Woodstock W1725 User's Manual
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1. Standard Safely Additional Safety Instructions for Table Saws 8 Avoidins Potential cr screen S F b K arire a nn Oi SET UP O OPE EE items Needed for u tices EC F L lioo y ulus SWG E E M lie PaCS oo CC di Cleaning NAC A A Nc vic 0 b P USE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS TO SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST IS SLdVd En ELS ADNVNILNIVW SNOILVasAdO Z H U O X Fence Parallelism 28 AL 29 30 OPERATIONS i 31 blade SELECT OM 31 Too i CON OU AION EC 33 Blade LO IO Uu u us i 33 FO 33 EE 34 RIDO 35 36 Blade Tilt Bevel Cuts aazissssanaasssssnsn ns nmvvannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ansni 36 gt 37 U KIDS 3 cc MAINTENANCE rr 38 z Ge a CE CC 382. 2 Motor Mounting Hardware Bag IC Ju m H T Bolts EMEN e Hex Nuts 5 16 18 4 Flat Washers 5 16 10 Rubber Feet Hardware Bag e Lock Washers 5 16 4 Rubber Feet 4 e Carriage Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 2 e Phillips Head Screws 1 4 20 x 1 4 e Brass Wing Nuts 5 16 18 2 e Hex Nuts 1 4 20 4 Special Washers 5 16 2 Flat Washers 1 4 4 2 Rc o 2 15 FOX W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Machine Placement Floor Load The Model W1725 table saw weighs 266 lbs and the Model W1726 weighs 292 lbs Some residential floors may require additional bracing to support both machine and operator Working Clearances Consider existing and anticipated needs size of material to be processed through the machine and space for auxiliary stands work tables or other machinery when establishing a location for your table saw Lighting Lighting should be bright enough to eliminate shadow and prevent eye Strain Electrical Electrical circuits must be dedi cated or large enough to handle amperage requirements Outlets must be located near each machine so power or ext
3. 5 8 shaft 2 1 2 flange Arbor Speed 4 250 RPM DUOC S126 ES EEEE E a E E AEST 10 Base Dimension 21 W x 24 1 2 D Weight W1725 saw fence 266 lbs Weight W1726 saw fence 292 lbs 4 J j i E 7 d W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Controls and Features An important part of safety is knowing your machine and its components Take the time to familiarize yourself with the controls of your new SHOP FOX Model W1725 W1726 Table Saw and the SHOP FOX Model W1716 Aluma Classic Fence 2 U O Figure 1 Table saw features The following is a list of the table saw features and fence components shown in Figures 1 amp 2 Splitter Blade Guard Miter Gauge Rip Fence Back Rail Front Rail with Scale Blade Tilt Handwheel Table Saw Stand Blade Height Handwheel 10 START STOP Push Button Switch 11 Scale Indicator 12 Locking Handle 13 Scale O AOR WN Figure 2 Fence controls W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw CHOP FOX 6 Common Terms In order to increase user safety awareness and understanding here is a list of common terms associated with table saws We will
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5. MODEL W1725 W1726 10 LEFT TILT TABLE SAW E INSTRUGTION MANUAL Phone 1 360 734 3482 On Line Technical Support tech support shopfox biz COPYRIGHT OCTOBER 2004 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL ING _ _ _ 6693EW Printed in Taiwan 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 dependins on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well venti lated area and work with approved safety equip ment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles Contents NOILINGOULNI INTRODUC TION u Woodstock Technical Support About Your New 10 Left Tilt Table Saw EE COMMON TONNS
6. Repair loose or shorted terminals and replace worn insulation on motor con nection wires Correct the voltage conditions Install correct fuses or circuit breakers Reduce load on motor Unplug the sander remove the mag netic switch cover and push the reset button Unplug the sander remove the magnet ic switch cover and turn the amperage dial to 15 Replace the magnetic switch Reduce pressure applied to workpiece Increase wire or extension cord gauge or reduce length of the circuit or exten sion cord W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Symptom Possible Cause Loud repetitious whin 1 Pulley setscrews or keys are miss ing or grinding noise com ing or loose ing from machine 2 Motor fan is hitting the cover 3 V belt is defective 4 Worn out bearings Excessive vibration 1 Loose tilt handle lock 2 Loose arbor nut 3 Blade is out of balance Fence hits table top 1 Front rail is bolted too low on when sliding on to the table table 2 Adjustment foot is too low Blade does not reach 1 90 stop bolt is out of adjust 90 or the 90 cut is not ment 5 SH SS Possible Solution 1 Tighten or replace pulley setscrews or keys 2 Replace fan and fan cover 3 Replace the V belt 4 Replace bearings 1 Tighten the tilt handle lock 2 Tighten the arbor nut 3 Replace the blade 1 Raise front rail 2 Raise the adjustment foot on the fence
