MODEL W1683 20" PLANER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@woodstockint.com COPYRIGHT © April, 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.
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.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. PAGE INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................2 ABOUT YOUR NEW PLANER ....................................................................................2 WOODSTOCK SERVICE AND SUPPORT ........................................................................2 WARRANTY AND RETURNS ......................................................................................3 PLANER MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS..........
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ABOUT YOUR NEW PLANER This new Shop Fox® 20" Planer 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. Woodstock International, Inc. is committed to customer satisfaction in providing this manual.
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 repair or alterations made or specifically authorized by anyone other than Woodstock International, Inc. Woodstock International, Inc.
SAFETY 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. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
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, etc. 15. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before turning the machine on. Make this a habit! 17. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 18. Do not leave machine unattended—wait until it comes to a complete stop before leaving the area. 19. Perform machine maintenance and care.
SAFETY ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANERS 1. Always make sure the planer is on firm ground and is stable before operating. Immediately fix or shim the planer if it rocks or wobbles. 2. Always inspect the workpiece before running it through the planer. Stock with loose knots, nails, staples, dirt or other foreign objects should be rejected from use or corrected by eliminating the condition that makes it questionable. 3.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 220V Operation NEVER replace the circuit breaker with one rated at a higher amperage or damage to the circuit may occur. The motor supplied with your new planer is rated at 5 H.P. and will draw approximately 28 amps during 220 volt operation. When choosing an outlet for this machine, we recommend using a NEMA L6-30A with a 30 amp circuit breaker or fuse.
ASSEMBLY Overview Should any parts be missing, examine the packaging carefully to be sure parts are not among the packing materials. If any key parts are missing, contact Woodstock International, Inc. at 360-734-3482 or by e-mail at: tech-support@woodstockint.com. We have assembled most of your new planer for you at the factory; however, the parts shown in Figure 2 still need to be assembled after delivery. Please take your time and try to be as accurate as possible when following each step.
Shop Preparation Floor Load: Your Model W1683 represents a large weight load in a small footprint. Most commercial floors are suitable for the planer. Some residential floors may require additional bracing to support both machine and operator. • Working Clearances: Consider existing and anticipated needs, size of material to be processed through each machine, and space for auxiliary stands, work tables or other machinery when establishing a location for your planer.
Extension Rollers The extension roller assemblies are identical for both the infeed and the outfeed ends of the table. To mount these assemblies: ASSEMBLY 1. Attach an extension bar to the end of each roller. Secure these in place with the 12mm snap rings provided in the hardware bag. 2. Match the tapped holes on the side of the table to the extension bars. Lightly secure in place with the M10-1.5 x 25 hex bolts and washers from the hardware bag. Figure 3. Checking roller extension with a straightedge.
Handwheel The handwheel operates the chain driven system that raises/lowers the table to control the cutting depth. To mount the handwheel: 1. Secure the handwheel to the worm gear shaft (as shown in Figure 4) with the hex nut and washer that is already on the threads. 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: 1.
Switch The prewired magnetic switch needs to be mounted to the planer head casting. To mount the switch: ASSEMBLY 1. Match the holes at the back of the switch with the tapped holes in the front, lefthand corner of the planer. 2. Secure the switch to the head casting with the cap screws as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6. Attaching switch to the planer. 3. Read Section 2: Circuit Requirements in this manual, then install an appropriate plug to the power wire.
ADJUSTMENTS Location of Controls Do not connect power to the machine while performing adjustments. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious personal injury. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the controls of your new planer. They will be frequently mentioned throughout the instructions in this manual, and the better you know your machine, the better you can make it perform. Figure 8 points out the key controls and their locations.
Moving Bed Rollers In order to perform table adjustments, the bed rollers must be adjusted below the surface of the table. To move the bed rollers: 1. Loosen the setscrews where the bed rollers mount to the planer body (on both ends) as shown in Figure 9. 2. Use a wrench to lower the rollers on their eccentric shafts. Figure 9. Bed roller setscrews. ADJUSTMENTS Leave the bed rollers in this position until instructed to adjust them at the end of this section.
3. Place the block on one end of the table, directly under the cutterhead body. Raise the table up so the block only touches the cutterhead body (keep knives rotated out of the way for this step). 4. Without moving the table, slide the block of wood to the other end of the cutterhead. If the block of wood will not fit, or if the block is below the cutterhead body, measure this gap with a feeler gauge. If the difference is more than .002", then the table needs to be adjusted from left to right. 5.
To adjust the table more than .016": 1. Remove the front cabinet cover. Idler Sprocket Bracket ADJUSTMENTS 2. On the underside of the table there is a chain drive and five sprockets as shown in Figure 13. The four sprockets in the corners control the movement of the table columns. The fifth sprocket is the idler sprocket that controls the chain tension. Loosen the two bolts on the idler sprocket bracket (as shown in Figure 13) to loosen the chain so that each sprocket can be rotated on its own.
Checking Knives The Model W1683 features a 4 knife cutterhead. These knives must be checked and adjusted after regular use. Adjusting the knives is also an important part of the maintenance process. Correctly positioned knives act as a reference point for adjusting the feed rollers, the chip breaker and the pressure bar. When checking/adjusting the knives, keep in mind that the knife edge should be as precise as possible at tolerances within .002" from one end to the other.
Knife Adjustment The Model W1683 is equipped with both springs and jack screws for knife adjustment. These two options have been provided for operator preference. Both types have advantages and disadvantages. Springs allow adjustments to be made quickly, while jack screws are more accurate. The following instructions offer suggestions for both methods, followed by the procedures for tightening the gib bolts.
