W1701 1HP Shaper

MAINTENANCE

General

Regular periodic maintenance on your Model W1701 1HP Shaper will ensure its optimum performance. Make a habit of inspecting your shaper 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 drive belt.

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

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

Table & Base

Cleaning the Model W1701 is relatively easy. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off the remain- ing dust with a dry cloth. If any resin has built up, use a resin dissolving cleaner to remove it.

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

Keep tables rust-free with regular applications of a qual- ity metal protectant.

Lubrication

Since all bearings are shielded and permanently lubricated, simply leave them alone until they need to be replaced. Do not lubricate them.

For other items on this machine, an occasional application of light machine oil is all that is necessary. Before applying lubricant, clean off sawdust.

Your goal is to achieve adequate lubrication. Too much lubrication will attract dirt and sawdust. Various parts of your machine could lose their freedom of movement as a result.

Maintenance

Schedule

Daily:

Vacuum all dust on and around the machine.

Wipe down tables and all other unpainted cast iron with a metal protectant.

Every Month:

V-belt tension, damage, or wear.

Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside cabinet and off of motor.

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Woodstock W1701 owner manual Table & Base, Lubrication, Maintenance Schedule