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3. SANDING MOTOR STOP SWITCH 51 3 b2 3 BELT FEED MOTOR TRACKING SWITCH SWITCHES 4 2 3 EMERGENCY SHUT OFF SWITCH SANDING MOTOR STOP BUTTON START BUTTON SANDING MOTOR START SWITCH FEED MOTOR START SWITCH POWER LAMP 35 FEED MOTOR FEED MOTOR DIGITAL START STOP PANEL BUTTON BUTTON EMERGENCY SHUT OFF BUTTON LAMP POWER W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 W1737 General Wiring Diagram E 5 Ld 2 1 AM A 15 1 OL 1 U1 SANDING U V1 22 5 V LT47 v2 R 02 2 v2 U3 TABLE LIFTING MOTOR amp LOWERING U3 U2 R U 57 U V BELT S V S 220V 4A 5 2 LT47 3 WL 2 1 n n POWER SOURCE 5 Emergency Brake 12 13 NES BRAKE RU V 5 PC EMERGENCY fe re 2 BRAKE al Emergency Stop 52 6 158 154 E 16 5 17 R 209 96 TABLE LIFTING 1g LS 19 21 amp LOWERING 7 T START M L STO 9 1
4. MUM WM 58 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 FOX SH 2 800 801 801 802 803 804 805 806 807 808 809 810 DESCRIPTION X1737127 SHOP FOX LOGO PLATE LABEL EMERGENCY REF 811 812 813 814 815 816 818 819 819 820 823 823 59 PART DESCRIPTION XLABELO6 LABEL USE RESPIRATOR LABEL DIRECTION IXPAINTSF102 TAN TOUCH UP PAINT BLACK TAN TRIM TAPE LABEL CLOSE DOOR LACK TRIM TAPE LABEL SPEED LABEL LABEL AMP LOAD W1737 LABEL AMP LOAD W1738 LABEL CAUTION STRIPE LABEL W1737 LABEL W1738 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Notes 60 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 SYMPTOM Motor will not start fuses or circuit breakers blow Troubleshooting POSSIBLE CAUSE Low voltage Open circuit in motor or loose or shorted connections Short circuit in motor or loose connections Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers Faulty start capacitor Faulty motor HOW TO REMEDY Check power line for proper voltage Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose shorted or open connections and replace or repair Inspect all connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals or worn insulation Install correct fuses or circuit breakers Replace the start capacitor and do not to overload motor Replace motor
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6. Avoiding Potential Injuries wW AW Figure 1 Correct body and hand positioning Figure 2 DO NOT operate without safety glasses respirator t WN Figure 3 DO NOT operate with side door open Figure 5 DO NOT allow hand to get pinched in belt E lt W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 220V 440V Operation The SHOP FOX Model W1737 has a 10 HP 220V single phase sanding motor a 1 HP 220V feed motor and a 3 HP table lift motor the Model W1738 has 15 HP 220V 440V three phase sanding motor a 1 HP 220V 440V feed motor and a 4 HP table lift motor Note f you do not have three phase power available to supply the Model W1738 you will have to install a phase converter at the power supply With either machine you must hard wire it to your power panel and install an electrical box with a locking shut off lever 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 Add up the load ratings of all machines on the circuit If this number exceeds the rating of the circuit breaker or wiring use a different circuit For the Model W1737 220V single phase operation use a 50 amp circuit that has wiring rated to handle this amperage draw For the Model W173
7. Parts and tool inventory TOOLBOX oce 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver 72 1 Standard Screwdriver 2 1 Open End Wrench 8 10mm 1 Open End Wrench 12 14mm 1 Open End Wrench 17 19mm 1 Metric Hex Wrench 1 zd m M 2 Ceramic Limit Switch Rods 2 Flexible Grease Gun Extension 1 Platen Removal 1 FUSES 4 Amp 2 12 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 2 Machine Placement e Floor Load Your sander weighs 1781 lbs and has 52 s X 493 s footprint Some floors may require additional bracing to support both machine and operator e Working Clearances Consider existing and anticipated needs size of material to be processed through the machine and space for auxiliary stands work tables or other machinery when establishing a location for your sander e Lighting Lighting should be bright enough to eliminate shadow and prevent eye strain e Electrical Electrical circuits must be dedicated or large enough to handle amperage requirements Outlets must be located near each machine so power or extension cords are clear of hi
8. After every 150 hours of use lubricate the bearings Figure 30 amp 31 with one squirt of automotive grade grease at the designated points e After every 20 40 hours of use lubricate the elevation screws with grease and brush or lightly spray the table chain and sprockets with a light coat of oil and wipe any drips off see Figure 31 Figure 31 Conveyor grease fitting locations 24 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Cleaning Belts To increase the working life of your sanding belts clean them whenever they decrease in performance due to heavy loading Use a Pro Stik Cleaning Pad shown in Figure 32 To clean the belts simply set your table to the thickness of the cleaning pad and run the pad through the sander two or three times DO NOT take too deep of a cut the belt should barely touch the cleaning pad Maintaining Air System Empty the diaphragm dust bowl and air regulator moisture bowl when they become half full and make sure that the regulator is maintaining the system air pressure to 70 PSI see Figure 33 25 Figure 33 Diaphragm dust bowl and air regulator moisture bowl gt z m Z gt 2 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 SERVICE AWARNING TURN OFF and LOCK the master power switch when doing service so no power is available to the sander If y
9. vex 21 Belt eT 22 Belt Oscillation Speed PEERS EXE S ERE GU EVA UE KE NR ER ER EU 23 MAINTENANCE PT P 24 e MIT E 24 651 RR 24 Cleaning HT 25 Maintaining 25 Continued on next page 7 USE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST gt 3591435 Zz gt ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS S HOP FOX Contents SERVICE meas 26 Table Stop SWIECDES qus 26 27 Changing WRENS 28 V Belt TENSION 29 Table Pal 18 30 Feed Belt 31 belt Tracking Safety SWILGIY 32 Belt Tension Safety 32 33 General Motor and Transformer Connection 34 W1737 W1738 Control Panel Wiring 35 W1737 General
10. 220V 220V GHEE 8 GHEE SANDING MOTOR TABLE UP DOWN MOTOR CONVEYOR MOTOR 99 U5 v 3 ve 39 Qmm ooo 388 Pi 440V DISCONNECT POWER remove the LR3 D3355 overload relay and replace it with LR3D 3322 type Part X1738003 1 and the dial set to 18A x Remove the LR3D 086 overload relay and replace it amp with LR3D 076 type Part X1738011 1 and set 30 086 ELEME the dial set to 1 7 Meee LR3D 3355 200288 B 34 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 fo 8 8 Le 50 Ut vi uzsv2 U3 V3 16 17 18 19 13 12 11 10 9 8 6 5 5 3 3 2 1415 E 2220 1737 TOW1738 M SANDING SANDING s MOTOR 01 TABLE US 507 pi mn x 3 4 220V 220V 440V t3 DIGITAL 1 PHASE 3 PHASE AMP METER EF TABLE f 3 UP DOWN gt SWITCH l4 2 9 5 ily Blue o Black mm SENSORS 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 o Black Q DIGITAL PANEL AMP DRAW METER SANDING MOTOR EMERGENCY STOP SAFETY SWITCH 1 4 2_3
11. 12 4 Center the belt on the rollers Reinstall the support spacer and lever 6 Turn the belt tension knob to the 12 00 position and the belt will automatically tighten to the correct tension At the 9 00 position the belt will have no tension NOTICE TENSION the sanding belt before starting the sander the Belt is Centered 4 In the Fork and DE TENSION the belt when sander is not in use or you will damage the belt right machine view 14 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Breather Pin The Model W1737 W1738 has a breather sealing pin installed in the breather plug for the gear reducer Remove this pin before using your sander see Figure 13 otherwise the gear oil will expand with heat and the seals in the gear reducer may leak due to the pressure build up You may want to retain this pin if you plan on storing your sander for a long period of time Dust Collection The Model W1737 W1738 features dust ports and adapters located on top of the machine as shown in Figures 14 and 15 Before performing any sanding operations attach the dust ports to a 2HP or better dust collector which can draw at least 1 500 CFM or dust buildup will hinder the performance of your sander Even with a sufficient dust collection system a fine layer of dust may still be present on your stock as it comes out of the sander This residual dust is a normal condition A CAUTION
