Grizzly W1873 15'' 3 HP Fixed-Table Planer Owner's Manual

MODEL W1873/W1874

15" FIXED-TABLE PLANERS OWNER'S MANUAL

(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED

SINCE 06/19

)

Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: [email protected]

COPYRIGHT © AUGUST, 2019 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.

WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.

#20596MN Printed in Taiwan

This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death.

The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use. This responsibility includes but is not limited to proper installation in a safe environment, personnel training and usage authorization, proper inspection and maintenance, manual availability and compre hension, application of safety devices, cutting/sanding/grinding tool integrity, and the usage of personal protective equipment.

The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negligence, improper training, machine modifications or misuse.

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints.

• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: Work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equip ment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Contents

INTRODUCTION......................................2

Machine Description ............................. 2 Woodstock Technical Support .................. 2

W1873 Machine Specifications ................. 3

W1874 Machine Specifications ................. 5

Controls & Components ......................... 8

Internal Components ............................ 9

SAFETY.............................................. 10

Standard Machinery Safety Instructions .... 10

Additional Safety for Planers ................. 12

ELECTRICAL........................................ 13

Circuit Requirements .......................... 13

Grounding Requirements ...................... 14 Extension Cords ................................ 14

SETUP............................................... 15

Unpacking ....................................... 15 Items Needed for Setup ....................... 15

Inventory ........................................ 16

Cleaning Machine ............................... 17

Machine Placement ............................ 18

Assembly ......................................... 19

Dust Collection ................................. 20

Checking Gearbox Oil Level .................. 21

Test Run .......................................... 22

Recommended Adjustments .................. 23

OPERATIONS....................................... 24

Operation Overview ........................... 24

Workpiece Inspection .......................... 25 Wood Types ...................................... 25

Planing Tips ..................................... 26 Cutting Problems ............................... 26

Depth of Cut .................................... 28

Setting Feed Rate .............................. 29 Adjusting/Replacing Knives (W1873) ........ 29

Rotating/Replacing Cutterhead Inserts (W1874) ...............................................32

ACCESSORIES....................................... 34

Planer Accessories ............................. 34

MAINTENANCE..................................... 35

Schedule ......................................... 35 Cleaning & Protecting ......................... 35 Lubrication ...................................... 35

SERVICE............................................. 38

General .......................................... 38 Tensioning/Replacing V-Belt .................. 38

Adjusting Feed Roller Heights ................ 40

Adjusting Feed Roller Spring Tension ....... 43

Positioning Chip Deflector .................... 44

Calibrating Headstock Elevation Scale ....... 45 Checking Anti-Kickback Fingers .............. 45

Tensioning Headstock Height Chain ......... 46

Adjusting Cutterhead Parallelism ............ 47

Troubleshooting ................................. 49

Electrical Safety Instructions ................. 51

Electrical Components ........................ 52

Wiring Diagram ................................. 53

PARTS............................................... 54

Headstock ....................................... 54

Stand & Motor .................................. 56

Table ............................................. 58

Labels & Cosmetics ............................ 60

WARRANTY......................................... 61

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Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 6/19)

INTRODUCTION

Machine.Description

Models W1873 and W1874 are CSA-certified, 3 HP, 15" planers with the following differences: •

Model.W1873

has a 3-knife cutterhead.

•

Model.W1874

has a helical cutterhead.

Woodstock.Technical.Support

This machine has been specially designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation.

Woodstock International, Inc. is committed to customer satisfaction. Our intent with this manual is to include the basic information for safety, setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this product. We stand behind our machines! In the event that questions arise about your machine, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 Ext. 2 or send e-mail to:

techsupport@ woodstockint.com

. Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot problems and process warranty claims.

If you need the latest edition of this manual, you can download it from

http://www.woodstockint.com/ manuals

. If you have comments about this manual, please contact us at:

Woodstock.International,.Inc.

Attn:.Technical.Documentation.Manager

P.O..Box.2309

Bellingham,.WA.98227

Email:[email protected]

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W1873.Machine.Specifications


MODEL W1873

15'' 3 HP FIXEDTABLE PLANER

Product Dimensions

Weight.......................................................................................................... 300 lbs.

Width (side‐to‐side) x Depth (front‐to‐back) x Height................................... 25 x 49 x 47‐1/2 in.

Footprint (Length x Width)......................................................................... 21 x 18‐1/2 in.

Shipping Dimensions

Type....................................................................................................... Wood Crate Content........................................................................................................ Machine Weight.......................................................................................................... 374 lbs.

Length x Width x Height........................................................................... 30 x 24 x 49 in.

Must Ship Upright.................................................................................................. Yes

Electrical

Power Requirement.................................................................... 230V, Single‐Phase, 60 Hz Full‐Load Current Rating......................................................................................... 12A Minimum Circuit Size............................................................................................. 20A Connection Type......................................................................................... Cord & Plug Power Cord Included.............................................................................................. Yes Power Cord Length.............................................................................................. 10 ft.

Power Cord Gauge............................................................................................ 12 AWG Plug Included....................................................................................................... Yes Included Plug Type............................................................................................... 6‐20 Switch Type................................................. Magnetic Switch w/Thermal Overload Protection

Motors Main

Horsepower................................................................................................. 3 HP Phase.............................................................................................. Single‐Phase Amps.......................................................................................................... 12A Speed.................................................................................................. 3450 RPM Type......................................................................... TEFC Capacitor‐Start Induction Power Transfer ................................................................................... V‐Belt Drive Bearings............................................................... Shielded & Permanently Lubricated Centrifugal Switch/Contacts Type................................................................. External Model W1873 Machine Specifications, Page 1 of 3 -3-


Main Specifications Main Specifications

Planer Size................................................................................................ 15 in.

Max. Cut Width........................................................................................... 15 in.

Min. Stock Length......................................................................................... 6 in.

Min. Stock Thickness.................................................................................. 3/16 in.

Max. Stock Thickness..................................................................................... 6 in.

Number of Cuts Per Inch............................................................................... 81, 46 Number of Cuts Per Minute............................................................................ 15,600 Cutterhead Speed................................................................................... 5200 RPM Planing Feed Rate................................................................................. 16, 28 FPM Max. Cut Depth Planing Full Width.................................................................. 1/8 in.

Max. Cut Depth Planing 6‐Inch Wide Board....................................................... 3/16 in.

Cutterhead Info

Cutterhead Type............................................................................... Straight Knife Cutterhead Diameter ............................................................................... 2‐5/8 in.

Number of Knives.............................................................................................. 3 Knife Type........................................................................... HSS, Single‐Sided, Solid Knife Size Length......................................................................................... 15 in.

Knife Size Width........................................................................................... 1 in.

Knife Size Thickness.................................................................................... 1/8 in.

Knife Adjustment................................................................................. Jack Screws

Table Info

Table/Headstock Movement............................................................................. 6 in.

Table Bed Size Length................................................................................... 21 in.

Table Bed Size Width.................................................................................... 15 in.

Floor‐to‐Table Height.............................................................................. 30‐3/4 in.

Table Wings Size Length................................................................................ 14 in.

Table Wings Size Width............................................................................ 15‐1/2 in.

Construction

Table............................................................................. Precision‐Ground Cast Iron Body.................................................................................................... Cast Iron Stand........................................................................................................ Steel Cutterhead Assembly..................................................................................... Steel Infeed Roller.............................................................................. Serrated Aluminum Outfeed Roller.......................................................................................... Rubber Paint Type/Finish............................................................................. Powder Coated

Other

Measurement Scale............................................................................. Inch & Metric Number of Dust Ports......................................................................................... 1 Dust Port Size.............................................................................................. 4 in.

Mobile Base............................................................................................... D4666 Model W1873 Machine Specifications, Page 2 of 3 -4-

W1874.Machine.Specifications


Product Dimensions

MODEL W1874

15'' 3 HP FIXEDTABLE PLANER W/HELICAL CUTTERHEAD

Weight.......................................................................................................... 302 lbs.

Width (side‐to‐side) x Depth (front‐to‐back) x Height................................... 25 x 49 x 47‐1/2 in.

Footprint (Length x Width)......................................................................... 21 x 18‐1/2 in.

Shipping Dimensions

Type....................................................................................................... Wood Crate Content........................................................................................................ Machine Weight.......................................................................................................... 377 lbs.

Length x Width x Height........................................................................... 30 x 24 x 49 in.

Must Ship Upright.................................................................................................. Yes

Electrical

Power Requirement.................................................................... 230V, Single‐Phase, 60 Hz Full‐Load Current Rating......................................................................................... 12A Minimum Circuit Size............................................................................................. 20A Connection Type......................................................................................... Cord & Plug Power Cord Included.............................................................................................. Yes Power Cord Length.............................................................................................. 10 ft.

Power Cord Gauge............................................................................................ 12 AWG Plug Included....................................................................................................... Yes Included Plug Type............................................................................................... 6‐20 Switch Type................................................. Magnetic Switch w/Thermal Overload Protection

Motors Main

Horsepower................................................................................................. 3 HP Phase.............................................................................................. Single‐Phase Amps.......................................................................................................... 12A Speed.................................................................................................. 3450 RPM Type......................................................................... TEFC Capacitor‐Start Induction Power Transfer ................................................................................... V‐Belt Drive Bearings............................................................... Shielded & Permanently Lubricated Centrifugal Switch/Contacts Type................................................................. External Model W1874 Machine Specifications, Page 1 of 3 -5-


Main Specifications Main Specifications

Planer Size................................................................................................ 15 in.

Max. Cut Width........................................................................................... 15 in.

Min. Stock Length......................................................................................... 6 in.

Min. Stock Thickness.................................................................................. 3/16 in.

Max. Stock Thickness..................................................................................... 6 in.

Number of Cuts Per Inch.............................................................................. 108, 62 Number of Cuts Per Minute............................................................................ 20,800 Cutterhead Speed................................................................................... 5200 RPM Planing Feed Rate................................................................................. 16, 28 FPM Max. Cut Depth Planing Full Width.................................................................. 1/8 in.

Max. Cut Depth Planing 6‐Inch Wide Board....................................................... 3/16 in.

Cutterhead Info

Cutterhead Type........................................................................................ Helical Cutterhead Diameter ............................................................................... 2‐5/8 in.

Number of Cutter Spirals..................................................................................... 4 Number of Indexable Cutters............................................................................... 48 Cutter Insert Size Length.............................................................................. 15 mm Cutter Insert Size Width............................................................................... 15 mm Cutter Insert Size Thickness.......................................................................... 2.5 mm

Table Info

Table/Headstock Movement............................................................................. 6 in.

Table Bed Size Length................................................................................... 21 in.

Table Bed Size Width.................................................................................... 15 in.

Floor‐to‐Table Height.............................................................................. 30‐3/4 in.

Table Wings Size Length................................................................................ 14 in.

Table Wings Size Width............................................................................ 15‐1/2 in.

Construction

Table............................................................................. Precision‐Ground Cast Iron Body.................................................................................................... Cast Iron Stand........................................................................................................ Steel Cutterhead Assembly..................................................................................... Steel Infeed Roller.............................................................................. Serrated Aluminum Outfeed Roller.......................................................................................... Rubber Paint Type/Finish............................................................................. Powder Coated

Other

Measurement Scale............................................................................. Inch & Metric Number of Dust Ports......................................................................................... 1 Dust Port Size.............................................................................................. 4 in.

Mobile Base............................................................................................... D4666

Other

Country of Origin ............................................................................................. Taiwan Warranty ....................................................................................................... 2 Years Approximate Assembly & Setup Time ..................................................................... 30 Min.

Serial Number Location .......................................................................... Machine ID Label Sound Rating ................................................................................................ 75‐77 dB ISO 9001 Factory .................................................................................................. Yes Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) ......................................... Yes Model W1874 Machine Specifications, Page 2 of 3 -6-


Identification

Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand the instructions in this manual.

Headstock Height Scale Headstock Height Handwheel Gearbox Feed Rate Control Knob Magnetic ON/OFF Switch Cast-Iron Extension Tables (1 of 2)

To. reduce. your. risk. of. serious. injury.

or. damage. to. the. machine,. read. this.

entire.manual.BEFORE.using.machine.

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Controls.&.Components

Refer to

Figure.1.

and the following descriptions to become familiar with the basic controls and components of this machine. Understanding these items and how they work will help you understand the rest of the manual and stay safe when operating this machine.

A.. Headstock.Height.Handwheel:

headstock approximately 5 ⁄ 32 Raises and lowers headstock to accommodate different workpiece thicknesses. One complete revolution moves the " (4mm).

B.. Feed.Rate.Control.Knob:

out.

Selects 28 FPM feed rate when pushed in and 16 FPM feed rate when pulled




E A

C.. Magnetic.ON/OFF.Switch:

— Green start button turns motor

ON

when pressed.

