Woodstock W1752 Maintenance, Cleaning, Lubrication, Unpainted Cast Iron, Changing Belt

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W1752 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 1/07+)

MAINTENANCE

General

Regular periodic maintenance on your SHOP FOX® Model W1752 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:

Daily Check:

•Loose mounting bolts.

•Worn or damaged wires.

•Worn switch

•Any other unsafe condition.

Monthly Check:

•Belt tension, damage, or wear.

•Clean/vacuum dust buildup off of motor.

Cleaning

Cleaning the Model W1752 is relatively easy. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. If any resin has built up, use a resin dis- solving cleaner to remove it.

Make sure that your machine is unplugged during all maintenance pro- cedures! If this warning is ignored, seri- ous personal injury may occur.

Lubrication

Lubricate the locations shown in Figure 26 with light machine oil.

MAINTENANCE

Unpainted Cast Iron

Protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces on the lathe by wiping them clean after every use—this ensures moisture from wood dust does not remain on bare metal surfaces.

Keep the bed rust-free with regular applications of quality metal protectant products.

Changing Belt

To change the belt, do these steps:

Figure 26. Lubrication locations.

1.Perform Steps 1-2 in the Changing Speeds proce- dure on Page 16.

2.Roll the belt off of the pulleys and slide it under the belt cover plates.

3.Reverse Steps 1-2to reinstall the belt.

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Contents OWNERS MANUAL Page Contents Introduction Woodstock Technical SupportMotor Overall DimensionsElectrical Main Specifications Other SpecificationsControls and Features Safety Standard Safety InstructionsAlways Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety for Wood Lathes Safety Electrical Specifications Electrical110V Operation Extension CordsSET UP UnpackingInventory Box Inventory FigureMachine Placement Cleaning Machine Assembly To install the tool rest, do these stepsTest Run To test run the mini wood lathe, do these stepsOperations GeneralAdjusting Tailstock Changing SpeedsTo change speeds, do these steps To position the tailstock along the bed, do these stepsAdjusting Tool Rest Installing/Removing Spur CenterTo adjust the tool rest vertically, do these steps To install the spur center, do these stepsTo install the live center, do these steps Installing/Removing Live CenterTo remove the live center, do these steps To install the faceplate, do these steps Installing/Removing FaceplateTo mount a workpiece to your faceplate, refer to Selecting Turning Tools GougeTo set up a spindle turning operation, do these steps Spindle TurningSpindle Turning Tips To mount your workpiece to the faceplate, do these steps Faceplate TurningTo mount your workpiece to a backing block, do these steps Sanding/Finishing Entanglement HazardAccessories Lathe AccessoriesMaintenance CleaningLubrication Unpainted Cast IronService TroubleshootingConstant Wiring Diagram W1752 Paddle SwitchParts Parts List REF PART
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