12. 4 Install the sanding belt and turn the belt tensioning BOUES knob to the 12 00 position to tension the belt See Figure 51 5 Position each board on each side of the conveyor belt and directly below the front and back pressure rollers See Figure 52 6 Loosen the adjustment jam nuts and raise the pressure rollers above the sanding belt roller with the adjustment bolts shown in Figure 51 7 Raise the table up until the boards barely touch the sanding belt 8 Turn the table height handwheel counterclockwise one complete turn to lower the table approximately 0 020 9 Lower the rear pressure rollers so that both ends Figure 52 Gauge boards placed under barely touch the gauge boards The rear pressure pressure rollers rollers are now set at 0 020 below the sanding drum 10 Turn the table height handwheel counterclockwise again one complete turn which lowers the table an additional 0 020 11 Lower the front pressure rollers so that both ends just touch the boards The front pressure rollers are now set at 0 040 below the sanding drum 20 m 12 Tighten the adjustment jam nuts 33 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Consult your Electrician if Required 220V 220V 220V SANDING CONVEYOR ROTATION ROTATION O 4 Y TABLE UP DOWN MOTOR SANDING MOTOR TABLE UP DOWN MOTOR CONVEYOR MOTOR CHO 11 ENG
13. REMEMBER this machine produces fine sawdust particles that can be inhaled causing allergic reactions or respiratory problems ALWAYS wear your respirator in addition to using an adequate dust collection system that draws at least 1500 CFM 15 Breather Pin Figure 15 Dust collection hose attached to dust port 2 lt a W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 OPERATIONS Control Panel Below is a summary of your sander control panel and the components that it controls Use the list with Figure 16 to become familiar with your sander Sanding Load Amp Meter Indicates the current amp load on the sanding motor when a sanding operation is in progress Sanding Belt Start and Stop Buttons Turns the sanding motor ON and OFF if the sander has air pressure and the belt is tensioned e Run LED Indicates the conveyor lift motor is operating Input LED Indicates the sander is waiting for new numerical dimension values Digital Readout Displays current sander settings Table Up and Down Keys Manually cycles the table lift motor to raise and lower the table SET Key Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds to calibrate display at the current board thickness or press and hold key for 10 seconds to toggle the display between metric and standard measurement F
14. sprockets Table Mounting Bolt Figure 45 Table mounting bolts and ele vation screw flange W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 air Feed Belt Tension and Tracking The feed belt tension and tracking has been set at the factory However adjust the feed belt tension and tracking if you notice that your feed belt is slipping or is tracking off center and loading up against the positioning wheels Figure 46 under the conveyor table you must To adjust the feed belt tension and tracking do these steps 1 Turn the feed belt tension and tracking bolts equal amounts from side to side and set the belt tension so it is snug and will not slip when sanding at a maximum load KEEP loose clothing and long hair secured and away from moving parts 2 Start the conveyor 3 Turn the feed belt tension and tracking bolt to position the feed belt roller evenly on each side See Figure 47 If the conveyor tracks to the right turn the right side tension and tracking bolt clockwise approximately in 1 4 turn increments If the conveyor tracks to the left turn the left side tension and tracking bolt clockwise in approximately 1 4 turn increments 4 Run the feed belt for at least three minutes to determine if the tracking is correct and the tension stays the same Figure 46 One of four positioning wheels 5 Repeat steps as required to
15. Dirty feed belt Feed belt is worn Lower pressure rollers Clean feed belt Replace feed belt Straight strip of notches on workpiece Snake shaped marks on workpiece Pressure rollers are dirty or damaged Sanding belt damaged or dirty 61 Clean or repair pressure rollers Clean or replace sanding belt WXXXX Machine Warranty Woodstock International Inc warrants all SHOP FOX machinery to be free of defects from work manship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase by the original owner This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents lack of maintenance or reimbursement of third party expenses incurred 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 two years and provides Woodstock International Inc reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect through inspection If it is determined there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of Woodstock International Inc s warranty then the original owner must bear t
16. O 3 M a SANDING BELT GL START STOP 10 11 ME 2 2 5 M3 a b CONVEYOR BELT GL y 123 36 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 W1738 General Wiring Diagram R NOTE Phase Converter Wild Wire E T Connects To The T Terminal Only Jd y i o IL M1 OL1 U1 R U V1 qm SANDING 1 Wi BELT T_W F U2 R U v2 TABLE LIFTING S v wa MOTOR amp LOWERING R U T W M3 a3 U R U V CONVEYOR S v W BELT NFB 4A 440V ssov AN 0 415V 220V 200V 2 3 WL 2 A E a M POWER SOURCE Emergency Brake he 3 BRAKE 3 R U V 5 E 5 EMERGENCY ep LS1 a b BRAKE A p Emergency Stop 152 9r a LS3 164 e Oo o pus 16 tS 17 20 TABLE LIFTING oe d 19 21 lo o iis F amp LOWERING 7 STOP ond 9 m M1 SANDING BELT o GL yw MA START STOP 10 11 M3 OL3 e o O M3 a b 3 GL ve CONVEYOR BELT 5103923009 JoyXeaJg 32 304 4 4030 NMOG dfi ewy JOJOW 32019 Kjddng oseug aaJu JoxyeaJg 01329304 jeuuosu 4030W 8
17. TURN OFF and LOCK your master power switch 2 Apply normal system air pressure of 70 PSI and tension the belt 3 Loosen the mounting screw and position the switch so the lever is in the center of the lock flange hole 4 Re tighten the screw and test the switch operation 2395 p Cyl Adjustment Bolt Figure 48 Tracking safety switch adjustment bolt Belt Tension Safety Switch Figure 49 Belt tension safety switch location Switch Lever Figure 50 Belt Tension safety switch W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Pressure Rollers The pressure rollers are factory set so they are parallel with each other parallel with the sanding drum and Belt parallel with the surface of the conveyor table Additionally the front pressure rollers must be set 0 040 below the sanding drum and the rear rollers set at 0 020 below the sanding drum When these settings are achieved the pressure roller spring tension will be correct Pressure Roller Tension To adjust the pressure rollers do these steps Adjustor Bolt and Jam Nut 1 TURN OFF and LOCK the master power switch so no a power can go to your sander 2 Make two gauge boards that are 37 long and uniform in thickness 3 Connect the air pressure and set it to 70 PSI Figure 51 Belt and pressure roller
18. Wiring i ieeesuue xat 36 W1738 General Wiring DiaSrain 37 W1738 Electrical Box Component Locations vus ccce ord rar Er ERROR 38 W1738 Electrical Box Wiring Diagram eroe RE ETC ES EE EYE e RESCUE SE LER Eg 39 W1737 Electrical Box Component Locations aaa Fang 40 W1737 Electrical Box Wiring Diagram eene hehe 41 Electrical Parts 42 Tools arid Cabinet Parts 44 Sanding Motor ang Frame PAM 46 Table Lift System Parts index 48 Feed System and Conveyor 50 Upper Roller System 52 System Parts 54 Sanding Drum and Roller 56 Safety Label Placements Vaca acd a No dra ca 58 Bljcrge c 60 TroubleshoGUlg 62 Warrame 63 Warranty Registration 64 E USE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS TO SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 INTRODUCTION About Your New Sander Your new SHOP FOX Sander has been specially designed to provide many years of trouble free service Close attention to detail ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation Built for industrial shop
