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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.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) INTRODUCTION Contact.Info Manual.Accuracy We are proud to provide a high-quality owner’s We are committed to customer satisfaction. If manual with your new machine! you have any questions or need help, use the information below to contact us.
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Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Model Number W1741W W1741SW Main Specifications Jointer Size 8 in. Bevel Jointing 0 – 45 deg. L/R Maximum Width of Cut 8 in. Maximum Depth of Cut 1/8 in. Minimum Workpiece Length 8 in. Minimum Workpiece Thickness 1/2 in.
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Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Model Number W1741W W1741SW Construction Base Cast Iron Body Assembly Cast Iron Cabinet Steel Fence Assembly Precision-Ground Cast Iron Guard Die Cast Metal Table Precision-Ground Cast Iron Paint Type/Finish Powder Coated Other Information Number of Dust Ports Dust Port Size 4 in.
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Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Identification Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand the instructions in this manual. Control Panel Infeed Fence Cutterhead Outfeed Table Guard Table Depth-of-Cut Scale Infeed Table...
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Controls.&.Components Refer to the Figures.1–6 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.
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Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) I... Cutterhead.Guard: Covers cutterhead until pushed out of the way by workpiece during operation. When workpiece leaves cutterhead, guard springs back to its starting position. J... Depth-of-Cut.Scale: Indicates depth of cut. Figure 3. Cutterhead guard and depth-of- cut scale.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) 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!
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Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) 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.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Additional.Safety.for.Jointers Serious cuts, amputation, entanglement, or death can occur from contact with rotating cutterhead or other moving components! Flying chips can cause blindness or eye injuries. Workpieces or inserts/knives thrown by cutterhead can strike nearby operator or bystanders with deadly force.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) ELECTRICAL Circuit.Requirements This machine must be connected to the correct size and The. machine. must. be. properly. set. up. type of power supply circuit, or fire or electrical damage before. it. is. safe. to. operate.. DO. NOT.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Grounding.Requirements This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain types of malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to travel—in The. machine. must. be. properly. set. up.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) 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.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) 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.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Cleaning.Machine To prevent corrosion during shipment and storage of your machine, the factory has coated the bare metal surfaces of your machine with a heavy-duty rust prevention compound. Gasoline.and.petroleum. products.have.low.flash. If you are unprepared or impatient, this compound can points.and.can.explode.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Machine.Placement Weight.Load Physical.Environment Refer to the Machine.Specifications for the The physical environment where your machine is weight of your machine. Make sure that the operated is important for safe operation and the surface upon which the machine is placed will longevity of its components.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) 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.
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Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) 6. Wrap lifting straps around infeed and outfeed table, as illustrated in Figure.16, then attach ends to forklift forks or hoist. Figure.16. Using lifting straps to lift jointer assembly. 7. With another person standing next to the jointer to steady it while lifting, carefully lift jointer onto stand and align all four mounting holes.
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Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) 10. Verify alignment of cutterhead and motor pulleys, as illustrated in Figure.19. Cutterhead Pulley — If pulleys are not aligned, loosen four motor mounting bolts shown in Figure.20, shift motor Alignment horizontally to align pulleys, then retighten bolts.
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Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) 12. Install belt on cutterhead and motor pulleys, as shown in Figure.22, making sure belt is seated in pulley grooves. Figure.22. Belt installed on cutterhead and motor pulleys. 13. Loosen four bolts/nuts securing motor mount brackets (see Figure.23), let motor slide down to...
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Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) 14.. Install fence tilt lever, as shown in Figure.25. Tilt Lever The. outfeed. table. MUST. be. level. with. cutterhead. knives.or.inserts.when.they.are.at.top.dead.center.(at. their. highest. point. during. rotation).. Otherwise,. the. workpiece.cannot.properly.feed.past.the.cutterhead,. which.may.cause.a.kickback.hazard.for.the.operator. Figure.25. Fence tilt lever installed on rear of fence.
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Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) 16. Re-install cabinet rear access panel. 17. Move fence all the way back to make room for Belt. guard. MUST. be. installed. before. cutterhead guard. operating.jointer.or.else.moving.belt.will. be.exposed,.creating.an.entanglement. hazard.at.back.of.jointer. 18. Install belt guard with (2) M6-1 x 12 flange bolts, as shown in Figure.28.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Knife-Setting.Jig. (W1741W) Assemble knife-setting jig, as shown in Figure.31. Figure.31. Knife-setting jig assembled. Dust.Collection Recommended.CFM.at.Dust.Port:....400.CFM This. machine. creates. substantial. amounts. of. dust. during. operation.. Do not confuse this CFM recommendation with the rating Breathing. airborne. dust. on. a. regu- of the dust collector.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) 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.
