Woodstock W1761/W1762 Adjusting Fence, Square and Height, Clamping Pressure and Parallelism

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W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife

Adjusting Fence

The rip fence included with your Model W1761/W1762 Table Saw is designed to provide excellent ripping accu- racy when properly adjusted. There are four main adjust- ments to concern yourself with: square, height, paral- lelism, and clamping pressure. Keep in mind that these adjustments are interconnected and some trial-and-error may be needed to achieve satisfactory results.

Square and Height

Adjust the the nylon screws (Figure 74) on top of the fence bracket with a 6mm hex wrench to set the fence square with the blade and set the fence height above the table.

Place a machinist’s square on the table against the side of the fence. If the square does not remain flush against both the fence and the table, adjust the nylon screws until the fence and table are square.

If the bottom surface of the fence is more than 1/16" above the table at the front or back, adjust the fence height using the nylon screws and the rear rail foot (Figure 74).

Clamping Pressure and Parallelism

The fence clamping mechanism can be adjusted simulta- neously to set the right amount of clamping pressure to hold your fence securely, and ensure the fence is parallel to the miter slot.

Remove the fence and, using a 4mm hex wrench, adjust the set screws shown in Figure 75 equally on the rear side of the front bracket. Place the fence alongside the miter slot (Figure 76) and check the fence to miter slot parallelism and the clamping strength. Trial-and-error will be needed to adjust the set screws so the fence is parallel to the miter slot and the clamping pressure is sufficient.

Optional: If you are cutting wet or green stock, offset- ting the rear of the fence 1/64" from the blade using the set screws in Figure 75 can help prevent the workpiece from binding and burning.

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Nylon

Screws

Rear Rail

Foot

Fence

Bracket

Figure 74. Nylon adjustment screws.

	Fence	Set
		Screws
	Bracket

Figure 75. Set screw adjustments.

Figure 76. Example of fence aligned parallel to miter slot.

SERVICE

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Contents Table SAW with Riving Knife Inventory Differences Important Changes to AssemblyBlade Requirements Blade InstallationBlade Size Requirements Guard Blade 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 KnifeChecking Alignment Spreader or Riving Knife 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 Electrical Specifications W1761 220V Single-Phase OperationExtension 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 FigureLaminate blade features see Figure Combination 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 stepsBlade Tilt & Bevel Cuts Miter 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 stepsTo set the 90 stop bolt, do these steps Blade Tilt StopsTo set the 45 stop bolt, do these steps Digital Readout To adjust the tilt indicator arrow, do these stepsTo 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 stepsSquare and Height Adjusting FenceClamping 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