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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. •...
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ....................2 About Your New Sander ................2 Woodstock Service And Support ..............2 Warranty And Returns ................3 Machine Specifications ................3 SAFETY ......................4 Standard Safety Instructions ..............4-5 Additional Safety Instructions For Sander ............6 Avoiding Potential Injuries ................7 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ................8 110V Operation ..................8...
Model W1686 will be well appreciated as a fine woodworking machine. Woodstock International, Inc. is committed to customer satisfaction in providing this manual. It is our intent to make sure all the information necessary for safety, ease of assembly, practical use and dura- bility of this product be included.
We do not warrant that SHOP FOX machinery complies with the provisions of any law or acts. In no event shall Woodstock International, Inc.'s liability under this war- ranty exceed the purchase price paid for the product, and any legal actions brought against Woodstock International, Inc.
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.
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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.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 110V Operation ® The SHOP FOX W1686 is prewired for 110 volts. Any electrical outlet and cir- The motor supplied with your new machine is cuit that you plug your rated at 1 HP and will draw approximately 14 machine into must...
220V Operation The SHOP FOX ® W1686 can also be operated at Any electrical outlet and cir- 220 volts. To do this, consult with the wiring cuit that you plug your diagram in the back of this manual. Also, you machine into must...
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Figure 3. This will help in identification before beginning assembly. Should any parts appear to be missing, examine the packaging carefully. If any key parts are missing, call Woodstock International, Inc. at 360-734-3482 or e-mail: tech-support@woodstockint.com.
Clean Up The exposed, unpainted surfaces of the machine Never flammables have been coated with an oil to prevent rust such as gas or other petro- during shipment. This oil needs to be removed leum-based solvents to before operation. Use a solvent based degreaser clean your machine.
General The main components of the SHOP FOX ® W1686 Loose clothing and long are assembled at the factory; however, some hair must be secured assembly is required. and kept away from moving parts. Table/Trunnion Make sure that your machine remains Get assistance before lift- unplugged...
Dust Port Connect a dust collector to the 4" dust port on the back of the sander as shown in Figure 5. If you do not have a dust collection system, you can buy adapters to allow hook-up to a shop vac- uum.
Sanding Spindle The Model W1686 is supplied with ten rubber sanding spindles. Use the larger diameter spin- dles for sanding large sweeping curves and the smaller spindles for sanding more intricate curves. When not in use, the spindles are stored on racks located on each side of the machine base as shown in Figure 6.
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To remove the spindle: 1. Use an adjustable wrench to hold the jam nuts stationary as shown in Figure 9. 2. While holding the jam nuts stationary, use the supplied wrench to loosen the spindle retainer nut at the base of the spindle as shown in Figure 10.
Sanding Sleeve The Model W1686 is supplied with 10 sanding sleeves. Use coarse (low #) grits for fast materi- al removal and a rough finish. Use fine (high #) grits for slower material removal and a smoother finish. When changing from a coarse sleeve to a finer sleeve on a particular sanding project, never increase the grit number by intervals of more than 50.
Table Insert The Model W1686 is supplied with three differ- ent sized table inserts. The inserts are designed to reduce the gap between the spindle and the table opening. The hole in each insert is oblong to allow clearance when the table is in the tilt- ed position.
ADJUSTMENTS Positive Stop Bolt There is a positive stop bolt located under the back right-hand side of the table. When adjust- ed correctly, this stop allows the table to be returned square to the spindle with speed and Retainer Screw accuracy.
2. Using a machinist square, bring the table sur- face square with the spindle surface as shown in Figure 17. 3. Move the square to various points around the table to ensure the table and spindle are square on all sides. 4.
OPERATIONS Test Run Once assembly is complete, the machine is Loose clothing and long ready for a test run. The purpose of a test run is hair must be secured to identify any unusual noises and vibrations. and kept away from moving parts.
Standard Sanding Procedures The Model W1686 excels at finish sanding the edges of workpieces that have been cut on a bandsaw or jigsaw (saber saw) as shown in Figure 18. Keep in mind that your workpiece needs to be cut larger than the desired finished size.
Bevel Sanding Procedures NOTICE All of the general sanding rules that apply to standard sanding apply to bevel sanding. Locking Handle (1 of 2) NOTICE Figure 19. Use the lock handles to secure the Bevel sanding on a spindle sander is NOT an table at the desired angle.
MAINTENANCE General Regular periodic maintenance on your Model Loose clothing and long W1686 will ensure its optimum performance. hair must be secured Make a habit of inspecting your machine each and kept away from time you use it. Check for the following condi- moving parts.
(Figure 21) such as the PRO- STIK ® cleaners available from your local Woodstock International dealer. Always discard worn sanding sleeves. As abra- sives begin to wear, grit will begin to fall off, causing deep gouges in the workpiece. Glue...
Model W1686 as supplied local library are good places to start. when the manual was prepared. However, due to Woodstock International, Inc.’s policy of con- The Model W1686 is specifically designed for tinuous improvement, changes may be made at sanding operations.
W1686 Spindle Sander 110 VOLT Disconnect power from machine before performing any electrical MOTOR WIRES service. Failure to do this will result in a shock hazard leading BLACK YELLOW to injury or death. WHITE NOTE: THE WIRES FROM THE POWER SUPPLY, BESIDES THE GREEN GROUND WIRE, ARE GREEN (GROUND) INTERCHANGABLE, THEREFORE...
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