7. CM A E E E E T EE 38 38 SERVICE 39 G ir a ee ee 39 Blade Parall USlTio uuu uu a uu s ee ce 39 45 ROSE 41 90 Posi gt VO 42 EE EE 43 Troubleshooting 46 PARTS r oie stereo 48 BONES 51 WE 4 IJ USE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS TO SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST Un aw O LLI U 2 lt LLJ lt LLJ 5 Un 4 lt W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw 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 1 360 34 3482 or send e mail to tech supporteshopfox biz Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot prob lems and send out parts for warranty z J O Z If you need the latest edition of this manual you can download it from http www shopfox biz If you still have questions after reading the latest manual or if you have comments please contact us at Woodstock International Inc Attn Technical Support Department P O Box 2309 Bellingham WA 98227 About
8. 1 With a pencil or utility knife mark the piece of stock where you want to cut Make sure the saw is turned OFF and place the workpiece next to the blade so that you can deter mine and set the correct blade height Hold the bottom of the workpiece flat against the table and hold the edge of the workpiece flat against the miter gauge face Slide the workpiece forward to line up the cutting mark with your blade The blade should be on the waste side of the marked line DO NOT use the rip fence as a guide After you have lined up the mark with the blade Slide the workpiece and miter gauge backward while still holding them firmly as stated in Step 3 Before you cut consider your immediate safety Are your safety glasses on Is the workpiece stable Is the blade guard splitter in place Are there any obstructions in front of the workpiece Are you standing to the side of the line of cut Turn the saw ON When you are sure that everything is safe proceed toward the blade and cut the workpiece at a smooth and steady rate all the way through the width of the workpiece Turn the saw OFF DO NOT grab the cutoff piece until the blade has come to a complete stop 34 W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw A CAUTION ALWAYS WEAR safety glasses during opera tions Serious injury may occur if this warning is ignored A CAUTION ALWAYS WEAR a respira tor in addition to safety glasses during operation This machine p
9. Usea combination square to measure the distance between the front of the blade and the right miter slot as shown in Figure 59 3 Rotate the blade 180 and measure the distance between the back of the blade and the miter slot Note Use feeler gauges to determine the difference in the distance 4 Compare both measurements If there is 0 005 difference or less in both measurements no adjust ments need to be made If the difference is greater than 0 005 note the difference as you will need to make adjustments to the table 5 Position the blade at 45 and repeat Steps 2 4 6 Remove the blade guard and fence 7 Place the saw table down as shown in Figure 60 8 Clamp the front and rear trunnions and trunnion brackets together to keep the blade tilting assembly as one unit 39 AWARNING zu J MAKE SURE that your machine is unplugged during all service proce dures If this warning is ignored seri ous personal injury may occur CAUTION SEEK assistance to remove replace the table and wings The table and wings are very heavy and may cause injury while lifting Figure 59 Checking blade parallelism E W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw 9 Refer to Step 4 e If the blade was not parallel to the miter slot when the blade was at 90 continue to the Shifting Trunnion Instructions e If the blade was not parallel to the miter slot when the blade was at 45 continu
10. V Belt The V belt transfers power from the motor to the arbor To install the V belt do these steps 1 Place the V belt around the arbor pulley 2 Pivot the motor up and slip the other end of the V belt around the motor pulley Note Lower the motor to tension the V belt The weight of the motor provides the proper belt ten sion Figure 18 Inserting the pulley guard plate 3 Place a straightedge across the arbor pulley and motor pulley to check V belt alignment see Figure 19 4 Adjust the motor position on the motor plate until the pulleys are aligned then tighten all the bolts 5 Place the pulley guard cover over the pulley guard plate carriage bolts and secure with 5 16 flat washers fiber washers and the brass wing nuts Figure 19 Checking pulley alignment with a straightedge 20 W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Extension Wings To attach the extension wings do these steps 1 Have an assistant line up the holes on the unpainted edge of the wing with the table mounting holes shown in Figure 20 Attach the extension wings to the table with the 7 16 hex bolts and lock washers DO NOT tighten the bolts completely at this point Note The sheet metal extension wings for the W1725 will have additional 7 16 flat washers with the lock washers Place a straightedge across the table and extension wings as shown in Figure 21 Adjust the wings flush with the table then t
