Woodstock W1754 owner manual Cleaning, Maintenance Schedule

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W1754 20" Planer With Mobile Base

MAINTENANCE

General

Regular periodic maintenance on your SHOP FOX® Model W1754 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.

•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 (see Page 25)

Monthly Maintenance:

•Inspect V-belt tension, damage, or wear (see Page 24)

•Lubricate four columns (see Page 25)

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

•Lubricate worm gear (see Page 25)

•Lubricate drive chain (see Page 25)

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 with Mobile Base Page Contents Woodstock Technical Support IntroductionIntroduction Controls and Features Standard Safety Instructions SafetyAlways Lock Mobile Bases Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety Instructions for Planers Electrical Electrical Specifications220V Operation Items Needed for Setup SetupUnpacking InventoryLifting Planer Machine PlacementHardware and Tools Not Shown These items are coated and must be cleaned Cleaning MachineExtension wing fasteners Leveling controls Extension WingsTo install the caster and foot pedal, do these steps To install the handwheel, do these stepsHandwheel, Dust Hood Caster Gearbox Oil Level Connecting to PowerTo check the gearbox oil level, do these steps To perform a test run, do these steps Test RunTighten V-Belts Recommended AdjustmentsGeneral OperationsBasic Operation Basic steps of operating the planer are as followsOperation Tips Feed control knob positions Feed SpeedTo adjust the bed rollers, do these steps Adjustment Height Range 002-0.020Bed Rollers Planer Accessories AccessoriesOperations Cleaning MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Belts To adjust/replace the V-belts, do these stepsPulley Alignment on Lubrication 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, Breaker Pressure Bar HeightsLocation Service Spring Tension To adjust roller spring tension, do these stepsLoosen the chip deflector mounting bolts see Figure Scale CalibrationTo calibrate the scale, do these steps Anti-kickback fingers Anti-Kickback FingersExample of checking belt Alignment Pulley AlignmentMotor junction box W1754 Electrical ComponentsW1754 20 Planer With Mobile Base Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingCutting Headstock Assembly Parts Breakdown PART# Description Headstock Assembly Parts ListCutterheadpulley Gearbox Parts Breakdown Gearbox Parts List Base Breakdown Base Parts List Table Breakdown & List Columns Breakdown Columns Parts List Labels & Cosmetic Parts Warranty Page Comments Warranty RegistrationBOX BELLINGHAM, WA