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Shop fox W1876 Owner's Manual

6" benchtop jointer. w/spiral-style cutterhead
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MODEL W1876
6" BENCHTOP JOINTER
w/SPIRAL-STYLE CUTTERHEAD
OWNER'S MANUAL
(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 7/20)
Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: techsupport@woodstockint.com
COPYRIGHT © AUGUST, 2020 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.
#21199KS Printed in Taiwan
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  • Page 1 MODEL W1876 6" BENCHTOP JOINTER w/SPIRAL-STYLE CUTTERHEAD OWNER'S MANUAL (FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 7/20) Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: techsupport@woodstockint.com COPYRIGHT © AUGUST, 2020 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

    Contents INTRODUCTION........2 ACCESSORIES........27 Woodstock Technical Support ....2 Jointer Accessories ......27 Machine Specifications ......3 MAINTENANCE........29 Identification ........5 General .......... 29 Controls & Components ......6 Cleaning & Protecting ......29 SAFETY..........7 Lubrication ........30 Standard Machinery Safety Instructions ..7 SERVICE..........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) INTRODUCTION 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.

  • Page 5: Machine Specifications

    Bevel Jointing..................0 ‐ 45 deg. Maximum Width of Cut................... 6 in. Maximum Depth of Cut................1/8 in. Minimum Workpiece Length................10 in. Minimum Workpiece Thickness............... 1/2 in. Number of Cuts Per Minute................12,000 Model W1876 Machine Specifications, Page 1 of 2...
  • Page 6 Spiral‐Style Cutterhead with 12 Indexable HSS Inserts 2‐1/2" Dust Port Cast Aluminum Infeed and Outfeed Tables Infeed Table Height Adjustment Lock Two Safety Push Blocks Torx T‐25 T‐Handle Driver Hex Wrenches 2.5, 4mm Model W1876 Machine Specifications, Page 2 of 2...

  • Page 7: Identification

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Identification Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand the instructions in this manual. Cutterhead Guard Table Leveling Fence Adjuster (1 of 8) Infeed...

  • Page 8: Controls & Components

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Controls.&.Components Refer to Figures.1.& 2.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 W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) 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!
  • Page 10 Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) 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.

  • Page 11: Additional Safety For Jointers

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Additional.Safety.for.Jointers Serious.cuts,.amputation,.entanglement,.or.death.can.occur.from.contact.with.rotating.cutterhead. or.other.moving.components!.Flying.chips.from.cutting.operations.can.cause.eye.injuries.or. blindness..Workpieces.or.inserts/knives.thrown.by.cutterhead.(kickback).can.strike.nearby.operator. or.bystanders.with.deadly.force..To.reduce.the.risk.of.serious.personal.injury.from.these.hazards,. operator.and.bystanders.MUST.completely.heed.the.hazards.and.warnings.below. KICKBACK. Occurs when workpiece is ejected GRAIN.DIRECTION. Jointing against the grain or from machine at high rate of speed. end grain can increase the risk of kickback.

  • Page 12: Electrical

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) 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.

  • Page 13: Grounding Requirements

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) 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.

  • Page 14: Setup

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) 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.

  • Page 15: Inventory

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) 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.

  • Page 16: Machine Placement

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Machine.Placement Cleaning.Machine Workbench.Load The unpainted surfaces of your machine are 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 17: Bench Mounting

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Bench.Mounting Number.of.Mounting.Holes........4 Diameter.of.Mounting.Hardware.Needed....⁄ " 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 accidental injury or damage.

  • Page 18: Assembly

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Assembly Before beginning the assembly process, refer to Items. Needed.for.Setup and gather everything you need. Button Head Ensure all parts have been properly cleaned of any Cap Screw heavy-duty rust-preventative applied at the factory (if (1 of 4) applicable).
  • Page 19 Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) 4.. Align fence cutout with center of fence slide Button Head Cap Screws bracket, and tighten (2) button head cap screws installed in Step.2 (see Figure.12). Fence Support Fence Bracket Center Cutout Figure.12. Fence cutout aligned with center of fence slide bracket.

  • Page 20: Dust Collection

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Dust.Collection Recommended.CFM.at.Dust.Port:....150.CFM Do not confuse this CFM recommendation with the rating To.help.prevent.material.build-up.from. of the dust collector. To determine the CFM at the dust obstructing. dust. chute. and. negatively. port, you must consider these variables: (1) CFM rating of impacting.cutterhead.operation,.always.

  • Page 21: Test Run

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) 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.

  • Page 22: Operations

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) 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 23: Stock Inspection

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Stock.Inspection 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.

  • Page 24: Setting Depth Of Cut

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Setting.Depth.of.Cut The depth of cut on a jointer affects the amount of material removed from the bottom of the workpiece as it passes over the cutterhead. DO. NOT. exceed. ⁄ ". depth. of. cut. per.

  • Page 25: Squaring Stock

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Squaring.Stock Squaring stock means making it flat and parallel along both length and width, and making the length and width perpendicular to one another. The purpose of squaring stock is to prepare it for accurate cuts and construction later on.

  • Page 26: Surface Planing

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Surface.Planing The purpose of surface planing (see Figure 22) on the jointer is to make one flat face on a piece of stock to prepare it for thickness planing on a planer. Failure to use push blocks when sur- face planing may result in cutterhead To.surface.plane.on.jointer,.do.these.steps:...

  • Page 27: Edge Jointing

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Edge.Jointing Edge jointing (see Figure 23) produces a flat and true surface along the side of a workpiece by removing uneven areas. It is an essential step for squaring up warped or rough stock and when preparing a workpiece for joinery or finishing.

