS The extension roller assemblies are identical for both the infeed and the outfeed ends of the table To help minimize snipe you may have to adjust the extension rollers periodically so they rx are approximately 0 030 above the table To mount the extension rollers do these steps 1 Loosen the setscrews where the table rollers mount to the planer body on both ends as shown in Figure 6 2 Use a wrench to lower the rollers on their eccentric shafts Figure 6 Table rollers and setscrews 3 Position the extension roller assemblies on the planer table and install the M8 1 25 x 20 mounting bolts and washers finger tight 4 Place a straightedge across the table and the extension rollers as shown in Figure 7 5 Turn the adjustment setscrews shown in Figure 8 so the extension roller assemblies are flush with the table surface as indicated by the straightedge 6 Tighten the mounting bolts to secure the
38. o within 0 001 from one knife end to the other use a Planer Pal Refer to Planer Accessories on Pages 34 and 35 for more details 2 Remove the upper dust cover and dust port for access to the cutterhead 3 Remove the plastic chip deflector 4 Remove the V belt cover from the left hand side of the planer facing front 5 Using the V belt to rotate the cutterhead turn the cutterhead so a knife is accessible gt J G C N T 6 Position both feet of the knife setting jig on the cutterhead The knife should barely touch the center of the jig as shown in Figure 18 e If the knife does not contact the center of the jig or if the knife contacts the center of the jig but both feet will not sit solidly on the cutterhead adjust the knives as outlined on Page 18 in the Knife Replacement procedure Z Lil N lt Knife Replacement W1723 The Model W1723 Planer is equipped with both springs and jack screws for knife adjustment Springs allow adjustments to be made quickly while jack screws are more accurate Both methods are covered below The W1724 does not use adjustable knives A CAUTION WEAR thick gloves when near planer working knives Otherwise you can be severely cut JACK SCREWS support the knives from underneath By threading the jack screws in or out you can precisely control the knife height See Figure 19 for identi
39. on Thermal Protection Circuit Breaker to a higher amperage setting Inspect connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals or worn insulation Correct the low voltage condition with a qualified electrician Install correct fuses or circuit breakers Feed workpiece slower Reduce depth of cut Inspect keys and setscrews Replace or tighten if necessary Tighten fan or shim cover or replace items Replace V belt and adjust belt tension correctly Decrease depth of cut Sharpen knives Increase depth of cut Refer to Adjustments Spring Tension Lay duct tape over the mounting bolts along the outside edge to seal any possible gaps Move back 7 8 to 1 4 from the cutterhead Lock down cutterhead casting lock knobs before planing Replace knives JINVNALNIVW Planer Accessories The following planer accessories may be available through your local Woodstock International Inc Dealer If you do not have a dealer in your area these products are also available through online dealers Please call or e mail Woodstock International Inc Customer Service to get a current listing of dealers at 1 800 545 8420 or at sales woodstockint com The D2057 SHOP FOX Adjustable Mobile Base supports your planer so you can move it easily and lock it in position Designed for long term and frequent moving of heavy machinery All SHOP FOX Adjustable Mobile Bases are the first mobile bases designed strong enough to move heavy ma
40. orkbench ___ Popular Science ___ American How To 12 _ Popular Woodworking Other 4 Which of the following woodworking remodeling shows do you watch Backyard America ___ New Yankee Workshop _ Home Time _ This Old House _ The American Woodworker _ Woodwright s Shop Other 13 5 What is your annual household income ___520 000 29 999 ___ 60 000 69 999 ___530 000 39 999 ___ 70 000 79 999 ___ 40 000 49 999 ___ 80 000 89 999 ___ 50 000 59 999 ___ 90 000 14 6 What is your age group ___20 29 ___ 50 59 15 30 39 60 69 _ 40 49 _ 70 7 How long have you been woodworker 16 0 2 Years 8 20 Years _ 2 8 Years 20 Years 8 How would you rank your woodworking skills 17 Simple _ Advanced _ Intermediate _ Master Craftsman 9 How many SHOP FOX machines do you own 5 State Zip FAX What stationary woodworking tools do you own Check all that apply ___ Air Compressor _ Panel Saw _ Band Saw Planer Drill Press Power Feeder _ Drum Sander Radial Arm Saw Dust Collector Shaper Horizontal Boring Machine Spindle Sander ___Jointer Table Saw Lathe ___ Vacuum Veneer Press ___Mortiser ___Wide Belt Sander _ Other Which benchtop tools do you own Check all that apply 1 x 42 Belt Sander _ 6 8 Grinder ___5 8 Drill Press _ Mini Lathe ___8 Table Saw _ 10 12 Thickness Planer 8 10 B