19. achieve the correct tension and tracking gt Z 2 gt 2 4 Feed Belt Tension and Tracking Bolt Figure 47 Feed belt tension bolt 231 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Belt Tracking Safety Switch Belt tracking safety switches are placed on both sides of the belt to act as emergency machine stops if the belt travels too far to one side during oscillation See Figure 48 To adjust the belt tracking safety switches do these steps 1 TURN OFF and LOCK the master power switch so that no power can go to your sander 2 Make sure the belt tracking and oscillation is adjusted 3 Release the belt tension center the sanding belt on the top roller then re tension the belt 4 Measure the distance from the edge of the sanding belt to the ceramic rod protruding from the switch 5 Loosen the adjustment bolt shown in Figure 48 and move the switch so the belt and the ceramic rod have approximately 2 clearance from each other 6 Tighten the bolt and repeat the adjustment with the other side if necessary 7 Start the sander and make sure it is working properly Belt Tension Safety Switch The belt tension safety switch shuts the sanding motor OFF if the belt breaks or has no tension when the lock flange pushes the belt tension safety switch lever See Figures 49 and 50 To adjust the belt tension safety switch do these steps 1
20. the event of an emergency Emergency Stop Plate Keypad and Display You can push the UP or DOWN arrow keys to lift or lower the table or you can use the automated function of auto height adjustment for your next sanding pass All functions are controlled through the key pad and are presented on the digital display See Figure 20 Calibrating the Table When you change the sandpaper or you notice an inconsistency with the actual sanding thickness in relationship to your digital setting you must re calibrate the table To re calibrate your table do these steps 1 Sand a workpiece multiple times at the same thickness until no sanding occurs when the workpiece goes through the sander 2 Using a caliper capable of measuring 0 001 measure and record the workpiece thickness 3 Type the recorded thickness of the workpiece on the key pad and the digital display will show the thickness Example For 11 2 thickness type 1 500 or for 13 8 thickness type 1 375 4 Now press and hold the SET key for 3 seconds The table is now calibrated Note Holding the set key for 10 seconds toggles the digital readout between metric and standard measurements 19 Figure 21 Table height handwheel m gt Z zZ lt W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Basic Sandin
21. these steps 1 TURN OFF and LOCK the master power switch so your sander cannot accidently start 2 Remove the lower cover s on the sander right cover for sanding belt motor left cover for the conveyor height motor 3 Turn both tension adjustment nuts clockwise to tighten the V belts or turn both nuts counterclockwise to loosen the V belts 4 The V belt is properly tightened when it will move no more than 3 4 in the center with moderate pressure from your thumb 29 Tension Nut Figure 41 Sanding motor V belt adjustment Tension Adjustment Nut Figure 42 Table lift motor V belt adjustment gt Z Z gt 2 Figure 43 Non adjustable conveyor motor belt W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Table Parallelism NOTICE The table has been adjusted at the factory and should require no further attention However we recommend verifying its parallelism with the sanding roller The corners of the table can be independently adjusted up or down By disconnecting the chain and turning the pertinent table elevation screw sprocket Figure 44 table parallelism can be achieved Adjusting the table parallelism can be a very tedious task that takes a great amount of patience DO NOT adjust the table unless you are having trouble sanding your work piece
22. use the 37 wide belt sander is available as the Model W1737 10 HP 220V single phase unit and the Model W1738 15 HP 220V 440V three phase unit Both machines use triple V belt driven double sanding drums with a 1 HP variable speed conveyor and can sand doors and panels up to 36 1 2 wide For light feather sanding the key pad and digital readout and the micro adjustable felt graphite platen provide excellent sanding to tolerances within 0 005 For aggressive sanding the amp draw meter enables the operator to prevent motor overload and the air operated oscillation system allow for superb gouge free finished panels 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 If you need the latest edition of this manual you can download it from http www shopfox biz If you still have questions after reading the latest manual or if you have comments please contact us at Woodstock International Inc Attn Technical Support Department P O Box 2309 Bellingham WA 98227 Woodstock Technical 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 Technical Support at 1 360 734 3482 or send e mail to tech support
23. 1737 FAN COVER W1737 FAN COVER W1738 FAN W1737 FAN W1738 REF 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 PART X1737224 DESCRIPTION BRAKE PIN LOCK WASHER 5 16 XPSBOB CAP SCREW 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 V BELT A 71 4L710 x 2 5 S 5 lt N e x o S N 5 N 48 Table Lift System Parts 26 7 ddp W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 gt DESCRIPTION 300 X1738300 MOTOR 1 4 HP 3 PH W1738 300 3001 300 1 3002 3002 300 3 300 3 300 4 304 305 306 307 308 n 312 313 314 315 316 37 318 319 321 322 323 324 325 326 527 528 529 550 331 REF 332 333 335 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 356 358 359 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 PART DESCRIPTION 5 31 SCREW 10 24 5 8 SPROCKET WHEEL DUST BOOT SPROCKET BEARING CAP FLAT WASHER 1 2 FLAT WASHER 5 16 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Feed System and Conveyor Parts 50 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 400 401 401 401 1 401 2 401 2 401 3 401 3 402 404 405 406 407 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 418
24. 4 If the rotor is damaged remove the rotor and have it surfaced at a machine shop Clean the rotor with automotive brake parts cleaner and handle it with a dry rag when installing 5 finish the job install the new brake pads reassemble and mount the caliper and reconnect the air line if removed 20 m 6 Test the emergency brake operation 27 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Changing V Belts Check the V belts periodically to check for signs of glazing cracking or fraying If any of these conditions are present change both V belts Note f the emergency stop system is used to stop the machine as a normal daily event the breaking system and belts will prematurely wear and require replacement When shutting down the machine under non emergency conditions use the red OFF push buttons To change the V belts do these steps 1 TURN OFF and LOCK the master power switch so no power can go to your sander and shut OFF the air pressure 2 Open both right side upper and lower access panels 3 Remove the screws and the safety cover for access to the upper pulley See Figures 38 and 39 4 Use a 14mm wrench and remove the upper caliper anchor pin retaining nut and washer See Figure 40 5 Use locking pliers to clamp on the anchor pin end pull the pin from the caliper mount and remove the springs See Figure 40 6 Pivot the caliper down and away from the rotor for belt c