11. W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw 45 Positive Stop The 45 positive stop assures you that the blade is cor rectly set at 45 when the handwheel stops To check the 45 positive stop do these steps 1 2 UNPLUG THE TABLE SAW Raise the blade to full height Place a 45 angle gauge flat on the table and up against the blade between teeth Tilt the wheel so the blade evenly touches the 45 angle gauge as shown in Figure 62 To set the 45 positive stop do these steps 14 Reach through the back of the saw and locate the positive stop bolt shown in Figure 63 Loosen the lock nut and move the positive stop bolt in or out to contact the underside of the table when the blade is at 45 This step may take some trial and error When the positive stop bolt is adjusted so it stops the tilting assembly at 45 tighten the nut at the bottom of the bolt so the bolt will not turn in either direction with your fingers Tilt the blade away from 45 and then back to 45 Check the blade with the 45 angle again e If the angle touches both the blade and the table evenly it is correct e If it does not touch both evenly adjust the blade to the angle again and repeat Steps 1 5 Turn the blade to 90 and check the setting of the angle pointer shown in Figure 66 e If it reads 0 then it is already adjusted cor rectly If it does not read 0 then loosen the setscrew behind the pointer and move t
12. Follow lubrication and accessory attachment instruc tions in the manual Keep machine away from open flame Operating machines near pilot lights or open flames cre ates a high risk if dust is dispersed in the area Dust particles and an ignition source may cause an explosion Do not operate the machine in high risk areas including but not limited to those men tioned above If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing the intended operation stop using the machine Then contact our technical support or ask a qualified expert how the operation should be performed Be aware that certain woods may cause an allergic reaction in people and animals especially when exposed to fine dust Make sure you know what type of wood dust you will be exposed to and the possibility of an allergic reaction Habits good and bad are hard to break Develop good habits in your shop and safety will become second nature to you W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Additional Safety Instructions for Table Saws AWARNING A CAUTION 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 n
13. Qty Aluma Classic Fence 1 e Fence Handle Knob 1 e Fence Scale Assembly 1 Rear Rail 57 u sas sassa kusauqanaqakaqqa qaa qapasqwkaaq 1 e Front Rail 48 1 e Fence Tube Rectangular 1 SU CC I E IES E EE 1 e W1716 Hardware Bag 1 e Cap Screws 5 16 18 X 1 4 e Flat Washer 5 16 4 e Flat Washer 1 4 6 Hex Nuts 5 16 18 4 e Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 6 e Flat Head Phlp Screws 5 16 18 x 1 4 e Hex Wrench 6MM 1 Hex Wrench Amm 1 To install the fence rail to the table saw do these steps 1 Attach the rear rail 57 angle iron to the back of the table Figure 23 with the four 5 16 cap screws The extension table holes are not thread ed Use 5 16 nuts and washers to secure the cap screws 2 Place the side of the front rail 48 angle iron with the countersunk holes against the table and secure it with the 5 16 18 x 1 flat head Phillips screws Figure 24 Use 5 16 nuts and washers to secure the Phillips screws in the extension tables 3 Align t
14. cable clamps around the wire leading to the ON OFF switch 5 Install the cable clamps in the pre drilled holes on the side of the cabinet The clamp closest to the ON OFF switch is secured with the 10 tap screw and the clamp close to the magnetic switch is secured with a 10 24 x 5 8 Phillips head screw 10 flat washer and a 10 24 hex nut Handwheels Two sturdy cast iron handwheels control the blade height and tilt angle of your table saw Figure 29 Installing magnetic switch To install the handwheels do these steps 1 Place one of the handwheels over the trunnion shaft and engage the slot in the handwheel with the roll pin in the shaft 2 Thread on the black star knob Figure 30 to secure the handwheel in place 3 Install the handwheel crank into the tapped hole in the handwheel as shown in Figure 30 a VENT MEN Figure 30 Installing handwheel 24 W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Blade Installation The standard 10 table saw blade required to operate the W1725 W1726 Table Saws is not included Further information on blade selection is available on Page 31 AWARNING MAKE SURE that your machine is unplugged during all blade chang ing procedures If this warning is ignored serious personal injury may occur To install the blade do these steps 1 UNPLUG THE TABLE SAW 2 Raise the arbor to the maximum height and remove the table insert 3 If