— Red Stop button turns motor

OFF

when pressed; for safety purposes, this button will remain depressed and prevent restarting until reset. Reset by rotating clockwise until it pops out.

D B

D... Depth.Limiter:

Limits depth of cut to a maximum of 1 ⁄ 8 " at full width.

E.. Dust.Port:.

size 4".

Connects to a dust collection system to extract shavings and dust during operation. Dust port

Figure.1.

Main controls and components.

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Internal.Components

Front

C D E

Rear

A B F G Workpiece

A.

B.

Figure.2.

Workpiece path and major planing components (side cutaway view).

Anti-Kickback.Fingers:

safety for the operator.

Serrated.Infeed.Roller:.

toward the cutterhead.

C.. Chip.Breaker:.

Provide additional Pulls the workpiece Breaks off chips created by the cutterhead to prevent tear out and diverts the chips to the dust port.

D.. Cutterhead:.

Holds the knives/inserts that remove material from the workpiece.

E.. Chip.Deflector:.

Directs chips into the dust port.

F.. Rubber.Outfeed.Roller:.

Pulls the workpiece through the planer.

G.. Planer.Table:.

the planer.

Provides a smooth and level path for the workpiece as it moves through

Like all machinery there is potential danger when operating this machine. Accidents are fre quently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to decrease the risk of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.

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SAFETY

For.Your.Own.Safety, Read.Manual.Before.Operating.Machine

The. purpose. of. safety. symbols. is. to. attract. your. attention. to. possible. hazardous. conditions.. This.

manual.uses.a.series.of.symbols.and.signal.words.intended.to.convey.the.level.of.importance.of.the.

safety.messages..The.progression.of.symbols.is.described.below..Remember.that.safety.messages.by.

themselves.do.not.eliminate.danger.and.are.not.a.substitute.for.proper.accident.prevention.mea sures—this.responsibility.is.ultimately.up.to.the.operator!

Indicates.an.imminently.hazardous.situation.which,.if.not.avoided,.

WILL.result.in.death.or.serious.injury.

Indicates.a.potentially.hazardous.situation.which,.if.not.avoided,.

COULD.result.in.death.or.serious.injury.

NOTICE

Indicates.a.potentially.hazardous.situation.which,.if.not.avoided,.

MAY.result.in.minor.or.moderate.injury.

This.symbol.is.used.to.alert.the.user.to.useful.information.about.

proper.operation.of.the.equipment.or.a.situation.that.may.cause.

damage.to.the.machinery.

OWNER’S.MANUAL..

Read and understand this owner’s manual BEFORE using machine.

TRAINED.OPERATORS.ONLY..

Untrained operators have a higher risk of being hurt or killed. Only allow trained/supervised people to use this machine. When machine is not being used, disconnect power, remove switch keys, or lock-out machine to prevent unauthorized use—especially around children. Make workshop kid proof!

DANGEROUS.ENVIRONMENTS..

accidents and injury.

Do not use machinery in areas that are wet, cluttered, or have poor lighting. Operating machinery in these areas greatly increases the risk of

MENTAL.ALERTNESS.REQUIRED..

distracted.

Full mental alertness is required for safe operation of machinery. Never operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol, when tired, or when

ELECTRICAL.EQUIPMENT.INJURY.RISKS..

You can be shocked, burned, or killed by touching live electrical components or improperly grounded machinery. To reduce this risk, only allow an electrician or qualified service personnel to do electrical installation or repair work, and always disconnect power before accessing or exposing electrical equipment.

DISCONNECT.POWER.FIRST..

electrical components.

Always disconnect machine from power supply BEFORE making adjustments, changing tooling, or servicing machine. This eliminates the risk of injury from unintended startup or contact with live

EYE.PROTECTION..

glasses.

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WEARING.PROPER.APPAREL..

of workpiece control.

Do not wear clothing, apparel, or jewelry that can become entangled in moving parts. Always tie back or cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to avoid accidental slips, which could cause loss

HAZARDOUS.DUST..

Dust created while using machinery may cause cancer, birth defects, or long-term respiratory damage. Be aware of dust hazards associated with each workpiece material, and always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to reduce your risk.

HEARING.PROTECTION..

Always wear hearing protection when operating or observing loud machinery. Extended exposure to this noise without hearing protection can cause permanent hearing loss.

REMOVE.ADJUSTING.TOOLS..

Tools left on machinery can become dangerous projectiles upon startup. Never leave chuck keys, wrenches, or any other tools on machine. Always verify removal before starting!

INTENDED.USAGE..

Only use machine for its intended purpose—never make modifications without prior approval from Woodstock International. Modifying machine or using it differently than intended will void the warranty and may result in malfunction or mechanical failure that leads to serious personal injury or death!

AWKWARD.POSITIONS..

Keep proper footing and balance at all times when operating machine. Do not overreach! Avoid awkward hand positions that make workpiece control difficult or increase the risk of accidental injury.

CHILDREN.&.BYSTANDERS..

distraction.

Keep children and bystanders at a safe distance from the work area. Stop using machine if they become a

GUARDS.&.COVERS..

Guards and covers reduce accidental contact with moving parts or flying debris—make sure they are properly installed, undamaged, and working correctly.

FORCING.MACHINERY..

Do not force machine. It will do the job safer and better at the rate for which it was designed.

NEVER.STAND.ON.MACHINE..

Serious injury may occur if machine is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

STABLE.MACHINE..

Unexpected movement during operation greatly increases risk of injury or loss of control. Before starting, verify machine is stable and mobile base (if used) is locked.

USE.RECOMMENDED.ACCESSORIES..

Consult this owner’s manual or the manufacturer for recommended accessories. Using improper accessories will increase risk of serious injury.

UNATTENDED.OPERATION..

To reduce the risk of accidental injury, turn machine running while unattended.

OFF

and ensure all moving parts completely stop before walking away. Never leave machine

MAINTAIN.WITH.CARE..

or death. Follow all maintenance instructions and lubrication schedules to keep machine in good working condition. A machine that is improperly maintained could malfunction, leading to serious personal injury

CHECK.DAMAGED.PARTS..

operating machine.

Regularly inspect machine for any condition that may affect safe operation. Immediately repair or replace damaged or mis-adjusted parts before

MAINTAIN.POWER.CORDS..

When disconnecting cord-connected machines from power, grab and pull the plug—NOT the cord. Pulling the cord may damage the wires inside, resulting in a short. Do not handle cord/plug with wet hands. Avoid cord damage by keeping it away from heated surfaces, high traffic areas, harsh chemicals, and wet/damp locations.

EXPERIENCING.DIFFICULTIES..

If at any time you experience difficulties performing the intended operation, stop using the machine! Contact Technical Support at (360) 734-3482.

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Additional.Safety.for.Planers

Amputation,.serious.cuts,.entanglement,.or.death.can.occur.from.contact.with.rotating.cutterhead.

or. other. moving. parts!. Flying. chips. can. cause. eye. injuries. or. blindness.. Workpieces. or. knives.

thrown.by.cutterhead.can.strike.nearby.operator.or.bystanders.with.deadly.force..To.reduce.risk.

of.these.hazards,.operator.and.bystanders.MUST.completely.heed.hazards.and.warnings.below.

KICKBACK..

Know how to reduce the risk of kickback and kickback-related injuries. “Kickback” occurs during operation when the workpiece is ejected from the machine at high speed. Kickback is commonly caused by poor workpiece selection, unsafe feeding techniques, or improper machine setup/ maintenance. Kickback injuries typically occur as follows: (1) operator/bystanders are struck by the workpiece, resulting in impact injuries (i.e., blindness, broken bones, bruises, death); (2) operator’s hands are pulled into blade, resulting in amputation or severe lacerations.

AVOID.CONTACT.WITH.MOVING.PARTS.

Never remove guards/covers or reach inside the planer during operation or while connected to power. You could be seriously injured if you accidentally touch the spinning cutterhead or get entangled in moving parts. If a workpiece becomes stuck or sawdust removal is necessary, turn planer

OFF

and disconnect power before clearing.

DULL/DAMAGED.KNIVES/INSERTS.

kickback.

Only use sharp, undamaged knives/inserts. Dull or damaged knives/inserts increase the risk of

INSPECTING.STOCK.

To reduce the risk of kickback injuries or machine damage, thoroughly inspect and prepare the workpiece before cutting. Verify workpiece is free of nails, staples, loose knots or foreign material. Workpieces with minor warping should be jointed first or planed with the cupped side facing the table.

BODY.PLACEMENT.

Stand to one side of planer during the entire operation to avoid getting hit if kickback occurs.

GRAIN.DIRECTION.

Planing across the grain is hard on the planer and may cause kickback. Plane in the same direction or at a slight angle with the wood grain.

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PLANING.CORRECT.MATERIAL..

Only plane natural wood stock with this planer. DO NOT plane MDF, OSB, plywood, laminates or other synthetic materials that can break up inside the planer and be ejected towards operator.

LOOKING.INSIDE.PLANER..

operation.

Wood chips fly around inside the planer at a high rate of speed during operation. To avoid injury from flying material, DO NOT look inside planer during

CUTTING.LIMITATIONS..

in the

Data.Sheet

To reduce the risk of kickback hazards or damage to the machine, do not exceed the maximum depth of cut or minimum board length and thickness found . Only feed one board at a time.

INFEED.ROLLER.CLEARANCE..

during operation.

The infeed roller is designed to pull material into the spinning cutterhead. To reduce the risk of entanglement, keep hands, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away from the infeed roller

FEED.WORKPIECE.PROPERLY.

To reduce the risk of kickback, never start planer with workpiece touching cutterhead. Allow cutterhead to reach full speed before feeding, and do not change feed speed during cutting operation.

WORKPIECE.SUPPORT..

long stock.

To reduce the risk of kickback, always make sure workpiece can move completely across table without rocking or tipping. Use auxiliary support stands for

SECURE.KNIVES/INSERTS..

Loose knives or improperly set inserts can become dangerous projectiles or cause machine damage. Always verify knives/inserts are secure and properly adjusted before operation.


ELECTRICAL

Circuit.Requirements

This machine must be connected to the correct size and type of power supply circuit, or fire or electrical damage may occur. Read through this section to determine if an adequate power supply circuit is available. If a correct circuit is not available, a qualified electrician MUST install one before you can connect the machine to power.

The machine must be properly set up before it is safe to operate. DO NOT connect this machine to the power source until instrtucted to do so later in this manual.

A power supply circuit includes all electrical equipment between the breaker box or fuse panel in the building and the machine. The power supply circuit used for this machine must be sized to safely handle the full load current drawn from the machine for an extended period of time. (If this machine is connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use a time delay fuse marked D.)

Full-Load.Current.Rating

The full-load current rating is the amperage a machine draws at 100% of the rated output power. On machines with multiple motors, this is the amperage drawn by the largest motor or sum of all motors and electrical devices that might operate at one time during normal operations.

Full-Load.Current.Rating............................ 12.Amps

Circuit.Requirements

This machine is prewired to operate on a power supply circuit that has a verified ground and meets the following requirements:

Nominal.Voltage.................. 208V,.220V,.230V,.240V

Cycle.........................................................60.Hz

Phase............................................... Single-Phase Power.Supply.Circuit................................. 20.Amps

Plug/Receptacle.................................... NEMA.6-20 Cord..................“S”-Type,.3-Wire,.12.AWG,.300.VAC

Incorrectly. wiring. or. grounding. this.

machine.can.cause.electrocution,.fire,.

or.machine.damage..To.reduce.this.risk,.

only.an.electrician.or.qualified.service.

personnel. should. do. any. required.

electrical.work.on.this.machine.

NOTICE

The.circuit.requirements.listed.in.this.

manual. apply. to. a. dedicated. circuit— where.only.one.machine.will.be.running.

at. a. time.. If. this. machine. will. be.

connected. to. a. shared. circuit. where.

multiple.machines.will.be.running.at.the.

same.time,.consult.with.an.electrician.

to. ensure. that. the. circuit. is. properly.

sized.for.safe.operation.

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Grounding.Requirements

This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain types of malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to travel—in order to reduce the risk of electric shock.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding wire will increase the risk of electric shock. The wire with green insulation (with/without yellow stripes) is the equipment grounding wire. If repair or replacement of the power cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment grounding wire to a live (current carrying) terminal.

Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you do not understand these grounding requirements, or if you are in doubt about whether the tool is properly grounded. If you ever notice that a cord or plug is damaged or worn, disconnect it from power, and immediately replace it with a new one.

The machine must be properly set up before it is safe to operate. DO NOT connect this machine to the power source until instrtucted to do so later in this manual.

GROUNDED 6-20 RECEPTACLE

Current Carrying Prongs

For.230V.Connection

This machine is equipped with a power cord that has an equipment-grounding wire and NEMA 6-20 grounding plug. The plug must only be inserted into a matching receptacle (see

Figure

) that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.

6-20 PLUG

Grounding Pin

Figure.3.