A small amount of black belt dust at the bottom Factory.adjustments.that.should.be.verified: of the belt housing is normal during the life of the machine and does not indicate a problem • Model W1741W Knife Settings (refer to with the machine or belt. Page.38). • Table Parallelism (refer to Page.43).
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) 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.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Stock.Inspection.&. Requirements Follow.these.rules.when.choosing.and.jointing.stock: CORRECT FEED DIRECTION •. DO.NOT.joint.or.surface.plane.stock.that.contains. ROTATION large.or.loose.knots..Injury to the operator or OUTFEED TABLE INFEED TABLE damage to the workpiece can occur if a knot With Grain becomes dislodged during the cutting operation.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Squaring.Stock Squaring stock involves four steps performed in the order below: 1. Surface.Plane.on.the.Jointer: The concave face of the workpiece is surface planed flat with the jointer. Figure.37. Surface plane on the jointer. 2. Surface.Plane.on.a.Thickness.Planer: The opposite face of the workpiece is surface planed flat with a thickness planer.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Surface.Planing The purpose of surface planing on the jointer is to make one flat face on a piece of stock to prepare it for thickness planing on a planer. If. you. are. not. experienced. with. a.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Edge.Jointing The purpose of edge jointing is to produce a finished, flat-edged surface that is suitable for joinery or finishing, as shown below..It is also a necessary step when squaring If. you. are. not. experienced. with. a.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Bevel.Cutting Bevel cuts can be made by setting the fence at the desired angle and feeding the workpiece firmly along the fence face, with the bottom inside corner firmly against the If. you. are. not. experienced. with. a.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Rabbet.Cutting The purpose of rabbet cutting is to remove a section of the workpiece edge, as shown below. When combined with another rabbet cut edge, the rabbet joints create a When cutterhead guard is removed, simple, yet strong method of joining stock.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) ACCESSORIES Jointer.Accessories The following jointer accessories may be available through your local Woodstock International Inc. Dealer. If you do not have a dealer in your area, these products are also available through online dealers. Please call or e-mail Woodstock International Inc. Customer Service to get a current listing of dealers at: 1-800-840-8420 or at sales@woodstockint.com.
Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside stand and off of motor. Cleaning.&.Protecting Cleaning the Model W1741W/W1741SW is relatively easy. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. If any resin has built up, use a resin dissolving cleaner to remove it.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Lubrication Since all bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated, simply leave them alone until they need to be replaced. DO NOT lubricate them. It is essential to clean components before lubricating them because dust and chips build up on lubricated components and make them hard to move.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) SERVICE General This section covers the most common service adjustments or procedures that may need to be made during the life of your machine. 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.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Setting/Replacing.Knives. (W1741W) Setting the knives correctly is crucial to the proper operation of the jointer and it plays an important role in keeping the knives sharp. If one knife is higher than the others, it will do the majority of the work, and thus, become dull much faster.
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Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Inspecting.Position.of.Knives.in.Cutterhead 1.. DISCONNECT JOINTER FROM POWER! 2. Remove cutterhead guard or block it open. 3. Lower infeed table to ⁄ " scale mark. 4. Place knife jig on cutterhead, directly over a knife. 5. Closely examine how jig touches cutterhead and knife.
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Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) 7. Access jack screws through holes in cutterhead (see Figure). Using a hex wrench, rotate jack screws to raise or lower knife. When knife is set correctly, it will barely touch middle pad of knife jig. Snug gib bolts just tight enough to hold knife in place.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Rotating/Replacing. Cutterhead.Inserts. (W1741SW) This spiral cutterhead is equipped with indexable carbide inserts. Each insert can be rotated to reveal any one of its four cutting edges. Therefore, if one cutting edge Reference becomes dull or damaged, simply rotate it 90˚, as shown, to reveal a fresh cutting edge.
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Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) 7. Remove Torx screw and insert, then clean all dust and debris from both parts and pocket they were removed from. Proper.cleaning.of.insert(s),.Torx.screw,. and. cutterhead. pocket. is. critical. to. Tip:.Use low-pressure compressed air or vacuum achieving.a.smooth.finish..Dirt.or.dust.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Checking/Adjusting.Table. Parallelism If the tables are not parallel with the cutterhead and each other, then poor cutting results and kickback can Stop Bolts occur. Tools.Needed. Straightedge .............1 Open-End Wrench 16mm........1 Hex Wrench 3mm ..........1 Checking.Outfeed.Table Jam Nuts 1.
