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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 W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) INTRODUCTION Machine.Description Models W1873 and W1874 are CSA-certified, 3 HP, 15" planers with the following differences: • Model.W1873 has a 3-knife cutterhead. Model.W1874 has a helical cutterhead. • Woodstock.Technical.Support This machine has been specially designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation.
Switch Type..........Magnetic Switch w/Thermal Overload Protection Motors Main Horsepower....................3 HP Phase....................Single‐Phase Amps......................12A Speed....................3450 RPM Type................. TEFC Capacitor‐Start Induction Power Transfer ................... V‐Belt Drive Bearings............... Shielded & Permanently Lubricated Centrifugal Switch/Contacts Type..............External Model W1873 Machine Specifications, Page 1 of 3...
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Cutterhead Assembly..................Steel Infeed Roller................Serrated Aluminum Outfeed Roller..................Rubber Paint Type/Finish................Powder Coated Other Measurement Scale................Inch & Metric Number of Dust Ports..................1 Dust Port Size....................4 in. Mobile Base....................D4666 Model W1873 Machine Specifications, Page 2 of 3...
W1874.Machine.Specifications Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) MODEL W1874 15'' 3 HP FIXEDTABLE PLANER W/HELICAL CUTTERHEAD Product Dimensions Weight......................302 lbs. Width (side‐to‐side) x Depth (front‐to‐back) x Height........25 x 49 x 47‐1/2 in. Footprint (Length x Width)................. 21 x 18‐1/2 in.
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Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Main Specifications Main Specifications Planer Size....................15 in. Max. Cut Width................... 15 in. Min. Stock Length..................6 in. Min. Stock Thickness.................. 3/16 in. Max. Stock Thickness..................6 in. Number of Cuts Per Inch................108, 62 Number of Cuts Per Minute................
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Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Identification Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand the instructions in this manual. Headstock Height Handwheel Headstock Gearbox Height Scale Feed Rate Control Knob...
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Controls.&.Components Refer to Figure.1.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.
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Internal.Components Front Rear Workpiece Figure.2. Workpiece path and major planing components (side cutaway view). A. Anti-Kickback.Fingers: Provide additional E.. Chip.Deflector:.Directs chips into the dust safety for the operator. port. B. Serrated.Infeed.Roller:.Pulls the workpiece F..
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) 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 W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) 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 W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Additional.Safety.for.Planers Amputation,.serious.cuts,.entanglement,.or.death.can.occur.from.contact.with.rotating.cutterhead. or. other. moving. parts!. Flying. chips. can. cause. eye. injuries. or. blindness.. Workpieces. or. knives. thrown.by.cutterhead.can.strike.nearby.operator.or.bystanders.with.deadly.force..To.reduce.risk. of.these.hazards,.operator.and.bystanders.MUST.completely.heed.hazards.and.warnings.below. KICKBACK..Know how to reduce the risk of PLANING.CORRECT.MATERIAL..Only plane kickback and kickback-related injuries. natural wood stock with this planer. DO NOT “Kickback”...
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) 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.
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) 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 order to reduce the risk of electric shock.
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) 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 W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) 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 W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) 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.
Wall 49" Min. 30" for Maintenance 25" Feed Direction Dust Port = Electrical Connection Figure 8. Minimum working clearances for Models W1873 and W1874. -18-...
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) 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...
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Dust.Collection Recommended.CFM.at.Dust.Port:....400.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...
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Checking.Gearbox. Oil.Level Before starting your machine for the first time, check the gearbox oil level. The proper oil level is just even with the bottom of the fill plug hole. The gearbox uses ISO 320, SAE 140 gear oil, or SAE 85W–140 multi-weight gear oil.
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) 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.
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Recommended. Adjustments The adjustments listed below have been performed at the factory. However, because of the many variables involved with shipping, we recommend that you verify the After. approximately. 16. hours. of. adjustments to ensure the best possible results from your operation,.V-belts.will.stretch.and.seat.
