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Woodstock SHOP FOX W1872 Owner's Manual

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MODEL W1872
16" VS SCROLL SAW 
W/FOOT PEDAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 06/20)
Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: techsupport@woodstockint.com
COPYRIGHT © APRIL, 2019 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC., REVISED JUNE 2021 (BL)
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT
THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
#20206AL  Printed in China

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  • Page 1   MODEL W1872 16" VS SCROLL SAW  W/FOOT PEDAL OWNER'S MANUAL (FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 06/20) Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: techsupport@woodstockint.com COPYRIGHT © APRIL, 2019 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC., REVISED JUNE 2021 (BL) WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. #20206AL  Printed in China...
  • Page 2 This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents INTRODUCTION........2 ACCESSORIES........27 Woodstock Technical Support ....2 Scroll Saw Accessories ......27 Machine Specifications ......3 MAINTENANCE........28 Identification ........5 General .......... 28 Controls & Components ......6 Cleaning & Protecting ......28 SAFETY..........7 Lubrication ........28 Standard Machinery Safety Instructions ..

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Woodstock International, Inc. is committed to customer satisfaction. Our intent with this manual is to include the basic information for safety, setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this product.

  • Page 5: Machine Specifications

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS © Woodstock International, Inc. • Phone #: (800) 840-8420 • Web: www.shopfox.biz MODEL W1872 16" VS SCROLL SAW W/FOOT PEDAL Product Dimensions Weight ........................27 lbs. Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height ..........13 x 25 x 20 in.
  • Page 6 Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Rotary Tool Information Speed Range ...................1650 - 4800 RPM Maximum Collet Chuck Capacity ................1/8 in. Flex-Shaft Length ....................3-1/2 ft. Construction Table ......................Cast Aluminum Frame .....................Cast Aluminum Lamp ........................LED Blade Guard ......................Plastic Paint Type/Finish ..................

  • Page 7: Identification

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Identification Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand the instructions in this manual. Hold-Down Upper Mounting Shoe Rod LED Work Blade Chip Blower Lamp Blade Tension Knob Blade Guard...

  • Page 8: Controls & Components

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Controls.&.Components Refer to Figures.1–3 and the following descriptions to become familiar with the basic controls and components of this machine. Understanding these items and how they work will help you understand the rest of the manual and stay safe when operating this machine.

  • Page 9: Safety

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) SAFETY SAFETY For.Your.Own.Safety, Read.Manual.Before.Operating.Machine The. purpose. of. safety. symbols. is. to. attract. your. attention. to. possible. hazardous. conditions.. This. manual.uses.a.series.of.symbols.and.signal.words.intended.to.convey.the.level.of.importance.of.the. safety.messages..The.progression.of.symbols.is.described.below..Remember.that.safety.messages.by. themselves. do. not. eliminate. danger. and. are. not. a. substitute. for. proper. accident. prevention. mea- sures—this.responsibility.is.ultimately.up.to.the.operator! Indicates.an.imminently.hazardous.situation.which,.if.not.avoided,.
  • Page 10 INTENDED.USAGE..Only use machine for its keep machine in good working condition. A intended purpose—never make modifications machine that is improperly maintained could without prior approval from Woodstock malfunction, leading to serious personal injury International. Modifying machine or using or death.

  • Page 11: Additional Safety For Scroll Saws

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Additional.Safety.for.Scroll.Saws Serious.cuts.or.amputation.can.occur.from.contact.with.the.moving.saw.blade.during.operation.or. if.blade.breakage.occurs..To.reduce.this.risk,.anyone.operating.this.machine.MUST.completely.heed. the.hazards.and.warnings.below. HAND.PLACEMENT. Never position fingers or BLADE.GUARD. When properly adjusted, the hands in line with the blade. If the workpiece blade guard helps protect the operator’s or your hands slip, serious personal injury hands and fingers from accidental contact could occur.

  • Page 12: Electrical

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) ELECTRICAL Circuit.Requirements This machine must be connected to the correct size and type of power supply circuit, or fire or electrical damage may occur. Read through this section to determine if an The machine must be properly set up adequate power supply circuit is available.