41. oves down while cutting Low voltage Open circuit in motor or loose connections Faulty start capacitor Short circuit in line cord or plug Short circuit in motor or loose connections Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in power supply Motor overloaded Air circulation through the motor restricted Thermal Protection Circuit Breaker amperage is set too low Short circuit in motor or loose connections Low power supply voltage Incorrect fuses circuit breakers Feed rate too high Depth of cut too great Pulley setscrews or keys are missing or loose Motor fan is hitting the cover V belt is defective Excessive depth of cut Knives are dull Depth of cut too shallow Too much spring tension on feed roller Chips working their way back under the chip deflector Chip deflector too close to the cutterhead Cutterhead is loose on columns Knives dull 33 Check power supply for proper voltage Inspect all lead connections on motor and magnetic switch for loose or open connections Replace start capacitor with 600MFD 125VAC unit Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and shorted wires and replace extension cord Inspect all connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals or worn insulation Install correct fuses or circuit breakers Reduce load on motor Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation Unplug machine open magnetic switch cover turn amperage dial
42. print and Overall Height W1723 25 2 Wide x 25 2 Deep and 47 2 High Approximate Machine Weight W1723 410 lbs Knives 017 tiike eiii tiikeri e sarii 3 Spiral HSS Knives Footprint and Overall Height W1724 21 2 Wide 211 2 and 47 2 High Approximate Machine Weight W1724 450 lbs AJ O z A 2 SAFETY SAFETY FIRST READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL ADANG ER result in death or serious injury AWAR N Indicates potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided COULD result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided MAY A CAUTION result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against 10 11 12 unsafe practices This symbol 15 used to the user to useful information about proper operation of the equipment Thoroughly read the instruction manual before operating your machine Learn the applications limitations and potential hazards of this machine Keep manual in a safe convenient place for future reference Keep work area clean and well lighted Clutter and inadequate lighting invite potentia
43. s 4 through 11 Reinstall and adjust the chip deflector and reinstall the dust hood 21 Figure 25 Keeping tangs in alignment groove 2 Lil lt SHOP FOX 5 u le Feed Rollers and Chip Breaker The feed rollers and the chip breaker are factory set for general planing If you need to alter the settings or reset them after maintenance these components can be adjusted at the same time assuming that the knife height is set correctly The standard setting for the chipbreaker is 0 020 below the cutterhead knife at bottom dead center The infeed roller and outfeed roller should be set to 0 040 below the cutterhead knife at bottom dead center To accurately perform this adjustment you will need a dial indicator not included Refer to Planer Accessories on Pages 34 and 35 for more details To adjust the feed rollers and the chip breaker make sure you have adjusted the cutterhead alignment as outlined on Page 14 first then do these steps 1 UNPLUG THE PLANER 2 W1723 Cut two wood boards that are the same height and are at least 20 long W1724 Cut one board only 3 W1723 Place both boards across the table as shown in Figure 26 W1724 Place the board in the center of the table and cutterhead Figure 27 Typical cutterhead knife at bottom dead center BDC 4 Remove the belt cover and lower the cutterhead casting unti
44. s not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents lack of maintenance or to repair or alterations made or specifically authorized by anyone other than Woodstock International Inc Woodstock International Inc will repair or replace at its expense and at its option the SHOP FOX machine or machine part which in normal use has proven to be defective provided that the original owner returns the product prepaid to the SHOP FOX factory service center or authorized repair facility designated by our Bellingham WA office with proof of their purchase of the product within 2 years and provides Woodstock International Inc reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect through inspection If it is determined there is no defect that the defect resulted from causes not within the 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 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 law or acts In no event shall Woodstock International Inc s liability under this warranty exceed the purchase price paid for the product and any legal actions brough
