Woodstock G4790 Instruction Manual

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MODEL W1676
COMBINATION SANDER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@woodstockint.com
COPYRIGHT © 2001 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.
Printed in Taiwan

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    MODEL W1676 COMBINATION SANDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@woodstockint.com COPYRIGHT © 2001 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. Printed in Taiwan...
  • Page 2 WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, drilling, and other construction activities con- tains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. •...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. INTRODUCTION ...2 ABOUT YOUR NEW SANDER...2 WOODSTOCK SERVICE AND SUPPORT...2 WARRANTY AND RETURNS ...3 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS ...3 2. SAFETY ...4 SAFETY FIRST...4-5 SANDER SAFETY...6 110V ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ...7 220V ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ...8 AVOIDING POTENTIAL INJURIES ...9 3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS...10 UNPACKING ...10-11 CLEAN UP...12 GENERAL ...13...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION ABOUT YOUR NEW SANDER This new Shop Fox ® W1676 Sander has been specially designed to provide many years of trouble-free ser- vice. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation.
  • Page 5: Warranty And Returns

    WARRANTY AND RETURNS Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all SHOP FOX ship and materials for a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase by the original owner. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, lack of maintenance, or to repairs or alterations made or specifically authorized by anyone other than Woodstock International, Inc.
  • Page 6: Safety

    READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 7 12. Do not force tool. The machine will do a safer and better job at the rate for which it was designed. 13. Use correct tool. Do not force machine or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. 14.
  • Page 8: Sander Safety

    Additional Safety Instructions For Sanders 1. Be aware of belt or disc rotation when sanding. Always brace workpiece against the rotation of the sanding belt. Always sand on the side of the disc that is rotating downward, towards the work table. 2.
  • Page 9: 110V Electrical Requirements

    ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS This equipment must be grounded. Verify that any existing electrical outlet and circuit you intend to plug into is actually ground- ed. Under no circumstances should the grounding pin from plug be removed. Serious injury may occur. Figure 1. Never remove grounding pin. Figure 1A.
  • Page 10: 220V Electrical Requirements

    220V Operation ® The Shop Fox W1676 can also be operated at 220 volts. To do this, consult with the wiring diagram in the back of this manual for rewiring instructions. Also, you will need a NEMA-style 6- 15 plug and outlet. The motor supplied with your new machine is rated at 1 H.P.
  • Page 11: Avoiding Potential Injuries

    AVOIDING POTENTIAL INJURIES Figure 3. Never place fingers close to moving disk. Figure 4. Never use the right side of disk. Upward rotation of disk can propel workpiece into the air. Figure 5. Always unplug sander when adjusting. Figure 6. Never place hands near back stop. On small workpieces always use push blocks.
  • Page 12: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking The Model W1676 has been carefully packaged for safe transporting. If you notice the machine has been damaged or is missing any parts, please contact the store where you purchased the machine. Make your shop “child safe.” Ensure that your workplace is inaccessi- ble to youngsters by closing and locking all...
  • Page 13 Figure 7. Stand and sanding unit. Figure 8. Component layout. The following is a description of the components shipped with the Shop Fox mended that the components be laid out in a sim- ilar fashion to those in Figures 7 and 8. This will help in identification before beginning assembly.
  • Page 14: Clean Up

    Clean Up The exposed, unpainted surfaces of the machine have been coated with an oil to prevent rust during shipment. This oil needs to be removed before operation. To remove the oil, we recom- mend using a solvent based degreaser. Avoid using any chlorine based solutions because they will damage the painted surfaces.
  • Page 15: General

    Disconnect power to the machine when perform- ing any maintenance, assembly ments. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury. Keep loose clothing rolled up and out of the way of machinery and keep hair pulled back. Wear safety glasses dur- ing the entire assembly process.
  • Page 16: Sanding Unit To Base

    Sanding Unit To Base The Model W1676 comes with a prefabricated welded steel stand that requires no assembly. However, the sanding unit needs to be mounted to the stand. The W1676 represents a heavy load pounds. Seek assistance before beginning assem- bly.
  • Page 17: Back Stop

    Figure 12. Installing back stop. Figure 13. Installing dust port. Figure 14. Disc sanding dust port. Back Stop The back stop serves as a resting point for the workpiece while flat sanding on the belt. Install the back stop to the sanding belt frame using a ⁄...
  • Page 18: Working Table