  • Page 28: Bevel Cutting

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Bevel.Cutting Bevel cuts (see Figure 24) 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 table. The cutting process typically requires multiple passes or cuts to bevel the entire edge of a workpiece.

  • Page 29: Accessories

    14mm x 14mm x 2mm and are sold in a 10 pack. W1041—3".x.2 ⁄ ".Reducer W1041 W1044—4".x.2 ⁄ ".Reducer These reducers will allow you to connect the 2 ⁄ " dust port on the W1876 Jointer to an existing dust collection system with standard 3" or 4" fittings. W1044 -27-...
  • Page 30 Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) D2675—Safety.Glasses.Metal.Frame Exceeds ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards for impact resistance. A metal band across the top of these glasses adds strength, and are linked to the metal ear pieces through a tough hinge. These glasses have a wide field of view and side shields for added protection.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside base and off motor. Cleaning.&.Protecting Cleaning the Model W1876 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.

  • Page 32: Lubrication

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) 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.

  • Page 33: Service

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) 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 in this section, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to: techsupport@woodstockint.com.
  • Page 34 Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) 4. Carefully clean away all sawdust or debris from top of insert, Torx screw, and surrounding area (see Figure.27). 5. Remove Torx screw and insert (see Figure.28), then carefully clean away all dust and debris from insert and insert surface on cutterhead.

  • Page 35: Checking/Adjusting Table Parallelism

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Checking/Adjusting.Table. Parallelism If the infeed and outfeed tables are not parallel with the cutterhead and each other, then poor cutting results and kickback can occur. The. indexable. inserts. are. very. sharp. and.can.easily.cut.your.hands..ALWAYS. Item(s).Needed.
  • Page 36 Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Checking.Infeed.Table 1. Follow all steps for checking outfeed table parallelism to first make sure that outfeed table is The. indexable. inserts. are. very. sharp. parallel with cutterhead. and.can.easily.cut.your.hands..ALWAYS. use.caution.when.handling.these.parts. to.reduce.risk.of.personal.injury. 2. Insert included Torx driver into cutterhead rotation...
  • Page 37 Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Adjusting.Table.Parallelism For safe and proper cutting results, the tables must be parallel to the cutterhead. Adjusting them to be parallel The. indexable. inserts. are. very. sharp. is a task of precision and patience, and may take up to and.can.easily.cut.your.hands..ALWAYS.
  • Page 38 Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) 3. Place straightedge in one of the positions shown in Black Lines Represent Figure.35. Straightedge Positions from Overhead View Figure.35. Straightedge positions for checking outfeed table parallelism. 4. Use a flat head screwdriver to rotate leveling adjuster(s) (see Figure.36) under straightedge until...

  • Page 39: Checking/Adjusting Fence Positive Stops

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Checking/Adjusting.Fence. Positive.Stops The fence has adjustable positive stops at the 90º and 45º outward (135º) positions for quickly and accurately setting the desired fence angle. Note: To ensure accurate results when jointing, check the accuracy of these settings frequently (monthly at a minimum) and adjust them if necessary.
  • Page 40 Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) 6. Loosen fence tilt lock handle and adjust fence to 45º outward position (see Figure.41), then tighten handle. 7. Place combination square on jointer table with 45º outward side against fence (see Figure.41).

  • Page 41: Replacing/Tensioning Belt

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) 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. Belts. and. pulleys. will. be. hot. after.

  • Page 42: Replacing Motor Brushes

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Replacing.Motor.Brushes This jointer is equipped with a universal motor that uses two carbon brushes to transmit electrical current inside the motor. These brushes are considered to be regular Replace. both. carbon. brushes. (part.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) 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.
  • Page 44 Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Operation PROBLEM POSSIBLE.CAUSE CORRECTIVE.ACTION Table is hard 1. Table lock engaged/partially engaged. 1. Completely loosen table lock. to adjust. Excessive snipe 1. Outfeed table set too low. 1. Align outfeed table with cutterhead inserts at top (gouge in end dead center (Page.33).

  • Page 45: Electrical Safety Instructions

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) 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.

  • Page 46: Electrical Components

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Electrical.Components To Power Connection Motor Paddle Switch Paddle Switch Figure.46. Wiring overview. -44-...

  • Page 47: Wiring Diagram

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Wiring.Diagram Neutral Read Page 43 STOP MOTOR 120V 120 VAC Before Wiring 5-15 Plug PADDLE SWITCH Ground (viewed from behind) SHOCK HAZARD! PADDLE SWITCH Disconnect power KEDU HY18 20A before working on wiring...

  • Page 48: Parts

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) PARTS Main 43-1 43-2 36-1 36-2 160-1 160-2 160-3 300-1 300-2 300-3 14-1 14-2 323-2 323-3 323-1 -46-...
  • Page 49 Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Main.Parts.List REF PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION X1876003 OUTFEED TABLE SUPPORT X1876050 POWER CORD CLAMP X1876004 SET SCREW M6-1 X 8 X1876051 INFEED TABLE SUPPORT X1876005 DUST CHUTE COVER X1876062 RIGHT BASE PANEL...

  • Page 50: Labels & Cosmetics

    Model W1876 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/20) Labels.&.Cosmetics PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION X1876400 MACHINE ID LABEL X1876404 DISCONNECT 110V LABEL X1876401 CUTTERHEAD EXPOSURE LABEL X1876405 COMBO WARNING LABEL X1876402 CUTTERHEAD GUARD LABEL X1876406 CUTTERHEAD WARNING LABEL X1876403 ELECTRICITY LABEL...

  • Page 51: 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 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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