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Model W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) MODEL W1742H 15" PLANER WITH MOBILE BASE AND HELICAL CUTTERHEAD Product Dimensions Weight......................600 lbs. Width (side‐to‐side) x Depth (front‐to‐back) x Height........42 x 32‐1/2 x 46 in. Footprint (Length x Width)................. 22‐1/2 x 22 in. Shipping Dimensions Type.......................
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Model W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) Main Specifications Main Specifications Max. Cut Width................... 15 in. Max. Cut Height.................... 8 in. Min. Stock Length..................8 in. Min. Stock Thickness.................. 3/16 in. Max. Stock Thickness..................8 in. Number of Cuts Per Inch................104, 56 Number of Cuts Per Minute................
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Model W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) Other Country of Origin ....................China Warranty ....................... 2 Years Approximate Assembly & Setup Time ..............30 Minutes Serial Number Location ..................ID Label Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) ......... Yes Features Helical Cutterhead with 75 Indexable Carbide Inserts Built‐In, Easy‐to‐Use Mobile Base...
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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INTENDED USAGE. Only use machine for its keep machine in good working condition. A intended purpose—never make modifications machine that is improperly maintained could without prior approval from Woodstock malfunction, leading to serious personal injury International. Modifying machine or using or death.
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 connect this machine to the power order to reduce the risk of electric shock.
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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 If you find an unusual problem during the test run, understanding its controls and related immediately stop the machine, disconnect it from power,...
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 Read Page 15 STOP...
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 X1742H045...
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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 X1742H406 LOCK WASHER 8MM X1742H413...
INVENTORY COMPONENTS HANG TAG FOR SHOP FOX MACHINES ONLY! DO NOT REPRODUCE OR CHANGE THIS ARTWORK SF LOGO YEL WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL! Woodstock will not accept labels changed without SF BL approval. If artwork changes are required, contact us immediately at manuals@woodstockint.com.
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...
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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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INTENDED USAGE. Only use machine for keep machine in good working condition. A its intended purpose and never make machine that is improperly maintained could modifications not approved by Woodstock. malfunction, leading to serious personal injury Modifying machine or using it differently or death.
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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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Model W1742H (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20) Headstock 133-1 133-2 133-3 163V2 -20-...
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