NEMA 6-20 plug & receptacle.

Extension.Cords

We do not recommend using an extension cord with this machine. Extension cords cause voltage drop, which may damage electrical components and shorten motor life. Voltage drop increases with longer extension cords and smaller gauge sizes (higher gauge numbers indicate smaller sizes).

Any extension cord used with this machine must contain a ground wire, match the required plug and receptacle, and meet the following requirements:

Minimum.Gauge.Size.at.220V....................... 12.AWG

Maximum.Length.(Shorter.is.Better).................50.ft.

No. adapter. should. be. used. with. the.

required.plug..If.the.plug.does.not.fit.

the.available.receptacle.or.the.machine.

must. be. reconnected. to. a. different.

type.of.circuit,.the.reconnection.must.

be.made.by.an.electrician.or.qualified.

service. personnel. and. it. must. comply.

with.all.local.codes.and.ordinances.

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SETUP

Unpacking

This machine has been carefully packaged for safe transportation. If you notice the machine has been damaged during shipping, please contact your authorized Shop Fox dealer immediately.

Items.Needed.for.Setup

The following items are needed, but not included, to set up your machine.

Description.

Qty

• Assistant for Lifting .......................................1

• Safety Glasses for Each Person ..........................1

• Degreaser or Solvent for Cleaning ................Varies

• Disposable Rags for Cleaning ......................Varies

• Straightedge 4' .............................................1

• Dust Collection System ...................................1

• 4" Dust Hose ................................................1

• 4" Hose Clamp ..............................................1

• Gearbox Oil ...........................................Varies

• Wrench or Socket 12mm, 17mm ....................1 Ea • Wrenches or Sockets 13mm ..............................2

• Wrench or Socket 10mm .................................1

• Hex Wrench 4mm ..........................................1

This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read through this entire manual to become familiar with the controls and opera tions before starting the machine!

Wear safety glasses during entire setup process!

USE. helpers. or. power.

lifting. equipment. to. lift.

this.machine..Otherwise,.

serious. personal. injury.

may.occur..

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Inventory

The following is a list of items shipped with your machine. Before beginning setup, lay these items out and inventory them. Note:

If you cannot find an item on this list, carefully check around/inside the machine and packaging materials. Often, these items get lost in packaging materials while unpacking or they are pre-installed at the factory.

Box.1.(Figure.4).

Qty A.

Planer Unit (Not Shown)..................................1

B.

Cast-Iron Extension Tables ...............................2

C..

Dust Port ....................................................1

D.

Headstock Elevation Handwheel ........................1

Tools.and.Hardware.(Figure.5) E.

Hex Bolts M8-1.25 x 25 (Ext. Tables) ...................6

F.

Button Head Cap Screws M6-1 x 12 .....................6

G.

Set Screws M8-1.25 x 20 (Ext. Tables) .................6

H.

Hex Wrench 4mm ..........................................1

I.

LOW/HIGH Direction Label (Handwheel) ...............1

J.

Hex Nut M10-1.25 (Handwheel) .........................1

K.

Flat Washer 10mm (Handwheel) ........................1

L.

Key 4 x 4 x 10 (Handwheel)..............................1

M.

Handwheel Handle (Handwheel) ........................1

N.

Wrenches 10/13, 12/14, 17/19mm ................1 Ea.

O.

T-Handle Torx Driver T-25 ................................1

P.

T-Handle Torx Driver T-30 ................................1

W1873.Only.(Figure.6) Q.

Knife-Setting Jig ...........................................1

W1874.Only.(Figure.7) R.

Flat Head Torx Screws #10-32 x 1 ⁄ 2 " .................. 10

S.

Indexable Carbide Inserts 15 x 15 x 2.5 ...............5

E G B N C

Figure.4.

Box inventory.

H Q F LOW HIGH I J M D K O P

Figure.5.

Tools and hardware.

L

Figure.6.

Tools and hardware (W1873 only).

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Figure.7.

Tools and hardware (W1874 only).


Cleaning.Machine

To prevent corrosion during shipment and storage of your machine, the factory has coated the bare metal surfaces of your machine with a heavy-duty rust prevention compound.

If you are unprepared or impatient, this compound can be difficult to remove. To ensure that the removal of this coating is as easy as possible, please gather the correct cleaner, lubricant, and tools listed below: • Cleaner/degreaser designed to remove storage wax and grease • Safety glasses & disposable gloves • Solvent brush or paint brush • Disposable Rags

To.remove.rust.preventative.coating,.do.these.steps: 1.

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2.

Put on safety glasses and disposable gloves.

3.

Coat the rust preventative with a liberal amount of cleaner/degreaser, then let it soak for 5–10 minutes.

4.

Wipe off surfaces. If your cleaner/degreaser is effective, the coating will wipe off easily.

Tip:

An easier way to clean off thick coats of rust

preventative from flat surfaces is to use a PLASTIC paint scraper to scrape off the majority of the coating before wiping it off with your rag. (Do not use a metal scraper or you may scratch your machine.)

5.

Repeat compound is removed.

6.

To prevent rust on freshly cleaned surfaces, immediately coat with a quality metal protectant.

Gasoline.and.petroleum.

products.have.low.flash.

points.and.can.explode.

or.cause.fire.if.used.to.

clean.machinery..Avoid.

using. these. products.

to. clean. machinery..

Many. cleaning. solvents.

are. toxic. if. inhaled..

Minimize. your. risk.

by. only. using. these.

products. in. a. well.

ventilated.area.

In. a. pinch,. automotive. degreasers,.

mineral. spirits. or. WD•40. can. be. used.

to. remove. rust. preventative. coating..

Before. using. these. products,. though,.

test.them.on.an.inconspicuous.area.of.

your. paint. to. make. sure. they. will. not.

damage.it.

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Machine.Placement

Weight.Load

Refer to the

Machine.Specifications

for the weight of your machine. Make sure that the surface upon which the machine is placed will bear the weight of the machine, additional equipment that may be installed on the machine, and the heaviest workpiece that will be used. Additionally, consider the weight of the operator and any dynamic loading that may occur when operating the machine.

Physical.Environment

The physical environment where your machine is operated is important for safe operation and the longevity of its components. For best results, operate this machine in a dry environment that is free from excessive moisture, hazardous chemicals, airborne abrasives, or extreme conditions. Extreme conditions for this type of machinery are generally those where the ambient temperature range exceeds 41°–104°F; the relative humidity range exceeds 20–95% (non-condensing); or the environment is subject to vibration, shocks, or bumps.

Space.Allocation

Consider the largest size of workpiece that will be processed through this machine and provide enough space around the machine for adequate operator material handling or the installation of auxiliary equipment. With permanent installations, leave enough space around the machine to open or remove doors/ covers as required by the maintenance and service described in this manual.

See.below.for.

required.space.allocation.

Electrical.Installation

Place this machine near an existing power source. Make sure all power cords are protected from traffic, material handling, moisture, chemicals, or other hazards. Make sure to leave access to a means of disconnecting the power source or engaging a lockout/tagout device.

Children. or. untrained. people.

may.be.seriously.injured.by.this.

machine..Only.install.in.an.access.

restricted.location.

Lighting

Lighting around the machine must be adequate enough that operations can be performed safely. Shadows, glare, or strobe effects that may distract or impede the operator must be eliminated.

49" Wall Min. 30" for Maintenance 25" Dust Port Feed Direction = Electrical Connection Figure 8. Minimum working clearances for Models W1873 and W1874.

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Assembly

Before beginning the assembly process, refer to

Items.

Needed.for.Setup

and gather everything you need. Ensure all parts have been properly cleaned of any heavy-duty rust-preventative applied at the factory (if applicable). Be sure to complete all steps in the assembly procedure prior to performing the

Test.Run.

or connecting the machine to power.

x 3

To.assemble.machine,.do.these.steps: 1.

Attach each cast-iron extension table (see

Figure.9)

to planer table with (3) M8-1.25 x 25 hex bolts. Do not fully tighten hex bolts at this time.

2.

Thread (3) M8-1.25 x 20 set screws into each extension table at locations shown in

Figure .9

.

3.

Using a straightedge as a guide, rotate set screws until extension tables are in plane with main table, then fully tighten hex bolts installed during

Step.1

.

Figure.9.

x 1 x 3 Extension table mounting locations.

Handle

4.

Insert key into keyway on handwheel shaft on top of planer.

5.

Line up notch in handwheel bore with key, then slide handwheel onto shaft.

6..

Slide LOW/HIGH direction label onto handwheel shaft, and secure handwheel with 10mm flat washer and M10-1.25 hex nut (see

Figure.10

).

7.

Thread handwheel handle into handwheel (see

Figure.10

) and tighten with wrench.

8.

Attach dust port to planer with (6) M6-1 x 12 button head cap screws (see

Figure.11

).

LOW/HIGH Direction Label

Figure.10.

Headstock elevation handwheel installed.

x 6

Figure.11.

Dust port installed.

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Dust.Collection

Recommended.CFM.at.Dust.Port:.................

400 .CFM

Do not confuse this CFM recommendation with the rating of the dust collector. To determine the CFM at the dust port, you must consider these variables: (1) CFM rating of the dust collector, (2) hose type and length between the dust collector and the machine, (3) number of branches or wyes, and (4) amount of other open lines throughout the system. Explaining how to calculate these variables is beyond the scope of this manual. Consult an expert or purchase a good dust collection “how-to” book.

This. machine. creates. substantial. amounts. of. dust.

during.operation..Breathing.airborne.dust.on.a.regu lar.basis.can.result.in.permanent.respiratory.illness..

Reduce.your.risk.by.wearing.a.respirator.and.captur ing.the.dust.with.a.dust.collection.system.

Tools.Needed.

Qty

Dust Collection System ........................................1

Dust Hose 4" .....................................................1

Hose Clamps 4" ..................................................2

To.connect.a.dust.collection.hose,.do.these.steps: 1.

Fit a 4" dust hose over the dust port, as shown in

Figure.12

, and secure it in place with a hose clamp.

2.

Tug the hose to make sure it does not come off.

Note:

A tight fit is necessary for proper performance.

Figure.12.

Example of dust hose connected to dust port.

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Checking.Gearbox.

Oil.Level

Before starting your machine for the first time, check the gearbox oil level. The proper oil level is just even with the bottom of the fill plug hole. The gearbox uses ISO 320, SAE 140 gear oil, or SAE 85W–140 multi-weight gear oil. DO NOT mix oil types.

Note:

For easier access to the fill plug, remove the gearbox cover (see

Figure 13

).

To.check.gearbox.oil.level,.do.these.steps: 1.

Remove gearbox fill plug (see

Figure.13

).

2.

Dip short end of a clean 6mm hex wrench inside fill hole, and then remove it.

— If the end of the hex wrench plug and continue setup.

is

coated with oil, then the gearbox oil level is okay. Replace the fill — If the end of the hex wrench

Gearbox.Oil

on

Page.37.

is not

coated with oil, then you need to add more oil. Refer to for instructions on how to do this.

Note:

We recommend that you replace the gearbox oil after the first 20 hours of operation. This is a normal break-in procedure and will help maximize the service life of the machine by flushing away any particles from the break-in and manufacturing process.

Fill Plug Gearbox Cover

Figure.13.

Location of gearbox fill plug.

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Test.Run

Once assembly is complete, test run the machine to ensure it is properly connected to power and safety components are functioning properly.

If you find an unusual problem during the test run, immediately stop the machine, disconnect it from power, and fix the problem BEFORE operating the machine again. The

Troubleshooting

table in the

SERVICE

section of this manual can help.

The Test Run consists of verifying the following: 1) The motor powers up and runs correctly, and 2) the STOP/ reset button safety feature functions properly.

To.test.run.machine,.do.these.steps: 1.

Clear all setup tools and loose objects away from machine.

2.

Push STOP button in.

3.

Connect machine to power supply.

4.

Twist STOP button clockwise until it springs out (see

Figure.14

). This resets the switch so the machine can start.

5.

Press green START button to turn machine unusual problems or noises.

ON

. Verify motor starts up and runs smoothly without any

6.

Press STOP button to turn machine

OFF

.

7.

WITHOUT resetting STOP button, try to start machine by pressing the START button. The machine should not start.

— If the machine

does not

start, the STOP button safety feature is working correctly. Congratulations! Test Run is complete.

— If the machine help.

does

start with the STOP button pushed in, immediately disconnect power to the machine. The STOP button safety feature is not working correctly and must be replaced before further using the machine. Call Tech Support for

Serious. injury. or. death. can. result.

from. using. this. machine. BEFORE.

understanding. its. controls. and. related.

safety.information..DO.NOT.operate,.or.

allow.others.to.operate,.machine.until.

the.information.is.understood..

DO. NOT. start. machine. until. all.

preceding.setup.instructions.have.been.

performed..Operating.an.improperly.set.

up. machine. may. result. in. malfunction.

or. unexpected. results. that. can. lead.

to. serious. injury,. death,. or. machine/ property.damage.