25. 419 420 421 DESCRIPTION X1737400 SPECIAL SCR M8 1 25 X 20 REF 422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 442 443 444 445 446 51 5 70 PW02 1737424 1737425 1737426 1737427 1737428 1737429 1737430 1737431 1737432 1737433 1737434 1737435 1737436 1737437 DESCRIPTION CAP SCREW 5 16 18 X 2 1737438 1737439 1737440 CUSHION 1737441 1737442 SPEED UNIT BASE PLATE 1737443 DRIVEN PULLEY 1737444 DRIVING PULLEY 1737445 TIMING BELT 1737446 SPEED UNIT COVER W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Upper Roller System Parts 52 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 DESCRIPTION 500 X1737500 ECCENTRIC ROD 501 502 503 5031 5032 503 3 503 4 503 5 503 6 5037 503 8 510 s 512 513 514 516 517 518 519 521 522 523 524 525 526 527 529 530 531 532 53 REF 534 535 536 537 538 539 540 541 542 543 544 545 546 547 548 549 550 551 552 553 554 555 556 557 558 559 560 562 563 564 565 PART X1737534 DESCRIPTION UPPER ROLLER BRACKET LIMIT SWITCH W CERAMIC TIP LIMIT SWITCH W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Air System Parts 54 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 600 601 602 603 604 605 60
26. 6 607 608 609 610 611 612 613 614 615 616 617 DESCRIPTION X1737600 CONNECTOR 1 4N X 1 8T BUFFER BRONZE REF 618 619 620 621 622 623 624 625 626 627 628 629 630 631 632 633 634 635 55 PART DESCRIPTION X1737618 CONNECTOR 5 16N X 1 8T W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Sanding Drum and Roller Parts 719 56 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 700 701 703 704 705 706 707 708 709 710 711 712 714 715 716 717 718 719 720 722 723 724 725 727 728 729 730 731 DESCRIPTION X1737700 PULLEY 57 REF 733 734 735 736 737 738 739 740 741 742 743 744 745 746 747 748 749 750 751 752 753 754 755 756 757 758 759 760 PART DESCRIPTION X1737733 COMPRESSION SPRING BEARING CAP HANDLE SPANNER NUT BRACKET FEMALE W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 AWARNING The safety labels on this machine warn and indicate how to protect the operator or bystander from machine hazards The machine owner MUST maintain the original label location and read ability If a label is removed or becomes unreadable REPLACE the label before using the machine For new labels contact Woodstock International at 360 734 3482 or www shopfox biz 819 800 801 804 1738 815 814 3 2 1 WU 1
27. 8 220V three phase operation use a 40 amp circuit that has wiring rated to handle this amperage draw For the Model W1738 440V three phase operation use a 20 amp circuit that has wiring rated to handle this amperage draw Phase Converter Connection If you do not have three phase power available to the W1738 sander you will have to install a phase converter When using a phase converter the power from the manu factured power leg sometimes called the wild wire can fluctuate Connect the manufactured power leg to the T terminal to prevent damage to the transformer The wire from the T terminal can handle some fluctuation because it goes directly to the motor The power going to the R and S terminals goes to the transformer and must not fluctuate to prevent damage 10 AWARNING DO NOT attempt to work on your shop electrical system if you are unsure about electrical codes and wiring Seek assistance from a qualified elec trician Ignoring this warning can cause electrocution AWARNING TURN OFF and LOCK your master power switch so no power is available to the sander before connecting electrical wires If you ignore this warning serious electrical shock may occur causing injury or death AWARNING This machine must be grounded If you have any questions about correct electrical installation contact a qualified electrician for assistance to make sure all connections are safe
28. Box Table Lift Motor Access Panel Upper Left Access Door rommonsr ozgrmc W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 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 result in death or serious injury A Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided COULD WAR NING result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided MAY CAUTION result in minor or moderate injury MAY result in property damage This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about proper NO TICE operation of the equipment Standard Safety Instructions 1 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 Make sure any other operators have read and understand the manual as well 2 Keep work area clean and well lighted Clutter and inadequate lighting invite potential hazards 3 Ground all tools If a machine is equipped with a three prong plug it must be plugged into a three hole grounded 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 4 Wear eye protection
29. M 10 55 i 36 i 57 38 W1738 440V Conversion Parts 3 1 1 1738003 1 RELAY LR3D 3322 17 25 W1738 440V 3PH 1738011 1 LR3D 076 1 6 2 5A W1738 440V 3PH 105 104 nW pae BS 112 ay e lt 3 f cM i e x m N gt x N gt 44 Tools and Cabinet Parts 107 SLYVd W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 DESCRIPTION X1737100 SANDPAPER 180 REF 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 DESCRIPTION FRONT PLATE PART X1737114 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Sanding Motor and Frame Parts 240 244 1 US 220 rd 235 248 232 2 oF 219 uh 77 200 204 4 204 3 W1737 Only 204 2 W1737 Only 1225 228 1223 227 46 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 gt 200 201 202 203 204 204 204 1 204 1 204 2 204 3 204 4 204 4 204 5 204 5 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 DESCRIPTION X1737200 MACHINE FRAME S CAPACITOR W
30. MODEL W1737 W1738 37 WIDE BELT SANDER W1738 OWNER S MANUAL FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED AFTER 10 09 Phone 360 734 3482 On Line Technical Support tech support shopfox biz COPYRIGHT JULY 2005 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC REVISED NOVEMBER 2009 JB WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT 6965CR THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC Printed in Taiwan 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 Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products 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 Contents NOILINGOULNI INTRODUCTION OD EE E RYXF ERES REI Ca Rd E RUPEE DI VUE About Your New Sander EEEE E ERE VENE dbus E EXER ONE Every ES Woodstock Technical BUBDOFE Specifications W1737 and W173B Cont
31. MOTOR TABLE ELEVATION MOTOR 3961388 808 9 OOA 9 ME 440V 440V Figure 8 Motor 220V to 440V connection m m a e gt W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 SETUP Unpacking The Model W1737 W1738 has been carefully packaged for safe transporting If you notice the machine has been damaged in shipment contact your machine dealer and the shipping company immediately NOTICE To gain access to the lag bolts that attach the machine AWARNING SUFFOCATION HAZARD 4 Immediately discard all plastic bags and packing materials to 223 eliminate choking gt RE you must temporarily remove sutfaration hazards for children and animals Box Contents The following is a description of the components shipped with the SHOP FOX W1737 W1738 Lay the components out and use Figure 9 and the list below to inventory your package If any parts are missing find the part number in the back of this manual and call Woodstock International Inc at 360 734 3482 or e mail tech support shopfox biz Item Qty Sanding Unit Not 1 DUS PORES srcrcssrecserriterrescrisredsiresirersercicesti 3 Sanding Belt 100 Grit 1 Sanding Belt 180 Grit 1
32. Motor overheats Motor overloaded Air circulation through the motor restricted Reduce load on motor Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation Motor stalls resulting in blown fuses or tripped circuit Short circuit in motor or loose connections Low voltage Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in power line Motor overloaded Faulty run capacitor Inspect connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals or worn insulation Correct the low voltage conditions Install correct fuses or circuit breakers Reduce load on motor Replace the run capacitor Machine slows when operating Feed rate too high Depth of cut too great Feed workpiece slower Reduce depth of cut Loud repetitious noise coming from machine Pulley set screws or keys are missing or loose Motor fan is hitting the cover V belt is defective Inspect keys and set screws Replace or tighten if necessary Tighten fan Replace V belt See Maintenance section Machine is loud overheats or bogs down in the cut Excessive depth of cut Dull sanding belt Decrease depth of cut Replace sanding belt Edges of wood are rounded Excessive depth of cut Reduce depth of cut Uneven thickness from left to right of board Feed table not parallel to sanding roller Feed belt is worn Adjust the table Replace feed belt Workpiece slips on feed belt Pressure rollers set too high
