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MODEL W1673
16" BANDSAW
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@woodstockint.com
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Table Of Contents PAGE 1. INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................2 ABOUT YOUR NEW BANDSAW ......................................................................2 WOODSTOCK SERVICE AND SUPPORT..............................................................2 WARRANTY AND RETURNS ..........................................................................3 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT YOUR NEW BANDSAW ® This new Shop Fox Bandsaw has been specially designed by Woodstock International, Inc. to provide many years of trouble free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality con- trol program assure safe and reliable operation. The Model W1673 Bandsaw is capable of a wide variety of cutting operations in wood. The tilting table allows sawing angles from 10˚ left to 45˚ right of the blade. The precision ground table ensures depend-
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WARRANTY AND RETURNS ® Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all SHOP FOX machinery to be free of defects from workman- ship and materials for a period of 2 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 to repair or alterations made or specifically authorized by anyone other than Woodstock International, Inc. ® Woodstock International, Inc. wil
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SAFETY FIRST! 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. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. This
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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, etc. 15. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before turning the machine on. Make this a habit! 16. Use proper extension cord. When using an extension cord, make sure it is in good condition. Use extension cords 100' or less in length that are rated Hard Service (grade S) or better, and that have a conductor size of 16
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 110V Operation This equipment must be grounded. Verify ® The Shop Fox W1673 Bandsaw is prewired for that any existing electrical outlet and circuit 110 volt operation. The motor supplied with you intend to plug into is actually grounded. 1 your new bandsaw is rated at 1 ⁄2 H.P. and will If it is not, it will be necessary to run a sep- draw approximately 16 amps. When choosing an arate 12 A.W.G. copper grounding wire from outlet for this machine, consider using one with th
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220V Operation ® The Shop Fox W1673 16" Bandsaw can also be This equipment must be grounded. Verify operated at 220 volts. To do this, consult with that any existing electrical outlet and circuit the wiring diagram in the back of this manual. you intend to plug into is actually grounded. Also, you will need a NEMA-style 6L-15A plug and If it is not, it will be necessary to run a sep- outlet. arate 12 A.W.G. copper grounding wire from the outlet to a known ground. Under no cir- The motor supplied
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AVOIDING POTENTIAL INJURIES Figure 3. Unplug saw before changing blades. Figure 4. Never start motor with covers open. Figure 5. Remove safety key when not in use. Figure 6. Use push sticks whenever possible. 8
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AVOIDING POTENTIAL INJURIES Figure 8. Never place hands in line of cut. Figure 7. Use push blocks when necessary. Figure 9. Use relief cuts for tight curves. 9
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Figure 10. Components laid out for identification. ® The following is a description of the components shipped with the Shop Fox W1673 16" Bandsaw. It is recommended that the components be laid out in a similar fashion to those in Figure 10. This will help in identification before beginning assembly. Should any part be missing, examine the packaging careful- ly to be sure none are among the packing materials. If any key parts are missing, contact Woodstock International, Inc
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Hardware 3 • (4) Carriage Bolts ⁄8"-16 x 2" Do not connect the 3 • (4) Flat Washers ⁄8" machine to power at this 3 • (5) Hex Nuts ⁄8"-16 time. The machine must 5 • (4) Carriage Bolts ⁄16"-18 x 1" remain unplugged through- ® 1 • (4) Phillips Head Screws 10-20 x ⁄2" out the entire assembly 5 • (6) Flat Washers ⁄16" process. Failure to do this 5 • (4) Lock Washers ⁄16" may result in serious per- 5 • (4) Hex Nuts ⁄16"-18 sonal injury. 5 1 • (2) Hex Bolts ⁄16"-18 x 1 ⁄4" ® • (1) 3mm Allen W
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Bandsaw Body The bandsaw body rep- resents a heavy load. Seek assistance before beginning this step. 1. Seek assistance and place the bandsaw body next to the stand. Rotate the bandsaw body so the access door on the bandsaw body is facing the same way as the cabinet door. Figure 12. Lifting tensioning handle. 2. For safety, remove the bandsaw blade. To do this, open the upper and lower doors on the bandsaw body. Lift the tensioning han- dle up and carefully remove blade. See Figure 12. If the bl
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Mounting Motor 1. Make sure the the key is in the keyway on the motor shaft. Align keyway and slide the motor pulley onto the motor shaft as far as it will go. Figure 14. 2. Align pulley with the hole in the back of the bandsaw body. Slide the motor until mounting holes align with those in top of the stand. Figure 15. 5 3. Secure the motor with the (4) ⁄16"-18 x 1" car- 5 riage bolts, ⁄16" hex nuts, lock washers and Figure 14. Installing pulley on motor. flat washers provided. Line the motor pul
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Mounting Table The table is secured to the bandsaw by two trunnions mounted to its bottom surface. These, in turn, have threaded studs that work to lock the table’s angle with respect to the blade. In order to mount the table, you must first mount the trunnion support. Positive 5 Secure the trunnion support with the (2) ⁄16"-18 1 5 Stop Goes x 1 ⁄4" hex bolts and ⁄16" flat washers as shown in Here Figure 17. Hex Next, partially insert the positive stop bolt ( 3 1 3 Attaching trunnion support t
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Fence/Rails The fence is secured to the table with 2 rails. The rails are fastened to the front and back edges of the table with 4 socket head cap screws and spacer sleeves. The fence is most often used between the blade and the bandsaw body upright, so place the rails as shown in Figure 20. To install the rails and fence, follow the instructions below: 1. Start a socket head cap screw through the hole in the end of the rail, then add the Rail placement. Figure 20. spacer and thread into the ho
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ADJUSTMENTS Tensioning Handle Location of Controls Take the time to familiarize yourself with the On/Off controls of your new bandsaw. They will be fre- Switch quently mentioned throughout the instructions Wheel in this manual, and the better you know your Cover machine, the better you can make it perform. Figures 24, 25 and 26 point out the key con- Door trols and their locations. Handles DO NOT adjust the band- saw while it is running. Wait until the machine is turned off, unplugged and all wo
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2300 F.P.M. Speed Changes The speed diagram on Figure 27 is included to help illustrate belt positions necessary to pro- WHEEL PULLEY duce the available speeds. Select the proper speed for the job at hand and move the belts to the desired location. There are three factors in determining neces- sary blade speed: the type of blade, the mater- ial being cut, and the feed rate at which the MOTOR PULLEY material will be cut. Harder wood should be cut at a slower speed with a fine blade. On the 3300
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Install/Remove Blades To remove the blade: DO NOT investigate prob- lems or adjust the band- 1. Remove the table insert as in Figure 29. saw while it is running. Wait until the machine is 2. Pull out the steel pin at the end of the turned off, unplugged blade slot in the table. and all working parts have come to a complete 3. Loosen the guide blocks by turning the stop before proceeding! thumbscrews counterclockwise and retract the guide blocks away from the blade. 4. Lift the tensioning handl
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Blade Tension Blade tension is one of the most critical factors Note: Because of the many factors involved, in the performance of your bandsaw. The blade there is no concrete rule for blade tension. must be tight enough so it does not sway during However, there are two common methods for a cut, yet stay flexible enough to bend around adjustment: Sound and Deflection. the wheels. To tighten your blade by sound: Many factors determine the ideal tension for every situation. For example, consider t
