Woodstock W1747 owner manual Cleaning, Maintenance Schedule

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W1747 20" Planer

MAINTENANCE

General

Regular periodic maintenance on your SHOP FOX® Model W1747 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:

•Loose mounting bolts.

•Worn switch.

•Worn or damaged cords and plugs.

•Damaged V-belt.

•Any other condition that could hamper the safe operation of this machine.

Cleaning

Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. Protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces on the table by wiping the table clean after every use. Keep tables rust-free with regular appli- cations of quality metal protectants.

Maintenance Schedule

For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any specific instruc- tions given in this section.

Daily Maintenance:

•Clean the unpainted cast iron part of the table

•Lubricate feed rollers

Weekly Maintenance:

•Clean cutterhead

•Lubricate four columns

Monthly Maintenance:

•Inspect V-belt tension, damage, or wear

•Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside cabinet and off motor

•Lubricate worm gear

•Lubricate drive chain

Yearly Maintenance:

•Change gear box oil (See Page 25)

OFF

Disconnect power to the machine when performing maintenance, assembly or adjustments. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.

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Contents Planer Page Contents Service Woodstock Technical Support IntroductionSpecifications Controls and Features Standard Safety Instructions SafetyAlways Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety Instructions for Planers 220V Operation ElectricalExtension Cords GroundingItems Needed for Set Up SET UPUnpacking InventoryLifting Planer Machine PlacementHardware and Tools These items are coated and must be cleaned Cleaning MachineExtension wing fasteners Leveling controls Extension WingsHandwheel To install the handwheel, do these stepsDust Hood Knife Setting Gauge Connecting to PowerGearbox Oil Level To check the gearbox oil level, do these stepsTest Run Recommended AdjustmentsTighten V-Belts To perform a test run, do these stepsGeneral OperationsBasic Operation Basic steps of operating the planer are as followsOperation Tips Feed control knob positions Feed Speed To adjust the bed rollers, do these steps Adjustment Height Range 002-0.020 Bed Rollers Planer Accessories AccessoriesOFF Cleaning MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Belts To adjust/replace the V-belts, do these stepsLubrication Inspecting Knives ServiceTo inspect the knives, do these steps To set the knives, do these steps Setting/Replacing KnivesChain Tension To adjust the chain tension, do these stepsMaximum Allowable Tolerances Table ParallelismTable micro-adjustment screws To adjust the table parallelism, do these stepsDistance Below Knife Edge at *BDC Rollers, Chip Breaker Pressure Bar Heights27, 28, Roller height adjustmentService Spring Tension To adjust roller spring tension, do these stepsTo adjust the deflector position, do these steps Chip Deflector Gap SettingScale Calibration To calibrate the scale, do these stepsAnti-kickback fingers Anti-Kickback FingersChecking belt alignment Pulley AlignmentW1747 motor junction box W1747 Electrical ComponentsW1747 Wiring Diagram Moving parts have come to a complete stop TroubleshootingCutting Headstock Assembly Parts Breakdown PART# Description Headstock Assembly Parts ListXPN09M Table, Base, and Columns Parts Breakdown Table, Base, and Columns Parts List Stand/Motor Assembly Parts Breakdown Stand/Motor Assembly Parts List Parts Warranty Comments Warranty RegistrationBOX BELLINGHAM, WA