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Model W1701
¾ HP SHAPER
MANUAL UPDATE
This update covers changes made to the owner's manual after it was printed. Keep this update with your
owner's manual for future reference. Before operating your new machine, you MUST read and understand
this insert and the entire Model W1701 manual to reduce the risk of injury from improper use or setup. If
you have questions, contact Tech Support at (360) 734-3482 or by email at t e c h _ s u p p o r t @ s h o p f o x . b i z.
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MODEL W1701 1 HP SHAPER OWNER'S MANUAL Phone: (360) 734-3482 • E-Mail: tech-support@shopfox.biz COPYRIGHT © AUGUST, 2003 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. REVISED MARCH 2006 (TR). WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. #6915CR Printed in China
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INTRODUCTION SAFETY ELECTRICAL SET UP OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE PARTS Contents INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................2 Woodstock Technical Support ............................................................................ 2 Specifications ............................................................................................... 2 SAFETY ............................................................................
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W1701 1HP Shaper INTRODUCTION Woodstock Technical Support We stand behind our machines! In the event that questions arise about your machine, parts are miss- ing, or a defect is found, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to: tech-support@shopfox.biz. Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot prob- lems and send out parts for warranty claims. If you need the latest edition of this manual, you can download it from http://www.shopfox.b
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SAFETY W1701 1HP Shaper SAFETY READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. 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. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury. This symbol is used to alert the us
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W1701 1HP Shaper 10. NEVER LEAVE WHEN MACHINE IS RUNNING. Turn power off and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop before leaving machine unattended. 11. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. DO NOT use machinery in damp, wet locations, or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist. 12. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIT. Clutter and dark shadows may cause accidents. 13. USE A GROUNDED EXTENSION CORD RATED FOR THE MACHINE AMPERAGE. Undersized cords over- heat and lose power. Re
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SAFETY W1701 1HP Shaper Additional Safety Instructions for Shapers READ and understand this USE this and other machinery with caution entire instruction manual and respect, and always consider safety before using this machine. first, as it applies to your individual working Serious personal injury conditions. Remember, no list of safety may occur if safety and guidelines can be complete, and every shop operational information environment is different. Failure to follow is not understood a
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W1701 1HP Shaper Avoiding Potential Injuries NOTE: Guard Removed for Clarity. Always Use Guard. ® ® ® Figure 1. Use a SHOP FOX Featherboard as Figure 4. Use SHOP FOX BOARD BUDDIES for anti-kick back protection. holding down the workpiece. NOTE: Guard Removed for Clarity. Always Use Guard. ® ® Figure 2. Use rubberized SHOP FOX Push Figure 5. Use a SHOP FOX Right Angle Jig Blocks to grip the workpiece when cutting. when making special cuts without a safety guard. NOTE: Guard Removed for Clarit
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ELECTRICAL W1701 1HP Shaper ELECTRICAL 110V Operation ® The SHOP FOX Model W1701 is prewired for 110 volt operation. The motor supplied with your new Machine Type is rated at 1 HP and will draw approximately 13 amps. A 5-15 plug is included for your machine and is intended to be plugged into a matching 5-15 receptacle. Connect your machine to a circuit (wire, breaker, plug, receptacle) that is rated for at least 15 amps. We recommend connecting this machine to a dedicated circuit with a
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W1701 1HP Shaper SET UP If any parts are missing, examine the pack- Unpacking aging for the missing parts. For any missing parts, find the part number in the back ® The SHOP FOX Model W1701 has been carefully pack- of this manual and contact Woodstock aged for safe transporting. If you notice the machine has International, Inc. at (360) 734-3482 or at been damaged, please contact your authorized SHOP tech-support@shopfox.biz ® FOX dealer immediately. Inventory LIFTING HAZARD! The following
