MODEL W1688 EDGE SANDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@shopfox.biz COPYRIGHT © NOVEMBER, 2002 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC., REVISED MAY, 2015 (ST) WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains 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. Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
PAGE INTRODUCTION..................................................................................... 2 About Your New Edge Sander....................................................................... 2 Woodstock Service and Support.................................................................... 2 Warranty and Returns................................................................................ 3 Standard Safety Instructions.................................................................
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION About Your New Edge Sander Your new SHOP FOX® W1688 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. The Model W1688 is capable of a wide variety of sanding operations.
Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all SHOP FOX® machinery to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for a period of 2 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 to repairs or alterations made or specifically authorized by anyone other than Woodstock International, Inc. Woodstock International, Inc.
SAFETY 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/or damage to the machinery.
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. 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. 16. Use proper extension cord. Examine the extension cord to ensure it is in good condition.
SAFETY Additional Safety Instructions for Edge Sanders MODEL W1688 EDGE SANDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: shopfox.biz COPYRIGHT © SEPTEMBER, 2002 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. Printed in Taiwan Read and understand this entire instruction manual before using this machine.
Avoiding Potential Injuries Back Stop SAFETY Back Stop Figure 1. DO NOT hold wood away from the back stop, and keep your fingers away from the belt. Figure 2. ALWAYS use the back stop, and keep your fingers away from the belt. Figure 3. DO NOT sand wood with your fingers close to the idler roller and belt. Figure 4. ALWAYS keep your fingers away from the idler roller and the belt. Figure 5. DO NOT sand wood with sharp corners at the leading-edge of the sanding operation.
ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Grounding 220V Operation The SHOP FOX® W1688 is prewired for 220V operation. You will need a NEMA-style 6-15 plug and receptacle as shown in Figure 7. The motor supplied with your new machine is rated at 11⁄2 HP and draws approximately 8 amps during 220 volt operation. Use an outlet with a 10 amp circuit breaker or fuse. Remember other machines using the same circuit as this machine add to the total electrical load applied to the circuit.
0V Operation Grounding The SHOP FOX® W1688 can also be operated at 110 volts (refer to the wiring diagram on Page 38. You will need a NEMA-style 5-20 plug and receptacle as shown in Figure 8. The motor is rated at 11⁄2 HP and draws approximately 16 amps. Use an outlet with a 20 amp circuit breaker or fuse. Remember other machines using the same circuit as this machine add to the total electrical load applied to the circuit. Add up the amperage load ratings of all machines on the circuit.
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ASSEMBLY Box Contents Unpacking Layout and inventory the shipped parts to familiarize yourself with your edge sander. See Figures 9 and 10. This will help with machine assembly. Get moving assistance before starting assembly. The Model W1688 Edge Sander is a heavy load at 260 pounds. Item Qty. The Model W1688 Edge Sander is carefully packed.
Shop Preparation Cleaning The Model W1688 table and other unpainted parts are coated with a waxy grease for corrosion protection. For the best machine performance, clean all moving parts and coated surfaces. Remove this grease with a solvent cleaner or a citrus-based degreaser. Do not use chlorine-based solvents—if you splash these solvents onto a painted surface, you will ruin painted and plastic finishes.
Feet The rubber feet are designed to minimize vibration and reduce wear-and-tear on the machine. Wear safety glasses during assembly. Serious injury may occur if this warning is ignored! Get moving assistance before starting assembly. The Model W1688 Edge Sander is a heavy load at 260 pounds. Figure 11. One rubber foot installed. Main Table To install the feet, do these steps: 1. Carefully lay the machine on its side. 2.
4. With one hand, hold the main table and with the other hand place a machinist’s square on the main table and against the platen graphite pad. See Figure 14. Platen Graphite Pad Get assistance before adjusting this machine any further. Otherwise, you may be injured. Main Table ASSEMBLY 5. Have an assistant loosen both of the main-table tilt levers, and tilt the main-table so the table is perpendicular to the platen as indicated by the machinists square. See Figure 14. Figure 14.
Quick Release Lever Jam Nut Your Model W1688 Edge Sander is equipped with the quick release lever that allows you to release the tension on the belt for quick belt changing. Quick Release Lever To install the quick release lever, do these steps: 1. Loosen the belt tracking lock knob. See Figure 16. Swivel Assy. 2. Slide the quick release lever through the platen cover lever slot. See Figure 16. Figure 17. Quick release lever, jam nut, and swivel assy. Threaded Lock Knob Hole 4.