To tighten the knives after adjustment: Do not connect power to the machine while performing adjustments. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious personal injury. 1 3 5 6 4 1. Snug the gib bolts on each end of the knife but do not completely tighten them. In this manner, work toward the center of the knife by alternating back-and-forth from each end of the knife. Figure 18 illustrates order of this sequence. Make sure you only snug the gib bolts enough to hold the knife in place.
Feed Rollers, Chip Breaker & Pressure Bar The feed rollers, the chip breaker and the pressure bar are factory set for general planing. If you need to alter the settings or reset them after maintenance, these components can be adjusted at the same time, assuming that the knife height is set correctly. The standard setting for the infeed roller, the chipbreaker and the pressure bar is .004"-.008" below the cutterhead knife at bottom dead center. The outfeed roller should be set to .
7. Lower the chipbreaker and the pressure bar onto the boards, using the adjustment controls shown in Figures 22 and 23. 8. Make sure that each of the adjustment controls for the feed rollers, the chipbreaker and the pressure bar are backed off enough so that they will allow the components to move below the current position on the board. 9. To accurately perform this adjustment, you will need a dial indicator (not included).
Chip Deflector The power should not be connected to the planer at this time! If it is, serious injury may occur. A chip deflector is mounted behind the cutterhead to keep wood chips from falling onto the outfeed roller. To adjust the chip deflector: 1. Loosen the chip deflector mounting bolts shown in Figure 24. ADJUSTMENTS 2. Make sure the deflector is angled toward the cutterhead. Position the edge of the deflector to approximately 1⁄16" from the knife edge.
Chain Tensioner The power should not be connected to the planer at this time! If it is, serious injury may occur. After setting the feed rollers, the chipbreaker and the pressure bar, the chain tensioner (shown in Figure 26) must be reset for the planer to operate properly. Incorrect chain tension may cause the feed rollers to jam or even cause the chain to break. To adjust the chain tensioner: 1. Remove the chain drive cover and the backing plate. 2.
Table Rollers The table rollers should be set last so they stay out of the way during the other adjustments. The required height of the table rollers will vary depending on the type of stock you intend to plane. As a general rule, table roller height should be between .002" and .020" above the table (see Figure 28). However, some stock may have better results outside of these numbers. Often, a small amount of trial-and-error is required to find the best table roller height for any particular stock.
Operations Test Run Always wear safety glasses when operating this machine! Before turning the machine on for the first time, make sure you have read through the entire manual and have performed the instructions given in the Assembly and Adjustments sections. Once assembly and adjustments have been properly performed, the machine is ready to be connected to the power. Make sure there are no obvious safety hazards and any tools used to assemble/adjust the machine are properly cleared away.
Operational Tips • OPERATIONS • Carefully inspect any lumber that you plan to run through the planer. Each board must have at least one flat surface to slide along the planer table. To create a flat surface, pass the stock over a jointer first. See Figure 32. Some defects such as moderate twisting, loose knots or severe cracks may make the stock unusable. Portion Removed With Jointer Only use clean stock. See Figure 33. Scrape off all glue from joined boards before planing.
Troubleshooting Planing Results Wavy Surface — Usually caused by poor knife height adjustment. Appears when one knife is taking deeper cuts than the others. Can be fixed by resetting the knives to a tolerance within .001" from one end to the other. Planing results are affected by the species and condition of the wood, how the planer is setup, and the condition of the knives. The following characteristics are common problems woodworkers might have while planing.
AFTERMARKET SETUP ACCESSORIES To make the setup process easier and more accurate, consider some of the aftermarket products available. Here are some basic aftermarket items you might want to consider: • Figure 34. Measuring table-to-cutterhead with Rotacator® in upward position. Planer Pal® — Using powerful neodymium magnets, Planer Pal® (Figure 36) hold knives in place while freeing both hands to tighten the gib.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning Disconnect power to the machine when performing any maintenance or repairs. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury. Frequently blow-off dust with compressed air. This is especially important for the internal working parts and motor. Dust build-up around the motor is a sure way to decrease its life span. Occasionally it will become necessary to clean the internal parts with more than compressed air.
Lubrication Since all bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated, leave them alone until they need to be replaced. Do not lubricate them. MAINTENANCE The Model W1683 does need lubrication in other places. • Columns and Lead Screws — Remove dust covers for access. Lubricate columns weekly with light oil, and lubricate the four lead screws once a month with general purpose grease. • Worm Gear — Inspect the worm gear monthly and lubricate when needed.
Belt Tension Frequently inspect the V-belt tension during the first twenty hours of operation. During this period, the belts will stretch a little. To adjust belt tension, lower the motor slightly by loosening the lower check nuts shown in Figure 40. When belt tension is satisfactory, tighten the upper check nuts down onto the motor bracket to secure it. DO NOT over-tighten the check nuts—too much pressure at the wrong angle may break the motor mount casting ears. Figure 40. V-belt adjustment check nuts.
Wiring Diagram 5 HP Magnetic Switch -L.Z. Type SINGLE-PHASE 220 VOLT POWER SOURCE A R/1/L1 S/3/L2 T/5/L3 Disconnect power from machine before performing any electrical service.
TROUBLESHOOTING This section covers the most common processing problems encountered in planing and what to do about them. Do not make any adjustments until planer is unplugged and moving parts have come to a complete stop. POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Motor will not start. 1. 2. Low voltage. Open circuit in motor or loose connections. 1. 2. Check power line for proper voltage. Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or open connections. Motor will not start; fuses 1.
CLOSURE The following pages contain general machine data, parts diagrams/lists and warranty/return information for your Shop Fox® Model W1683 20" Planer. We recommend you keep this manual for complete information regarding Woodstock International, Inc.’s warranty and return policy. 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 tech-support@woodstockint.com.
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