Woodstock W1677, W1711 owner manual Operations, General, Blade Height, Feed Rate

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W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw

OPERATIONS

General

Table saws will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these opera- tions can be dangerous or deadly if performed incorrectly.

The instructions in this section are written with the understanding that the operator has the necessary knowl- edge and skills to operate this machine. If at any time you experience difficulty performing an operation, stop using the machine!

If you are an inexperienced operator, we strongly recom- mend that you read books, trade articles, or seek training from an experienced table saw operator before perform- ing any unfamiliar operations. Above all, your safety should come first!

Blade Height

For optimum cutting on through-cuts, raise the blade height so it protrudes above the workpiece approximately 1⁄4" as shown in Figure 32. Ideally, you want 5-7 teeth in the workpiece during all operations.

Feed Rate

The rate at which you push the workpiece into the mov- ing blade is extremely important for making safe and quality cuts. Using improper feed rates for long periods of time will also decrease the life span of your saw and blades.

To determine the appropriate feed rate, take into con- sideration the size of your motor, the thickness of your workpiece, and the type and sharpness of your blade.

Most of all, listen to the motor and use common sense. If the motor sounds like it is struggling during a cut, it prob- ably is. Reduce the feed rate immediately to reduce the risk of kickback.

Generally, more teeth in a cut causes more friction. Smaller teeth take less of a bite out of the wood than larger teeth; thus, they need a slower feed. Too much heat can cause your stock to burn, your blades to wear out prematurely, and may result in kickback.

READ and understand this entire instruc- tion manual before using this machine. Serious personal injury may occur if safety and operational information is not understood and followed. DO NOT risk your safety by not reading!

Figure 32. Top of blade protruding approximately 1⁄4" from workpiece.

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Contents LEFT-TILT Table SAW Page Table of Contents Woodstock Technical Support IntroductionW1677 Series Specifications W1711 Series Specifications Fence controls Blade Guard/Splitter Miter Gauge Controls and FeaturesStandard Safety Instructions SafetyAlways Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Specific Safety Instructions for Table Saws Unplug saw before changing blades Avoiding Potential InjuriesUse featherboards when possible To protect against kickback Use a zero-clearance table insert whenever possible KickbackCommon Terms 220V Operation ElectricalExtension Cords GroundingUnpacking SetupInventory Box Inventory Figures 12 QtyInventory Needed for Your Saw Shop Fox Classic Fence InventoryStandard Rails Figure Qty Long Rails Figure QtyFlat Washers 3⁄ 8 Rail/Ext Table Shop Fox Original Fence InventoryCleaning Machine Machine PlacementMobile Base AssemblyTo assemble your table saw, do these steps Motor shipping brace Installing blade Adjusting table insert flush Before you test run the machine, do these steps Test RunTo test run the table saw, do these steps General OperationsBlade Height Feed RateBlade Material Blade SelectionBlade Types To change blades, do these steps Changing BladesThrough Cuts Through vs. Non-Through CutsNon-Through Cuts Rip Cuts When using the tilting mechanismBlade Tilt/Bevel Cuts To make a rip cut, do these stepsCross Cuts To crosscut using the miter gauge, do these stepsMiter Cuts To cut a miter, do these stepsTo use a stacked or wobble dado blade, do these steps Dado CutsTo cut dadoes with a standard blade, do these steps First cut when making a dado With a standard ripping bladeTo cut rabbets with the dado blade, do these steps Rabbet CutsClearly mark the width of the rabbet cut on Workpiece To cut rabbets with the standard blade, do these stepsResaw Barrier ResawingComponents Needed for the Resaw Barrier To build the resaw barrier, do these stepsComponents Needed for the Auxiliary Fence Auxiliary FenceTo build the auxiliary fence, do these steps Components Needed for Resawing Resawing OperationsTo perform resawing operations, do these steps Outfeed roller table Aftermarket Safety AccessoriesHere are some of the basic items you may want to consider Shop-Made Safety AccessoriesCleaning MaintenanceBelts Table & BaseBlade Tilt Stop Bolts ServiceTo set the stop bolts on the trunnion, do these steps To adjust the geared bearing housing, do these steps To adjust the trunnion assembly, do these stepsBlade Alignment Measuring blade to miter slot Miter Slot Parallel to BladeTo shim an extension wing, do these steps Shimming WingsTo check and align the splitter to the blade, do these steps Splitter AdjustmentMiter Gauge Angle PointerTo set the angle pointer, do these steps To set the miter gauge pointer, do these stepsReplacing V-Belts Adjusting FenceTo replace the V-belts, do these steps W1677 Wiring Diagram W1711 Wiring Diagram Motor & Electrical TroubleshootingPossible Cause Corrective Action Table Saw OperationsTable/Body Breakdown PartsPART# Description Motor/Trunnion Breakdown Handwheellock Guard/Miter Gauge Breakdown XPB15 Warranty Page Page Comments Warranty RegistrationBOX BELLINGHAM, WA