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Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Checking.Infeed.Table 1. Follow all steps for checking outfeed table Straightedge parallelism to first make sure that outfeed table is parallel with cutterhead. Outfeed Table Infeed Table 2. Correctly adjust outfeed table height (refer to Setting.Outfeed.Table Height on Page.47 for detailed instructions).
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Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Adjusting.Table.Parallelism For safe and proper cutting results, the tables must be parallel to the cutterhead. Adjusting them to be parallel is a task of precision and patience, and may take up to one hour to complete. Luckily, this is considered a permanent adjustment and should not need to be repeated for the life of the machine.
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Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) 3. Place straightedge in one of the positions shown Black Lines Represent in Figure.69, and adjust eccentric bushings so Straightedge Positions straightedge touches cutterhead body while lying from Overhead View flat across outfeed table (a pin-type spanner wrench or small hammer and punch may be necessary to turn eccentric bushings).
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Setting.Outfeed.Table. Height The outfeed table height must be even with the top of the cutterhead knives. If the outfeed table is set too Stop Bolts low, there will be snipe. If the outfeed table is set too high, the workpiece will hit the edge of the outfeed table during operation, increasing the chance of kickback.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Adjusting.Infeed.Table. Jam Nuts Stop.Bolts Top Height Stop Bolt The infeed table on your jointer has positive stop bolts that, when properly set up, allow you to quickly adjust the infeed table to perform heavy or light cuts.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Setting.Fence.Stops The fence stops simplify the task of adjusting the fence to Tilt Lock 45° inward, 90°, and 45° outward (135°). Tools.Needed. 45° Inward 45° Square ............1 Stop Cap 90° Square ............1 Screw Sliding Bevel .............1 Wrench 10mm ...........1...
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Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Setting.45°.Outward.Fence.Stop 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER! 135° Stop Bolt 2. Pull out and lock tilt plunger (see Figure.78), loosen Jam Nut fence tilt lock and fence lock, then tilt fence against 45° outward stop bolt.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Replacing/Tensioning.Belt To ensure optimum power transmission from the motor to the cutterhead, the belt must be in good condition (free from cracks, fraying and wear) and properly tensioned. As the machine is used, the belts will slightly wear and stretch, eventually losing their efficiency of transmitted power until they can be retensioned.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Aligning.Pulleys Pulley alignment is another important factor in power transmission and belt life. The pulleys should be parallel to each other and in the same plane (coplaner) for Cutterhead optimum performance. Pulley The lower pulley can be adjusted by loosening the motor...
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) 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.
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Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Operations PROBLEM POSSIBLE.CAUSE CORRECTIVE.ACTION 1. Completely loosen table locks (Page 7). 1. Table lock is engaged/partially engaged. Tables are hard to adjust. 2. Table stops blocking movement. 2. Loosen/reset table stop bolts (Pages 47–48). Excessive snipe 1.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) 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.
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Cutterhead.(W1741W) 120A REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION X1741W101 CUTTERHEAD 8" 4-KNIFE X1741W112 HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 20 X1741W102 JOINTER KNIVES 8-1/16" X 3/4" X 1/8" 4PK X1741W113 FENDER WASHER 8MM X1741W103 FLAT HD CAP SCR M5-.8 X 12...
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Cutterhead.(W1741SW) REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION X1741SW101 CUTTERHEAD 8" SPIRAL X1741SW110 INT RETAINING RING 47MM X1741SW102 CARBIDE INSERTS 14 X 14 X 2 (10-PK) X1741SW111 BALL BEARING 6204-2RS X1741SW103 FLAT HD TORX T20 M6-1 X 15 X1741SW112 HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 20...
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Fence REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION X1741W201 FENCE X1741W226 INDEX PIN X1741W202 TILT SCALE X1741W227 PLUNGER X1741W203 TILT SCALE PLATE X1741W228 COMPRESSION SPRING 0.7 X 12 X 15 X1741W204 LOCK COLLAR (LEFT)
Model W1741W/W1741SW (Mfd. Since 10/15) Labels.&.Cosmetics REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION X1741W401 CUTTERHEAD WARNING LABEL X1741SW408 MACHINE ID LABEL (W1741SW) X1741W402 FENCE WARNING LABEL X1741W409 MODEL NUMBER LABEL (W1741W) X1741W403 CONTROL PANEL LABEL X1741SW409 MODEL NUMBER LABEL (W1741SW)
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