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Phone #: (360) 734-3482 • Tech Support: techsupport@woodstockint.com • Web: www.woodstockint.com The Model W1742H is the same as the Model W1742, except it has a helical cutterhead. Besides differences noted in this insert, the content in the Model W1742 owner's manual is the same for both machines.
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Switch Type............Magnetic Switch w/Overload Protection Motors Main Horsepower....................3 HP Phase....................Single‐Phase Amps......................15A Speed....................3450 RPM Type................. TEFC Capacitor‐Start Induction Power Transfer ................Triple V‐Belt Drive Bearings..............Sealed & Permanently Lubricated Centrifugal Switch/Contacts Type..............External Model W1742H Machine Specifications, Page 1 of 3...
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Infeed Roller..................Serrated Steel Outfeed Roller..................Rubber Paint Type/Finish................Powder Coated Other Table/Headstock Locks..................Yes Measurement Scale................Inch & Metric Number of Dust Ports..................1 Dust Port Size....................4 in. Mobile Base..................... Built‐In Model W1742H Machine Specifications, Page 2 of 3...
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Precision‐Ground Cast‐Iron Extension Wings Pedestal‐Mounted Control Switch Inch and Metric Measurement Table Elevation Scale Two Adjustable Bed Rollers Top‐Mounted Board Return Rollers Four‐Column Support with Positive Table Locks Two‐Speed Automatic Board Feed Model W1742H Machine Specifications, Page 3 of 3...
Model W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) 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.
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Model W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) 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 W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) 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.
Model W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) 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 may occur.
Model W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) Grounding Requirements This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain The machine must be properly set up types of malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding provides before it is safe to operate. DO NOT a path of least resistance for electric current to travel—in...
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Model W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) 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 When ordering replacement parts, The following is a list of items shipped with your machine.
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Model W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) Dust Hood The dust hood included should only be installed if you plan on hooking your planer up to a dust collection system. To install the dust hood, do these steps: 1. Secure the top of the dust hood with (3) M6-1 x 10 hex bolts, (6) 6mm flat washers, and (3) M6-1 hex nuts (see Figure 4).
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Model W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) 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 W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) MAINTENANCE Rotating/Replacing Cutterhead Inserts The helical cutterhead is equipped with indexable carbide inserts that can be rotated to reveal any one of its four cutting edges. If one edge of the insert becomes dull or damaged, simply rotate it 90˚...
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Model W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) 6. Remove Torx screw and insert (see Figure 7), then clean all dust and debris from both parts and cutterhead pocket. Torx Screw Note: Proper cleaning of insert, Torx screw, and cutterhead pocket is critical to achieving a smooth finish.
Model W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) 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 W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) Wiring Diagram CONTROL PANEL Ground SHOCK HAZARD! Disconnect power before servicing electrical parts. Touching electrified parts will result in severe burns, electrocution, or death. Start Stop Power Ground 240V MAG SWITCH ASSY 6-20 Plug...
Model W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) Electrical Components Contactor Stop Start Power Button Motor Button Lamp Junction Relay Figure 9. Control panel wiring. Figure 11. Magnetic switch assembly wiring. Run Capacitor Start Capacitor Figure 10. Motor junction box wiring.
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Model W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) PARTS Cabinet 30-7 30-8 30-1 30-6 30-10 30-2 30-9 30-4 30-5 72-1 72-3 72-2 -18-...
Model W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) Cabinet Parts List PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION X1742H001 RUBBER FEET X1742H042 SET SCREW M6-1 X 12 X1742H002 STRAIN RELIEF X1742H043 MOTOR PLATE X1742H003 UNIVERSAL PULLEY X1742H044 FLAT HD SCR M6-1 X 20 X1742H004 HEX NUT M8-1.25...
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Model W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) Headstock 133-1 133-2 133-3 163V2 -20-...
Model W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) Upper Table PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION X1742H401 SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 20 X1742H410 X1742H404 HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 30 X1742H411 LOCK BAR X1742H405 FLAT WASHER 8MM X1742H412 SET SCREW M6-1 X 16...
Model W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) Labels & Cosmetics MODEL W1742H 15" PLANER w/MOBILE BASE & HELICAL CUTTERHEAD WARNING! Specifications Motor: 3 HP, 240V, 1-Phase, 60 Hz Min Stock Length: 8" W1742H Machine Labels To reduce the risk of serious injury when using this machine: 9.
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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READ THIS FIRST Model W1742/W1742S ***IMPORTANT UPDATE*** Applies to Models Mfd. Since 09/17 and Owner's Manuals Printed 01/06 Phone #: (360) 734-3482 • Tech Support: techsupport@woodstockint.com • Web: www.woodstockint.com We made the following change to these machines since the owner's manuals were printed: •...
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Models W1742, W1742S, W1754, W1754S ***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** Phone #: (360) 734-3482 • Tech Support: tech-support@shopfox.biz • Web: www.shopfox.biz For shipping purposes, many inventory components are packed inside the cabinet. Check here before assuming machine components are missing! Remove cabinet access panels, as shown below, to access all the shipped components.
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READ THIS FIRST Model W1742/W1742S ***IMPORTANT UPDATE*** Applies to Models Mfg. Since 7/12 and Owner's Manual January, 2006 Phone #: (360) 734-3482 • Tech Support: tech-support@shopfox.biz • Web: www.shopfox.biz The following changes were recently made to these machines since the owner's manual was printed: •...
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Model W1742/W1742S (Mfg. Since 7/12) 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.
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Model W1742/W1742S (Mfg. Since 7/12) 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.
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Model W1742/W1742S (Mfg. Since 7/12) Additional Safety for Planers PLANER INJURY RISKS. Familiarize yourself with BODY PLACEMENT. Stand to one side of planer the main injury risks associated with planers— during the entire operation to avoid getting always use common sense and good judgement hit if kickback occurs.
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Model W1742/W1742S (Mfg. Since 7/12) 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 may occur.
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Model W1742/W1742S (Mfg. Since 7/12) Grounding Requirements This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain The machine must be properly set up types of malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding provides before it is safe to operate. DO NOT a path of least resistance for electric current to travel—in connect this machine to the power order to reduce the risk of electric shock.
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Model W1742/W1742S (Mfg. Since 7/12) Wiring Diagram 6-20 Plug 240V MAGNETIC SWITCH ASSY...
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