    Working Table The working table has two mounting locations: next to the sanding disc and next to the verti- cally positioned belt sander. We recommend ini- tially mounting the working table next to the disc. If you want to mount it next to the verti- cally positioned belt sander, skip to the “Vertical Positioning”...
  • Page 19: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS Disconnect power to the machine when perform- ing any maintenance, assembly ments. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury. Keep loose clothing rolled up and out of the way of machinery and keep hair pulled back. Wear safety glasses dur- ing the entire adjust- ments process.
  • Page 20: Belt Tracking/Tension

    Belt Tracking/Tension NOTICE It is best to adjust the tracking of the sanding belt before making any tension adjustments. If you have trouble maintaining proper track- ing after several attempts, you may need to adjust the belt tension. Improper tension can often times be the cause of tracking problems.
  • Page 21: Idler Guard

    Figure 20. Loosening rocker arm bolt. (Belt Removed For Clarity) Figure 21. Loosening eccentric bolt head. (Belt Removed For Clarity) Figure 22. Installing idler guard. Belt Tracking/Tension Continued Gauging proper belt tension is very subjective. The easiest way to check the tension is to pluck the edge of the sanding belt.
  • Page 22: Vertical Positioning

    Vertical Positioning The belt sander arm can be moved to a vertical arrangement. 1. Remove the belt dust port. 2. Loosen the two nuts located on the bracket behind the pulley cover as shown in Figure 23. We recommend using a 12mm open-end wrench for clearance purposes.
  • Page 23: Changing Disc Abrasive

    Figure 26. Opening pulley door. Figure 27. Changing abrasive disc with table off. Figure 28. Changing abrasive disc with table on. Changing Abrasive Disc To replace abrasive sanding disc: 1. Remove the working table assembly. 2. Remove the knob holding the pulley cover door shut and open the door as shown in Figure 26.
  • Page 24: Table Tilt

    Table Tilt To adjust the working table angle: 1. Set the working table angle to the 90° mark on the scale. 2. Using a 90° square, adjust the working table so it is perpendicular to the sanding disc as shown in Figure 29. 3.
  • Page 25: Operations

    Disconnect power to the machine when perform- ing any maintenance, assembly ments. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury. Keep loose clothing rolled up and out of the way of machinery and keep hair pulled back. Wear safety glasses dur- ing the entire operations process.
  • Page 26: Horizontal Sanding

    Horizontal Sanding 1. Turn the power on and allow the sander to reach full speed. 2. Place the workpiece against the surface of the sanding belt. Make sure you have both hands securely on the workpiece and keep fingers and hands away from sanding surface as shown in Figure 32.
  • Page 27: Disc Sanding

    Figure 35. Sanding end grain. Figure 36. Using miter gauge to sand angles. Figure 37. Using table to sand angles. Disc Sanding The disc is best used for sanding end grain and convex curves. 1. Set the working table to the desired angle. 2.
  • Page 28: Maintenance

    General Regular periodic maintenance on your Model W1676 will ensure its optimum performance. Make a habit of inspecting your sander each time you use it. Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary. Loose mounting bolts. Worn switch. Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
  • Page 29: Closure

    The following pages contain parts diagrams/lists and a warranty card for your Shop Fox W1676. If you need parts or help in assembling your machine, or if you need operational informa- tion, we encourage you to call our Technical Department. Our trained technical technicians will be glad to help you.
  • Page 30: Wiring Diagram

    Disconnect power from machine before performing any electrical service. Failure to do this will result in a shock hazard leading to injury or death. NOTE: THE WIRES FROM THE POWER SUPPLY, BESIDES THE GREEN GROUND WIRE, ARE INTERCHANGABLE, THEREFORE COLORS ARE NOT SPECIFIED. W1676 Combination Sander 110 VOLT MOTOR WIRES...
  • Page 33 110B 104A 110B 110A 110C...
  • Page 34 PART # DESCRIPTION X1676001 DUST COVER XPR03M SNAP RING 12MM 02A XPR05M SNAP RING 15MM X1676003 BEARING 6201-ZRS 03A X1676003A BEARING 6002-ZRS X1676004 DRIVE SHAFT X1676005 SANDING BELT 6'' X 48'' XPK02M KEY 5 X 5X 40 X1676007 SNAP RING 16MM X1676008 SANDING BELT FRAME X1676009...
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  • Page 37 Name __________________________________________________________________________________________ Street __________________________________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________________________________________State________Zip_________ Phone Number_______________________E-Mail_________________________________FAX___________________ MODEL #W1676 Combination Sander The following information is given on a voluntary basis and is strictly confidential. Where did you purchase your Shop Fox ® machine? _________________________________________________________ How did you first learn about us? ___Advertisement ___Friend ___Mail order Catalog...
  • Page 38 FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. P.O. BOX 2309 BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-2309 TAPE ALONG EDGES--PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE Place Stamp Here...

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