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Woodstock Shop Fox W1870 Owner's Manual

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MODEL W1870
18" VS SCROLL SAW 
w/LED & ROTARY TOOL
OWNER'S MANUAL
(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 03/19)
Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: techsupport@woodstockint.com
COPYRIGHT © MARCH, 2019 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.
#W1870AL  Printed in China

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  • Page 1   MODEL W1870 18" VS SCROLL SAW  w/LED & ROTARY TOOL OWNER'S MANUAL (FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 03/19) Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: techsupport@woodstockint.com COPYRIGHT © MARCH, 2019 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. #W1870AL  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 W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS © Woodstock International, Inc. • Phone #: (800) 840-8420 • Web: www.shopfox.biz MODEL W1870 18 " VS SCROLL SAW W/LED & ROTARY TOOL Product Dimensions Weight ........................38 lbs. Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height ........... 14 x 27-1/2 x 21 in.
  • Page 6 Model W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) Rotary Tool Information Speed Range ...................1650 - 4800 RPM Maximum Collet Chuck Capacity ................1/8 in. Flex-Shaft Length ....................3-1/2 ft. Construction Table ..................Precision-Ground Cast Iron Frame .....................Cast Aluminum Lamp ........................LED Blade Guard ......................Plastic Paint Type/Finish ..................

  • Page 7: Identification

    Model W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) 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 Blade Blade Tension Knob LED Work Air Nozzle Lamp Blade Guard...

  • Page 8: Controls & Components

    Model W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) 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 W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) 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 W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) 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. The blade guard protects the hands in line with the blade. If the workpiece operator’s hands and fingers from the moving or your hands slip, serious personal injury blade.

  • Page 12: Electrical

    Model W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) 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 W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) 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 W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) 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: Cleaning Machine

    Model W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) Cleaning.Machine Machine.Placement The unpainted surfaces of your machine are Workbench.Load coated with a heavy-duty rust preventative that Refer to the Machine.Specifications for the prevents corrosion during shipment and storage. weight and footprint specifications of your This rust preventative works extremely well, but machine.

  • Page 16: Bench Mounting

    Model W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) 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 W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) 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 W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) 7. Remove flex-shaft cap shown in Figure.12. Flex-Shaft Cap Figure.12. Flex-shaft cap location. 8. Insert inner spindle of flex-shaft into threaded shaft, Threaded then thread on flex-shaft, as shown in Figure.13. Shaft Flex-Shaft Inner Spindle Figure.13.

  • Page 19: Dust Collection

    Model W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) 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 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 W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) 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 W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) 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 W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) 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 W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) Hold-Down.Shoe.&. . . Blade.Guard The hold-down shoe and blade guard are mounted on the Blade Guard same rod and are adjusted together. The hold-down shoe keeps the workpiece from raising up from the force of the Hold-Down moving blade.

  • Page 24: Blade Tension

    Model W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) Blade Tension Adjust blade tension using the knob shown in Figure.20. Turn the blade tension knob clockwise to increase the blade tension and counterclockwise to decrease it. If the blade is not tensioned enough, it will drift while cutting, making it difficult to follow your cutting lines.

  • Page 25: Inside Cuts

    Model W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) 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 W1870 can be used to assist with drilling.

  • Page 26: Blade Speed

    Model W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) Blade.Speed The variable-speed dial shown in Figure.23.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 W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) 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 25). Item(s).Needed Phillips Head Screwdriver ........1 To.install.a.pin-end.blade,.do.these.steps: 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER! Figure.25. Pin-end and plain-end blade 2.

  • Page 28: Installing Plain-End Blades

    Blade Model W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) Installing Plain-End Blades 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 (see Figure 25.on Page.25) can be used with your scroll saw. Screw Screw Item(s).Needed...

  • 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 W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) MAINTENANCE General For optimum performance from this machine, this maintenance schedule must be strictly followed. Ongoing To maintain a low risk of injury and proper machine operation, if you ever observe any of the items below, shut down the machine immediately 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 W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) 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 W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) Replacing.Timing.Belt If you hear unusual sounds coming from the motor or notice that the flex-shaft rotary tool stops working, the Phillips Head timing belt may be broken. If this happens, it must be Screw replaced before further operation to avoid damaging the motor pulley.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Model W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) 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 W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) 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 W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) Electrical.Components Potentiometer DC Motor for Variable- ⁄ Speed Dial 530-1560 ON/OFF Variable-Speed Dial Safety Switch Switch Figure.40. Location of electrical components. Figure.42. Back of switch plate. Fuse 250V Circuit Board Figure.41. Fuse. Figure.43. Electrical connections. -34-...

  • Page 37: Wiring Diagram

    Model W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) Wiring.Diagram This. motor. wiring. diagram. is. current. at. the. time. of. printing;. however,. always. use. the. diagram. on. the. inside.of.the.junction.box.cover.when.rewiring.your. motor! Read Page 33 STOP Motor Before Wiring Back of Junction Box Light 120V Neutral Circuit...

  • Page 38: Parts

    Model W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) PARTS Main 85 86 79-1 -36-...
  • Page 39 Model W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 03/19) Main.Parts.List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION X1870001 HEX BOLT M6-1 X 20 X1870055 SCALE X1870002 FLAT WASHER 6MM X1870056 FENDER WASHER 6MM X1870003 HEX BOLT M6-1 X 25 X1870057 POINTER X1870004 CORD CLAMP PLATE X1870058...

  • Page 40: Labels & Cosmetics

    6. Maintain adjustment of blade tension and safety guard. 7. Hold workpiece firmly against table to maintain control. Date 8. Do not operate when tired or under influence of drugs/alcohol. Mfd. for Woodstock in China WARNING! READ and UNDERSTAND MANUAL to avoid serious...
  • Page 41 Model W1870 (For Machines Mfd. Since 12/18)
  • Page 42 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 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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