The Model W1713 features variable speed blade control, extra large working table, and cast iron construction. This Scroll Saw also offers a gooseneck work lamp, an air nozzle, a dust port, a 45°...
W1713 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 6/03) Controls and Features A. Blade Tension Knob B. Blade Adapters C. Work Lamp D. Blade Guard Work Table Table Insert G. Variable Speed/Power Knob H. Light ON/OFF Button Dust Port 1 Table Tilt Lock Knob K.
Always wait for the blade to come to full speed before moving the workpiece into W1713 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 6/03) USE this and other machinery with caution and respect.
"Test Run" portion of this manual. 110V Operation The Model W1713 is wired for 110V operation. The power supply circuit used for this machine MUST be grounded and rated for the amperage given below. Never replace...
Shop Fox dealer immediately. Inventory The following is a description of the main components shipped with the Model W1713. Lay the components out to inventory them. Note: If you can't find an item on this list, check the mounting location on the machine or examine the packaging materials carefully.
W1713 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 6/03) Machine Placement • Workbench Load: This machine distributes a heavy load in a small footprint. Some workbenches may require additional bracing to support both machine and operator. • Working Clearances: Consider existing and anticipated needs, size of material to be...
3. Pivot the guard up-and-down to ensure that it moves smoothly. If necessary, loosen the mounting screw until the movement is smooth. W1713 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 6/03) Keep machine disconnected from power until instructed otherwise. Mounting Screw Figure 4.
W1713 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 6/03) Installing Pin-End Blades Scroll saw blades are classified as either "pin-end" (mounting pins in the ends of the blade) or "plain end" (no pins). The blades included with your scroll saw are pin- end blades.
9. Replace the table insert, then properly tension the blade (refer to Adjusting Blade Tension on Page 17 for detailed instructions). W1713 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 6/03) Screw Figure 7. Plain end blade inserted and secured into a blade adapter.
W1713 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 6/03) Calibrating Table Tilt Scale The table lock knob and tilt scale are used to tilt the table for horizontal angle cuts. Note: The table tilt scale is only an approximate scale and should not be used when precise angle measurements are required for the operation.
Always disconnect the machine from power when investigating or correcting potential problems. 7. Turn the machine OFF. W1713 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 6/03) Projectiles thrown from the machine could cause serious eye injury. Wear safety glasses to reduce the risk of injury.
W1713 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 6/03) 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.
Use the air nozzle screw shown in Figure 12 to adjust the position of the nozzle that best suits your operation. W1713 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 6/03) Lock Knob Air Nozzle...
W1713 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 6/03) Adjusting Blade Tension Having proper blade tension is critical to safe cutting operations that produce good results. Blades that are tensioned correctly will also last longer and are less likely to break during the cutting operation. However, finding the correct amount of tension for each type of blade is matter of trial-and-error and experience.
Thickness 10 TPI 0.110" 15 TPI 0.110" 18 TPI 0.095" W1713 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 6/03) Figure 14. Variable speed/power knob. Workpiece Material 0.020" 1200–1650 General purpose blade for cutting hard and soft woods between plastics, paper, felt, and bone.
W1713 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 6/03) Standard Scroll Cutting For standard scroll cutting, follow the pattern line on the workpiece by pushing and turning the workpiece at the same time, which allows the kerf of the cut to make way for the turn.
SLIPIT . For long term storage you may ® want to consider products like Boeshield T-9™. W1713 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 6/03) MAKE SURE that your machine is unplugged during all maintenance pro- cedures! If this warning is ignored, seri- ous personal injury may occur.
W1713 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 6/03) Lubrication The motor bearings are lubricated and sealed at the factory. Merely leave them alone unless they need to be replaced. The upper and lower arms have two bushings each that require lubrication after every 8 hours of machine use.
This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of 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: tech-support@shopfox.biz. WARNING! DO NOT make any...
MUST maintain the original location and readability of all labels on this machine. If any label is removed or becomes unreadable, REPLACE that label before allowing the machine to enter service again. Contact Woodstock International, Inc. at (360) 734-3482 or www.shopfoxtools.com to order new labels.
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