TWIST

To reset switch, twist button clockwise.

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Recommended.

Adjustments

The adjustments listed below have been performed at the factory. However, because of the many variables involved with shipping, we recommend that you verify the adjustments to ensure the best possible results from your new machine.

Step-by-step instructions for these adjustments can be found in the

SERVICE.

section starting on

Page.38

.

Factory.adjustments.that.should.be.verified:

• Tensioning/replacing V-belt (

Page.38

).

• Calibrating headstock elevation scale (

Page.45

).

After. approximately. 16. hours. of.

operation,.V-belts.will.stretch.and.seat.

into. pulley. grooves. and. need. to. be.

properly. tensioned. to. avoid. severely.

reducing. life. of. V-belts.. Refer. to.

Tensioning/Replacing. V-Belt. on. Page.

38.for.detailed.instructions.

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OPERATIONS

Operation.Overview

The purpose of this overview is to provide the novice machine operator with a basic understanding of how the machine is used during operation, so the machine controls/components discussed later in this manual are easier to understand.

Due to the generic nature of this overview, it is

not

intended to be an instructional guide. To learn more about specific operations, read this entire manual and seek additional training from experienced machine operators, and do additional research outside of this manual by reading "how-to" books, trade magazines, or websites.

To.complete.a.typical.operation,.the.operator.does.the.

following: 1.

Examines workpiece to make sure it is suitable for planing.




2.

Puts on safety glasses or face shield, a respirator, and hearing protection.

3.

Places workpiece on table with flat side down and correctly adjusts headstock height for workpiece thickness and depth of cut.

Eye. injuries,. respiratory. problems,. or.

hearing.loss.can.occur.while.operating.

this. tool.. Wear. personal. protective.

equipment. to. reduce. your. risk. from.

these.hazards.

— If workpiece is bowed, operator surface planes workpiece on a jointer until one side is flat. Doing so ensures that it sits solidly on planer table during operation.

If you are an inexperienced operator, we strongly recommend that you read books or trade articles, or seek training from an experienced operator of this type of machinery before performing unfamiliar operations. Above.all,.safety.

must.come.first!

4.

When all safety precautions have been taken, turns planer

ON

.

5.

Stands to one side of planer path to reduce risk of kickback injuries, then feeds workpiece into planer until infeed roller grabs it.

Note:.

Infeed and outfeed rollers control feed rate of workpiece as it passes through planer. Operator should not push or pull on workpiece.

— If cut is too deep and bogs down planer, operator immediately reduces depth of cut.

6.

Once workpiece is clear of outfeed roller and stops moving, operator removes workpiece from outfeed table and measures workpiece thickness. If further planing is required, operator lowers headstock slightly (approximately 1 ⁄ 4 to 1 ⁄ 2 turn of headstock height handwheel), then feeds workpiece into front of planer again.

7.

Operator continues process until desired thickness is achieved, then turns machine

OFF

.

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Workpiece.Inspection

Some workpieces are not safe to use or may require modification before they are.

following: Before.

cutting,.inspect.all.workpieces.for.the.

•. Material.Type:.

This machine is only intended for workpieces of natural wood fiber Attempting to use workpieces of any other material that may break apart during operation could lead to serious personal injury and property damage.

•. Foreign.Objects:.

Inspect lumber for defects and foreign objects (nails, staples, embedded gravel, etc,). If you have any question about the quality of your lumber, DO NOT use it. Remember, wood stacked on a concrete floor can have small pieces of stone or concrete pressed into the surface.

•. Large/Loose.Knots:

Loose knots can become dislodged during operation. Large knots can cause kickback and machine damage. Always use workpieces that do not have large/loose knots.

•. Wet.or."Green".Stock:.

Avoid using wood with a high water content. Wood with more than 20% moisture content or wood exposed to excessive moisture (such as rain or snow), will cut poorly and cause excessive wear to the machine. Excess moisture can also hasten rust and corrosion of the machine and/or individual components.

•. Excessive.Warping:

characteristics!

Workpieces with excessive cupping, bowing, or twisting are dangerous to cut because they are unstable and often unpredictable when being cut. DO NOT use workpieces with these

•. Minor.Cupping:

Workpieces with slight cupping can be safely supported if the cupped side is facing the table. On the contrary, a workpiece supported on the bowed side will rock during operation and could cause severe injury from kickback.

Wood.Types

The species of wood, as well as its condition, greatly affects the depth of cut the planer can effectively take with each pass.

The chart in the figure below shows the Janka Hardness Rating for a number of commonly used species. The larger the number, the harder the workpiece, and the less material should be removed in any one pass for good results.

Note:.

The Janka Hardness Rating is expressed in pounds of force required to embed a 0.444" steel ball into the surface of the wood to a depth equal to half the ball's diameter.

Species Ebony Red Mahogany Rosewood Red Pine Sugar Maple White Oak White Ash American Beech Janka Hardness 3220 2697 1780 1630 1450 1360 1320 1300 Red Oak Black Walnut Teak Black Cherry Cedar Sycamore Douglas Fir Chestnut Hemlock White Pine Basswood Eastern White Pine 1290 1010 1000 950 900 770 660 540 500 420 410 380 Balsa 100

Figure.15.

Janka Hardness Rating for some common wood species.

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Planing.Tips

• Inspect your lumber for twisting or cupping, and surface one face on a jointer if necessary before planing workpiece.

• Scrape off all glue when planing glued-up panels. Dried glue can quickly dull knives/ inserts.

• DO NOT plane more than one piece at a time. • Never remove more than the recommended amount of material on each pass. Only remove a small amount of material on each pass when planing wide or dense stock.

• Support the workpiece on both ends. Get assistance from another person if you are planing long lumber, or use roller stands to support the workpiece.

• Measure the workpiece thickness with calipers to get exact results.

• Carefully inspect all stock to make sure it is free of large knots or foreign objects that may damage your knives/inserts, cause kickback, or be ejected from the planer.

• When possible, plane equal amounts on each side of the board to reduce the chance of twisting or cupping.

• Use the entire width of the planer to wear knives/inserts evenly. With narrow workpieces, alternate between far left, far right, and the middle of the table. Your knives/inserts will remain sharp much longer.

• To avoid "chip marks," always plane WITH the grain direction of the wood. Never plane cross-grain or end-grain.

• Plane ONLY natural wood fiber. Do not plane wood composites or other materials that could break up in the planer and cause operator injury or damage to planer.

• Always true cupped or warped stock on a jointer before planing.


Cutting.Problems

Below is a list of wood characteristics you may encounter when planing. The following descriptions of defects will give you some possible answers to problems you may encounter while planing different materials. Possible solutions follow the descriptions.

Chipped.Grain

Problem:

Usually a result of cutting against the grain, planing lumber with knots or excessive amount of cross grain, or using dull knives/ inserts.

Note:

Some amount of chipping is normal with highly figured wood.

Solution:.

Decrease the depth of cut. Reduce the feed rate. Inspect your lumber and determine if its grain pattern is causing the problem. If the lumber does not show substantial crossgrain, inspect your knives/inserts.

Fuzzy.Grain.

Problem:

Usually caused by surfacing lumber with too high of a moisture content. Sometimes fuzzy grain is an unavoidable characteristic of some woods, such as basswood. Fuzzy grain can also be caused by dull knives/inserts.

Solution:.

Check the lumber with a moisture meter. If moisture is greater than 20%, sticker the lumber and allow it to dry. Otherwise, inspect the knife/insert condition.

Snipe

Problem:.

Occurs when board ends have more material removed than the rest of the board. Usually caused when the workpiece is not properly supported as it goes through the machine. In many cases, however, a small amount of snipe is inevitable.

Solution:.

Hold workpiece up slightly as it leaves the outfeed end of the planer. The best way to deal with snipe is by planing lumber longer than your intended work length and then cutting off the excess after planing is completed.

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Chip.Marks.or.Indentations

Problem:.

Chip indentation or chip bruising is the result of wood chips not being ejected from the machine. Instead they are carried around the cutterhead, deposited on the planed surface and crushed by the outfeed roller. Some causes of chip indentation are:

•.

Wood chips/sawdust not being properly expelled from the cutterhead.

•.

The type of lumber being planed. Certain species have a tendency to chip bruise.

•.

•.

•.

•.

High moisture content (over 20%) or surface moisture (refer to

Workpiece.Inspection

).

Dull knives/inserts.

Excessive depth of cut.

Solution: •.

Use a proper dust-collection system; adjust chip deflector in or out as necessary.

Lumber must be completely dry, preferably kiln-dried (KD). Air-dried (AD) lumber must be seasoned properly and have no surface moisture. DO NOT surface partially-air dried (PAD) lumber.

•.

•.

Make sure planer knives/inserts are sharp.

Reduce depth of cut.

Pitch.&.Glue.Build-up.

Problem:.

Glue/resin buildup on the rollers and cutterhead will cause overheating by decreasing cutting sharpness while increasing drag in the feed mechanism. This can result in scorched lumber, uneven knife/insert marks, and chatter.

Solution:.

Clean the rollers and cutterhead.

Rippled.Cut.

Problem:.

Regularly spaced indentations across face of workpiece are caused by excessive outfeed roller pressure or excessive feed rate.

Solution:.

Reduce outfeed roller pressure; reduce feed rate.

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Depth.of.Cut

Headstock.Movement.per.Handwheel.Revolution

One Full Revolution ................................

5 ⁄ 32 " (4mm)

Material.Thickness.Range

Minimum–Maximum Stock Thickness .................

3 ⁄ 16 "–6" The depth of cut on a planer means the amount of material that is removed from the top of the workpiece as it passes underneath the cutterhead.

The depth of cut is set by adjusting the distance of the table below the cutterhead. This distance is the thickness of the workpiece minus the depth of cut. The planing depth of cut is controlled by using the headstock elevation handwheel (see headstock.

Figure

16

) on the right side of the machine. Rotating the handwheel clockwise raises the Although the correct depth of cut varies according to wood hardness and workpiece width, we recommend the maximum depth of cut (per pass) be no more than material in a single pass.

1 ⁄ 16 ". A series of light cuts will give better end results and put less stress on the planer than trying to take off too much The depth of cut can be referenced directly from the inch/millimeter scale on the front of the planer, as shown.

Note:.

The scale functions as a general guide only, and is not intended for low-tolerance, precision results.

Headstock Elevation Handwheel Depth-of-Cut Indicator & Scale

Figure.16.

Location of depth-of-cut controls.

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Setting.Feed.Rate

High Feed Rate .......................................... 28 FPM Low Feed Rate .......................................... 16 FPM The infeed and outfeed rollers move the workpiece through the planer while keeping it flat and providing a consistent rate of movement. The speed that these rollers move the workpiece through the planer is the feed rate.

Generally, low feed rates are used for dimensioning, while higher feed rates are used for finishing. The figure below illustrates the three different positions of the feed rate control knob: • Push knob in to use high feed rate.

• Pull the knob out to use the low feed rate.

• Move knob to center position to place gearbox in neutral.

High Low Neutral

Figure.17.

Feed rate control knob positions.

Only. change. the. feed. rate. when. the.

planer.is.running,.but.DO.NOT.attempt.

to. change. the. feed. rate. during. any.

cutting. operations. or. damage. to. the.

gearbox.will.result.

Adjusting/Replacing.

Knives.(W1873)

To. reduce. risk. of. shock. or.

accidental.

disconnect. machine. from. power.

before.adjustments,.maintenance,.

or.service.

startup,.

always.

Setting the height of the knives correctly is crucial to the proper operation of your planer and is very important in keeping the knives sharp. If one knife protrudes higher than the others, it will do the majority of the work, dull much faster, and produce poor cutting results.

The knife-setting jig included with this planer is designed to set the knives at a uniform distance of 0.070" above the cutterhead surface.

Note:

If you need to replace or sharpen a knife, you can remove the knife from the cutterhead during

Step 4

the following procedure. Thoroughly clean out any debris from the knife slots before replacing the knives.

of

Refer to

Accessories

for replacement knife options.

Cutterhead.knives.are.extremely.sharp..

Contact.with.knives.can.result.in.severe.

cuts.. Take. great. caution. whenever.

working. with. or. around. cutterhead.

knives.. Wear. heavy. leather. gloves. to.

reduce.risk.of.severe.cuts.

To. maintain. accurate. and. consistent.

planing.results,.we.do.not.recommend.

sharpening. knives. yourself.. Instead,.

just. replace. dull. knives. or. have. them.

professionally.sharpened.


Items.Needed.

Qty

Hex Wrench 4mm ...............................................1

Wrench or Socket 12mm, 13mm .........................1 Ea.

Knife-Setting Jig ................................................1

Heavy Leather Gloves .................................... 1 Pair

To.adjust.height.of.knives,.do.these.steps: 1..