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34. and adhere to your local electrical codes W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 440V Conversion W1738 To connect this machine to 440V three phase you must purchase one LR3D 076 overload relay Shop Fox PN X1738003 1 and one LR3D 3322 overload relay Shop Fox PN X1738011 1 To wire the W1738 to 440V do these steps 1 2 Disconnect the sander from the power source Open the electrical box located on the back of the machine Remove the wire labeled 1 at the 220V terminal of the control power transformer Figure 6 and connect it to the 440V terminal Figure 7 Remove the LR3D 3355 overload relay Figure 6 and replace it with an LR3D 3322 X1738003 1 type with the dial set to 18A Remove the LR3D 086 overload relay Figure 6 and replace it with an LR3D 076 X1738011 1 type with the dial set to 1 7A Wire the sanding motor conveyor motor and table elevation motor as shown on the diagrams on the inside of each motor wire cover Note The circled references on the diagrams repre sent labels on the wires Also Figure 8 has been pro vided for your reference and is current at the time of writing However always use the diagram on the wire cover that comes with your motor 11 Figure 6 Overload relay transformer location Figure 7 Transformer 220V to 440V connection SANDING MOTOR CONVEYOR
35. at all times Use safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles that meet the national safety standards while operating this machine 5 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 6 Ensure all guards are securely in place and in working condition 7 Make sure switch is in the OFF position before connecting power to machine 8 Keep work area clean free of clutter grease etc 9 Keep children and visitors away Visitors should be kept at a safe distance away while operating unit 10 Childproof workshop with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys 11 Disconnect machine when cleaning adjusting or servicing 6 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 e H 2 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Use the correct tool Do not force the tool or attachment to do job for which it was not Do not force the machine The machine will do a safer and better job if it does the work designed Wear proper apparel Do not wear loose clothing gloves jewelry keep long hair tied up etc Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Before turning the machine on make a habit of checking that all adjusting keys and wrenches have been removed before turning the machine ON DO NOT use extension cord Due to the high amperage draw of th
36. e thickness is displayed 10 Start the conveyor stand to the side as shown in Figure 22 and feed the workpiece into the sander 11 Observe the amp draw meter and press the table down arrow key on the key pad to reduce the sanding depth if the amp load meter indicates motor overload 12 Remove the workpiece from the outfeed side which is now sanded down 1 4 Re sand the workpiece a couple of times more at this depth to ensure a consistent sanding depth 13 Add a new sanding depth the same way as in Steps 7 and 8 and sand again 20 Tip For best results when finish sanding feed each piece through the sander two or three times without adjusting the depth of cut Turn the workpiece 180 and feed it through two or three more times at this same depth As always use your best judgement If you no longer hear the sanding belt making contact with the workpiece on successive cuts then no further passes are needed at that depth Figure 22 Operator feeding workpiece at correct body position and out of the way of potential kickback W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Using the Platen The platen controls Figure 25 on your sander allow for three basic types of sanding Note The platen scale is broken down in millimeter increments and is for only reduced platen sanding depth positions For aggressive sanding retract the platen to the Platen Up position adj
37. eed Belt Start and Stop Buttons Cycles the conveyor motor ON and OFF for feeding wood into the sander Power Lamp Indicates when machine has power to the control panel Emergency Stop Button Stops all electrical power to motors in event of emergency and stops sanding drums with an air disc brake Table Start and Stop Keys Cycles the table Lift motor in and out of the automatic raise and lower function Key Pad Allows you to input your numerical sanding specifications for automated sanding control Digital Readout Sanding Belt Stop Button Emergency Stop Button Figure 16 Control panel interface 16 e H 2 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 General Operation Your sander will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual If performed incorrectly A many of these operations can be dangerous or deadly CAUTION The instructions in this section are written with the under standing that the operator has the necessary knowledge and skills to operate this machine If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing any operation or you are inexperienced with this machine stop using the machine and consult your supervisor for help If you are an inexperienced operator we strongly recom mend that you read books trade articles or
38. efore sanding These items may cause damage to your sander or may even be thrown at a high rate of speed from the sander at you 6 AVOIDING PROJECTILES Never allow anyone to stand directly in front or behind the path of the stock as it is being fed through the sander The stock may be ejected at a high rate of speed and could cause serious injury to the operator or bystanders 7 SANDING CORRECTLY Seek proper training supervision before operating this sander Do not force stock into the sander during operation or overload the sanding drums beyond reasonable limits Also only sand natural wood fiber through your sander Other materials may damage your machine and open the possibility for operator injury Keep the internal components clean and lubricated to ensure that the sander can perform the way it was intended 8 USING DUST COLLECTION SYSTEMS Never operate the sander without a working dust collection system The sander is designed to properly do its job only when wood dust is being evacuated The buildup of too much wood dust in the internal components will cause performance problems and may increase the likelihood of operator injury 9 AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT Loose clothing or long hair creates the potential for operator injury because they can easily be caught in the moving parts of the machine Roll up loose sleeves tie back long hair and take any other necessary steps to reduce this hazard W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09
39. g To achieve the best sanding results experiment with conveyor feed rate sanding depth various grits of sandpaper and oscillation speed To sand a workpiece do these steps 1 Measure the workpiece and record the thickest spot 1 With the table already calibrated turn the sander ON set the feed rate 4 in the thickness of your workpiece using the numeric key pad Example for a 2 thick workpiece type 2 000 and press the table start key Note The upper left corner input LED will illuminate See Figure 20 and the display numbers will flash when entering measurements 5 Measure the sanding depth needed Example let s say you need 1 64 Note Removing too much material can burn the workpiece tear the paper or give poor sanding results 6 Convert 7 6 fraction to a 0 016 decimal measurement using the conversion table on the sander 7 Calculate the resulting workpiece thickness 2 000 0 016 1 984 and type that thickness 1 984 on the key pad 8 Press the table start key The table will raise to the new setting Note The computer rounds the sanding thickness measurements in increments of 0 005 Note The lower left corner Run LED will illuminate and the display numbers will glow steadily when measurements have been accepted and the table is auto adjusting When the correct sanding depth is achieved the lower left corner Run LED will turn off and the final resulting workpiec