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SET UP W1701 1HP Shaper Inventory List Machine Placement • Machine Mobility: Use the Model D2057 The following is a description of the main com- ® ® SHOP FOX Heavy-Duty Mobile Base so ponents shipped with the SHOP FOX Model you can make the most out of your shop W1701. Lay the components out to inventory space by moving the Model W1701 1HP them, and refer to the list below and Figure 8. Shaper out of the way when not in use. ® Contact your SHOP FOX Dealer for price Main Contents Qt
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W1701 1HP Shaper Assembly LACERATION HAZARD! Inspect edges of all metal parts before handling them. Some metal parts may have sharp edges, which can cause injury. To assemble the shaper, do these steps: 1. Lay one stand side on the ground and attach the 3 cross bars with the 8mm carriage bolts, ⁄8" washers, and 8mm hex nuts as shown in Figure 9. DO NOT fully tighten the nuts and bolts at this time. Figure 9. Attaching cross bars to stand side. 2. Attach the second stand side to the assem
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SET UP W1701 1HP Shaper 8. For custom fence facing, make sure the screw heads Safety Safety are countersunk completely below the surface of the Guard Bar Guard fence face. 9. Connect the safety guard bar to the safety guard shaft with two M8-1.25 x 12 bolts and the 8mm flat washers. See Figure 12. 10. Connect the safety guard to the safety guard bar Fence Safety Guard ® with two M4-0.7 x 12 Phillips head screws and the Housing Shaft M4-0.7 nuts. See Figure 12. Figure 12. Guard and f
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W1701 1HP Shaper OPERATIONS General This machine will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these operations can be dangerous or deadly if performed incor- rectly. The instructions in this section are written with the under- standing that the operator has the necessary knowledge and skills to operate this machine. If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing any operation, READ and understand this entire instruc- stop using the mac
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OPERATIONS W1701 1HP Shaper Spindle Elevation Correct spindle height is crucial to most shaping applica- tions. Use a piece of test wood to confirm the correct spindle height before cutting expensive lumber. To set the spindle height, do these steps: 1. Loosen the spindle lock knob located on the side of the shaper as shown in Figure 15. 2. Move the spindle height lever shown in Figure 16 to raise the spindle or left to lower the spindle. 3. Retighten the spindle lock knob on the side of t
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W1701 1HP Shaper Fence Positioning The two fence faces are independently adjustable to allow for different shaping tasks. The fence faces can be set at different positions to remove material from the entire edge of the wood stock or set at the same position to shape part of the edge. To adjust the fence, do these steps: 1. Loosen the fence mount lock handle shown in Figure 18. 2. Adjust the position of the fence by turning the adjustment knob shown in Figure 18. 3. Once the fence is in t
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OPERATIONS W1701 1HP Shaper Cutter Installation ����� ACCIDENTAL START-UP HAZARD! Always disconnect machine before installing or removing any cutting equipment. Performing these procedures while machine is connected to power greatly increases risk of serious injury! Figure 21. Rub collar mounted above cutter. CUTTER FLY-APART HAZARD! Using cutters rated lower than the spindle speed greatly increases the risk that the cutter will fly apart during operation, which may cause very serious
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W1701 1HP Shaper To install cutters and rub collars, do these steps: 1. DISCONNECT SHAPER FROM POWER SOURCE! 2. Slide the cutter(s) and rub collars onto the spindle in the correct orientation for your intended cut. Keyed Safety 3. Install the keyed safety washer and nut as shown in Washer Figure 24. CUTTER FLY-APART HAZARD! Always use the keyed safety washer! The lock tang on this washer prevents the shaper cutter bit from Figure 24. Placing the keyed safety loosening the spindle nut duri
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OPERATIONS W1701 1HP Shaper Router Bit Installation Before using router bits, you should convert the shaper to a router table. Refer to Table Spacer Kit on Page 23 to learn how to do this. 1 1 The Model W1701 comes with a ⁄2" and ⁄4" router bit collet. When installing router bits, make sure that the router bits are secure before starting the machine. A loose router bit may fly out of the spindle. To install the router bit collet, do these steps: 1. DISCONNECT SHAPER FROM POWER SOURCE! 2. Pu