15. dangerous situation that may cause personal injury IT U 2 lt W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw MAINTENANCE General Regular periodic maintenance on your SHOP FOX Model W1725 W1726 will ensure its optimum perfor mance Make a habit of inspecting your machine each time you use it Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary Loose mounting bolts Worn switch Worn or damaged cords and plugs Damaged V belt Any other condition that could hamper the safe operation of this machine Cleaning Vacuum sawdust off of table surfaces and internal parts after each use Dust build up around the motor is a sure way to decrease its life span Sawdust also traps mois ture and can cause rusting of the table top Occasionally remove the table top and clean the inter nal parts with a citrus cleaner or mineral spirits and a stiff wire brush Make sure the internal workings are dry before using the saw again so that wood dust will not accumulate If any essential lubrication is removed dur ing cleaning relubricate those areas Lubrication Since all bearings are sealed and permanently lubri cated simply leave them alone until they need to be replaced Do not lubricate them The Model W1725 W1726 does need lubrication in other places Wipe saw dust from all parts and surfaces and lubricate the fol lowing areas
16. loose for now Align the motor bracket holes with the holes in the motor plate and insert the pivot shaft as shown in Figure 15 Secure the pivot shaft with a 1 4 20 hex bolt threaded into the mounting bracket Figure 15 Make sure the hex bolt engages the slot in the pivot shaft Place the motor assembly onto the mounting bars as shown in Figure 16 Tighten the setscrews on top of the motor bracket to lock the motor assembly Note Make sure that the mounting bars protrude an equal distance from the motor mount for proper pulley alignment 19 CHOP FOX Motor Plate Figure 14 Motor plate installed A Figure 15 Pivot shaft and hex bolt in mounting bracket Mounting Bars m Motor Bracket Figure 16 Motor bracket installed on mounting bars W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Pulley Guard Plate The pulley guard prevents objects from coming into con N tact with the motor pulley and V belt To install the pulley guard plate do these steps 1 Insert the 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 carriage bolts through Carriage Bolt the holes in the pulley guard plate Figure 17 and place a spacer and an E clip over each carriage bolt 2 Slide the pulley guard plate between the motor A plate and the motor see Figure 18 Pulley Guard Plate 3 Tighten one of the motor plate bolts to secure the assembly together until further adjustments need to be made Figure 17 Pulley guard assembly
17. of a board Usually cut to match another board of a corre sponding angle so that each cut piece fits per fectly into the other thus changing the direc tion of the workpiece Positive Stop A bolt or pin that can be adjusted to stop a moving part at a predetermined location This table saw has positive stops for tilting the blade Rabbet An L shaped cut along the edge of a workpiece Rip Cut To cut along the grain of stock Straightedge An object with a perfectly straight edge that is used to compare against another object to determine whether it is straight Through Cut A cut that passes completely through the top of the workpiece i e a rip cut or crosscut Workpiece The piece of wood or stock that is being cut or manipulated by the operator A DANGER W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw 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 AWAR N NG result in death or serious injury 10 11 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided MAY A CAUTION result in minor or moderate injury This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about proper N O TI C E operation of the equipment and or a situation