2..

Remove dust hood and top cover to expose cutterhead.

3..

Put on heavy leather gloves.

4..

Remove belt cover, then rotate cutterhead pulley to provide access to one of the knives.

5.

Loosen cutterhead gib bolts until knife is completely loose.

— If you are replacing the knives, remove the old knife and install the new one, making sure the beveled edge of the new knife is facing the correct direction.

6.

Position knife-setting jig over knife so that knife edge is directly under center pad, as shown in Figure to right.

Loosen Tighten Knife Gauge Knife Knife Gib Bolt Jack Screw Gib

Figure.18.

W1873 cutterhead components.

Center Pad Gib Bolt

Figure.19.

Knife-setting jig correctly positioned over knife.

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7..

Insert hex wrench into access holes in cutterhead (see

Figure.20

Figure.21

).

), and rotate jack screws to raise or lower knife until it barely touches center pad of knife-setting jig with all legs of jig still firmly on cutterhead, then snug gib bolts enough to hold knife in place without fully tightening gib bolts (see Jack Screw Access Holes

Figure.20.

Example of jack screw access holes in cutterhead.

Tightening Gib Bolt Knife Setting Jig

8..

Incrementally snug gib bolts in an even manner, starting at middle and working your way to ends by alternating left and right, as illustrated in

Figure.22

.

9..

Repeat

Step.8

, snugging gib bolts a little more.

10.

Repeat

Step.8

, this time fully tightening all gib bolts.

11..

Repeat

Steps.4–8

for remaining knives.

Figure.21.

Example of using knife-setting jig to set knife height.

5 3

Figure.22..

1 2 4 6 Gib bolt tightening sequence.

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Rotating/Replacing.

Cutterhead.Inserts.(W1874)

To. reduce. risk. of. shock. or.

accidental.

or.service.

startup,.

always.

disconnect. machine. from. power.

before.adjustments,.maintenance,.

The helical cutterhead is equipped with indexable carbide inserts that can each be rotated to reveal one of four cutting edges. If one edge of the insert becomes dull or damaged, simply rotate it 90° to reveal a fresh cutting edge, as shown in

Figure.23

.

Items.Needed.

Qty

Hex Wrench 4mm ...............................................1

Torque Wrench ..................................................1

T-20 Torx Bit .....................................................1

Heavy Leather Gloves .................................... 1 Pair Light Machine Oil ................................... As Needed

To.rotate.or.replace.a.helical.cutterhead.insert,.do.

these.steps: 1.


2.

Remove top cover and belt cover.

3.

Put on heavy leather gloves to protect your fingers and hands.

4..

Remove any sawdust or debris from head of insert, Torx screw, and surrounding area (see

Figure.24

).

5..

Remove Torx screw and insert, then clean all dust and debris from both parts and cutterhead pocket.

Note:.

Proper cleaning of insert, Torx screw, and cutterhead pocket is critical to achieving a smooth finish. Dirt or dust trapped between insert and cutterhead will raise insert, and make marks on your workpiece when planing.

Tip:.

Use low-pressure compressed air or a vacuum nozzle to clean out cutterhead pocket.

Figure.23..

Rotation of insert to reveal fresh cutting edge.

The.carbide.inserts.are.very.sharp.and.

can. quickly. cut. your. hands.. ALWAYS.

use. caution. and. heavy. leather. gloves.

when. handling. these. parts. to. reduce.

the.risk.of.personal.injury.

Torx Screw Cutterhead Insert

Figure.24.

W1874 cutterhead inserts and Torx screws.

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6..

Rotate insert 90° and install so that a fresh cutting edge faces outward (see

Figure.25

).

— When all four insert cutting edges have been used, replace insert with a new one. Always position new insert reference dot in same position to aid in rotational sequencing.

.

7..

Lubricate Torx screw threads with a very small amount of light machine oil, wipe excess off, and torque screw to 50–55 inch/pounds.

Note:

If too much oil is applied to the threads, excess oil will attempt to squeeze out of the threaded hole and raise insert during installation, bringing it out of height alignment.

Figure.25..

Insert rotating sequence.

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ACCESSORIES

Planer.Accessories

The following planer accessories may be available through your local Woodstock International Inc. Dealer. If you do not have a dealer in your area, these products are also available through online dealers. Please call or e-mail Woodstock International Inc. Customer Service to get a current listing of dealers at: 1-800-840-8420 or at [email protected].

W1218A—Rotacator™.Precision.Planer.Tool

The Rotacator is a dial indicator on a magnetic base, designed for quickly and accurately setting the critical tolerances needed when making planer adjustments. Perfect for adjusting infeed/ outfeed rollers, pressure bars, chip breakers, and bed rollers. Also a great setup tool for other machines! Accurate to 0.001". Indicator rotates 360°.

Figure.26..

W1218A Rotacator™ Precision Planer Tool.

D4112—Fractional.Digital.Caliper.6"

Large LCD readout converts to decimal inch, fractional inch, and millimeters, with the push of a button. Measure internal and external dimensions, depth, steps, and differential measurements. Features thumb roll and stainless steel construction. Range: 0-6", 0-150mm. Resolution: 0.0005", 0.01mm, 1 ⁄ 128 ".

Figure.27.

Model D4112 Fractional Digital Caliper 6".

D2273—Single.Roller.Stand

Large diameter ball bearing roller stand features smooth operation for a variety of processing and work support applications. Heavy pedestal base is stable and secure.

D2274—5-Roller.Stand

For greater work stability and support, this 5 roller stand features large diameter, ball bearing rollers mounted on a sturdy adjustable pedestal base.

D2273 D2274

Figure.28.

Models D2273 and D2274 Roller Stands.

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MAINTENANCE

MAKE.SURE.that.your.machine.

is.unplugged.during.all.main tenance. procedures!. If. this.

warning. is. ignored,. serious.

personal.injury.may.occur.

Cleaning.&.Protecting

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-dissolving cleaner to remove it.

Schedule

For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any specific instructions given in this section.

Protect the unpainted cast-iron table by wiping it clean after every use—this ensures moisture from wood dust does not remain on bare metal surfaces. Keep your table rust-free with regular applications of quality lubricants.

Lubrication

Note:.

This maintenance schedule is based on average daily usage. Adjust the maintenance schedule to match your usage, to keep your planer running smoothly, and to protect your investment.

Failure. to. follow. reasonable. lubrication.

practices. as. instructed. in. this. manual. for.

your.machine.could.lead.to.premature.failure.

of.components.and.void.the.warranty.

Ongoing

• Clean machine and protect unpainted cast- iron surfaces.

• Lubricate feed roller bushings (

Page.36

).

• Tighten loose mounting bolts.

• Check/sharpen/replace damaged or worn knives/inserts (

Page.29

).

• Check/repair/replace worn/damaged wires.

• Resolve any other unsafe condition.

Every.40.Hours.of.Operation

• Clean cutterhead and, for W1873, check knife height (

Page.29

).

• Lubricate columns and leadscrews (

Page.

36

).

Every.160.Hours.of.Operation

• Check/tension/replace V-belt (

Page.38

).

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

• Lubricate headstock height chain and sprockets ( (

Page.37

).

Page.36

).

• Lubricate drive chain and sprockets This planer features bearings that are lubricated and sealed at the factory. These bearing do not require any further attention unless they need to be replaced. If a bearing fails, your planer will probably develop a noticeable rumble or vibration, which will increase when the machine is under a load. The bearings are standard sizes and can be replaced through Woodstock International.

Follow the maintenance schedule on this page and the procedures beginning on operation of your planer.

Page.36

to properly lubricate the other planer components, which are essential for long life and trouble-free

Yearly

• Change gearbox oil (

Page.37

).

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Feed.Roller.Bushings

Oil Type .................................................... ISO-68 Oil Amount ............................................ 2–3 Drops Frequency ........................Every 8 Hours of Operation The infeed and outfeed rollers rotate inside bushing blocks on both ends of the rollers. Add 2–3 drops of ISO 68 machine oil to the center hole of the four feed roller tension adjustment bolts on top of the head casting, as shown in

Figure.29

.

Lubricate Here

Figure.29.

Example of lubrication locations for feed roller bushings.

Columns.&.Leadscrews

Oil Type .................................................... ISO-68 Oil Amount ............................................ Thin Coat Grease Type .................................NLGI#2 Equivalent Frequency ...................... Every 40 Hours of Operation The headstock rides on the columns and is moved by the rotation of the leadscrews inside the columns. Loosen the dust sleeve to access the columns and leadscrews (see

Figure.30

the lubricant.

). Apply a thin coat of ISO 68 machine oil to the outside surface of the columns and brush on a light application of multi-purpose grease to the leadscrew threads. Move the headstock up and down to distribute

Headstock.Height.Chain.&.Sprockets

Grease Type .................................NLGI#2 Equivalent Frequency ..................... Every 160 Hours of Operation The headstock leadscrews are synchronized by the headstock height chain and sprockets located underneath the planer base (see sprockets.

Figure 31). Use shop rags and mineral spirits to clean away debris and grime, then brush on a light coat of multi-purpose grease to the chain and Column Leadscrew

Figure.30.

Location of column and leadscrew.

Figure.31.

Example of headstock height chain and sprockets (viewed from underneath the base).

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Drive.Chain.&.Sprockets

Grease Type .................................. Synthetic Grease Frequency ..................... Every 160 Hours of Operation The infeed and outfeed rollers receive the transferred power from the cutterhead through the drive chain system on the right side of the machine, as shown in

Figure.32

.

Remove the table height handwheel and the safety covers attached to the inside of the drive chain cover, then remove the cover to access these parts.

Use shop rags and mineral spirits to clean away any debris and grime, then brush on a light coat of multi-purpose grease to the chain and sprockets.

Gearbox.Oil

Oil Type ...................................................ISO-320 Oil Amount ................................................ 20 Oz.

Frequency .................After First 20 Hours, Then Yearly

Note:

We recommend that you replace the gearbox oil after the first 20 hours of operation. This is a normal break-in procedure and will help maximize the service life of the machine by flushing away any particles from the break-in and manufacturing process.

Although it is not necessary to remove the drive chain cover to access the fill and drain plugs, it is more convenient to do so (see reaches the fill plug.

Figures.33–34

). Replace the gearbox oil with ISO 320 or equivalent oil until it just

Figure.32.

Drive chains and sprockets for infeed and outfeed rollers.

Drain Plug

Figure.33.

Location of gearbox drain plug.

-37 Fill Plug

Figure.34.

Example of gearbox fill plug.


SERVICE

General

This section covers the most common service adjustments or procedures that may need to be made during the life of your machine.

If you require additional machine service not included in this section, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to: [email protected].

Tensioning/Replacing.

V-Belt

A V-belt transfers power from the motor to the cutterhead, and then to the infeed and outfeed rollers with the use of the drive chain system. To ensure efficient transfer of power to these systems, make sure the V-belt is always properly tensioned and in good condition. If the V-belt is worn, cracked, or damaged, replace it.

MAKE. SURE. that. your. machine. is.

unplugged. during. all. service. proce dures!. If. this. warning. is. ignored,. seri ous.personal.injury.may.occur.

After. approximately. 16. hours. of.

operation,.V-belts.will.stretch.and.seat.

into. pulley. grooves. and. need. to. be.

properly. tensioned. to. avoid. severely.

reducing.life.of.V-belts..

Items.Needed.

Qty

Hex Wrench 4mm ...............................................1

Hex Wrench 6mm ...............................................1

To.tension/replace.V-belt,.do.these.steps: 1.


.

2.

Remove side panel and belt cover from left side of machine to expose belt and pulleys, as shown in

Figure.35

.

Note:.

of the belt cover is normal during the life of the belt.

A collection of black belt dust at the bottom

V-belts. and. pulleys. will. be. hot. after.

operation.. Allow. them. to. cool. before.

handling.

Cutterhead Pulley V-Belt Motor Pulley

Figure.35.

Belt cover and side panel removed to expose V-belt and pulleys.

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3.

If V-belt needs to be replaced, raise motor to release belt tension (see next step for instructions), roll belt off pulleys, then install new belt.

4.

To adjust V-belt tension, loosen (4) motor mount cap screws (see

Figure.36

), then raise or lower motor.

Note:.

V-belt is correctly tensioned when there is approximately 1 ⁄ 2 " deflection when moderate pressure is applied to them midway between pulleys, as illustrated in

Figure 37

.

5.

After V-belt is correctly tensioned, tighten motor mount cap screws, then re-install side panel and belt cover.

Figure.36.

Location of motor mount cap screws.

Deflection 1 / 2 " Pulley Pulley

Figure.37.

Belt deflection when V-belt is correctly tensioned.

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feed rollers height

Adjusting.Feed.

Roller.Heights

It is essential that the feed rollers are set at the correct distance below the cutterhead knives at BDC (bottom dead center) to ensure that the workpiece moves through the planer evenly and the correct distance from the cutterhead knives.

