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MODEL W1736
OVERARM ROUTER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@shopfox.biz
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, drilling, and other construction activities con- tains 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
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INTRODUCTION SAFETY SET UP OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE PARTS WARRANTY Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................2 Woodstock Technical Support ............................................................................ 2 About Your New Overarm Router ........................................................................ 2 Specifications .............................................................................
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W1736 Overarm Router INTRODUCTION Woodstock Technical Support We stand behind our machines! In the event that a defect is found, parts are missing or questions arise about your machine, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at 1-360-734-3482 or send e-mail to: tech-support@shopfox.biz. Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot prob- lems, send out parts or arrange warranty returns. If you need the latest edition of this manual, you can download it from http://www.sh
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INTRODUCTION W1736 Overarm Router Controls and Features A B F C D G E A. Top Valve: Controls the speed that the router rises from the plunge (down) position. B. Bottom Valve: Controls the plunge speed of the router. C. Head: The part of the overarm assembly that houses the router motor and moves up and down when activated by the foot pedal. D. Pin Adjustment Knob: Locks the table pin in place for pin routing operations. E. Foot Switch: When connected to air, controls the up and down motion
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W1736 Overarm Router 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 user
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SAFETY W1736 Overarm Router 12. Do not force tool. The machine will do a safer and better job at the rate for which it was designed. 13. Use correct tool. Do not force machine or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. 14. Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, neck ties, gloves, jewelry, and secure long hair away from moving parts. 15. Remove adjusting keys, rags, and tools. Before turning the machine on, make it a habit to check that all adjusting keys and wrenches h
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W1736 Overarm Router Additional Safety Instructions for Overarm Routers READ and understand this USE this and other machinery with caution entire instruction manual and respect. Always consider safety first, before using this machine. as it applies to your individual working Serious personal injury conditions. No list of safety guidelines can may occur if safety and be complete—every shop environment is operational information is different. Failure to follow guidelines could not unde
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SET UP W1736 Overarm Router SET UP Unpacking ® The SHOP FOX Model W1736 has been carefully pack- aged for safe transporting. If you notice the machine has been damaged, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at 1-360-734-3482 or send e-mail to: tech-support@shopfox.biz Items Needed for Set Up The following items are needed, but not included, to READ and understand this entire instruc- setup your machine: tion manual before using this machine. Serious personal injury may o
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W1736 Overarm Router Inventory The following is a description of the inventory of the ® components shipped with the SHOP FOX Model W1736. Lay the components out and inventory your ship- SUFFOCATION ment. HAZARD! Immediately discard Main Inventory Components (Figure 1) all plastic bags and A. Table ........................................................1 packing materials to B. Support Arm ................................................1 eliminate choking/suf- C. Router Adapters ........
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SET UP W1736 Overarm Router Assembling Overarm Router 1. Using four M10-1.5 x 45 cap screws and lock wash- Side Guard Head to ers, attach the support arm to the table with the to Head Support Arm rubber gasket in the middle (see Figure 3). 2. Mount the head assembly to the support arm with four M10-1.5 x 25 cap screws and lock washers (see Figure 3), and tighten evenly. Rubber 3. Attach the side guard to the head assembly with two Gasket flat head screws (see Figure 3). Support Arm to Ta
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W1736 Overarm Router Mounting For stable and safe operation, the overarm router should be mounted to a workbench. If you intend on using the overarm router for portable applications, mount it to a heavy plywood base (at least 1" thick) that is wide enough to prevent tipping or rock- ����� ing. Clamp the base to the workbench or stable work sur- face before operating the router. To mount the overarm router, do these steps: 1. Determine the surface or object to which you will ����� mount you
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SET UP W1736 Overarm Router Attaching Foot Switch The foot switch attaches to the valves on the overarm router assembly with the two small air hoses. The air hose ports at the foot switch are labeled "R" and "S", as shown in Figure 7. To attach the foot switch, do these steps: 1. Attach the hose connected to port "R" to the top valve (see Figure 8) on the air cylinder by pushing the hose into the fitting. R S 2. Attach the hose connected to port "S" to the bottom valve on the air cylinder
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W1736 Overarm Router Installing Router The adapters included with the Model W1736 are designed for most common sizes of Makita, Milwaukee, Bosch, Porter-Cable, and Dewalt routers that have detachable bases. To install a router motor into the overarm router assembly, do these steps: 1. Remove your router motor from its base and mea- sure the diameter of the router motor or the base from which it was removed. (If your router size does not closely match any of the adapters, you may not be ab
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SET UP W1736 Overarm Router Aligning Router with Table Pin ������������ ��������������������� The router motor must be aligned with the table pin to ensure accurate work during pin routing operations. To check/align the router to the table pin, do these steps: 1. Install a 1/4" straight bit into the router. 2. Insert the 1/4" table pin into the center of the table so the 1/4" side of the pin is facing up. 3. Locate a piece of scrap 2x4 that is at least 4" long, Figure 12. Example of shop-ma
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W1736 Overarm Router Connecting to Air Depending on the type of air fitting you have on the end of your air hose, you may need to replace the included male 1/4 NPT fitting with the style of 1/4 NPT fitting suit- able for the female quick connect in your shop. To connect your overarm router to the air compressor, do these steps: 1. Regulate the pressure of your air compressor to 60 PSI. NEVER exceed 115 PSI when your overarm rout- er is connected to the air compressor or damage DISCONNECT ai
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OPERATIONS W1736 Overarm Router OPERATIONS General We strongly recommend that you read books, trade articles or seek training with overarm routers before per- forming any cuts in which you are not confident. Above all, your safety should come first. This recommended research will pay off with your increased safety, the qual- ity of your work and the gain in knowledge you will make as a woodworker. Always wear safety glasses when oper- Adjusting Valves ating the Overarm Router. Failure to co
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W1736 Overarm Router Adjusting Plunge Depth The height adjustment nuts, shown in Figure 16, limit how far down the router will plunge when the foot switch is pressed. To adjust the height, do these steps: 1. Move the router guard all the way up and temporar- ily tighten it in place. 2. Loosen the top adjustment nut. Height 3. Turn both nuts up or down, as needed, and test the Adjustment plunge depth by pressing the foot pedal. Repeat this Nuts step until the plunge depth is at the correct h
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OPERATIONS W1736 Overarm Router Using Table Pins The table pins are provided so you can use your router as a "Pin Router" (see Figure 17). Three double-sided table pins are included with your overarm router in the follow- ing sizes: 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", and 1/2". Pin Location With a table pin installed, the operator can use a pre- routed pattern jig to easily replicate a pattern onto a workpiece that is clamped to the jig. See Figure 18 for details. To use a table pin, do thes
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W1736 Overarm Router MAINTENANCE General ® Regular periodic maintenance on your SHOP FOX Model W1736 will ensure its optimum performance. Make a habit of inspecting your table saw each time you use it. Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary: • Loose mounting bolts • Damaged or leaky air hoses • Loose or leaky air fittings/valves MAKE SURE that your machine is • Cracked eye shields/guards unplugged during all maintenance pro- • Loose router bit in collet ced
