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MODEL W1737/W1738
37" WIDE-BELT SANDER
OWNER'S MANUAL
(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED AFTER 10/09)
Phone: 360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@shopfox.biz
COPYRIGHT © JULY 2005 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. REVISED NOVEMBER, 2009 (JB)
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT
THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, WARNING operation, maintenance and service of this machine/equipment. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions given in this manual may result in serious personal injury, including amputation, Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, electrocution or death. grinding, drilling, and other construction activities The owner of this machine/equipment is solely responsible for its safe contains chemicals k
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INTRODUCTION SAFETY ELECTRICAL SET UP OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE PARTS Contents INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................3 About Y our New Sander ................................................................................... 3 Woodstock Technical Support ............................................................................ 3 Specifications (W1737 and W1738) ...................................................
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Contents SERVICE ......................................................................................................... 26 Table Stop Switches ..................................................................................... 26 Brake Service ............................................................................................. 27 Changing V -Belts ......................................................................................... 28 V -Belt T ension .......................
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INTRODUCTION W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+) INTRODUCTION About Your New Sander ® Your new SHOP FOX Sander has been specially designed to provide man y years of trouble-free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation. Built for industrial shop use, the 37" wide-belt sander is available as the Model W1737, 10 HP , 220V single-phase unit, and the Model W1738, 15 HP
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W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+) Specifications (W1737 and W1738) W1737 Sanding Motor .......................... 10 HP , 220V , Single-P hase, 50A, 1725 RPM, 60 Hz W1737 Conveyor Motor ............................ 1 HP , 220v , Single-P hase, 7A, 1725 RPM, 60 Hz 1 W1737 Elevation Motor ....................... ⁄3 HP , 220V , Single-P hase, 3.6A, 1725 RPM, 60 Hz W1738 Sanding Motor .................... 15 HP , 220/440V*, 3-P hase, 36/18A, 1725 RPM, 60 Hz
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INTRODUCTION W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+) Controls and Features (W1737/W1738) A B O G C H D I J E K F L N M A. Three 4" Dust P orts and Adapters I. Conveyor Gear Box B. Digital T able Height K ey P ad J. Sanding Motor Access P anel C. Control P an el K. Conveyor Speed Control D. Digital Amp Draw Meter L. Air P ressure R egulator E. T able He ight Handwhe el M. Main Wiring Box F. Emergency Stop Push-P anel N. T able Lift Motor Access P anel G. Uppe
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W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+) 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, MA Y result
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SAFETY W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+) 12. Do not force the machine. The machine will do a safer and better job if it does the work. 13. Use the correct tool. Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. 14. Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothin g, gloves, jewelry , keep long hair tied up, etc. 15. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Before turning the machine on, make a habit of checking that all adj
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W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+) Additional Safety Instructions for Sanders READ and understand this USE this and other machinery with caution and entire instruction manual respect, and always consider safety first, as it before using this machine. applies to your individual working conditions. Serious personal injury Remember, no list of safety guidelines can may occur if safety and be complete, and every shop environment operational information is different. Failure to follo
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SAFETY W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+) Avoiding Potential Injuries Figure 1. Correct body and hand positioning. Figure 2. DO NOT operate without safety Figure 4. DO NOT stand behind workpiece! glasses/respirator! Figure 5. DO NOT allow hand to get Figure 3. DO NOT operate with side door open! pinched in belt! -9-
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W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+) ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 220V/440V Operation ® The SHOP FOX Model W1737 has a 10 HP , 220V single-phase sanding motor , a 1 HP , 220V feed motor , 1 and a ⁄3 HP table lift motor; the Model W1738 has 15 HP , 220V/440 V three-phas e sanding motor , a 1 HP , 1 220V/440V feed motor, and a ⁄4 HP table lift motor . Note: If you do not have three-phase power available to supply the Model W1738, you will have to install
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ELECTRICAL W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+) 440V Conversion (W1738) T o c o n n e c t t h i s m a c h i n e t o 4 4 0 V t h r e e - p h a se , y o u m u s t p u r c h a se o n e L R 3 D - 0 7 6 o v e r l o a d r e l a y ( S h o p F o x P N : X 1 7 3 8 0 0 3 - 1 ) a n d o n e L R 3 D - 3 3 2 2 o v e r l o a d r e l a y ( S h o p F o x PN: X173801 1-1). To wire the W1738 to 440V, do these steps: 1. Disconnect the sander from the power source! 2. Open the electrical
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W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+) SETUP Unpacking The Model W1737/W1738 has been carefully packaged for safe transporting. If you notice the machine has been damaged in shipment, contact your machine dealer and SUFFOCATION the shipping company immediately. HAZARD! Immediately discard all plastic bags and NOTICE packing materials to To gain access to the lag bolts that attach the machine eliminate choking/ to the shipping pallet, you must temporarily remove suffocation hazards for
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SETUP W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+) Machine Placement Cleaning Machine • Floor Load: Your sander weighs 1781 lbs The upper sanding drum of your sander is 1 3 and has a 52 ⁄8 " X 49 ⁄8" footprint. Some coated with a waxy grease that protects it from floors may require additional bracing to corrosion during shipment. Clean this grease off support both machine and operator. w i t h a so l v e n t c l e a n e r o r c i t r u s - b a se d d eg r e a s - e r . D O N O T u se
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W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+) Air Hose Installation Push your air supply hose onto the air pressure regulator inlet fitting, and clamp it in place with a hose clamp as shown in Figure 10. If you prefer, you can replace the 3 included air nozzle with a ⁄8" male quick connect air coupling. When the air hose is installed, pull up and rotate the regulator air pressure knob until the gauge reads 70 PSI then push down. DO NOT attempt to regulate the a
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SETUP W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+) Breather Pin The Model W1737/W1738 has a breather sealing pin installed in the breather plug for the gear reducer. Remove this pin before using your sander (see Figure 13); otherwis e, the gear oil will expand with heat and the seals in the gear reducer may leak due to the pressure build up. You may want to retain this pin if you plan on storing your sander for a long period of time. Remove Breather Dust Collection P in The Model W1
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W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+) OPERATIONS Control Panel • SET Key: P ress and hold the SET button for Below is a summary of your sander control panel and 3 seconds to calibrate display at the current the components that it controls. Use the list with board thickne ss; or press and hold key for Figure 16 to become familiar with your sander. 10 seconds to toggle the display between • Sanding Load Amp Meter: metric and standard measurement. Indicates the curren
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OPERATIONS W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+) General Operation Your sander will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. If performed incorrectly, many of these operations can be dangerous or deadly. 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, or you are inexperienced w
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W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+) Setting Feed Speed The feed belt motor offers variable speeds from 15 to 49 FPM. Figure 17 points out the variable conveyor feed Speed speed control knob. Indicator To change the feed belt speed do these steps: 1. Start the conveyor. 2. Rotate the control knob to the required conveyor speed as indicated by the speed indicator. Only adjust the speed when the conveyor is operating. Control Knob Using the Amp Draw Figure 17. Variable feed spe