45. t against Woodstock International Inc shall be tried in the State of Washington County of Whatcom We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products Every effort has been made to ensure that all SHOP FOX machinery meets high quality and durability Standards We reserve the right to change specifications at any time because of our commitment to continuously improve the quality of our products Specifications E 3 18 220V Single Phase Width 147 8 Cutting 51 11 61 8 Maximum Depth aaia Ta Minimum St ck 1 3 16 Minimum Stock 8 Cu tterhead Diameter o u u ua ra 3 Cutterhead Speed 5 000 Cute Per MNUE seus 15 000 Approximate Handwheel Rotation to Cutterhead Travel 360 32 4mm Table Size W FE 45 10 14 s 48 USE POM Z 4 F O P YK U 16 and 20 FPM Culto Por 63 78 POWER 12 RIVES W723 3 Straight HSS Knives Foot
46. they may be too low or too high or tilted to high on one side e Adjust the feed rollers e Adjust the chip breaker it may be dragging on the workpiece e Plane wood that is not twisted or warped e Lock down cutterhead lock knobs before planing e Remove any pitch build up on the feed rollers e Replace the knives if they are dull or broken DO NOT IT MAINTENANCE General Regul iodi int 4 WARNING Disconnect power to the machine when performing any maintenance or repairs Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury habit of inspecting your planer each time you use it Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary e Loose mounting bolts e Worn switch e Worn or damaged cords and plugs AWAR e Damaged V belts e Any other condition that could hamper the Inspect your planer for safe operation of this machine we loose nuts and bolts Make sure that all tools are cleared away from the C lea ni n g machine before starting the unit Wear safety glasses a respirator and use compressed air to blow off dust build up Dust build up around the motor can lead to motor failure Occasionally it will become necessary to clean the internal parts with more than compressed air To do this remove the covers and clean the internal parts with a citrus cleaner or m
47. ting slide the block of wood to the other end of the cutterhead casting If the block of wood will not fit or if the block is below the casting measure this sap with a feeler gauge If the difference is more than 0 002 then the cutterhead casting needs to be adjusted from left to right Figure 14 Checking cutterhead alignment FOX 8 Place the block under the front of the head casting to either side of the depth stop 9 Lower the cutterhead casting so the block barely touches the casting 10 Remove the block and place it between the middle rear of the cutterhead casting and the table If there is gap or it will not fit under the head casting measure the difference with a feeler gauge If this measurement is more than 0 002 then the table needs to be adjusted from front to back 11 There are two methods to adjust the table on your planer The first is for adjustments smaller than 0 016 and the second is for adjustments larger than 0 016 To adjust the cutterhead casting less than 0 016 do these steps NOTE This adjustment may require some trial and error and two people One person holds the head casting in position with the two by four and the other tightens the casting mounting screws shown in Figure 15 1 Loosen the cutterhead casting mounting screws and lift lower the casting with a long two by four until the table and the casting are parallel with each other 2 Adjust eac
48. ting the machine Make this a habit Use proper extension cord When using an extension cord make sure it is in good condition Use extension cords 100 or less in length that are rated Hard Service grade 5 or better and that have a conductor size of 16 AWG drop in line voltage loss of power and overheating can result when using an undersized cord The extension cord must have a ground wire and ground plug pin as well Keep proper footing and balance at all times and make sure you lock a mobile base in position DO NOT leave machine operating and unattended wait until it comes to a complete stop before leaving the area Perform machine maintenance and care Follow lubrication and accessory attachment instructions in the manual Keep machine away from open flame Operating machines near pilot lishts and or open flames creates high risk if dust is dispersed in the area Dust particles and an ignition source may cause an explosion DO NOT operate the machine in high risk areas including but not limited to those mentioned above DO NOT use machine under the influence of drugs or alcohol or if you are excessively tired DO NOT let untrained people use the machine if they are not supervised by an experienced operator If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing the intended operation stop using the machine Then contact our service department or ask a qualified expert how the operation should be performed