40. gh traffic areas Follow local electrical codes for proper installation of new lighting outlets or circuits i AWARNING The Model W1737 W1738 is a heavy machine at 1781 155 Use power or hydraulic equipment to avoid serious personal injury or death CAUTION MAKE your shop child safe Ensure that your workplace is inaccessible to youngsters by closing and locking all entrances when you are away NEVER allow untrained visitors in your shop when assem bling adjusting or operat ing equipment 13 Cleaning Machine The upper sanding drum of your sander is coated with a waxy grease that protects it from corrosion during shipment Clean this grease off with a solvent cleaner or citrus based degreas er DO NOT use chlorine based solvents such as brake parts cleaner or acetone 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 CAUTION ALWAYS work well ventilated areas far from possible ignition sources when using solvents to clean machinery Many solvents are toxic when inhaled or ingested Use care when disposing of waste ra
41. gs towels to be sure they DO NOT create fire or environmental hazards Yeas Y W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Air Hose Installation Push your air supply hose onto the air pressure regulator inlet fitting and clamp it in place with a hose clamp as shown in Figure 10 If you prefer you can replace the included air nozzle with 3 male quick connect air coupling When the air hose is installed pull up and rotate the regulator air pressure knob until the gauge reads 70 PSI then push down DO NOT attempt to regulate the air pressure with the ON OFF air supply lever This lever is the ON OFF air pressure to the machine only NOTICE To achieve maximum life of the air system o rings gaskets and components keep the air pressure shut off when not using the sander and DO NOT exceed 75 PSI Sanding Belt Installation Before installing belt clean the protective grease from the upper metal sanding belt roller as per the Cleaning Machine instructions on Page 13 To install the sanding belt do these steps 1 TURN OFF and LOCK your master power switch but keep the air pressure going into the machine 2 Turn and remove the lever and support spacer as shown in Figure 11 3 Install the sanding belt so the belt is centered in the fork see Figure 12a and the belt arrows are pointing in the direction of drum rotation see Figure
42. he cost of storing and returning the 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 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 brought 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 durabil ity standards We reserve the right to change specifications at any time because of our commitment to continuously improve the quality of our products CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE WXXXX Machine Name e H 2 Warranty Registration Name Street City State Phone Email Model _ Serial Dealer Name Zip Invoice Purchase Date The following information is given on a voluntary basis It will be used for marketing purposes to help us develop better products and services Of course all information is strictly confide
43. ine should not be run any further until the problems are corrected 17 U m gt Z 2 lt a o ww W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Setting Feed Speed The feed belt motor offers variable speeds from 15 to 49 FPM Figure 17 points out the variable conveyor feed speed control knob To change the feed belt speed do these steps 1 Start the conveyor 2 Rotate the control knob to the required conveyor speed as indicated by the speed indicator Only adjust the speed when the conveyor is operating Using the Amp Draw Meter The amperage draw meter Figure 18 is used to keep the machine from being overloaded during sanding operations As a general rule always start with a shallow sanding depth and carefully increase the sanding depth Keep the amp load in the green range during operation Generally the normal depth of cut 15 no more than 64 or 0 016 for a 37 wide board using coarse sandpaper DO NOT work your machine in the red zone as shown on the Amperage Load Chart If operated in the red zone the motor will lose RPM the start capacitor will energize and capacitor or motor damage will occur Amp load will be directly affected by many factors such as feed rate depth of cut wood type sandpaper grit and workpiece width Selecting Sandpaper When selecting sandpaper keep in mind that the Model W1737 W1738 accepts only 37 wide x 60 long belts Co
44. is industrial machine we do not recommend using an extension cord If you use an extension cord with an undersized gauge or one that is too long excessive heat will be generated within the circuit increasing the chance of a fire or damage to the circuit Keep stable footing and balance at all times Do not leave machine 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 lights and or open flames creates a 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 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 Habits good and bad are hard to break Develop good habits in your shop and safety will become second nature to you A CAUTION ALWAYS wear your respirator in addition to using a dust collector This machine produces sawdust that may cause allergic reactions or respiratory problems W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 AWARNING A CAUTION READ and understand this e
45. learance 7 Remove the upper belt adjustment nut and washer Figure 40 8 Pry the motor base plate upward to de tension the belts and roll the belts off of the motor pulley 9 Install the new V belts 10 Replace the upper belt adjustment nut and washer and tension the belt as necessary 11 The V belt is properly tensioned when it will move no more than 2 4 in the center with moderate pressure from your thumb See V Belt Tension on Page 29 for details 12 Reassemble in reverse order and test the emergency brake operation 28 Figure 38 Safety cover and mounting screws Figure 40 Belt removal access W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 V Belt Tension The sanding motor Figure 41 and table lift motor Figure 42 V belts must be tensioned properly for best performance No adjustment is necessary for the conveyor motor belt as it uses a variable width pulley See Figure 43 Only replace the belt if it becomes frayed cracked or glazed If one belt is bad always replace both belts as a matched set Both table lift and sanding motor belts are adjusted the same way CAUTION KEEP the sanding drum drive belts correctly adjusted If the belts are loose and the emergency stop is engaged the sanding drum pulley will slip and not immediately stop in the event of an emergency To tension the V belts do
46. motion of the belt as it moves along the drum while looking from the front of the sander A Figure 26 Belt tracking adjustment 1 the belt tracks faster to the right but is slow to track back to the left loosen the belt tracking knob and push it slightly to the left and retighten the knob See Figure 26 2 lt the belt tracks faster to the left but is slow to track back to the right loosen the belt tracking knob and push it slightly to the right and retighten the knob See Figure 26 5 Make sure the belt tracks left and right at approximately the same speed 6 Keep the sander running and now complete the Belt Oscillation Speed adjustment as outlined on Page 23 Note You may have to repeat the belt tracking adjustment after the Belt Oscillation Speed adjustment as both of these adjustment affect one another 2275 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Belt Oscillation Speed For normal operations the oscillation speed should be set so that it takes approximately a second or two to complete each direction of travel however you can experiment with different speeds to see how the results may affect your finished product Often you may find that certain speeds yield better results for different varieties of stock and the feed rates chosen CAUTION KEEP your hands clear of the sanding belt when making these adjustment