Dust Hood When connected to a dust collection system, the dust hood directs suction to remove harmful wood and abrasive dust from your work area. For additional information on the correct dust collection system, additions, or modifications; contact your Woodstock International dealer for your copy of the Dust Collection Basics handbook and available accessories. Dust Port ASSEMBLY DO NOT operate this machine without the correct dust collection system.
3. Move the quick release lever to the unlocked position so it drops into the lock groove. See Figure 23. Quick Release Lever in Normal Operating Position 4. Locate the arrows printed on the inside of the sanding belt that indicate direction or belt rotation. See Figure 22. 5. Slide the sanding belt over the pulleys so that the belt rotation (shown with arrows on the inside of belt) matches the counter-clockwise rotation of the sander pulleys. See Figure 22. Figure 23.
Back Stop The back stop is used to support shorter workpieces and for 90˚ horizontal platen sanding operations. See Figure 25. Make sure the back stop is adjusted correctly. Otherwise, your fingers or the workpiece may get trapped between the back stop and the sanding belt causing serious injury. To install the back stop, do these steps: Figure 25. Back stop use in horizontal sanding operations. ASSEMBLY 1. Position the back stop and install the cap screw and washer finger tight. See Figure 26.
ADJUSTMENTS Vertical Belt Tracking Through normal operation, sanding belts become worn on the inside and outside surfaces, which can cause the belt to track too high or too low on the platen and pulleys. See Figure 28. You can compensate for this normal wear by adjusting the belt tracking knobs. To adjust the vertical belt tracking, do these Keep your machine unplugged during all assembly, adjustments, or maintenance procedures. Otherwise serious personal injury may occur! Figure 28.
Diagonal Belt Tracking The diagonal belt tracking for your Model W1688 Edge Sander has been setup at the factory; however, due to shipping or long use of the sander, the belt can begin to track diagonally. You can compensate for this normal condition by adjusting the roller support bracket. See Figure 30. To adjust the diagonal belt tracking, do these Keep your machine unplugged during all assembly, adjustments, or maintenance procedures. Otherwise serious personal injury may occur! Figure 30.
Platen-to-Roller Alignment The platen-to-roller alignment for your Model W1688 Edge Sander has been setup at the factory; however, due to shipping or long use of the sander, the platen-to-roller alignment can change. You can compensate for this normal condition by adjusting the platen toward a straight edge set across the rollers. To adjust the platen-to-roller alignment, do Keep your machine unplugged during all assembly, adjustments, or maintenance procedures.
Belt Tension The sanding belt tension for your Model W1688 Edge Sander has been setup at the factory; however, due to shipping, varying belt length, or long use of the sander, the tension may need to be adjusted. You can compensate for this normal condition by adjusting the hex bolt on the end of the tension rod to increase or decrease the belt tension. See Figure 35. Tension Rod Hex Nut Keep your machine unplugged during all assembly, adjustments, or maintenance procedures.
Main Table Height Periodically through normal operation of the Model 1688 Edge Sander, the belts will wear in certain areas. To compensate for this wear and ensure consistent sanding or to adjust for a workpiece, you can adjust the main table higher or lower. The table is fitted with springs to make the adjustment quick and easy. To adjust the table height, do these steps: 1. With one hand, hold the main table, and with the other hand loosen the main table lock levers. See Figure 36. 3.
Main Table Tilt Often you may have to tilt the main table to accommodate for the angles of your workpiece. The main table is equipped with a degree scale which indicates the angle that the the workpiece will be sanded at. Tilting the table increases the gap between the table edge and the sanding belt. The gap should NOT exceed 1⁄4". Figure 37. DO NOT loosen both table tilt lock levers at the same time. DO NOT loosen both table height lock levers at the same time without holding the main table in position.
OPERATIONS Starting the Sander ALWAYS take a few moments to listen and observe for unusual noise and vibration after starting the edge sander. MODEL W1688 EDGE SANDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: shopfox.biz COPYRIGHT © SEPTEMBER, 2002 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.