  • Page 13: Grounding Requirements

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Grounding.Requirements This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain types of malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding provides GROUNDED 120V 5-15 RECEPTACLE a path of least resistance for electric current to travel—in order to reduce the risk of electric shock. Grounding Pin Improper connection of the equipment-grounding wire will increase the risk of electric shock.

  • Page 14: Setup

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) SETUP Unpacking This machine has been carefully packaged for safe transportation. If you notice the machine has been damaged during shipping, please contact your authorized Shop Fox dealer immediately. Inventory The following is a list of items shipped with your machine. Keep.

  • Page 15: Machine Placement

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Machine.Placement Workbench.Load Refer to the Machine.Specifications for the weight and footprint specifications of your machine. Some workbenches may require 13" additional reinforcement to support the weight of the machine and workpiece materials. Placement.Location 25"...

  • Page 16: Bench Mounting

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Bench.Mounting Number.of.Mounting.Holes........3 Diameter.of.Mounting.Hardware.Needed....⁄ " Bolt The base of this machine has mounting holes that allow it to be fastened to a workbench or other mounting surface to prevent it from moving during operation and causing Flat Washer accidental injury or damage.

  • Page 17: Assembly

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Assembly Before beginning the assembly process, refer to Items. Needed.for.Setup and gather everything you need. Ensure all parts have been properly cleaned of any heavy-duty rust-preventative applied at the factory (if applicable). Be sure to complete all steps in the assembly procedure prior to performing the Test.Run.or connecting the machine to power.
  • Page 18 Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) 6. Remove flex-shaft cap shown in Figure.12. Flex-Shaft Cap Figure.12. Flex-shaft cap location. 7. Insert inner spindle of flex-shaft into threaded shaft Threaded in saw, then turn flex-shaft clockwise to tighten, as Shaft shown in Figure.13.

  • Page 19: Dust Collection

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Dust.Collection Recommended.CFM.at.Dust.Port:....100.CFM Do not confuse this CFM recommendation with the rating of the dust collector. To determine the CFM at the dust port, you must consider these variables: (1) CFM rating of the dust collector, (2) hose type and length between the dust collector and the machine, (3) number of branches or wyes, and (4) amount of other open lines throughout...

  • Page 20: Test Run

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Test.Run Once assembly is complete, test run the machine to ensure it is properly connected to power and safety components are functioning properly. Serious. injury. or. death. can. result. from. using. this. machine. BEFORE. If you find an unusual problem during the test run, understanding.

  • Page 21: Operations

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) OPERATIONS General This machine will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these operations can be dangerous or deadly if performed incorrectly. The instructions in this section are written with the understanding that the operator has the necessary knowledge and skills to operate this machine.

  • Page 22: Workpiece Inspection

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Workpiece.Inspection Basic.Functions.of.a.Scroll.Saw. A properly adjusted scroll saw performs many Some workpieces are not safe to cut or may types of cuts with ease and accuracy. It is require modification before they can be made capable of performing these types of cuts: safe to cut.

  • Page 23: Hold-Down Shoe & Blade Guard

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Hold-Down.Shoe. &.Blade.Guard The hold-down shoe and blade guard are mounted on the Hold-Down same rod and are adjusted together. The hold-down shoe Shoe Lock keeps the workpiece from raising up from the force of the Knob moving blade.

  • Page 24: Blade Tension

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Blade Tension If the blade is not tensioned enough, it will drift while Blade cutting, making it difficult to follow your cutting lines. If Tension the blade is tensioned too tightly, it can break or cause Knob damage to the saw.

  • Page 25: Inside Cuts

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Inside.Cuts Inside cuts can be easily made with your scroll saw by threading the blade through a hole drilled in the workpiece. The flex-shaft rotary tool on the W1872 can be used to assist with this drilling.

  • Page 26: Blade Speed

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Blade.Speed The variable-speed dial shown in Figure.24.adjusts the blade speed between 550–1650 SPM (strokes per minute). To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected fast speed at startup, always rotate the variable-speed dial to its slowest setting when starting/stopping the scroll saw.