47. nsider the type of work the species of wood and the stage of finishing When choosing which sandpaper to use use these grit numbers as a general guide to sandpaper type e 60 Grit or less Coarse e 80 100 Medium e 120 150 Fine Note For best results do not increase grit numbers more than 50 on any successive pass 18 om Speed gt Indicator Figure 17 Variable feed speed control knob Figure 18 Amp draw meter NOTICE DO NOT VOID MACHINE WARRANTY Keep the amp draw within the GREEN zone shown on the AMP LOAD CHART If you operate the sander in the RED zone capacitor or motor failure will occur and will not be covered under warranty W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Emergency Stop When pushed the emergency stop plate shown in Figure 19 stops the electricity to the motors and also applies an air disc brake to stop the sander immediately To use the emergency stop do these steps 1 Push the bottom of the emergency stop plate 2 Hold the emergency stop plate until the sander has come to a complete stop 44 CAUTION KEEP the sanding drum drive belts correctly adjusted Otherwise the sanding drum pulley will slip when the emergency brake is applied and not immediately stop the machine in
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49. ntil the upper drum just begins to react and move left and right 6 Turn the jet adjustment knob counterclockwise an additional 2 turn and tighten the jam nut 7 Complete Belt Tracking on Page 22 21 vet Figure 23 Air Jet and air fork assembly Air Stream Adjustment Knob Figure 24 Air Stream adjustment knob m gt Z W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Belt Tracking The belt tracking knob and lever Figure 26 stops the belt from tracking off of the drums and shutting down A the machine Your goal is to position the belt tracking WAR NING lever so the belt tracks in the center of the drums and TEN the left and right belt movement takes a similar amount of time Note To fine tune the left and right movement you will adjust Belt Oscillation Speed outlined on Page 23 KEEP loose clothing and long hair secured and away from moving parts CAUTION KEEP your hands clear of the sanding belt when making these adjustments Belt Tracking Knob and Lever To set the belt tracking do these steps 1 Complete the Jet Air Flow adjustment on Page 21 2 Put safety glasses tie back all loose clothing remove jewelry pull back sleeves and tie back long hair so it will not get caught by the sanding belt 3 Turn the sander 4 Observe the left to right
50. ntire instruction manual before using this machine Serious personal injury may occur if safety and operational information is not understood and followed DO NOT risk your safety by not reading USE this and other machinery with caution and respect and always consider safety first as it applies to your individual working conditions Remember no list of safety guidelines can be complete and every shop environment is different Failure to follow guidelines can result in serious personal injury damage to equipment and or poor work results 1 PROTECTING YOUR LUNGS Sanding operations create large amounts of fine dust Some types of dust may cause allergic reactions or respiratory problems In addition to wearing a dust mask always use a dust collector and overhead air filter for maximum protection 2 AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT Do not allow your fingers to get pinched between the board and the conveyor belt during feeding The grip of the conveyor belt may pull the operator s hand into the machine and cause serious injury or death Similarly do not place hands near the sanding belts during operation 3 AVOIDING SANDING HAZARDS Know the limits of the sander Do not sand stock thinner than s or shorter than 14 4 AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT Never perform sanding operations with the access doors open 5 AVOIDING PROJECTILES Always inspect stock for staples nails dirt or other foreign objects b
51. ou ignore this warning serious electrical shock or accidental start may cause injury or death The table stop switches prevent the table lift Table Stop Switches motor from driving the table into the sanding drum Periodically check and adjust if required the table stop switches to protect the conveyor To adjust table stop switches do these steps 1 Supply air to the sander and tension the sanding belt Push the down arrow key and lower the table until you achieve six inches between the sanding drum and the conveyor table surface see Figure 34 Loosen the mounting bolt for the table down stop switch and slide the switch so the switch plunger depresses against the stop block and you hear the switch click see Figure 35 Re tighten the mounting bolt Push the up arrow key and raise the table until you achieve an s inch between the sanding drum and the conveyor table surface Loosen the mounting bolt for the table up stop switch and move the switch so the switch plunger depresses against the stop block and you hear the switch click see Figure 35 Re tighten the mounting bolt Use the up and down buttons to test the table operation and make sure the switches shut the table lift motor OFF when the table is at the minimum and maximum distance from the sanding drum 26 Table Up F Stop Switch Mounting Bolt Figure 35 Table stop switch adj
52. rols and Features eR sae Standard Safety Instr cllolls Additional Safety Instructions for Sanders 2 Avoiding Potential hehehe eh n eene ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 5 55 9x erre retenu eRP te e p eR ZZ0V AAOV Operati OM mew Phase Converter Connection sicui s epo uox ititi toris 440V Conversion WT738 Phase Converter Connection aces oaa NER vases UNPACKING RE BOx COME MS UPC TU Pi NU Machine Placement e he e n e esee enne MIN ETT TT Air Hose rro VE Sanding Belt installation Breather Pif enc S General Operation Using the Amp Draw Meter Selecting Sandpaper Setting Feed Sped SE Emergency Ero k ypad and Display 19 Calibrating the Table 19 Basic Sanding A Ea E 20 Using 21 Jet Air PIOW TT
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54. s KEEP loose clothing and long hair secured and away from moving parts To set the belt oscillation speed do these steps 1 Complete the Belt Tracking adjustments on Page 22 2 Put on safety glasses tie back all loose clothing remove jewelry pull back sleeves and tie back long hair so it will not get caught by the sanding belt 3 f you have not already done so turn the sander ON 4 Looking from the front of the sander observe the left to right motion of the belt as it moves along the drum f you want the belt oscillation to oscillate from left to right in shorter and faster sweeps loosen the jam nut and then rotate the oscillation speed knob counterclockwise Figures 27 and 28 f you want the belt oscillation to oscillate from left to right in longer and slower sweeps loosen the jam nut and then rotate the oscillation speed knob clockwise Figures 27 and 28 5 Tighten the jam nut 6 Observe belt tracking and oscillation and repeat the Belt Tracking adjustments on Page 22 if needed 2235 Oscillation Speed Control Panel Figure 27 Oscillation system Oscillation Speed Control Knob Figure 28 Oscillation speed knob m gt 2 48 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 MAINTENANCE AWARNING TURN OFF and LOCK the master power switch when doing maintenance so no power is available to
