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Shop fox W1668 Owner's Manual

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MODEL W1668/W1848
13
⁄
" OSCILLATING
1
4

DRILL PRESS

W1848
W1668
OWNER'S MANUAL
(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 08/16)
Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: tech-support@shopfox.biz
COPYRIGHT © MARCH, 2017 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
#18837MN
V2.03.17

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  • Page 1: Drill Press

    MODEL W1668/W1848 ⁄ " OSCILLATING DRILL PRESS W1848 W1668 OWNER'S MANUAL (FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 08/16) Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: tech-support@shopfox.biz COPYRIGHT © MARCH, 2017 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.
  • 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

    Adjusting Drilling Speed ....... 31 Contact Info ........2 Drill Press Speed Chart ......32 Manual Accuracy ........2 W1668 Machine Specifications ....3 Adjusting Depth Stop ......32 W1848 Machine Specifications ....5 Calculating Spindle Speed for Drilling ..33 Changing Drill/Drum ......

  • Page 4: Introduction

    ID label (see below). Also, if available, have a copy of your original.purchase. receipt on hand. This information is required for The W1668 is a benchtop drill press. The W1848 all Tech Support calls. is a floor model drill press. With the excep- tion of the base, column, and flange, these two machines are exactly the same.

  • Page 5: W1668 Machine Specifications

    Switch Type............Paddle Safety Switch w/Removable Key Motors Main Horsepower....................3/4 HP Phase....................Single‐Phase Amps......................9A Speed....................1725 RPM Type................. TEFC Capacitor‐Start Induction Power Transfer ................... V‐Belt Drive Bearings............... Shielded & Permanently Lubricated Model W1668 Machine Specifications, Page 1 of 3...
  • Page 6 Base Length..................17‐1/2 in. Base Width....................11 in. Column Diameter..................2.79 in. Depth Stop Type............Threaded Rod with Positive Stop Number of Dust Ports..................1 Dust Port Size....................2 in. Has Work Light....................No Model W1668 Machine Specifications, Page 2 of 3...

  • Page 7: W1848 Machine Specifications

    W1848.Machine.Specifications Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) MODEL W1848 13­1/4" OSCILLATING FLOOR DRILL PRESS Product Dimensions Weight......................122 lbs. Width (side‐to‐side) x Depth (front‐to‐back) x Height........15 x 24 x 63 in. Footprint (Length x Width)................. 17‐1/2 x 11 in. Shipping Dimensions Type....................
  • Page 8 Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) Main Specifications Operation Information Type....................Oscillating Swing....................13‐1/4 in. Spindle Taper....................JT33 Spindle Travel..................3‐1/8 in. Max. Distance From Spindle to Column............6‐5/8 in. Number of Spindle Speeds.................. 12 Range of Spindle Speeds..............250 ‐ 3050 RPM Max.

  • Page 9: Safety

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) 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!
  • Page 10 Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) WEARING.PROPER.APPAREL..Do not wear FORCING.MACHINERY..Do not force machine. It clothing, apparel, or jewelry that can become will do the job safer and better at the rate for entangled in moving parts. Always tie back which it was designed.

  • Page 11: Additional Safety For Drill Presses

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) Additional.Safety.for.Drill.Presses Serious injury or death can occur from getting clothing, jewelry, or long hair entangled in rotat- ing spindle or bit/cutting tool. Contact with rotating bit/cutting tool can result in severe cuts or amputation of fingers. Flying metal chips can cause blindness or eye injuries. Broken bits/cutting tools, unsecured workpieces, chuck keys, or other adjustment tools thrown from rotating spindle can strike nearby operator or bystanders with great force.

  • Page 12: Electrical

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) 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.

  • Page 13: Grounding Requirements

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) Grounding.Requirements This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain types of malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding provides GROUNDED 110V 5-15 RECEPTACLE a path of least resistance for electric current to travel—in order to reduce the risk of electric shock.

  • Page 14: Setup

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) SETUP Unpacking This machine has been carefully packaged for safe This machine presents transportation. If you notice the machine has been serious injury hazards damaged during shipping, please contact your authorized to untrained users. Read Shop Fox dealer immediately.

  • Page 15: Inventory

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) Inventory The following is a list of items shipped with your machine. Before beginning setup, lay these items out and inventory them. Note: If you cannot find an item on this list, carefully check around/inside the machine and packaging materials.

  • Page 16: Machine Placement

    NEVER.clean.with.gasoline. machinery when establishing a location for other. petroleum- your machine. See Figure 4 for the minimum based.solvents..Most.have. working clearances of the Model W1668/ low. flash. points,. which. W1848. make. them. extremely. flammable.. A. risk. of. explosion. and. burning. exists. if. these. products.

