Controls & Components - Shop fox W1701W Owner's Manual

Controls.&.Components
Refer to the 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.
ON/OFF Paddle Switch w/Key: Turns machine ON and
OFF.
Starting Pin (not shown): Supports workpiece at
beginning of freehand cuts until workpiece contacts rub
collar (refer to Page 30).
Spindle Elevation Lock: Locks spindle and bit height
adjustments.
Spindle Elevation Lever: Raises and lowers cutter to
desired height.
Fence Offset Knob: Adjusts fence alignment.
Fence Offset Lock Lever: Locks fence alignment setting.
Carriage Lock Knobs: Tighten to lock fence position on
table. Loosen to allow entire fence assembly to move
front to back on either side of cutterhead opening.
Guard Support Arm: Supports cutterhead guard.
Forward/Reverse (FOR/REV) Switch: Changes spindle
direction for specific work applications. Switch is located
on motor junction box.
Cutterhead Guard: Adjusts to protect user from chips
thrown by cutterhead and allows for a clear view of the
workpiece cutting area.
Fence: Each fence is independently adjustable side-to-
side, front to back, removable for freehand shaping, and
made of wood for tighter tolerances with cutterhead.
Miter Gauge: Supports workpiece for controlled straight
or angled cuts as it slides along the work table miter slot.
Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16)
Starting Pin
Location
(1 of 2)
ON/OFF
Paddle
Switch
Figure.1. Work area components (front).
Fence Offset
Lock Lever
Fence Offset
Knob
Figure.2. Work area components (rear).
Cutterhead
Guard
Fence
Figure.3. Work area components.
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Spindle
Spindle
Elevation
Elevation
Lock
Lever
Carriage
Lock Knob
(1 of 2)
Guard
Support Arm
FOR/REV
Switch
Miter Gauge