Chip Breaker BDC (Bottom Dead Center) To ensure accurate results and make the adjustment process quicker and easier, we recommend using a Rotacator for these adjustments (refer to

Accessories

).

If a Rotacator is not available, a 6' 2x4 cut into two even sized pieces and a feeler gauge set can be used, but care must be taken when jointing the wood to achieve accurate results.

Note:

The chip breaker is spring mounted, which allows it to adjust automatically to the workpiece. No adjustment is necessary.

Distance.Below.Knife/Insert.at.BDC.(Figure.38) A..

Infeed Roller ........................................ 0.040"

B..

Outfeed Roller ...................................... 0.020"

Using.a.Rotacator

Items.Needed.

Qty

Hex Wrenches 3mm, 4mm ................................1 Ea. Wrench or Socket 10mm ..................................1 Ea.

Rotacator (see

Page.34

) .......................................1

A & B Infeed Roller Outfeed Roller C

Figure.38.

Planer component recommended clearances (illustration is not to scale).

To.use.a.Rotacator,.do.these.steps: 1.


2.

Make sure knives are set to correct height (refer to

Adjusting/Replacing.Knives

on

Page.29

Rotating/Replacing.Cutterhead.Inserts

for detailed instructions). If machine is a helical cutterhead, make sure all inserts are properly installed (refer to on

Page.32

for detailed instructions).

3.

Raise headstock at least 4" above table.

4.

Remove top cover, belt cover, and gearbox cover.

5.

Using your Rotacator, find bottom dead center (BDC) of any knife/insert edge by slowly rocking cutterhead pulley back and forth, then set Rotacator dial to "0" (see

Figure.39

).

Figure.39.

Example of using a Rotacator to find BDC.

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6..

Move feed speed knob to neutral position to allow infeed roller to freely rotate.

7..

Keeping Rotacator dial at "0", position it under right hand side of infeed roller and find BDC of a serrated edge by rocking infeed roller back and forth.

8..

Loosen jam nuts and use set screws on each side of feed roller (see

Figure.40

) to adjust height of infeed roller bushing block until Rotacator dial shows 0.040", which is the recommended distance for infeed roller below cutterhead.

9..

Repeat

Steps.7–8

on left side of infeed roller.

10..

Re-check both sides of infeed roller and, if necessary, make further adjustments until infeed roller height from side-to-side is 0.040" below BDC of cutterhead knife, then retighten both jam nuts.

11..

Keeping same "0" reference on Rotacator dial from

Step.

5

, repeat

Steps.7–10

for outfeed roller, but adjust it until it is 0.020" below BDC of cutterhead knife.

12.

Re-install belt cover, top cover, and gearbox cover.

Using.Wood.Blocks

Items.Needed.

Qty

Hex Wrench 3mm, 4mm .......................................1 Wrench or Socket 10mm .......................................1

2x4 6' Long .......................................................1

Feeler Gauge Set ...............................................1

To.use.wood.blocks,.do.these.steps: 1..

Build wood blocks by cutting a straight 6-foot-long 2x4 in half.

Note:.

Having the wood blocks at an even height is critical to the accuracy of your overall adjustments. For best results, make the 2x4 square with a jointer and table saw before cutting it in half.

2.. W1873.Only:.

Make sure knives are set to correct height (refer to

Adjusting/Replacing.Knives

on

Page.29

for detailed instructions).

3..


4..

Place wood blocks along sides of table, as illustrated in

Figure.41

.

Roller Bushing Block Jam Nut & Set Screw

Figure.40.

Example of infeed roller bushing block and height adjustment controls.

Wood Blocks 36"

Figure.41..

Wood blocks properly positioned on the planer table.

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5..

Remove top cover, belt cover, and gearbox cover.

6..

Lower headstock until wood blocks get close to cutterhead.

7..

Use belt to rotate cutterhead and continue lowering headstock until blocks just barely touch cutterhead knife/insert at its lowest point of rotation (BDC).

8..

Upward pressure of wood blocks will be holding infeed and outfeed rollers at same level as knife/ insert at BDC.

9..

Loosen jam nuts and set screws on each side of infeed roller (see

Figure.42

).

10..

Using a feeler gauge, adjust set screw so it is 0.040" from roller bushing block (see roller.

Figure.42

), then tighten jam nut. Repeat on other side of infeed

11..

Repeat

Steps.9–10

with outfeed roller; only adjust the gaps to 0.020".

12..

Re-install belt cover, top cover, and gearbox cover.

Roller Bushing Block

Figure.42.

Insert Feeler Gauge Here Jam Nut & Set Screw Example of feeler gauge location for adjusting infeed roller height when using wood blocks (one of two locations shown).

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Adjusting.Feed.Roller.

operation.

Spring.Tension

The infeed and outfeed rollers keep the workpiece moving through the planer. Springs exert downward pressure on the feed rollers while allowing them to rise with an uneven workpiece surface. Proper spring tension is crucial to keep the workpiece moving through the planer during The ideal feed-roller spring tension varies depending upon the type of wood you plane. When adjusting spring tension, keep the following in mind: • If you are planing milled lumber with a consistent surface, use less spring tension to reduce the risk of marring the workpiece.

• If you are planing rough lumber with inconsistent surfaces, use greater spring tension to keep the stock moving through the planer.

• If the workpiece consistently stops feeding during operation, the spring tension may need to be increased.

Items.Needed.

Qty

Hex Wrench 6mm ...............................................1

To.adjust.feed-roller.spring.tension,.do.these.steps: 1..


2..

Rotate tension screws (see tension.

Figure.43

) clockwise to increase tension or counterclockwise to decrease Tension Screws

Figure.43.

Example of roller spring tension adjustment screws.

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Positioning.Chip.Deflector

Chip.Deflector.Gap.Setting

..........................

1 ⁄ 16 ''– 1 ⁄ 8 '' When properly distanced from the cutterhead, the chip deflector directs the chips into the dust hood, and keeps them from falling onto the outfeed roller and being pressed into the workpiece.

Items.Needed.

Qty

Wrench or Socket 10mm .......................................1

To.adjust.chip.deflector.gap,.do.these.steps: 1..


2..

Remove dust hood, top cover, and belt cover.

3..

Use cutterhead pulley to rotate cutterhead until a knife/insert reaches closest distance to chip deflector (see

Figure 44

), then measure distance between knife/insert and chip deflector.

4..

If distance measured in flange bolts (see

Step.3

Figure.44

is

not

equal to correct chip deflector gap setting, then loosen ) that secure chip deflector and adjust gap to correct setting.

5..

Re-tighten flange bolts, then replace belt cover, top cover, and dust port.

Chip Deflector Flange Bolts (1 of 2)

Figure.44..

Example of chip deflector and mounting hardware.

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Calibrating.Headstock.

Elevation.Scale

Although correctly set at the factory, the table elevation scale can be adjusted for accuracy if necessary.

Items.Needed.

Qty

Phillips Screwdriver #2 .........................................1

Scrap Piece of Stock ............................................1

Calipers ...........................................................1

To.calibrate.table.elevation.scale,.do.these.steps: 1..

Plane a scrap piece of stock until it is flat and of even thickness along its length.

Note:.

Turn board over between each pass.

2..

Use calipers to measure board thickness.

3..

If there is a discrepancy between board thickness and reading on table elevation scale, loosen the screw shown in

Figure.45

, adjust scale as necessary, then re-tighten screw.

Screw

Figure.45.

Location of adjustment screw for table elevation scale.

Checking.Anti-Kickback.

Fingers

The anti-kickback fingers are an important safety feature of your planer. The fingers hang from a rod suspended across the head casting and in front of the infeed roller, as shown. This design allows the workpiece to easily enter the planer but reduces the risk of kickback by digging into the workpiece if it moves backward.

Check the anti-kickback fingers regularly to ensure they swing freely and easily. If the fingers do not swing freely and easily, first clean them with a wood-resin solvent, then inspect them for damage. If any of the fingers are damaged, the device must be replaced before using the machine.

Do not apply oil or other lubricants to the anti-kickback fingers that will attract dust and restrict free movement of the fingers.

Anti-Kickback Fingers

Figure.46..

Anti-kickback fingers.

Proper. operation. of. anti-kickback.

fingers.is.critical.for.safe.operation.of.

this. planer.. DO. NOT. operate. planer. if.

anti-kickback.fingers.are.not.operating.

correctly..Failure.to.heed.this.warning.

could.result.in.serious.personal.injury.

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Tensioning.Headstock.

Height.Chain

The headstock height chain transfers movement from the elevation handwheel to the columns that control headstock height. The chain drive can be adjusted to remove slack if the chain stretches over time or is loosened during headstock leveling procedures.

Items.Needed.

Qty

Hex Wrench 5mm ...............................................1


To.adjust.headstock.height.chain.tension,.do.these.

steps: 1..


2..

Remove motor access panel to access headstock height chain shown in

Figure.47

.

3..

Loosen two chain tension lock bolts, then push idler sprocket against chain with moderate pressure to eliminate slack in chain. While maintaining pressure on idler sprocket, re-tighten bolts (see

Figure.47

).

4..

Clean and lubricate chain and sprockets (refer to

Headstock.Height.Chain.&.Sprockets

on

Page.36

for instructions), then re-install motor access panel.

DO.NOT.let.chain.fall.off.sprockets..It.

can. be. very. difficult. to. return. chain.

to. its. proper. location. on. sprockets.

without.changing.table.adjustments.

Idler Sprocket Lock Bolts Chain

Figure.47..

Headstock height chain adjustment (shown without stand for purpose of illustration).

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Adjusting.Cutterhead.

Parallelism

Maximum.Allowable.Tolerances:

Cutterhead/Table Side-to-Side ........................ 0.002" Head Casting/Table Front/Back ....................... 0.020" Cutterhead parallelism is critical to the operation of the machine. As such, it is essential that the cutterhead is parallel with the table (within 0.002") from side-to-side, as illustrated in

Figure.48

.

Items.Needed:.

Qty

Rotacator .........................................................1

Phillips Screwdriver #2 .........................................1


Hex Wrench 6mm ...............................................1

How the table sits in relation to the head casting from front-to-back is also important (see more than 0.020".

Figure.49

). Because the feed rollers and chip breaker will be adjusted off the table position, the tolerances on the front-to back positioning are not as critical as the cutterhead/ table side-to-side positioning. Therefore, the maximum allowable tolerance for the front-to-back parallelism is not

Cutterhead.Parallelism.Inspection

Use your Rotacator to inspect the cutterhead parallelism. If you do not have a Rotacator, a wood block and feeler gauges may be used, but extra care must be taken to ensure accuracy. If the cutterhead is not within the maxi mum allowable tolerances, it must be adjusted.

Cutterhead Parallel Parallel Table

SIDE-TO-SIDE FRONT VIEW

Cutterhead Not-Parallel Not-Parallel Table

Figure.48..

Side-to-side parallelism of table and cutterhead.

Parallel

FRONT

Not-Parallel Headstock Table Headstock Table Parallel

BACK

Not-Parallel

Figure.49..

Front-to-back parallelism of table and cutterhead.

Headstock.Parallelism.Adjustments

The headstock is adjusted by turning the chain sprockets underneath the table for movements over 0.008" or by adjusting how the headstock is mounted on the columns for movements under 0.008".

When. making. adjustments,. tighten. fasteners. after.

each.step.to.ensure.the.accuracy.of.your.tests..When.

adjusting. the. chain. sprockets,. keep. in. mind. that. if.

the.chain.becomes.too.loose,.it.will.fall.off.of.all.the.

sprockets,.and.returning.it.to.its.proper.location.can.

be.extremely.difficult.

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To.adjust.headstock.parallelism,.do.these.steps: 1..


2..

Remove cabinet panel and locate chain on underside of table.

3..

Loosen lock bolts and idler sprocket (see

Tensioning.

Headstock.Height.Chain.Tension

instructions on

Page.36

).

4..

Move chain away from sprocket you want to adjust so only that sprocket can be rotated independent of chain.

Note:.

If the left side of the table is too high, the left two sprockets will need to be adjusted. Each tooth on the sprocket represents 0.008" of vertical movement as the cogs are turned. Make sure, as you turn the sprockets, to keep an accurate tooth count to ensure that the table is adjusted equally.

5..

Mark location of one tooth of sprocket that you are adjusting.

6..

Carefully rotate sprocket (clockwise to lower table; counterclockwise to raise table) just enough to position next tooth at marked location, then fit chain around sprocket again.

7..

Repeat

Steps.4–6

with each sprocket that needs to be adjusted until table-to-cutterhead clearance is within 0.008" from one side to the other.

8..

Make sure chain is properly fitted on sprockets, then re-tighten idler sprocket and lock bolts.

.

9..

If necessary, micro-adjust headstock position by loosening cap screws shown in with cutterhead.

