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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. • Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.
About.the.W1669.and.W1670.Radial.Drill.Presses SHOP FOX ® Model W1669 and W1670 Radial Drill Presses have been specially designed by Woodstock International, Inc. 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. The Model W1669 and W1670 Radial Drill Presses are capable of a wide variety of drilling and sanding operations. Purchasing the D2677 Drum Sander Set and D2722 Mandrel allows you to sand small or finely detailed pieces. The tilting table and headstock allows surfaces to be sanded and drilled at many different angles. The Model W1669 and W1670 is packaged with a drill chuck, motor and paddle switch with remov-...
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. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury and damage to the machine. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about proper NOTICE operation of the equipment. Standard.Safety.Instructions 1.. Thoroughly.read.the.instruction.manual.before.operating.your.machine..Learn the applications, limitations and potential hazards of this machine. Keep manual in a safe, convenient place for future reference.
12. DO. NOT. force. the. 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. Wear.proper.apparel..DO.NOT wear loose clothing, neck ties, gloves, jewelry; and tie back hair. 15. Remove.adjusting.keys.and.wrenches..Before turning the machine on, make it a habit to check that all adjusting keys and wrenches have been removed.
Avoiding.Potential.Injuries Figure.2. Keep fingers away from spinning Figure.1..Never drill while holding the workpiece by hand. drill bits, cutters, and sanding surfaces. Figure.3. Remove switch safety key when not in use.
ELECTRICAL 110V.Operation The SHOP FOX W1669 and W1670 Radial Drill ® Presses operate at 110 volts only. The motor supplied with your new drill press is rated at Any. electrical. outlet. and. 1⁄2 HP and will draw approximately 5 amps. circuit. that. you. plug. your. When choosing an outlet for this machine, con- machine. into. must. be. sider using one with a 15 amp circuit breaker grounded..
ASSEMBLY. Use the list below and Figure.5 to inventory your shipment before beginning assembly. If any parts are missing, call Woodstock International, Inc. at 360-734-3482 or tech-support@shopfox.biz. While the main components of the SHOP FOX W1669 and W1670 Drill Presses are assembled at the fac- ® tory, some assembly is required. The following order of procedures is the recommended sequence. EYE.HAZARD! .SUFFOCATION.HAZARD! Wear. safety. goggles. during.
Base.and.Column For maximum stability, secure the W1670 floor-model drill press to a sturdy surface like a floor or a 4' x 4' x ⁄ " piece of plywood. For TIPPING.HAZARD! the W1669 bench-model, secure it to a sturdy Never.mount.a.drill.press.to.a. workbench or tool table. mobile. base.. Mount. the. drill. press.base.to.a.sturdy.surface. 1.. UNPLUG.THE.MACHINE! or.the.drill.press.may.tip.and. cause.injury.. •. If.installing.the.W1670.to.a.concrete.. . floor,.do.these.steps: a. Position the drill press in a sensible work area where the base sits flat at all four corners, or the base may crack when you tighten the fasteners.
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Table.Support The W1669 comes with a one geared table bracket. The W1670 comes with a geared table bracket and table support arm, which allows the distance between the column and table to Pinion Gear be adjusted. No table support parts are inter- changeable between the two drill presses. Worm Gear To.install.the.table.support.assembly,.do. these.steps: . Insert the table lock lever through the un- threaded hole (see Figure.9 ) in the table bracket, and then tighten the lever into the threaded side exactly three turns.
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8. Seat the rack tapered-point into the bevel that is cut into the column support tube Tapered Rack Point and (see Figure.12). Column Support Tube Bevel. 9. Slide the column ring onto the column with the inside bevel in the down position until the rack tapered-point seats into the bevel (see Figure.13).
Headstock The headstock is secured with a set screw so it is aligned with the drill press base for balance and weight distribution. DO.NOT over tighten the set screw, or you will bend the column or strip the threads. Locking GET.help.to.lift.the.head- stock,.
Drill.Chuck.and. Spindle Your keyed drill chuck attaches to the drill spindle. When properly joined, the JT-33 tapers on the spindle and inside the chuck cre- ate an almost permanent connection. To.install.the.drill.chuck,.do.these.steps: 1... Clean the drill chuck and spindle with min- eral spirits and follow all safety warnings on the container (see Figure.17).
ADJUSTMENTS Belt.Tension During the life of your drill press you will use differ- ent belt and pulley combinations. No matter which pulley combination you use, make sure that the belt is tensioned properly UNPLUG. the. drill. press. . before. any. assembly,. adjustment,.
Feed.Shaft.Spring. Tension T he feed shaft return spring is adjusted at the fac- tory; however, during the life of the drill press you Locking Lug Jam Nut may want to adjust the feed shaft return spring to a greater tension for a stronger quill return. Cover Nut WEAR. safety. goggles. and. gloves.when.adjusting.the. feed. shaft. spring.. Serious. injury. may. occur. if. this. warning.is.ignored! Spring Lock Cover To.adjust.the.feed.shaft.spring.tension,.do. these.steps: Figure.22.. Feed shaft return spring assembly. 1...