49. ty glasses 3 Remove the dust hood and the plastic chip deflector See Figure 22 4 Remove all gib screws gibs and the knife 5 Position the new knife and the left end of the knife indexing tangs in the cutterhead alignment groove The right end of the knife will be sprung up and out of the groove See Figure 23 6 Position the tree hole gib at the far left of the knife and cutterhead and tighten the gib screws only finger tight 7 Insert the indexing tool in the 7 alignment hole from in the knife See Figure 25 22 tee gt BA Alignment Tang Cutterhead Alignment Groove Use the indexing tool to control the cutterhead and put a twist in the knife so the knife indexing tangs seat in the cutterhead alignment groove See Figure 24 Position the three hole gib and make sure you thread the gib screws into the cutter head with proper alignment so you do not cross thread the cutterhead See Figure 25 NOTICE Uneven tightening or over tightening the gib bolts may warp the cutterhead causing it to become unbalanced which will lead to premature knife and bearing wear from vibration 10 11 12 13 Tighten the gib screws on the the two hole gib and the three hole gib Working from left to right repeat Steps 8 and 9 on the remaining gibs and tighten each gib from left to right until the new knife is installed Rotate the cutterhead to the next knife and repeat Step
50. umber Since the spiral knives are self indexing for the correct knife height manually setting the knives with a jig is a task of the past Refer to Specifications on Page 3 for further details Either planer will be a dependable champion in any shop for years to come Woodstock International Inc is committed to customer satisfaction in providing this manual It is our intent to make sure all the information necessary for safety ease of assembly practical use and durability of this product be included you need the latest revised edition of this manual you can download it from http www shopfox biz you still have questions after reading the latest revised manual if you have comments please contact us at Woodstock International Inc Attn Technical Department P O Box 2309 Bellingham WA 98227 Woodstock Service and Support We stand behind our machines In the event that a defect is found parts are missing or questions arise about your machine please contact Woodstock International Service and Support at 1 360 734 3482 or tech support shopfox biz Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot problems send out parts or arrange warranty repair or returns FOX Warranty and Returns Woodstock International Inc warrants all SHOP FOX machinery to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase by the original owner This warranty doe
51. y If your Feed Roller Plugs lt receives heavy use change the gear m oreo oil more frequently e Drive Chains Inspect and lubricate the drive chains every six months Check the sprockets the chain and the master links during inspection Use a general purpose grease to lubricate the chain Figure 42 Feed roller plug lubrication points e Feed Rollers The four feed roller plugs have holes to accept oil Make sure that no dust is in the oil holes and lubricate all four feed roller plugs with two drops of oil before daily start up Figure 42 shows the lubrication points for the feed rollers DO NOT lubricate more than two drops or the excess oil will end up on the floor 31 JINVNALNIVW Belt Tension Frequently inspect the V belt tension during the first twenty hours of break in operation During this period the belts will stretch and seat which can generate a fair amount of black dust inside of the belt cover This dust buildup is a normal condition during planer life since the cover retains the dust However it is very important that you check the drive belts so all belts have the same tension belt deflection after the break in period If one belt is looser than the others you must align the pulleys NOTE When replacing belts always replace belts as a matched set Figure 43 Motor mounting bolt locations To adjust the belts do these steps
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