Figure.50

and raising or lowering headstock until it is properly aligned

Note:.

This process may require adjusting the columns on both the left and right hand sides until you find the correct combination.

Adjustment Screws Figure 50. Location of headstock micro adjustment screws (one side shown only).

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Troubleshooting

The following troubleshooting tables cover common problems that may occur with this machine. If you need replacement parts or additional troubleshooting help, contact our Technical Support. Note:

Before contacting Tech Support, find the machine serial number and manufacture date, and if available, your original purchase receipt. This information is required to properly assist you.

Motor.&.Electrical

PROBLEM POSSIBLE.CAUSE

CORRECTIVE.ACTION

Machine does not start, or power supply breaker trips immediately after startup.

1. STOP button depressed/at fault.

2. Incorrect power supply voltage or circuit size.

3. Thermal overload relay has tripped.

4. Power supply circuit breaker tripped or fuse blown. 5. Motor wires connected incorrectly.

6. Wiring open/has high resistance.

7. START button switch at fault. 8. Start capacitor at fault.

9. Thermal overload relay has tripped.

10. Contactor not energized; has poor contacts.

11. Centrifugal switch/contact points at fault.

12. Motor at fault.

1. Rotate button head to reset; replace if at fault.

2. Ensure correct power supply voltage and circuit size.

3. Reset; adjust trip load dial if necessary; replace. 4. Ensure circuit is sized correctly and free of shorts. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.

5. Correct motor wiring connections.

6. Check/fix broken, disconnected, or corroded wires.

7. Replace switch.

8. Test/replace if at fault.

9. Reset; adjust trip load dial if necessary; replace.

10. Test all legs for power/replace.

11. Adjust/replace centrifugal switch/contact points if available. 12. Test/repair/replace.

Machine stalls or is underpowered.

1. Machine undersized for task.

2. Workpiece not suitable for machine.

3. Motor overheated, causing thermal overload to trip.

4. Belt(s) slipping; oil/grease on belt(s).

5. Dull knives/inserts.

6. Dust collection ducting problem.

7. Motor wired incorrectly.

8. Run capacitor at fault.

9. Pulley slipping on shaft.

10. Contactor not energized/has poor contacts.

11. Centrifugal switch/contact points at fault. 1. Reduce feed rate/depth of cut.

2. Only cut wood/ensure moisture is below 20%.

3. Allow motor to cool, reset overload if necessary, and reduce depth of cut.

4. Clean/tension/replace belt (

Page.38

).

5. Sharpen/replace knives (

Page. 29

), or replace inserts (

Page.32

).

6. Clear blockages, seal leaks, use smooth wall duct, eliminate bends, close other branches.

7. Wire motor correctly.

8. Test/repair/replace.

9. Tighten loose pulley; replace pulley/shaft if dam aged.

10. Test all legs for power/replace.

11. Adjust/replace centrifugal switch/contact points if available. 12. Test/repair/replace.

Machine has vibration or noisy operation.

12. Motor bearings at fault.

1. Motor or component loose.

2. V-belt worn, loose, or slapping cover. 3. Pulley loose. 4. Plastic chip deflector hitting knives.

5. Motor fan rubbing on fan cover.

6. Knives/gibs at fault.

7. Cutterhead bearings at fault. 8. Motor bearings at fault. 1. Inspect/tighten loose bolts/nuts; replace damaged components.

2. Tension/replace belt (

Page.38

4. Adjust chip deflector ( ).

3. Re-align/replace shaft, pulley set screw, and key.

Page.44

); replace if neces sary.

5. Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan.

6. Sharpen/replace knives; set knife alignment/height correctly (

Page.29

).

7. Replace bearing(s).

8. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft requires bearing replacement.

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Machine.Operation

PROBLEM POSSIBLE.CAUSE

CORRECTIVE.ACTION

Excessive snipe (gouge in end of board that is uneven with rest of cut). Note: A small amount of snipe is inevitable with all types of plan ers. The key is minimizing it as much as possible.

Workpiece stops/ slows in middle of cut.

Chipping (consis tent pattern).

Chipping/ indentation in workpiece sur face (inconsistent pattern).

Fuzzy grain.

1. Taking too heavy of a cut.

2. Feed rollers set too low or too high.

3. Pitch and glue buildup on planer components.

1. Knots or conflicting grain direction in wood.

2. Taking too deep of a cut. 3. Feeding workpiece too fast. 4. Nicked or chipped knife/insert.

1. Chips aren't being properly expelled from cutterhead.

1. Wood may have high moisture content or sur face wetness.

2. Dull knives/inserts.

1. Nicked or chipped knife/inserts.

1. Take a lighter cut.

2. Adjust feed rollers (

Page.40

). 3. Clean internal cutterhead components with a pitch/resin-dissolving solvent.

1. Inspect workpiece for knots and grain direction; only use clean stock, and cut WITH the grain.

2. Take a smaller depth of cut. (Reduce cutting depth when planing hard woods.) 3. Slow down feed rate. 4. Replace affected knife (

Page.29

), or have it sharp ened; rotate/replace insert (

Page.32

).

1. Use a proper dust-collection system.

1. Check moisture content is below 20% and allow to dry if moisture is too high.

2. Replace knives (

Page.29

) or have them profession ally sharpened; rotate/replace inserts (

Page.32

).

1. Replace knives (

Page.29


Page.32

).

Long lines or ridges that run along length of board.

Uneven cutting marks, wavy surface, or chat ter marks across face of board.

Glossy surface.

If workpiece twists in machine.

1. Outfeed extension slopes down or is not level with main table.

2. Workpiece is not supported as it leaves planer.

3. Some snipe is inevitable.

1. Shim outfeed extension wing level with main table.

2. Hold workpiece up slightly as it leaves outfeed end of planer.

3. Plane lumber longer than your intended workpiece length, then cut off excess after planing complete.

1. Feeding workpiece too fast.

2. Knives not installed evenly/inserts not prop erly installed.

3. Worn cutterhead bearings.

1. Knives/inserts are dull.

2. Feeding workpiece too slow.

3. Cutting depth too shallow.

1. Feed rollers not parallel with table.

1. Slow down feed rate.

2. Adjust knives with knife gauge (

Page.29

); remove inserts, properly clean mounting pocket and re install (

Page.32

).

3. Replace cutterhead bearings.

1. Replace knives (

Page.29


Page.32

).

2. Increase feed rate.

3. Increase depth of cut.

1. Adjust feed rollers (

Page.40

).

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Electrical.Safety.Instructions

These pages are current at the time of printing. However, in the spirit of improvement, we may make changes to the electrical systems of future machines. Compare the manufacture date of your machine to the one stated in this manual, and study this section carefully.

If there are differences between your machine and what is shown in this section, call Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 for assistance BEFORE making any changes to the wiring on your machine. An updated wiring diagram may be available.

Note:

Please gather the serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling. This information can be found on the main machine label.

SHOCK.HAZARD.

Working on wiring that is connected to a power source is extremely dangerous. Touching electrified parts will result in personal injury including but not limited to severe burns, electrocution, or death. Disconnect the power from the machine before servicing electrical components!

QUALIFIED.ELECTRICIAN.

Due to the inherent hazards of electricity, only a qualified electrician should perform wiring tasks on this machine. If you are not a qualified electrician, get help from one before attempting any kind of wiring job.

WIRE.CONNECTIONS.

All connections must be tight to prevent wires from loosening during machine operation. Double-check all wires disconnected or connected during any wiring task to ensure tight connections.

WIRE/COMPONENT.DAMAGE..

completing the task.

Damaged wires or components increase the risk of serious personal injury, fire, or machine damage. If you notice that any wires or components are damaged while performing a wiring task, replace those wires or components before

MODIFICATIONS

. Using aftermarket parts or modifying the wiring beyond what is shown in the diagram may lead to unpredictable results, including serious injury or fire.

MOTOR.WIRING.

The motor wiring shown in these diagrams is current at the time of printing, but it may not match your machine. Always use the wiring diagram inside the motor junction box.

CAPACITORS/INVERTERS.

capacitors.

Some capacitors and power inverters store an electrical charge for up to 10 minutes after being disconnected from the power source. To reduce the risk of being shocked, wait at least this long before working on

CIRCUIT.REQUIREMENTS.

power source.

You MUST follow the requirements at the beginning of this manual when connecting your machine to a

EXPERIENCING.DIFFICULTIES.

(360) 734-3482.

If you are experiencing difficulties understanding the information included in this section, contact our Technical Support at

The photos and diagrams included in this section are best viewed in color. You can view these pages in color at www.shopfox.biz.

BLACK WHITE GREEN RED

WIRING DIAGRAM COLOR KEY

BLUE BROWN GRAY YELLOW YELLOW GREEN PURPLE ORANGE PINK LIGHT BLUE WHITE TUR-

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Electrical.Components

Figure.52.

W1873/W1874 motor junction box.

Figure.51..

W1873/W1874 magnetic switch with cover removed.

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Wiring.Diagram

A L1/1 L2/3 L3/5 SDE MA-18 240V NO13 NC21 SDE NC22 T1/2 T2/4 T3/6 NO14

This motor wiring diagram is current at the time of printing; however, always use the diagram on the inside of the junction box cover when rewiring your motor!

1/2 3/4 B RA-20 AMP 5/6 18 15 96 12 ARC 98 95 MAGNETIC SWITCH ASSEMBLY SDE MP-18 Ground Hot 230 VAC Hot G 6-20 Plug GND Start Capacitor 400MFD 125VAC Run Capacitor 70uF 250VAC -53-


PARTS

Headstock

18 12 48 23 19 27 24 B 13 20 27 26 23 23 27 2 A 47 F 46 44 45 47 G 1 24 24 27 23 F 64 62 60 25 28 3 4 3 29 4 B 3 61 57 5 (W1874) 57-2 57-3 58 17 61 16 30 23 (W1873) 57-3 57-4 57-1 57-2 57-5 84 41 7 42 43 44 33 11 42 43 44 8 57-1 9 91 10 68 86 65 G 86 67 41 42 7 33 44 43 6 42 33 41 44 41 7 7 8 9 10 43 57 9 32 58 59 69 75 73 74 69 77 69 78 71 72 70 69 79 80 76 81 147 193 87 58 82 88 69 66 C 85 31 35 34 113 89 90 85 C 39 38 37 83 9 10 40 -54-


X1873001 X1873002 X1873003 X1873004 X1873005 X1873006 X1873007 X1873008 X1873009 X1873010 X1873011 X1873012 X1873013 X1873016 X1873017 X1873018 X1873019 X1873020 X1873023 X1873024 X1873025 X1873026 X1873027 X1873028 X1873029 X1873030 X1873031 X1873032 X1873033 X1873034 X1873035 X1873037 X1873038 X1873039 X1873040 X1873041 X1873042 X1873043 X1873044 X1873045 X1873046 X1873047 X1873048 X1873057 X1873057-1 X1873057-2

REF PART #

4 5 6 1 2 3 18 19 20 23 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 29 30 31 32 24 25 26 27 28 33 34 35 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 57 57-1 57-2

Headstock.Parts.List

DESCRIPTION

HEADSTOCK SHAFT ANTI-KICKBACK FINGER COLLAR POLY V-BELT 360J-9 INFEED ROLLER ROLLER SEAT SPROCKET FLAT WASHER 6MM HEX BOLT M6-1 X 16 OUTFEED ROLLER COLLECTOR HOOD CHIP BREAKER TOP COVER CLAMP HEX BOLT M6-1 X 12 DEFLECTOR PLATE SPRING BUTTON HD CAP SCR M6-1 X 12 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M6-1 X 20 SET SCREW M6-1 X 16 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M6-1 X 25 FLAT WASHER 6MM SET SCREW M6-1 X 30 HEX NUT M6-1 (NYLON) BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 25 DRIVE CHAIN COVER BUTTON HD CAP SCR M6-1 X 12 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M6-1 X 16 BRACKET PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 12 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M5-.8 X 12 SPRING HEX NUT M5-.8

SHOULDER BOLT M8-1.25 X 14, 4 X 12 SPRING PLATE SET SCREW M6-1 X 20 HEX NUT M6-1 POINTER RIVET 2.5MM X 8MM TENSION BOLT EXT RETAINING RING 47MM CUTTERHEAD ASSEMBLY (W1873) CUTTERHEAD 15" 3-KNIFE PLANER BLADE 15" X 1" X 1-1/8" X1873057-3 X1873057-4 X1873057-5 X1874057 X1874057-1 X1874057-2 X1874057-3 X1873058 X1873059 X1873060 X1874060 X1873061 X1874061 X1873062 X1873064 X1873065 X1873066 X1873067 X1873068 X1873069 X1873070 X1873071 X1873072 X1873073 X1873074 X1873075 X1873076 X1873077 X1873078 X1873079 X1873080 X1873081 X1873082 X1873083 X1873084 X1873085 X1873086 X1873087 X1873088 X1873089 X1873090 X1873091 X1873113 X1873147 X1873193