7... Engage the next available spring-cover lock slot with the locking lug and hold the Lock Lug spring lock cover tightly against the side of the headstock (see Figure.24). Cover Nut 8... Snug the cover nut against the spring cover just until the nut stops, and then back- off the nut approximately ⁄...
Table The table can be adjusted for height, rotation, and angle. The W1670 adds the fourth adjust- ment of table distance from column. Note: Table or table support parts are not interchangeable between the W1669 and the W1670 drill presses (see Figures.27.and.28). To.adjust.the.table,.do.these.steps: 1... Loosen the table lock lever. 2. Turn the hand crank to raise or lower the table. 3. Tighten the table lock lever. Figure.27..W1669 Table support assembly. 4. For the W1670, loosen the table tilt lock bolt (see Figure.29); or for the W1669, loosen the cap screw.
OPERATIONS Test.Run This drill press will perform many types of oper- ations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these operations can be dangerous or WEAR.safety.goggles.and. deadly if performed incorrectly. a.respirator.during.drill- ing. or. sanding. opera- The instructions in this section are written with tions..
Headstock To drill wide workpieces up to 34" in diam- eter, you can slide the headstock in and out to increase the distance between the drill chuck and the column up to 17". You can also Slide tilt the headstock from 45° clockwise to 90° Knob counterclockwise for drilling angled holes or for horizontal boring machine use. Using the slide and tilt features, you can drill a line of straight or angled holes without the need to reposition your workpiece after drilling each hole.
Speed.Changes The Model W1669 and W1670 Radial Drill Press has 5 speeds ranging from 550 to 3470 RPM. To find your needed drilling speed and pulley Never.operate.drill.press. combination, refer to the speed chart located with. belt. cover. in. the. under the belt guard; or go to.Page.22 and open.position..Your.hand. refer to the Drill.Press.RPM.Chart. may.become.trapped.in.a. belt.and.serious.personal. injury.will.occur. UNPLUG. the. drill. press. before. changing. speeds. to.
Drill.Press.RPM.Chart Use Figure.37.to select the optimum motor-to-spindle pulley ratio for drilling, cutting, and sanding operations. for example the above figure shows the belt in the C position on the spindle pulley and the #3 position on the motor pulley, which will give a speed of 1,520 RPM. Refer to the Drill,.Cutter,.and. Saw.RPM.Chart on Page.23 for suggested tool RPMs. Figure.37..Drill Press RPM Chart.
MAINTENANCE Table.and.Base General Keep the table and other unpainted surfaces Periodic maintenance on your Model W1669 and W1670 Radial Drill Press will ensure its opti- rust-free with regular applications of prod- mum performance. Make a habit of inspecting ucts like Boeshield® T-9. For long term stor- your drill press after each use. age consider products like Kleen Bore's Rust Guardit™. Lubrication NEVER. adjust. or. service. the.
Troubleshooting This section covers the most common symptoms and corrections with this type of machine. WARNING!.DO.NOT.make.any.adjustments.until.power.is.disconnected.and.moving.parts. have.come.to.a.complete.stop! -26-...
W1669.and.W1670.Drill.Press.110V.Wiring ELECTROCUTION HAZARD! Disconnect all power to the machine and wall receptacle before doing any electrical service. Otherwise, you or others may be burned or electrocuted resulting in injury or death! Start Switch 5-15 Plug Start Capacitor Capacitor 110V Cover Motor -27-...
Accessories The following drill press 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. Please call or e-mail Woodstock International Inc. Customer Service to get a current listing of dealers at: 1-800 840-8420 or at sales@woodstockint.com. Sanding.Sleeves are sized to fit the D2677 Drum Sander Set. These hard Sanding Sleeves are available in 60, 80, 100, 120, and 150 grits. Keep plenty of these consumable Sanding Sleeves on hand.
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" drill press chucks. Includes hex wrench and ⁄ " pilot drill. Woodstock. offers. a. full. line. of. Brad. Point. Bits,Tenon/Plug. Cutters,. Countersink. Bits,. and. Stubby. Drill. Bits to satisfy every need. Whether for do-it-yourselfers or professional woodworkers, you can depend on Woodstock International Inc.
Warranty SHOP FOX Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all machinery to be free of defects from work- ® manship and materials for a period of two 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 reimbursement of third party expenses incurred.
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Warranty.Registration Name ___________________________________________________________________________________ Street __________________________________________________________________________________ City _________________________ State ___________________________Zip ________________________ Phone # ______________________ E-mail __________________________Invoice # ___________________ Model #_________Serial #______________Dealer Name__________________Purchase Date___________ The following information is given on a voluntary basis. It will be used for marketing purposes to help us develop better products and services.
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