Blade Requirements, Blade Installation | Woodstock W1761/W1762

Model W1761/W1762 (M-1/10, S7/10+)

Blade Requirements

The spreader/riving knife included with this machine is 0.09" (2.3mm) thick and is designed for 12" diameter blades only.

When choosing a standard blade, make sure the blade size meets the requirements listed below. (This does not apply to dado blades.) The thickness of the blade body and teeth can be measured with calipers or any precision measuring device.

Blade Size Requirements:

•Body Thickness: 0.074"–0.082" (1.9mm–2.1mm)

•Kerf (Tooth) Thickness: 0.114"–0.122" (2.9mm– 3.1mm)

Blade Installation

To install a new blade, do these steps:

1.DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!

2.Remove the table insert and blade guard/riving knife, depending on what is installed.

3.Use the arbor wrenches to loosen and remove the arbor nut, flange, and blade.

Note: The arbor nut has right hand threads; turn it counterclockwise to loosen.

4.Slide the blade over the arbor with the teeth facing the front of the saw, as shown in Figure 3.

5.Re-install the arbor flange and the arbor nut, then tighten them against the blade with the wrenches included with the saw, as shown in Figure 2. DO NOT overtighten.

6.Re-install the blade guard/riving knife and the table insert.

Figure 2. Loosening arbor nut.

Figure 3. Example of correct blade direc- tion and blade components installation order.

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Woodstock W1761/W1762 owner manual Blade Requirements, Blade Installation, Blade Size Requirements

Contents

Table SAW with Riving Knife Inventory Differences Important Changes to Assembly Blade Installation Blade RequirementsBlade Size Requirements Blade Guard GuardSpreader Location to secure blade guard Screw Installing Blade Guard & Spreader To remove the pawls, do these steps Anti-Kickback Pawls When Not to Use the Blade Guard When to Use the Blade Guard Riving Knife Installing Riving KnifeWhen to Use the Riving Knife When Not to Use the Riving Knife Spreader or Riving Knife Alignment Checking AlignmentTools Needed Follow Checking Alignment, Steps 1-4, on Adjusting AlignmentAdjusting Bent Spreader/Riving Knife Possible Tools Needed D3697-Standard Zero-Clearance Insert Optional Table Insert Description New Parts =\FjVainBVXcZhVcYIddah Page Contents Woodstock Technical Support Introduction Introduction Introduction Controls and Features Standard Safety Instructions Safety Always Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety for Table Saws Below are tips to avoid the most common causes of kickback Preventing Kickback Protecting Yourself from Kickback Do not stand directly behind Blade when making a cut Common Terms W1761 220V Single-Phase Operation W1761 Electrical SpecificationsExtension Cords Electrical Specifications W1762 220V 3-Phase OperationW1762 440V 3-Phase Operation Phase Converter Immediately discard all Plastic bags and pack Items Needed for Set UpUnpacking Description Qty Box Inventory Figure InventoryMachine Inventory Fence Inventory Extension Table Inventory Fence Rail Inventory Machine Placement Cleaning Machine Extension Table To install the front and rear rails, do these steps Leveling main extension table Support Leg Hex Nut Foot Support leg fastened to main Extension table To change the arbor, do these steps To install the blade, do these stepsSaw Blade Arbor Blade Guard & Splitter To install and adjust the table insert, do these stepsTo install the blade guard, do these steps Table Insert Splitter To install the riving knife, do these steps Miter Gauge ON/OFF SwitchTo install the switch, do these steps To install the miter gauge, do these steps Recommended CFM at Dust Port Recommended AdjustmentsRecommended adjustment checklist Dust Collection To test run the machine, do these steps Test Run Basic Controls General Blade Selection Disabling On/Off SwitchRipping blade features see Figure Crosscut blade features see Figure Combination blade features see Figure Laminate blade features see FigureDado Blades see Figure Through Cuts Workpiece InspectionNon-Through Through Cuts Non-Through Cuts Typical ripping operation Ripping Crosscutting To make a crosscut using the miter gauge, do these steps Miter Cuts Blade Tilt & Bevel CutsTo perform a miter cut, do these steps To use a stacked or wobble dado blade, do these steps Dado Cutting Disconnect the SAW from Power To cut rabbets with the dado blade, do these steps Rabbet Cutting First cut to create a rabbet With a standard blade To cut rabbets with the standard blade, do these steps Resaw Barrier Resawing To build the auxiliary fence, do these steps Auxiliary Fence To perform resawing operations, do these steps Resawing Operations Table Saw Accessories D3585 Bore General Purpose D3586 Fine Finishing D3587 100 Operations Weekly Check CleaningLubrication Daily Check Motor & Electrical Troubleshooting W1761/W1762 12 Table Saw with Riving Knife Operations To remove the flat belt, do these steps Replacing Flat Belt Deflect it no more than 1⁄8 To install the new belt, do these steps Blade Tilt Stops To set the 90 stop bolt, do these stepsTo set the 45 stop bolt, do these steps To adjust the tilt indicator arrow, do these steps Digital ReadoutTo set the digital readout, do these steps Miter Slot to Blade Parallelism Example of adjusting blade to Miter slot Blade Alignment To adjust the blade by moving the table, do these steps Adjusting Fence Square and HeightClamping Pressure and Parallelism Miter gauge diagram W1761 magnetic switch Switch See Figure W1761 Wiring Diagram W1762 Electrical Components W1762 magnetic switch prewired to 220V, 3-phase W1762 Wiring Diagram 220V, 3-Phase W1762 Wiring Diagram 440V, 3-Phase Parts Blade Guard Assembly Blade Guard Assembly Parts List Fence Assembly Fence Assembly Parts List Miter Gauge Assembly Miter Gauge Parts List Main Table, Motor & Cabinet Motoraccesscover Main Table, Motor & Cabinet Parts List Mitergaugemountingbracket Extension Table Assembly Extension Table Parts List Label Placement Warranty Page Page Comments Warranty Registration BOX BELLINGHAM, WA