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MODEL W1872
16" VS SCROLL SAW 
W/FOOT PEDAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 04/19)
Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: techsupport@woodstockint.com
COPYRIGHT © APRIL, 2019 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.
#20206AL  Printed in China

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  • Page 1   MODEL W1872 16" VS SCROLL SAW  W/FOOT PEDAL OWNER'S MANUAL (FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 04/19) Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: techsupport@woodstockint.com COPYRIGHT © APRIL, 2019 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. #20206AL  Printed in China...
  • 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 Scroll Saw Accessories ......27 Machine Specifications ......3 MAINTENANCE........29 Identification ........5 General .......... 29 Controls & Components ......6 Cleaning & Protecting ......29 SAFETY..........7 Lubrication ........29 Standard Machinery Safety Instructions ..

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) 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

    Table Tilt ..................Left 45, Right 5 deg. Blade Information Blade Type ......................Pin Blade Size ....................... 5-1/4 in. Stroke per Minute ..................550 - 1650 SPM Stroke Length ..................... 3/4 in. Model W1872 Machine Specifications, Page 1 of 2...
  • Page 6 Flex-Shaft Rotary Tool Attachment Foot Pedal for Motor Control LED Work Light and Chip Blower Variable Speed Accessories Rotary Tool Pinless Blade Adapters Single Pinless Blade Miter Gauge Dust Port Adapter (1-1/2 in.) Model W1872 Machine Specifications, Page 2 of 2...

  • Page 7: Identification

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) Identification Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand the instructions in this manual. Hold-Down Upper Mounting Shoe Rod LED Work Blade Chip Blower...

  • Page 8: Controls & Components

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) Controls.&.Components Refer to Figures.1–3 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 W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) 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 W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) 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 Scroll Saws

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) Additional.Safety.for.Scroll.Saws Serious.cuts.or.amputation.can.occur.from.contact.with.the.moving.saw.blade.during.operation.or. if.blade.breakage.occurs..To.reduce.this.risk,.anyone.operating.this.machine.MUST.completely.heed. the.hazards.and.warnings.below. HAND.PLACEMENT. Never position fingers or BLADE.GUARD. When properly adjusted, the hands in line with the blade. If the workpiece blade guard helps protect the operator’s or your hands slip, serious personal injury hands and fingers from accidental contact could occur.

  • Page 12: Electrical

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) 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 W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) 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 W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) 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 The following is a list of items shipped with your machine.

  • Page 15: Machine Placement

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) Machine.Placement Workbench.Load Refer to the Machine.Specifications for the weight and footprint specifications of your machine. Some workbenches may require 13" additional reinforcement to support the weight of the machine and workpiece materials. Placement.Location 25"...

  • Page 16: Bench Mounting

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) Bench.Mounting Number.of.Mounting.Holes........3 Diameter.of.Mounting.Hardware.Needed....⁄ " Bolt 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 Flat Washer accidental injury or damage.

  • Page 17: Assembly

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) 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...
  • Page 18 Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) 6. Remove flex-shaft cap shown in Figure.12. Flex-Shaft Cap Figure.12. Flex-shaft cap location. 7. Insert inner spindle of flex-shaft into threaded shaft Threaded in saw, then turn flex-shaft clockwise to tighten, as Shaft shown in Figure.13.

  • Page 19: Dust Collection

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) Dust.Collection Recommended.CFM.at.Dust.Port:....100.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...

  • Page 20: Test Run

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) 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 21: Operations

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) 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 22: Workpiece Inspection

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) Workpiece.Inspection Basic.Functions.of.a.Scroll.Saw. A properly adjusted scroll saw performs many Some workpieces are not safe to cut or may types of cuts with ease and accuracy. It is require modification before they can be made capable of performing these types of cuts: safe to cut.

  • Page 23: Hold-Down Shoe & Blade Guard

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) Hold-Down.Shoe. &.Blade.Guard The hold-down shoe and blade guard are mounted on the Hold-Down same rod and are adjusted together. The hold-down shoe Shoe Lock keeps the workpiece from raising up from the force of the Knob moving blade.

  • Page 24: Blade Tension

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) Blade Tension If the blade is not tensioned enough, it will drift while Blade cutting, making it difficult to follow your cutting lines. If Tension the blade is tensioned too tightly, it can break or cause Knob damage to the saw.

