Woodstock W1828 owner manual Operations, General, Basic Controls

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Model W1828 (For Machines Mfg. Since 4/11)

OPERATIONS

General

This machine will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these operations can be dangerous or deadly if performed incorrectly.

The instructions in this section are written with the understanding that the operator has the necessary knowledge and skills to operate this machine. If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing any operation, stop using the machine!

If you are an inexperienced operator, we strongly recommend that you read books or trade articles, or seek training from an experienced operator before performing any unfamiliar operations. Above all, your safety should come first!

READ and understand this entire instruc- tion manual before using this machine. Serious personal injury may occur if safety and operational information is not understood and followed. DO NOT risk your safety by not reading!

OPERATIONS

Basic Controls

Refer to Figure 11 and the following descriptions to become familiar with the basic controls of this machine.

ON/OFF Switch. Turns the motor ON when flipped up; turns motor OFF when pressed down.

Switch Disabling Key. Disables the switch when the yellow key is removed.

Table Tilt Lock Handles. Locks the table in place. To tilt the table, loosen the handles, tilt the work table to the desired angle, then re-tighten the handles.

Note: The work table should be set approximately

116" away from the sanding disc to prevent fingers or workpieces from getting caught. To adjust the work table relative to the sanding disc, refer to in Table/Disc Parallelism on Page 23.

Miter Gauge. Moves workpieces into the sanding disc at a specific angle. To use the miter gauge, slide it into the miter slot, loosen the lock knob, set the angle, then re-tighten the knob.

ON/OFF Switch

w/Switch Disabling Key

Miter

Gauge

Table Tilt Lock Handle

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Figure 11. Basic controls.

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Contents OWNERS MANUAL Page Contents Introduction Woodstock Technical SupportShop FOX 12 Disc Sander Model W1828 For Machines Mfg. Since 4/11 Controls and Features Work Table Rubber FootSafety For Your Own Safety Read Manual Before Operating MachineStandard Machinery Safety Instructions Safety Additional Safety for Disc Sanders 60 Hz Electrical110V/120V AmpsGrounding & Plug Requirements 50 ftUnpacking SetupNeeded for Setup InventoryMachine Placement Cleaning Machine Working clearancesBench Mounting Dust CollectionPower Connection Power sourceProjectiles thrown from this machine Safety glasses to reduce the riskTest Run Could cause serious eye injury. WearOperations GeneralBasic Controls Disabling ON/OFF Switch Operation OverviewGrit Type Choosing SandpaperStock Inspection Requirements Before sanding, inspect all workpieces for the followingAttaching Sandpaper To attach the sandpaper disc, do these stepsDisconnect Sander from Power Disc SandingModel Grit AccessoriesDisc Sander Accessories Size ModelTable & Base MaintenanceCleaning LubricationTools Needed ServiceTable/Disc Parallelism To make the table and sanding disc parallel, do these stepsTo calibrate the miter gauge, do these steps Miter Gauge CalibrationTable Tilt Calibration Against the disc face, as shown in FigureTroubleshooting Problem Possible CauseInstall a coarse grit sandpaper, or strip coating off Electrical Safety Instructions Wiring Diagram Color KEYWiring Diagram Stop22-3 22-1 22-5 22-4 22-2 16-1 Main Parts List DescriptionPage Woodstock international inc. p.o. box Bellingham, Wa Warranty High Quality Machines and Tools