  • Page 17: Anchoring To Floor (W1848)

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) Anchoring.to.Floor.(W1848) Number.of.Mounting.Holes........8 Diameter.of.Mounting.Hardware..⁄ ".(6).&.. ⁄ ".(2). Anchoring machinery to the floor prevents tipping or shifting and reduces vibration that may occur during operation, resulting in a machine that runs slightly quieter and feels more solid.

  • Page 18: Bench Mounting (W1668)

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) Bench.Mounting.(W1668) Number.of.Mounting.Holes........8 Diameter.of.Mounting.Hardware..⁄ ".(6).&.. ⁄ ".(2) 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 19: Assembly

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) 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 the 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.
  • Page 20 Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) 7. Insert the 12mm lock handle into the table support bracket through the blind hole, into the threaded hole, and thread inward three turns, as shown in Figure.10. 12mm.Lock.Handle Figure.10. Loosely installing table lock lever.
  • Page 21 Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) 12. Position the rack so the long un-toothed end is facing upward (see Figure.13). Long. Un-toothed. 13. Insert the rack into the table support Rack.End.is. bracket so the teeth face out and mesh Facing. Upward with the pinion (see Figure.13).
  • Page 22 Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) Belt.Cover. Knob DO.NOT over tighten the set screws and strip the threads or bend the column. 23. With an assistant, position the pocket over the column (Figure.16).and allow the headstock to slide down until the col-...
  • Page 23 Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) 27... C lean the drill chuck and spindle with min- eral spirits and follow all safety warnings on the container. Failure to clean the tapered-mating surfaces of the spindle and drill chuck will result in the chuck falling off during use.
  • Page 24 Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) 33.. Slide chuck guard onto bottom of depth stop brack- et, as shown in Figure.22. Depth Stop Bracket Figure.22. Chuck guard installed on depth stop bracket. 34. Secure chuck guard to bracket with four M4-.7 x 10 Phillips head screws and 4mm flat washers, as shown in Figure.23.

  • Page 25: Dust Collection

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) Dust.Collection Recommended.CFM.at.Dust.Port..150.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 col-...

  • Page 26: Test Run

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) Test.Run Once assembly is complete, test run the machine to ensure it is properly connected to power and safety components are functioning Serious.injury.or.death.can.result.from.using. properly. this.machine.BEFORE.understanding.its.con- trols.and.related.safety.information..DO.NOT. If you find an unusual problem during the test operate,.or.allow.others.to.operate,.machine.

  • Page 27: Spindle Break-In

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) Spindle.Break-In The spindle break-in procedure distributes lubri- To.perform.spindle.break-in: cation throughout the bearings to reduce the risk of early bearing failure if there are any "dry" Make sure machine has been properly lubri- spots or areas where lubrication has settled in cated.

  • Page 28: Operations

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) 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 29: Tensioning Belt

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) Tensioning.Belt The drill press main drive belts last a long time; however, during machine life, a belt may Motor.Lock. Screw stretch slightly, which can cause the pulleys to slip under load. You will then need to adjust the motor-to-idler pulley belt tension to com- pensate for this normal stretching.

  • Page 30: Tensioning Feed Shaft Spring

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) Tensioning.Feed. Shaft.Spring The feed shaft return spring is adjusted at the factory; however, during the life of the drill Cover.Nut press you may want to adjust the feed shaft return spring to a stronger return pressure.

  • Page 31: Adjusting Quill Shaft Screw

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) 7... Engage the next available spring-cover lock slot with the locking lug, and hold the spring lock cover tightly against the side of the headstock (see Figure.31). Cover.Nut 8... Snug the cover nut against the spring cover...

  • Page 32: Adjusting Table Height & Tilt

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) Adjusting.Table. Height.&.Tilt You can adjust the table height and tilt to accommodate for workpiece height or achieve special drilling/sanding angles. You can also move the table out of the way and use the drill press base as a table for drilling/sanding.

  • Page 33: Adjusting Drilling Speed

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) Changing.Spindle. Speeds The Model W1668 13- ⁄ '' Oscillating Drill Press Motor.Lock. has 12 speeds ranging from 250 to 3050 RPM. Screw Refer to the speed charts located under the belt guard while following the instructions below.

  • Page 34: Drill Press Speed Chart

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) Drill.Press.Speed.Chart Use Figure.38.to select the optimum motor-to-spindle pulley ratio for drilling, cutting, and sanding operations. The belt setting in the example in Figure.40 shows the spindle belt in the #1 spindle pulley position and the motor belt in the #7 motor pulley location. This will produce a speed of 1,870 RPM.