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) OPERATIONS Operation.Overview The purpose of this overview is to provide the novice machine operator with a basic understanding of how the machine is used during operation, so the machine controls/components discussed later in this manual are easier to understand.
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Workpiece.Inspection Wood.Types Some workpieces are not safe to use or may The species of wood, as well as its condition, require modification before they are. Before. greatly affects the depth of cut the planer can cutting,.inspect.all.workpieces.for.the.
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Planing.Tips Cutting.Problems • Inspect your workpiece for twisting or Below is a list of wood characteristics you cupping, and surface one face on a jointer may encounter when planing. The following if necessary before planing workpiece.
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Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Chip.Marks.or.Indentations Pitch.&.Glue.Buildup. Problem:.Chip indentation or chip bruising is the Problem:.Glue/resin buildup on the rollers and result of wood chips not being ejected from the cutterhead will cause overheating by decreasing machine. Instead they are carried around the...
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Depth.of.Cut Headstock.Movement.per.Handwheel.Revolution Headstock One Full Revolution ........ ⁄ " (4mm) Elevation Handwheel Material.Thickness.Range Minimum–Maximum Stock Thickness ....⁄ "–6" The depth of cut on a planer means the amount of material that is removed from the top of the workpiece as it passes underneath the cutterhead.
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Setting.Feed.Rate High Feed Rate .......... 28 FPM High Low Feed Rate .......... 16 FPM The infeed and outfeed rollers move the workpiece through the planer while keeping it flat and providing a consistent rate of movement. The speed that these rollers move the workpiece through the planer is the feed rate.
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Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Items.Needed. Hex Wrench 4mm ..........1 Loosen Wrench or Socket 12mm, 13mm ......1 Ea. Knife Tighten Knife-Setting Jig ..........1 Heavy Leather Gloves ........1 Pair To.adjust.height.of.knives,.do.these.steps: Gib Bolt 1.. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER! 2.. Remove dust hood and top cover to expose Jack cutterhead.
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Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) 7.. Insert hex wrench into access holes in cutterhead (see Figure.20), and rotate jack screws to raise or lower knife until it barely touches center pad of knife-setting jig with all legs of jig still firmly...
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Rotating/Replacing. Cutterhead.Inserts.(W1874) To. reduce. risk. of. shock. or. accidental. startup,. always. disconnect. machine. from. power. before.adjustments,.maintenance,. or.service. The helical cutterhead is equipped with indexable carbide inserts that can each be rotated to reveal one of four cutting edges.
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Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) 6.. Rotate insert 90° and install so that a fresh cutting edge faces outward (see Figure.25). — When all four insert cutting edges have been used, replace insert with a new one. Always position new insert reference dot in same position to aid in rotational sequencing.
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) ACCESSORIES Planer.Accessories The following planer 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.
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Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) SB1365—South.Bend.Way.Oil-ISO.68 Engineered for the high pressure exerted on horizontal or vertical ways and slides. Protects against rust and corrosion. Ensures stick- free, smooth motion which maximizes finishes and extends the life of your machine. Won’t gum up! 12 oz. AMGA#2 (ISO 68 Equivalent).
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) MAINTENANCE Cleaning.&.Protecting Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and MAKE.SURE.that.your.machine. wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. is.unplugged.during.all.main- If any resin has built up, use a resin-dissolving tenance. procedures!. If. this.
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Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Feed.Roller.Bushings Oil Type ............ ISO-68 Oil Amount ..........2–3 Drops Frequency ......Every 8 Hours of Operation Lubricate Here The infeed and outfeed rollers rotate inside bushing blocks on both ends of the rollers. Add 2–3 drops of ISO...
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Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Drive.Chain.&.Sprockets Grease Type ........Synthetic Grease Frequency ..... Every 160 Hours of Operation The infeed and outfeed rollers receive the transferred power from the cutterhead through the drive chain system on the right side of the machine, as shown in Figure.36.