  • Page 27: Installing Pin-End Blades

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Installing.Pin-End.Blades Pin-End Plain-End The V-notches of the upper and lower blade holders are designed to hold pin-end blades (see Figure 26). Item(s).Needed Phillips Head Screwdriver ........1 To.install.a.pin-end.blade,.do.these.steps: 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER! Figure.26. Pin-end and plain-end blade 2.

  • Page 28: Installing Plain-End Blades

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Installing Plain-End Blades Blade Adapters The V-notches of the upper and lower blade holders are designed to hold pin-end blades. However, with the use of the blade adapters, plain-end blades can be used with your scroll saw.

  • Page 29: Accessories

    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: 1-800-840-8420 or at sales@woodstockint.com.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) MAINTENANCE General For optimum performance from this machine, this maintenance schedule must be strictly followed. Ongoing To minimize your risk of injury and maintain proper machine operation, shut down the machine immediately if you ever observe any of the items below and fix the problem before continuing operations: •...

  • Page 31: Service

    If you require additional machine service not included in this section, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to: techsupport@woodstockint.com. Calibrating.Table.Tilt MAKE.

  • Page 32: Replacing Fuse

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Replacing.Fuse The purpose of the fuse is to protect the motor and circuit board. If the fuse blows, the light will turn ON but the motor will not start. You can verify if the fuse has blown or not by holding it up to the light and inspecting the element inside the glass (the element looks like a thin wire).

  • Page 33: Replacing Timing Belt

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Replacing.Timing.Belt If you hear unusual sounds coming from the motor or Phillips Head notice that the flex-shaft rotary tool stops working, the Screw timing belt may be broken. If this happens, it must be replaced before further operation to avoid damaging the plastic motor pulley.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tables cover common problems that may occur with this machine. If you need replacement parts or additional troubleshooting help, contact our Technical Support. Note: Before contacting Tech Support, find the machine serial number and manufacture date, and if available, your original purchase receipt.

  • Page 35: Electrical Safety Instructions

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Electrical.Safety.Instructions These pages are current at the time of printing. However, in the spirit of improvement, we may make changes to the electrical systems of future machines. Compare the manufacture date of your machine to the one stated in this manual, and study this section carefully.

  • Page 36: Electrical Components

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Electrical.Components Foot Pedal Switch ON/OFF Toggle Switch Power Light Variable-Speed Dial Figure.44. Switch connections. Figure.42. Controls. Circuit Board ON/OFF Switch Power Light Foot Pedal Fuse Potentiometer Switch Figure.43. Junction box wiring. Figure.45. Circuit board. -34-...

  • Page 37: Wiring Diagram

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Wiring.Diagram LED Light 2-AA Batteries SHOCK HAZARD! Disconnect power before working on wiring Motor The motor wiring shown here is current at the time of printing, but it may not match your machine. Always use the wiring diagram inside the motor junction box.

  • Page 38: Parts

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) PARTS Main 54V2 -36-...
  • Page 39 Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Main.Parts.List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION X1872001 PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 8 X1872059 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 40 X1872002 HEX NUT M4-.7 X1872060 TABLE SUPPORT X1872003 SIDE COVER (LEFT) X1872061 POINTER X1872004 HEX NUT M6-1...
  • Page 40 Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20) Main.Parts.List.(Cont.) REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 116 X1872116 FLAT WASHER 5MM 122 X1872122 LOCK WASHER 5MM 117 X1872117 FLAT WASHER 5MM 123 X1872123 FLAT WASHER 5MM 118 X1872118 LOCK WASHER 4MM 124 X1872124 LOCK WASHER 8MM 119 X1872119 LOCK WASHER 5MM 125 X1872125 FLAT WASHER 6MM...

  • Page 41: Labels & Cosmetics

    9. Never cut stock that contains nails or staples. Date Serial # 10. Do not operate when tired or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Mfd. for Woodstock in China WARNING! READ and UNDERSTAND MANUAL to avoid serious injury! If a manual is not...

  • Page 43: Warranty

    Woodstock International, Inc. will repair, replace, or arrange for a dealer refund, at its expense and option, the Shop Fox machine or machine part proven to be defective for its designed and intended...

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