  • Page 25: Inside Cuts

    Inside.Cuts Inside cuts can be easily made with your scroll saw by threading the blade through a hole drilled in the workpiece. The flex-shaft rotary tool on the W1872 can be used to assist with this drilling. To.make.an.inside.cut,.do.these.steps: 1. Drill a ⁄...

  • Page 26: Blade Speed

    Scroll saw blades are classified as either "pin-end" (mounting pins in the ends of the blade) or "plain end" (no pins). The blade included with your scroll saw is a "pin-end" blade. However, the W1872 can use "plain-end" blades using the included adapters.

  • Page 27: Installing Pin-End Blades

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) Installing.Pin-End.Blades Pin-End Plain-End The V-notches of the upper and lower blade holders are designed to hold pin-end blades (see Figure 26). Item(s).Needed Phillips Head Screwdriver ........1 To.install.a.pin-end.blade,.do.these.steps: 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER! Figure.26. Pin-end and plain-end blade 2.

  • Page 28: Installing Plain-End Blades

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) Installing Plain-End Blades Blade Adapters The V-notches of the upper and lower blade holders are designed to hold pin-end blades. However, with the use of the blade adapters, plain-end blades can be used with your scroll saw.

  • Page 29: Accessories

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) ACCESSORIES Scroll.Saw.Accessories The following Scroll Saw 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.
  • Page 30 ⁄ " shank. D2057A—Adjustable.Mobile.Base.-.Heavy.Duty Shop Fox Heavy Duty Mobile Bases are designed to give you a stable and mobile platform upon which to mount machinery and equipment having a variety of base sizes and weights. The heavy-duty casters are arranged on outriggers allowing the machine to sit as low as possible and yet be extremely stable.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Oil bearings, see below. serious.personal.injury.may.occur. Cleaning.&.Protecting Cleaning Model W1872 is relatively easy. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off remaining dust with a dry cloth. If any resin has built up, use a resin dissolving cleaner to remove it. Keep your table rust-free with regular applications of quality lubricants.

  • Page 32: Service

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) 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 33: Replacing Fuse

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) Replacing.Fuse The purpose of the fuse is to protect the motor and circuit board. If the fuse blows, the light will turn ON but the motor will not start. You can verify if the fuse has blown or not by holding it up to the light and inspecting the element inside the glass (the element looks like a thin wire).

  • Page 34: Replacing Timing Belt

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) Replacing.Timing.Belt If you hear unusual sounds coming from the motor or Phillips Head notice that the flex-shaft rotary tool stops working, the Screw timing belt may be broken. If this happens, it must be replaced before further operation to avoid damaging the plastic motor pulley.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) 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 36: Electrical Safety Instructions

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) 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 37: Electrical Components

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) Electrical.Components Foot Pedal Switch ON/OFF Toggle Switch Power Light Variable-Speed Dial Figure.44. Switch connections. Figure.42. Controls. Fuse Figure.43. Foot pedal switch & potentiometer. Figure.45. Circuit board. -35-...

  • Page 38: Wiring Diagram

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) Wiring.Diagram LED Light 2-AA Batteries SHOCK HAZARD! Disconnect power before working on wiring Motor The motor wiring shown here is current at the time of printing, but it may not match your machine.

  • Page 39: Parts

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) PARTS Main -37-...
  • Page 40 Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) Main.Parts.List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION X1872001 PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 8 X1872059 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 40 X1872002 HEX NUT M4-.7 X1872060 TABLE SUPPORT X1872003 SIDE COVER (LEFT)
  • Page 41 Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) Main.Parts.List.(Cont.) REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 116 X1872116 FLAT WASHER 5MM 122 X1872122 LOCK WASHER 5MM 117 X1872117 FLAT WASHER 5MM 123 X1872123 FLAT WASHER 5MM 118 X1872118 LOCK WASHER 4MM...

  • Page 42: Labels & Cosmetics

    Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19) Labels.&.Cosmetics WARNING! EYE/LUNG INJURY HAZARD! Always wear safety glasses and a respirator when using this machine. MODEL W1872 16" VARIABLE-SPEED SCROLL SAW WITH FOOT PEDAL Specifications WARNING! Motor: 1/8 HP, 1.2 Amp, 115V, 1-Ph, 60 Hz...

  • Page 43: 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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