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) 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...
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Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) 3. If V-belt needs to be replaced, raise motor to release belt tension (see next step for instructions), roll belt off pulleys, then install new belt. 4. To adjust V-belt tension, loosen (4) motor mount cap screws (see Figure.40), then raise or lower motor.
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) feed rollers height Adjusting.Feed. Roller.Heights It is essential that the feed rollers are set at the correct distance below the cutterhead knives at BDC (bottom Chip Pressure dead center) to ensure that the workpiece moves through...
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For best results, make the 2x4 square with a jointer and table saw before cutting it in half. 2.. W1873.Only:.Make sure knives are set to correct height (refer to Adjusting/Replacing.Knives on Page.29 for detailed instructions).
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Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) 5.. Remove top cover, belt cover, and gearbox cover. 6.. Lower headstock until wood blocks get close to cutterhead. 7.. Use belt to rotate cutterhead and continue lowering headstock until blocks just barely touch cutterhead knife/insert at its lowest point of rotation (BDC).
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Adjusting.Feed.Roller. Spring.Tension The infeed and outfeed rollers keep the workpiece moving through the planer. Springs exert downward pressure on the feed rollers while allowing them to rise with an uneven workpiece surface. Proper spring tension is crucial to keep the workpiece moving through the planer during operation.
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Positioning.Chip.Deflector Chip.Deflector.Gap.Setting......⁄ ''– ⁄ When properly distanced from the cutterhead, the chip deflector directs the chips into the dust hood, and keeps them from falling onto the outfeed roller and being pressed into the workpiece.
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Calibrating.Headstock. Elevation.Scale Although correctly set at the factory, the table elevation scale can be adjusted for accuracy if necessary. Items.Needed. Phillips Screwdriver #2 .........1 Scrap Piece of Stock ..........1 Calipers ............1 Screw To.calibrate.table.elevation.scale,.do.these.steps: 1..
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Tensioning.Headstock. Height.Chain The headstock height chain transfers movement from the elevation handwheel to the columns that control headstock height. The chain drive can be adjusted DO. NOT. let. chain. fall. off. sprockets.. It.
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Adjusting.Cutterhead. Parallelism Maximum.Allowable.Tolerances: Cutterhead Cutterhead/Table Side-to-Side ......0.002" Head Casting/Table Front/Back ....... 0.020" Parallel Parallel Table Cutterhead parallelism is critical to the operation of the SIDE-TO-SIDE FRONT machine. As such, it is essential that the cutterhead is VIEW parallel with the table (within 0.002") from side-to-side,...
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Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) To.adjust.headstock.parallelism,.do.these.steps: 1.. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER! 2.. Remove cabinet panel and locate chain on underside of table. 3.. Loosen lock bolts and idler sprocket (see Tensioning. Headstock.Height.Chain.Tension instructions on Page.37). 4.. Move chain away from sprocket you want to adjust so only that sprocket can be rotated independent of chain.
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Tensioning.Drive.Chain The drive chain system transfers power from the cutterhead to the infeed and outfeed rollers. The chain drive can be adjusted to remove slack if the chain stretches over time. Items.Needed. Phillips Head Screwdriver #2 ........1 Wrench or Socket 10mm ........1...
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) 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 W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Machine.Operation PROBLEM POSSIBLE.CAUSE CORRECTIVE.ACTION Excessive snipe 1. Outfeed extension slopes down or is not level 1. Shim outfeed extension wing level with main table. (gouge in end with main table. of board that is 2.
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) 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 W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Electrical.Components Figure.57. W1873/W1874 motor junction box. Figure.56..W1873/W1874 magnetic switch with cover removed. -54-...
Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20) Wiring.Diagram L1/1 L2/3 L3/5 NO13 MA-18 NC21 240V NC22 This motor wiring diagram is current at the time of printing; however, always NO14 T1/2 T2/4 T3/6 use the diagram on the inside of the...
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 use, 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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