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MODEL W1751
25" WIDE-BELT SANDER
OWNER'S MANUAL
Phone: 360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@shopfox.biz
COPYRIGHT © NOVEMBER 2006 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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INTRODUCTION SAFETY ELECTRICAL SET UP OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE PARTS Contents INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................3 Woodstock Technical Support ............................................................................ 3 Specifications ............................................................................................... 4 Controls and Features ............................................................
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Contents SERVICE ......................................................................................................... 27 Brake Service ..............................................................................................27 Changing V-Belts ..........................................................................................28 V-Belt Tension .............................................................................................29 Conveyor Belt Tension and Tracking .......
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INTRODUCTION W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander INTRODUCTION Woodstock Technical Support ® Your new Shop Fox 25" Wide-Belt Sander 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
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W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Specifications 1 Sanding Motor ................................ 7 ⁄2 HP, 220V, Single-Phase, 32A, 1725 RPM, 60 Hz 1 Conveyor Motor ............................... ⁄4 HP, 220V, Single-Phase, 1.8A, 1725 RPM, 60 Hz 5 Overall Size ......................................................... 65 ⁄8" High x 42" Wide x 32" Deep Footprint ............................................................................ 39" Wide x 29" Deep Air Control ...................................
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INTRODUCTION W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Controls and Features A B J C I K H D L Rear View G E F A. Two 5" Dust Ports G. Table Height Lock B. Control Panel H. Table Height Handwheel C. Anti-Slip Conveyor Belt I. Table Height Scale D. Emergency Stop Push Panel J. Digital Amp Load Meter E. Air Regulator/Water Separator K. Conveyor Motor F. Floor Mounting Location L. Main Electrical Box -5-
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W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander 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, MAY result in property dam
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SAFETY W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander 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 clothing, 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 adjusting keys and wrenches have been removed before turning
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W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander 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 follow guidelines c
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ELECTRICAL W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander ELECTRICAL 220V Operation The Shop Fox Model W1751 has a 7.5 HP, 32A, 220V 1 single-phase sanding motor, and a ⁄4 HP, 1.8A, 220V feed motor. Hardwire your machine to a power panel (Figure 1) that is rated for at least 50 amps. We recommend connecting this machine to a dedicated circuit with a verified ground, using the circuit breaker size given below. Never replace a circuit breaker with one of higher amperage without consulting a qualified electrici
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W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander SET UP Unpacking The Model W1751 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 Box Contents packing materials to The following is a description of the components eliminate choking/ shipped with the Shop Fox W1751. Lay the components suffocation hazards for out, and use Figur
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SET UP W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Machine Placement Cleaning Machine • Floor Load: Your sander weighs 1060 lbs The upper sanding drum of your sander is and has a 39" X 29" footprint. Some floors coated with a waxy grease that protects it from may require additional bracing to support corrosion during shipment. Clean this grease off both machine and operator. with a solvent cleaner or citrus-based degreas- er. DO NOT use chlorine-based solvents such as • Working Clearances: Consider existing
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W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Assembly This assembly section covers how to install the platen, handwheel crank, air supply, ducting, and the sanding belt. ��������������������������������������� ������������������������������������� Platen 1. Facing the front of the sander, open the left hand access door with the included door handle. 2. Remove the door handle, and set it aside. Figure 3. Installing/removing platen. 3. Turn the sanding head lock lever counterclockwise and remove the lever and
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SET UP W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Air Supply 1. Push the air supply hose onto the air pressure regulator inlet fitting, and clamp it in place with a hose clamp as shown in Figure 6. Note: If you prefer, you can replace the included 3 air nozzle with a ⁄8" male quick connect air coupling. 2. When the air hose is installed, pull up and rotate the regulator air pressure knob until the gauge reads 75 PSI, then push the knob down to lock in place. DO NOT attempt to regulate the air pressure
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W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Sanding Belt Installation 1. Before installing the belt, clean the protective grease from the upper metal sanding belt roller as per the Cleaning Machine instructions on Page 11. 2. DISCONNECT THE SANDER FROM POWER, but keep the air pressure applied into the machine. 3. Turn the sanding head lock lever counterclockwise and remove the lever and the steel spacer block. 4. Locate the arrows on the inside of the sanding belt. These arrows show the direction that the
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SET UP W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Pressure Roller Depth and Alignment To reduce snipe, double check the pressure roller depth adjustment. The front and rear pressure roller should be approximately 0.3-0.5mm below the level of the sanding drum. To adjust the pressure rollers, do these steps: 1. DISCONNECT THE SANDER FROM POWER, but keep the air pressure coming in. 2. Make two gauge boards that are 24" long and are of a uniform thickness. 3. Tension the sanding belt. Figure 10. Pressure ro
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W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander Pressure Roller Tension Pressure roller tension is the downward force that the pressure rollers place on the workpiece as it passes through the sander. Too little tension will cause the Tension workpiece to pass unevenly through the sander and may Adjustment launch the workpiece from the sander. Too much tension Nut may cause poor and inconsistent sanding results, as well as premature wear on the conveyor belt and table. To adjust the pressure rollers, do thes
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OPERATIONS W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander OPERATIONS Control Panel • Power Lamp: Indicates when machine has Below is a summary of your sander control panel and power to the control panel. the components that it controls. Use the list with Figure 12 to become familiar with your sander. • Conveyor Belt Start and Stop Buttons: Cycles the conveyor motor ON and OFF for • Sanding Load Amp Meter: feeding wood into the sander. Indicates the amp load on the sanding motor when a sanding operation i
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W1751 25" Wide-Belt Sander General Operation Your sander will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. If performed incor- rectly, sanding operations can be dangerous or deadly. The instructions in this section are written with the understanding that the operator has the necessary knowl- edge and skills to operate this machine. If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing any oper- ation, or you are inexperienced with this machine, stop using