  • Page 35: Calculating Spindle Speed For Drilling

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) Calculating.Spindle.Speed.for.Drilling Lubrication Suggestions Using.the.Drill.Bit.Speed.Chart Wood ..........None The chart shown in Figure.43 is intended as a Plastics ........Soapy Water guide only. Always follow the manufacturer's Brass ......Water-Based Lubricant speed recommendations if provided with your Aluminum ....Paraffin-Based Lubricant...

  • Page 36: Changing Drill/Drum

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) Changing.Drill/Drum NEVER. troubleshoot. or. adjust.the.machine.while. it. is. running.. Wait. until. the.machine.is.turned.off,. unplugged.and.all.working. parts.have.come.to.a.stop. before.proceeding! To.change.drill.bits.and.sanding.drums,.do. these.steps: 1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM POWER! Figure.44..Installing bit. 2.. Use the chuck key to open the chuck wide enough to accept the new bit or the sand- ing drum mandrel (see Figure.44).

  • Page 37: Using The Oscillator

    The. handles. swing. during.operation. One of the great features of the Model W1668 ⁄ '' Oscillating Drill Press is its sanding capa- bility. The drill press can be converted from drilling operations to sanding operations in just Belt.and.stor-...
  • Page 38 Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) 7.. Remove the mandrel nut from the mandrel. 8.. Install the sanding drum, sandpaper, and top and bottom mandrel washers on the Bottom.Mandrel. Insert Washer mandrel, then secure with the mandrel nut, as shown in Figure.50.

  • Page 39: Accessories

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) ACCESSORIES Drill.Press.Accessories The following Drill Press 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 deal- ers.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) MAINTENANCE General Sanding.Sleeves For optimum performance from your machine, As sanding drums are used, the abrasive sleeve follow this maintenance schedule and refer to will quickly become "loaded" with sawdust. If any specific instructions given in this section.

  • Page 41: Service

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) SERVICE 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 42 Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) Drill.Press.Operations Symptom Possible.Cause ..Solution 1. Remove and re-install (Page 34). Tool loose/lack of 1. Tool incorrectly installed in spindle taper. power in spindle. 2. Debris on tool or spindle taper mating 2. Clean tool and spindle taper.

  • Page 43: Electrical Safety Instructions

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) 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 44: Wiring Diagram

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) Wiring.Diagram Read Pulley Cover Page 61 STOP Safety Switch Before Wiring ON/OFF Switch KEDU HY18 250V 12A Ground Ground Neutral Ground 110 VAC Start Capacitor 5-15 Plug 200MFD 125V Ground To Power To Motor Start...

  • Page 45: Parts

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) PARTS Main 52-6 52-2 60-3 60-10 52-7 52-1 60-2 60-6 52-8 60-4 60-7 60-1 52-3 60-9 60-8 60-5 52-4 W1848 W1668 141 142 159-2 159-1 159-3 159-4 159-5 159-1 159-6 159-7 159-2 -43-...
  • Page 46 52-8 X1848052-8 CONTACT PLATE X1848005 COLUMN & COLUMN FLANGE ASSY (W1848) X1848053 HEX NUT M8-1.25 X1668005 COLUMN & COLUMN FLANGE ASSY (W1668) X1848054 FLAT WASHER 8MM X1848006 HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 35 (W1848) X1848055 HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 25 X1668006 HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 25 (W1668)
  • Page 47 Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) Main.Parts.List.(Cont.) REF PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION X1848088 SPINDLE, JT33 CHUCK X1848139 FLAT WASHER 8MM X1848089 CHUCK 1-16MM JT33 X1848140 EXT RETAINING RING 8MM X1848090 CHUCK KEY X1848141 RUBBER DRUM 2" X 4-1/4" X1848091 CAP SCREW M5-0.8 X 20...

  • Page 48: Labels

    Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16) Labels PINCHING 12. Prevent unauthorized use by children or untrained users. ACCIDENTAL INJURY Oscillating Stroke Length: 3/4" HAZARD! 5. Tie back long hair, roll up long sleeves, and DO NOT wear loose Mfd. for Woodstock in China 12.
  • Page 50 FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE Place Stamp Here WOODSTOCK.INTERNATIONAL.INC.. P.O..BOX.2309. BELLINGHAM,.WA.98227-2309 FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE TAPE ALONG EDGES--PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE...

  • Page 51: Warranty

    Woodstock International, Inc. will repair, replace, or arrange for a dealer refund at its expense and at its option, the Shop Fox machine or machine part, which in proper and intended use has proven to be defective, provided that the original owner returns the product prepaid to an authorized warranty or repair facility as designated by our Bellingham, Washington office with proof of their purchase of the product within two years, and provides Woodstock International, Inc.

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