REF PART #

57-3 57-4 57-5 57 57-1 57-2 65 66 67 68 60 61 61 62 64 57-3 58 59 60 74 75 76 77 69 70 71 72 73 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 113 147 193

DESCRIPTION

GIB GIB SCREW ADJUSTMENT SCREW M5-.8 X 12 CUTTERHEAD ASSEMBLY (W1874) HELICAL CUTTERHEAD 15" FLATHEAD TORX 10-32 X 1/2 CARBIDE INSERT 15 X 15 X 2.5MM 10-PK BALL BEARING 6204-2NSE GEAR PULLEY (W1873) PULLEY (W1874) KEY 6 X 6 X 20 (W1873) KEY 6 X 6 X 30 (W1874) FLAT WASHER 8MM BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 20 GEAR BOX GEAR BOX COVER GASKET OIL SEAL 28 X 40 X 8 BALL BEARING 6201-2NSE SHAFT GEAR 52T KEY 5 X 5 X 12 SHAFT GEAR KEY 5 X 5 X 10 SHAFT GEAR ASSEMBLY KEY 6 X 6 X 40 SPRING STEEL BALL 6MM OIL SEAL 25 X 47 X 6 OIL SEAL P12 SPROCKET PIN BUTTON HD CAP SCR M6-1 X 25 OIL PLUG 1/4 CLUTCH FORK HANDLE KNOB 3/8-16, D1-1/4, BALL CHAIN 06B X 41P CHAIN 06B X 50P WAVY WASHER 8MM HEX BOLT M6-1 X 12 FLAT WASHER 6MM -55-

148 157 158 159 192 (W1873) 130 163 136


Stand.&.Motor

155 131 115 153 154 123 135 153 156 128 154 139 143 155 196 132 135 101 102 129 129 127 126 124 135 149 114 155 195 162 122 120 152 155 121 196 154 132 143 144 139 154 156 153 152 195 121 151 194 161 150 A 122 D 110 108 109 107 125-3 125-1 135 105 104 125-2 125-4 160 125 146 103 133-1 133-2 133-3 133-4 133-5 133-6 133-7 133-8 133-9 133-10 133-11 133 106 111 -56-


REF

101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 114 115 120 121 122 123 124 125 125-1 125-2 125-3 125-4 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 133-1 133-2 133-3 133-4

Stand.&.Motor.Parts.List

PART #

X1873101

DESCRIPTION

SWITCH CORD 12G 3W 34" X1873102 X1873103 X1873104 X1873105 X1873106 X1873107 X1873108 X1873109 X1873110 X1873111 X1873114 X1873115 X1873120 X1873121 X1873122 X1873123 X1873124 POWER CORD 12G 3W 150" 6-20P STRAIN RELIEF TYPE-3 PG13.5

STRAIN RELIEF TYPE-1 1/2 MOUNTING PLATE MOTOR CORD 12G 3W 24" KEY 6 X 6 X 18 FLAT WASHER 8MM MOTOR PULLEY BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 20 STRAIN RELIEF TYPE-1 1/2 COVER MOUNT STRUT MOUNT SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 35 FLAT WASHER 8MM FLAT WASHER 10MM PLASTIC GAS STRUT STAND X1873125 MAGNETIC SWITCH ASSY MP-18 X1873125-1 MAGNETIC SWITCH COVER (FRONT) X1873125-2 MAGNETIC SWITCH COVER (REAR) X1873125-3 CONTACTOR SDE MA-18 220V-240V X1873125-4 OL RELAY SDE RA-20 12-18A X1873126 X1873127 FOOT M8-1.25 X 60 HEX NUT M8-1.25

X1873128 X1873129 X1873130 CABLE PROTECTOR ACCESS PANEL T-HANDLE TORX DRIVER T-25 X1873131 X1873132 PLATE ADJUSTABLE BRACKET X1873133 MOTOR 3HP 230V 1PH X1873133-1 MOTOR FAN COVER X1873133-2 RUN CAPACITOR COVER X1873133-3 START CAPACITOR COVER X1873133-4 MOTOR JUNCTION BOX

REF

133-5

PART # DESCRIPTION

X1873133-5 MOTOR FAN 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 192 193 194 195 196 139 143 144 146 147 148 149 150 151 133-6 133-7 133-8 X1873133-6 R CAPACITOR 70M 250V 1-9/16 X 3-1/2 X1873133-7 S CAPACITOR 400M 125V 1-9/16 X 3-1/2 X1873133-8 CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH 133-9 X1873133-9 CONTACT PLATE 133-10 X1873133-10 BALL BEARING 6205ZZ (FRONT) 133-11 X1873133-11 BALL BEARING 6203ZZ (REAR) 135 X1873135 PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 12 136 X1873136 PHLP HD SCR M3-.5 X 10 X1873139 X1873143 X1873144 X1873146 X1873147 X1873148 X1873149 X1873150 X1873151 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16 FLAT WASHER 6MM GAS STRUT PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 10 HEX BOLT M6-1 X 12 HEX WRENCH 4MM BELT COVER MOTOR PLATE BUTTON HD CAP SCR M6-1 X 20 X1873152 X1873153 X1873154 X1873155 X1873156 X1873157 X1873158 X1873159 X1873160 X1873161 X1873162 X1873163 X1873192 X1873193 X1873194 X1873195 X1873196 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 20 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 25 SLEEVE HEX NUT M8-1.25 NYLON FLAT WASHER 8MM OPEN-END WRENCH 10/13MM OPEN-END WRENCH 12/14MM OPEN-END WRENCH 17/19MM BRACKET FLAT WASHER 6MM FLAT WASHER 8MM T-HANDLE TORX DRIVER T-30 KNIFE SETTING JIG (W1873) FLAT WASHER 6MM LOCK WASHER 6MM LOCK WASHER 8MM SPRING WASHER 6MM -57-

211 246 210 209 E 298 299 201 202 203 212 226 227 208 D 211 206 246 210


Table

245 223 224 225 211 246 297 296 246 207 210 209 200 209 205 204 298 299 201 202 203 E 294 221 295 298 299 201 202 203 294 221 212 293 208 222 214 215 216 217 221 218 298 299 201 202 203 219 216 221 294 -58-


Table.Parts.List

REF PART #

200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 214 215 216 217 218

DESCRIPTION

X1873200 LEADSCREW X1873201 SPROCKET X1873202 FLAT WASHER 10MM X1873203 HEX NUT M10-1.25

X1873204 DEPTH-OF-CUT SCALE X1873205 PHLP HD SCR M3-.5 X 4 X1873206 HANDWHEEL TYPE-3 216D X 10B-K X M10-1.5

X1873207 KEY 4 X 4 X 20 X1873208 SET SCREW M10-1.5 X 12 X1873209 COLUMN X1873210 LEADSCREW X1873211 CAP X1873212 CAST IRON EXTENSION TABLE X1873214 BRACKET X1873215 SHAFT X1873216 SPROCKET X1873217 EXT RETAINING RING 15MM X1873218 HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 25

REF PART #

219 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 245 246 293 294 295 296 297 298 299

DESCRIPTION

X1873219 SLEEVE X1873221 FLAT WASHER 8MM X1873222 CHAIN 410 X 148P X1873223 HEX NUT M10-1.25

X1873224 FLAT WASHER 10MM X1873225 DIRECTION LABEL X1873226 HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 25 X1873227 SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 20 X1873245 REVOLVING HANDLE 24 X 92, M10-1.5 X 12 X1873246 LEADSCREW MOUNT X1873293 MAIN TABLE X1873294 HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 45 X1873295 COLUMN X1873296 BUSHING X1873297 INT RETAINING RING 38MM X1873298 BALL BEARING 6202Z X1873299 INT RETAINING RING 35MM -59-


Labels.&.Cosmetics

301 302 303 312 304 305 311 310 309

REF PART #

301 302 302 303 304 305 306 X1873301 X1873302 X1874302 X1873303 X1873304 X1873305 X1873306

DESCRIPTION

READ MANUAL LABEL MACHINE ID LABEL (W1873) MACHINE ID LABEL (W1874) DISCONNECT POWER LABEL ADD OIL LABEL STOP OIL FILL TAG ELECTRICITY LABEL 308 306 307

REF PART #

307 308 309 310 311 312 312 X1873307 X1873308 X1873309 X1873310 X1873311 X1873312 X1874312

DESCRIPTION

INJURY HAZARD LABEL EYE/EAR/LUNG LABEL TOUCH-UP PAINT, SHOP FOX BLACK TOUCH-UP PAINT, SHOP FOX WHITE SHOP FOX NAMEPLATE–LARGE MODEL NUMBER LABEL (W1873) MODEL NUMBER LABEL (W1874)

Safety.labels.warn.about.machine.hazards.and.how.to.prevent.serious.personal.injury..The.owner.

of.this.machine.MUST.maintain.the.original.location.and.readability.of.all.labels.on.this.machine..

If.any.label.is.removed.or.becomes.unreadable,.REPLACE.that.label.before.allowing.machine.to.

be.operated.again..Contact.us.at.

(

360

)

.734-3482.or.www.woodstockint.com.to.order.new.labels..

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WARRANTY WARRANTY

Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all Shop Fox machinery to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase by the original owner. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, lack of maintenance, or reimbursement of third party expenses incurred. Woodstock International, Inc. will repair, replace, or arrange for a dealer refund, at its expense and option, the Shop Fox machine or machine part proven to be defective for its designed and intended use, provided that the original owner returns the product prepaid to an authorized warranty or repair facility as designated by our Bellingham, Washington office with proof of their purchase of the product within two years, and provides Woodstock International, Inc. reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect through inspection. If it is determined there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of Woodstock International Inc.'s warranty, then the original owner must bear the cost of storing and returning the product. This is Woodstock International, Inc.’s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may be implied by law, including any merchantability or fitness, for any particular purpose, are hereby limited to the duration of this written warranty. We do not warrant that Shop Fox machinery complies with the provisions of any law, acts or electrical codes. We do not reimburse for third party repairs. In no event shall Woodstock International, Inc.’s liability under this limited warranty exceed the purchase price paid for the product, and any legal actions brought against Woodstock International, Inc. shall be tried in the State of Washington, County of Whatcom. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.

Every effort has been made to ensure that all Shop Fox machinery meets high quality and durability standards. We are commited to continuously improving the quality of our products, and reserve the right to change specifications at any time.

To register the warranty, go to production information.

https://www.woodstockint.com/warranty

, or scan the QR code below. You will be directed to the Warranty Registration page on www.woodstockint.com. Enter all applicable

WARRANTY WOODSTOCKINT.COM

Grizzly W1873 15'' 3 HP Fixed-Table Planer Owner's Manual

15" FIXED-TABLE PLANERS OWNER'S MANUAL

(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED

)

Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: [email protected]

COPYRIGHT © AUGUST, 2019 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Contents

USE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS TO SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST!

INTRODUCTION

Machine.Description

Woodstock.Technical.Support

Woodstock.International,.Inc.

Attn:.Technical.Documentation.Manager

P.O..Box.2309

Bellingham,.WA.98227

Email:[email protected]

W1873.Machine.Specifications

15'' 3 HP FIXED­TABLE PLANER

W1874.Machine.Specifications

15'' 3 HP FIXED­TABLE PLANER W/HELICAL CUTTERHEAD

Identification

Controls.&.Components

Internal.Components

SAFETY

For.Your.Own.Safety, Read.Manual.Before.Operating.Machine

NOTICE

Additional.Safety.for.Planers

ELECTRICAL

Circuit.Requirements

Full-Load.Current.Rating

Circuit.Requirements

NOTICE

Grounding.Requirements

For.230V.Connection

Extension.Cords

SETUP

Unpacking

Items.Needed.for.Setup

Inventory

Cleaning.Machine

Machine.Placement

Weight.Load

Physical.Environment

Space.Allocation

Electrical.Installation

Lighting

Assembly

Dust.Collection

Checking.Gearbox.

Oil.Level

Test.Run

TWIST

To reset switch, twist button clockwise.

Recommended.

Adjustments

OPERATIONS

Operation.Overview

Workpiece.Inspection

Wood.Types

Planing.Tips

Cutting.Problems

Chipped.Grain

Fuzzy.Grain.

Snipe

Chip.Marks.or.Indentations

Pitch.&.Glue.Build-up.

Rippled.Cut.

Depth.of.Cut

Setting.Feed.Rate

Adjusting/Replacing.

Knives.(W1873)

Rotating/Replacing.

Cutterhead.Inserts.(W1874)

ACCESSORIES

Planer.Accessories

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning.&.Protecting

Schedule

Lubrication

Feed.Roller.Bushings

15'' 3 HP FIXEDTABLE PLANER

15'' 3 HP FIXEDTABLE PLANER W/HELICAL CUTTERHEAD