Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation. Woodstock International, Inc. is committed to customer satisfaction. Our intent with this manual is to include the basic information for safety, setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this product.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Controls and Features Rear View A. Two 5" Dust Ports G. Table Height Lock B. Control Panel H. Table Height Handwheel C. Anti-Slip Conveyor Belt Table Height Scale D. Emergency Stop Push Panel Digital Amp Load Meter E.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander SAFETY FIRST! 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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W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander 12. Do not force the machine. The machine will do a safer and better job if it does the work. 13. Use the correct tool. Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Additional Safety Instructions for Sanders READ and understand this USE this and other machinery with caution and entire instruction manual respect, and always consider safety first, as it before using this machine. applies to your individual working conditions. Serious personal injury Remember, no list of safety guidelines can may occur if safety and...
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander ELECTRICAL 220V Operation The Shop Fox Model W1751 has a 7.5 HP, 32A, 220V single-phase sanding motor, and a ⁄ HP, 1.8A, 220V feed motor. Hardwire your machine to a power panel (Figure 1) that is rated for at least 50 amps. We recommend connecting this machine to a dedicated circuit with a verified ground, using the circuit breaker size given below.
Figure 2 and the list below to inventory children and animals. your package. If any parts are missing, find the part number in the back of this manual and call Woodstock International, Inc. at 360-734-3482 or e-mail: tech-support@shopfox.biz.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Machine Placement Cleaning Machine • Floor Load: Your sander weighs 1060 lbs The upper sanding drum of your sander is and has a 39" X 29" footprint. Some floors coated with a waxy grease that protects it from may require additional bracing to support corrosion during shipment.
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W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Assembly This assembly section covers how to install the platen, handwheel crank, air supply, ducting, and the sanding belt. ��������������������������������������� ������������������������������������� Platen 1. Facing the front of the sander, open the left hand access door with the included door handle. Figure 3.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Air Supply 1. Push the air supply hose onto the air pressure regulator inlet fitting, and clamp it in place with a hose clamp as shown in Figure 6. Note: If you prefer, you can replace the included air nozzle with a ⁄...
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Sanding Belt Installation 1. Before installing the belt, clean the protective grease from the upper metal sanding belt roller as per the Cleaning Machine instructions on Page 11. 2. DISCONNECT THE SANDER FROM POWER, but keep the air pressure applied into the machine.
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W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Pressure Roller Depth and Alignment To reduce snipe, double check the pressure roller depth adjustment. The front and rear pressure roller should be approximately 0.3-0.5mm below the level of the sanding drum. To adjust the pressure rollers, do these steps: 1.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Pressure Roller Tension Pressure roller tension is the downward force that the pressure rollers place on the workpiece as it passes through the sander. Too little tension will cause the Tension workpiece to pass unevenly through the sander and may Adjustment launch the workpiece from the sander.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander OPERATIONS Control Panel • Power Lamp: Indicates when machine has Below is a summary of your sander control panel and power to the control panel. the components that it controls. Use the list with Figure 12 to become familiar with your sander. •...
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander General Operation Your sander will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. If performed incor- rectly, sanding operations can be dangerous or deadly. The instructions in this section are written with the understanding that the operator has the necessary knowl- edge and skills to operate this machine.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Setting Feed Speed The conveyor belt motor offers two conveyor speeds: 13 and 16 FPM (Feet per minute). Figure 13 points out the two sprocket ratios available. 13 FPM To change the conveyor belt speed do these steps: 16 FPM 1.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Changing Sanding Belts When selecting sanding belt grit, keep in mind that the Model W1751 accepts only 26" wide x 48" long sanding Note: For best results, do not increase belts. Consider the type of work, the species of wood, grit numbers more than 50 on any and the quality of finish when selecting sandpaper.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Using the Platen The adjustable platen and dial (Figure 17) allows you to achieve different results from your sander. The three possible platen positions are as follows: Platen Up — The platen is moved above the sanding roll- ers.
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W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander 7. While standing out of the way of potential kick back, place the workpiece on the conveyor and allow the conveyor to pull the workpiece in. 8. Observe the amp load gauge. —If the amps begin to climb to the red zone, IMMEDIATELY rotate the handwheel so the table is lowered and the sanding depth is reduced.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Jet Air Flow The air jet located at the air fork sends a stream of air across the air fork and into the air stream receiver (see Figure 18). As soon as the sanding belt obstructs this stream of air, a piston changes the direction of belt movement to the left.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Belt Tracking The belt tracking knob and lever (Figure 20) stops the belt from tracking off of the drums and shutting down the machine. Your goal is to position the belt tracking lever so the belt tracks in the center of the drums and the left-and-right belt movement takes a similar amount of time.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Belt Oscillation Speed For normal operations, the oscillation speed should be set so that it takes approximately a second or two to complete each direction of travel; however, you can experiment with different speeds to see how the results may affect your finished product.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander MAINTENANCE Rack TURN OFF and LOCK the master power switch when doing maintenance so no power is Table available to the sander! If you Column ignore this warning serious electrical shock or accidental start may cause injury or death! General Regular maintenance on your Model W1751 ensures optimum performance.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander SERVICE Brake Service Check the brake rotor (shown in Figure 25) regularly to make sure it is clean and the pads are still in good condition (see Figure 26). Using the emergency stop Rotor system for daily machine shutdown will wear out the sanding belts and the brake pads.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Changing V-Belts Check the V-belts periodically to check for signs of glazing, cracking or fraying. If any of these conditions are present, change both V-belts. In order to take the V-belts off of the roller pulleys, the rollers must be removed from the sander.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander V-Belt Tension KEEP the sanding drum drive belts correctly adjusted. If the belts are loose, and the emergency stop is engaged, the sanding drum pulley will slip and not immediately stop in the event of an emergency! The V-belts that drive the sanding rollers must be ten- sioned properly for best performance.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Conveyor Belt Tension and Tracking The conveyor belt tension and tracking has been set at the factory. However, adjust the conveyor belt tension and tracking if you notice that your conveyor belt is slipping or is tracking off center, or loading up against the positioning wheels (Figure 32) under the conveyor table.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Pressure Rollers The pressure rollers are factory set so they are parallel with each other, parallel with the sanding drum, and parallel with the surface of the conveyor table. To reduce snipe, double check the pressure roller depth adjustment.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Belt tracking limit switches are placed on both sides of the machine to act as emergency machine stops if the belt travels too far to one side during oscillation. (see Figure 34). To adjust the belt tracking limit switches, do these steps: 1.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Troubleshooting This section is provided for your convenience—it is not a substitute for the Woodstock Service Department. If you need help troubleshooting, you need replacement parts, or you are unsure of how to perform the procedures in this section, then feel free to call our Technical Support at (360) 734-3482.
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W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Sanding and Results SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Edges of wood are 1. Excessive depth of cut. 1. Reduce depth of cut. rounded. Uneven thickness 1. Feed table not parallel to sanding roller. 1. Adjust the table. from left to right 2.
W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Electrical Box Component Locations Main Terminal Block See Figure 36. Power IN Terminal Block Contactor Amp Meter Connections Current Sensor See Figure 38. Conveyor Motor Contactor Sanding Motor Emergency Contactor Brake Solenoid Contactor See Figure 39. Sanding Motor Thermal Relay Contactor and...
The machine owner MUST maintain the original label location and read- ability. If a label is removed or becomes unreadable, REPLACE the label before using the machine. For new labels, contact Woodstock International at (360) 734-3482 or www.shopfox.biz.
This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or acci- dents, lack of maintenance, or reimbursement of third party expenses incurred. Woodstock International, Inc. will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, the Shop Fox ®...
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