Woodstock W1761/W1762 owner manual Blade Requirements, Blade Installation, Blade Size Requirements

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Model W1761/W1762 (M-1/10, S7/10+)

Blade Requirements

The spreader/riving knife included with this machine is 0.09" (2.3mm) thick and is designed for 12" diameter blades only.

When choosing a standard blade, make sure the blade size meets the requirements listed below. (This does not apply to dado blades.) The thickness of the blade body and teeth can be measured with calipers or any precision measuring device.

Blade Size Requirements:

•Body Thickness: 0.074"–0.082" (1.9mm–2.1mm)

•Kerf (Tooth) Thickness: 0.114"–0.122" (2.9mm– 3.1mm)

Blade Installation

To install a new blade, do these steps:

1.DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!

2.Remove the table insert and blade guard/riving knife, depending on what is installed.

3.Use the arbor wrenches to loosen and remove the arbor nut, flange, and blade.

Note: The arbor nut has right hand threads; turn it counterclockwise to loosen.

4.Slide the blade over the arbor with the teeth facing the front of the saw, as shown in Figure 3.

5.Re-install the arbor flange and the arbor nut, then tighten them against the blade with the wrenches included with the saw, as shown in Figure 2. DO NOT overtighten.

6.Re-install the blade guard/riving knife and the table insert.

Figure 2. Loosening arbor nut.

Figure 3. Example of correct blade direc- tion and blade components installation order.

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Contents Table SAW with Riving Knife Inventory Differences Important Changes to AssemblyBlade Installation Blade RequirementsBlade Size Requirements Blade Guard GuardSpreader Location to secure blade guard Screw Installing Blade Guard & SpreaderTo remove the pawls, do these steps Anti-Kickback PawlsWhen Not to Use the Blade Guard When to Use the Blade GuardRiving Knife Installing Riving KnifeWhen to Use the Riving Knife When Not to Use the Riving KnifeSpreader or Riving Knife Alignment Checking AlignmentTools Needed Follow Checking Alignment, Steps 1-4, on Adjusting AlignmentAdjusting Bent Spreader/Riving Knife Possible Tools NeededD3697-Standard Zero-Clearance Insert Optional Table InsertDescription New Parts=\FjVainBVXcZhVcYIddah Page Contents Woodstock Technical Support IntroductionIntroduction Introduction Controls and Features Standard Safety Instructions SafetyAlways Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety for Table Saws Below are tips to avoid the most common causes of kickback Preventing KickbackProtecting Yourself from Kickback Do not stand directly behind Blade when making a cutCommon Terms W1761 220V Single-Phase Operation W1761 Electrical SpecificationsExtension Cords Electrical Specifications W1762 220V 3-Phase OperationW1762 440V 3-Phase Operation Phase ConverterImmediately discard all Plastic bags and pack Items Needed for Set UpUnpacking Description QtyBox Inventory Figure InventoryMachine Inventory Fence InventoryExtension Table Inventory Fence Rail InventoryMachine Placement Cleaning MachineExtension Table To install the front and rear rails, do these stepsLeveling main extension table Support Leg Hex Nut Foot Support leg fastened to main Extension table To change the arbor, do these steps To install the blade, do these stepsSaw Blade ArborBlade Guard & Splitter To install and adjust the table insert, do these stepsTo install the blade guard, do these steps Table InsertSplitter To install the riving knife, do these stepsMiter Gauge ON/OFF SwitchTo install the switch, do these steps To install the miter gauge, do these stepsRecommended CFM at Dust Port Recommended AdjustmentsRecommended adjustment checklist Dust CollectionTo test run the machine, do these steps Test RunBasic Controls GeneralBlade Selection Disabling On/Off SwitchRipping blade features see Figure Crosscut blade features see FigureCombination blade features see Figure Laminate blade features see FigureDado Blades see Figure Through Cuts Workpiece InspectionNon-Through Through Cuts Non-Through CutsTypical ripping operation RippingCrosscutting To make a crosscut using the miter gauge, do these stepsMiter Cuts Blade Tilt & Bevel CutsTo perform a miter cut, do these steps To use a stacked or wobble dado blade, do these steps Dado CuttingDisconnect the SAW from Power To cut rabbets with the dado blade, do these steps Rabbet CuttingFirst cut to create a rabbet With a standard blade To cut rabbets with the standard blade, do these stepsResaw Barrier ResawingTo build the auxiliary fence, do these steps Auxiliary FenceTo perform resawing operations, do these steps Resawing OperationsTable Saw Accessories D3585 Bore General Purpose D3586 Fine Finishing D3587 100 Operations Weekly Check CleaningLubrication Daily CheckMotor & Electrical TroubleshootingW1761/W1762 12 Table Saw with Riving Knife OperationsTo remove the flat belt, do these steps Replacing Flat BeltDeflect it no more than 1⁄8 To install the new belt, do these stepsBlade Tilt Stops To set the 90 stop bolt, do these stepsTo set the 45 stop bolt, do these steps To adjust the tilt indicator arrow, do these steps Digital ReadoutTo set the digital readout, do these steps Miter Slot to Blade Parallelism Example of adjusting blade to Miter slotBlade Alignment To adjust the blade by moving the table, do these stepsAdjusting Fence Square and HeightClamping Pressure and Parallelism Miter gauge diagram W1761 magnetic switch SwitchSee Figure W1761 Wiring DiagramW1762 Electrical Components W1762 magnetic switch prewired to 220V, 3-phaseW1762 Wiring Diagram 220V, 3-Phase W1762 Wiring Diagram 440V, 3-Phase Parts Blade Guard Assembly Blade Guard Assembly Parts ListFence Assembly Fence Assembly Parts List Miter Gauge Assembly Miter Gauge Parts List Main Table, Motor & Cabinet Motoraccesscover Main Table, Motor & Cabinet Parts ListMitergaugemountingbracket Extension Table Assembly Extension Table Parts List Label Placement Warranty Page Page Comments Warranty RegistrationBOX BELLINGHAM, WA