Platen Tilting Often you will have to sand the face of a workpiece, which is one of the most common sanding operations. To help you accomplish this task, the Model W1688 Edge Sander has the option of either vertical or horizontal tilt. DO NOT tilt the platen by only holding the idler roller and the auxiliary table shaft. The platen is heavy and can fall and cause injury. See Figure 43. To tilt the platen, do these steps: Figure 43. Incorrectly holding and tilting the platen. 1.
Vertical Sanding The steps below show you how to sand the edges and the ends of a basic workpiece, which is one of the most common sanding operations you will do. Always wear a dust mask and safety glasses when operating this machine. Sawdust may cause allergic reactions or respiratory problems. Figure 46. DO NOT hold wood away from the back stop, DO NOT place fingers near the belt. Make sure loose clothing and long hair is secured and kept away from moving parts.
DO NOT sand a workpiece with the sharp corners at the leading-edge of the sanding operation. The belt can grab and propel the workpiece causing injury. See Figure 48. 5. Set the miter gauge to the needed angle. 6. Set the workpiece on the table and against the miter gauge. See Figure 49. 7. Carefully sand the wood with sharp corners at the trailing-edge of the sanding operation. See Figure 49. Figure 48. DO NOT sand wood with sharp corners at the leading-edge of the sanding operation.
Horizontal Sanding The steps below show you how to sand the face of a basic workpiece. Always wear a dust mask and safety glasses when operating this machine. Sawdust may cause allergic reactions or respiratory problems. Platen Tilt Stop Platen Tilt Lock Lever Figure 50. Platen seated in horizontal position against stop with the lock lever tightened. Make sure loose clothing and long hair is secured and kept away from moving parts. Back Stop Keep fingers away from the sanding back stop and belt.
Contour Sanding The steps below show you how to sand the rounded contours of a basic workpiece. Always wear a dust mask and safety glasses when operating this machine. Sawdust may cause allergic reactions or respiratory problems. Figure 53. Auxiliary table adjusted height to center of idler roller. Make sure loose clothing and long hair is secured and kept away from moving parts. Keep fingers away from the sanding back stop and belt. Otherwise, you can be injured.
Troubleshooting Use this troubleshooting chart to correct common edge sander problems. SYMPTOM The sander wobbles or vibrates. The belt has broken. POSSIBLE REASON HOW TO REMEDY The mobile base, stand, or platform is loose or unstable. Make sure all fasteners are tight, the rubber feet are installed, and the sander is operating on a flat floor. The motor or other components are loose, misaligned, or out of adjustment. Make sure all fasteners and sander parts are tight and/or correctly adjusted.
(Troubleshooting Continued) SYMPTOM The sander runs slow. The belt tears or runs off of the sander. OPERATION The abrasive belt has worn out quickly. The sanded surface is burnt or glazed. POSSIBLE REASON HOW TO REMEDY The extension cord used is the wrong gauge and has too much resistance. Eliminate the extension cord and move the sander closer to the wall receptacle. The motor is wired incorrectly.
(Troubleshooting Continued) SYMPTOM The sanded surface has scratches and/or has ridges. POSSIBLE REASON HOW TO REMEDY The workpiece has been held against the belt in one position. Keeping the workpiece against the back stop, and move the workpiece around on the sanding surface slightly. The workpiece has been pushed too hard against the sanding belt. Decrease how hard you are pushing on the workpiece. The workpiece has been sanded against the grain. Only sand with the grain.
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MAINTENANCE General Lubricate exposed areas with dry powdered graphite instead. Regular periodic maintenance on your Model W1688 will ensure its optimum performance. Make a habit of inspecting your machine each time you use it. Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary. Because sanders produce more sawdust than most other woodworking machines, take extra care to vacuum off areas that accumulate sawdust and abrasive belts.
W1688 Edge Sander Wiring Diagram Keep your machine unplugged during all electrical service and wiring procedures. Otherwise serious personal injury may occur! Seek assistance from a qualified electrician if you do not understand the wiring diagram in this manual, and always follow the applicable electrical codes and standards.
CLOSURE We recommend you keep this manual for complete information regarding Woodstock International, Inc.’s warranty and return policy. Should a problem arise, we recommend that you keep your proof of purchase with your manual. If you need additional technical information relating to this machine, or if you need general assistance or replacement parts, please contact the Service Department at 1-360-734-3482 or e-mail: tech-support@shopfox.biz.
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