55. seek training from an experienced wide belt sander operator before performing any unfamiliar operations Above all your safety should come first REMEMBER this machine produces fine sawdust particles that can be inhaled causing allergic reactions or respiratory problems ALWAYS wear your respirator in addition to using an adequate dust collection system that draws at least Test Ru n 1500 CFM Once assembly is complete the machine is ready for a test run The purpose of a test run is to identify any unusual noises and vibrations as well as to confirm that the machine is performing as intended To complete the test run do these steps 1 Tie back loose clothing and hair and wear a respirator and safety glasses 2 Make sure all access doors and handles are secured 3 Start the dust collection system 4 Connect power to the sander and connect the supply air to the sander Make sure the air pressure is set at 70 PSI 5 Turn the sander and feed belt 6 Listen for any unusual noises A slow rhythmic air hiss is normal The machine should run smoothly with little or no vibrations f there are any unusual noises or vibrations shut the machine OFF immediately TURN OFF and LOCK the master power switch so power cannot go to your sander and disconnect the air line Investigate the source of the noise or vibration DO NOT make any adjustments to the machine while it is plugged in The mach
56. shopfox biz Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot problems send out parts or arrange warranty returns z z A 3 2 W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Specifications W1737 and W1738 z 2 W1737 Sanding Motor 10 HP 220V Single Phase 50A 1725 RPM 60 Hz W1737 Conveyor Motor 1 HP 220v Single Phase 7A 1725 RPM 60 Hz W1737 Elevation Motor 1 3 HP 220V Single Phase 3 6A 1725 RPM 60 Hz W1738 Sanding Motor 15 HP 220 440V 3 Phase 36 18A 1725 RPM 60 Hz W1738 Conveyor Motor 1 HP 220 440V 3 Phase 3 4 1 7A 1725 RPM 60 Hz W1738 Elevation Motor 1 4 HP 220 440V 3 Phase 1 2 0 6A 1725 RPM 60 Hz 440V Overload Relay Conversion Kit Sold Separately W1737 and W1738 Table Elevation RR ERA aU M V Belt Cabinet SIZE RR REN MER A 69 s High X 521 Wide X 493 Deep CONTOU NR rr CP Built in Air Filter Regulator Oscillation System 75 PSI Pneumatic Belt Tracking and Tensioning System Sanding Drum Heavy Duty Rubber Sanding Druri VER NOD e POP a v aal e te aee EKAA Triple V belt Sanding Drum Surface ede 2 565 FPM Conveyor Drive ex
57. tads xan n RR YR EN VE Pa ERE eR Variable Speed Belt gearbox Conveyor Feed s oro perdi oi Variable 15 49 FPM Heavy Duty Rubber Outfeed Drum Material wa Steel Wig 361 2 Maximum Board ETE ER 6 Minimumi Board Lenoth emori 14 Dust Ports TALEE 4 POWER paa Independent Motor Control System Machine 1 Unified Main Control Panel with Key Pad and Digital Readout DOO HUP es RP Es Ea EE Amp Draw Meter Light Sanding Control Micro Adjustable Graphite Felt Platen System Safety COMM OU Safety Shut Off Bar Net Weight 1984 Lbs W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Controls and Features W1737 W1738 NOILDINGOULNI Three 4 Dust Ports and Adapters Digital Table Height Key Pad Control Panel Digital Amp Draw Meter Table Height Handwheel Emergency Stop Push Panel Upper Right Access Door Non Slip Conveyor Belt Conveyor Gear Box Sanding Motor Access Panel Conveyor Speed Control Air Pressure Regulator Main Wiring
58. the sander If you ignore this warning serious electrical shock or accidental start may cause injury or death Vented Plug with Shipping Pin Removed General Regular maintenance on your Model W1737 W1738 ensures optimum performance Inspect your machine each time you use it At the end of the day remove the sanding belt and clean the back side of the sanding belt and the drum surfaces Remove wood and abrasive dusts from the inside of the machine Lubrication Wipe off all sawdust and abrasives from grease fittings and plugs before lubrication When lubricating machine parts your goal is to achieve adequate lubrication to prevent rust and a thin layer of lubricant to prevent metal to metal friction Too much lubrication will attract dirt and sawdust causing machine parts to bind Figure 29 Gear reducer breather and filler plug After the first 300 hours of use replace the gear reducer Figure 29 lubricant with straight 140W gear oil available at most automotive parts stores Figure 30 Left right grease fitting up to the center of the sight glass DO NOT use the locations common 85 140 gear lube as the viscosity is too low and oil can leak past seals e After 2 500 hours of use thereafter replace the gear lube and always clean the vented plug Figure 29 to make sure it vents the gear case Z lt 2 lt
59. to a uniform thickness If a table adjustment is needed take precise notes on the positioning of the table elevation screws This will allow the original setting to be re established To adjust the table parallelism do these steps 1 Pass a 37 wide board through the sander until the entire surface of the board is making contact with the sanding belt 2 Measure the thickness of the board at various points around the edge 3 If there is a variation of thickness the table can be adjusted accordingly 4 Disconnect the sander from the power source For minor adjustment loosen the table mounting bolts shown in Figure 45 and rotate the elevation screw flange For major adjustment mark the chain location on all sprockets remove the chain from only the sprocket to be adjusted and turn the sprocket counterclock wise to raise the table One quarter of a turn raises or lowers an elevation screw approximately 0 020 5 Reinstall the chain tighten the bolts and test the machine 30 NOTICE When adjusting the left front eleva tion screw make the same adjustment to the left rear elevation screw This ensures the height from the front to the back of the table remains unchanged Do the same when adjusting the right elevation screws Fu 1148 7144 a Elevation Screw Sprockets MN z Figure 44 View of elevation screw
60. ust the table and let the drums make the deep cut Platen Up The platen is above the level of the sanding rollers so the front roller removes large amounts of material quickly but leaves a rough finish Platen Even The platen is even with the sanding rollers so the rollers work together with the platen to produce intermediate final finishing Platen Down The platen is 2mm below the sanding rollers so the platen gives a smooth and feathered finish Avoid lowering the platen more than 2MM below the sanding belt rollers Jet Air Flow The air jet located at the air fork sends a stream of air across the air fork and into the air stream receiver see Figure 23 As soon as the sanding belt obstructs this stream of air a piston changes the direction of belt movement to the left Your goal is to adjust this stream of air so the system uses the least amount of air and yet the machine still oscillates consistently To adjust the jet air flow do these steps 1 TURN OFF and LOCK your master power switch 2 Adjust the air regulator to 70 PSI 3 Open both upper access doors on the sander loosen the sanding belt tension and slide the belt so the air stream is unobstructed 4 Loosen the jam nut and turn the jet adjustment knob Figure 24 clockwise until the air stream is reduced to a minimum 5 Turn the jet adjustment knob counterclockwise and use a piece of cardboard to alternately block and unblock the air stream u
61. ustment locations W1737 W1738 Owner s Manual Mfg 10 09 Brake Service Check the brake rotor shown in Figure 36 regularly to make sure it is clean and the pads are still in good condition thicker than s see Figure 37 Using the emergency stop system for daily machine shutdown will wear out the sanding belts and the brake pads Inspect for any grease or oil on the brake rotor as oil reduces emergency braking ability To clean any lubricants from the rotor only use automotive brake parts cleaner and a dry rag Replace brake shoes if they are contaminated with oil DO NOT re use To check the condition of the brake pads do these steps 1 TURN OFF and LOCK the master power switch so no power can go to your sander and shut OFF and relieve the air pressure 2 Remove the lower right motor access panel 3 Measure the thickness of each pad If a pad is below 178 then replace both To replace the brake pads do these steps 1 TURN OFF and LOCK the master power switch so no power can go to your sander and shut OFF and relieve the air pressure 2 Use a 14mm wrench and remove the two caliper anchor pin retaining nuts and washer see Figure 36 3 Use locking pliers to clamp on the anchor pin Figure 37 Brake caliper removed for end and pull the pin from the caliper mount and access to brake pads remove the springs and caliper see Figure 37

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