18. provides fast feed rates when making long cuts with the grain The rip blade has large teeth that provide excellent chip clearance and minimize the chances of binding The drawback to this type of blade is the rough cuts left by the large teeth e Figure 46 shows an example of a crosscutting blade This type of blade is designed for quick smooth action when making cuts across the grain Drawbacks to this type of blade are buildup of heat slower feed rates and premature wear of the blade because the greater number of teeth creates more friction Figure 46 Crosscutting blade 31 m 2 2 lt TY Q CHOP FOX e Figure 47 shows an example of a combination blade Combination blades are designed to perform both ripping and crosscutting duties The blades have enough teeth to crosscut smoothly like a crosscut ting blade and the large gullets to clear sawdust quickly like a rip blade Drawbacks to this type of blade are that they do not perform either function as well as a dedicated rip or crosscut blade W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw e Figure 48 shows an example of a plywood blade Plywood blades have a large number of teeth have a thin kerf and create exceptionally smooth cuts As the name implies these types of blades are excel lent for fine plywood and also for cutting bevels rabbets or compound miters The drawback to this type of blade is the great amo
19. replace the magnetic switch assembly m m to accommodate for the new voltage 2 2 e gt DEO 5 15 R 9 15 P Figure 3 NEMA 5 15 plug and receptacle 6 15P 6 15R Figure 4 NEMA 6 15 plug and receptacle 5 9 30P Figure 5 NEMA 5 30 plug and receptacle _ lt 2 e H U TE SHOP FOX 6 Circuit Breakers When choosing an outlet make sure the circuit breakers meet the following criteria Circuit Breakers for W1725 Lor 20 Amp Single Pole 922 0 EC asss ppasas 15 Amp 2 Pole Circuit Breakers for W1726 na EES 30 Amp Single Pole 0 15 Amp 2 Pole CAUTION Using a circuit breaker rated higher than the specified amps will increase the risk of fire Keep in mind that a circuit being used by other machines or tools at the same time will add to the total load being applied to the circuit Add up the load ratings of all machines on the circuit If this number exceeds the rating of the circuit breaker or fuse use a different circuit Extension Cords When using an extension cord follow the guidelines dur ing 110V operation only We do not recommend using an extension cord with 220V equipment e Use cords rated for Standard Service Never use cords longer than 100 feet Use cords with 14 gauge wire Ensure cord has a ground wire and pin Do not use cords in need of repair Grounding This machine must be grounde
20. use guard splitter and anti kick back pawls on all through sawing operations To install the blade guard splitter do these steps 1 Secure the shaft into the threaded hole above the Splitter Shaft motor mount with the 1 2 washer and hex nut as shown in Figure 34 Figure 34 Splitter shaft installed 2 Tighten the shaft along the flats with a 14mm open end wrench 3 Set the arbor angle to 0 4 Slide the bracket assembly onto the end of the shaft as shown in Figure 35 and finger tighten the hex bolts 5 Secure the blade guard splitter internal attachment then adjust the bracket assembly to engage the two rear attachment points as shown in Figure 36 6 Tighten the blade guard attachment bolts Attachment 4 Locations im Figure 36 Blade guard splitter attachment locations 26 W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw 7 10 11 Loosen the hex bolts securing the bracket assembly and place a machinists square against the splitter Rotate the bracket assembly until the splitter is flat against the square as shown in Figure 37 Place a straightedge against the blade and splitter as shown in Figure 38 DO NOT put the straightedge across any teeth on the blade e If the straightedge is flat against both the blade and the splitter continue to Step 11 e If the splitter angles away from the straightedge go to Step 10 Adjust the splitter bracket shown in Figure 39 until the blade and split
21. with the same basic con cepts as in crosscutting and ripping Figure 56 shows a dado crosscut As with all non through cuts you MUST remove the blade suard splitter in order to complete the cut Removal of the blade guard splitter greatly increases the risk of kick back so take extra precaution for your personal safety Use feather boards or other anti kickback devices and immediately re install the blade guard splitter after fin ishing your cuts 4NWARNING Removal of the blade guard splitter greatly increases the risk of kickback To prevent injury use extra precautions while making any type of cuts with the blade guard splitter removed and immediately rein stall the blade guard splitter after those cuts have been made Failure to follow this warning may result in serious personal injury Rabbet Cuts Rabbet cuts are similar to dado cuts but are cut along the edges to make an L shape rather than a U shape Figure 57 shows a diagram of a typical rabbet cut Again with all non through cuts you MUST remove the blade guard splitter in order to complete the cut Make sure to re install the blade guard splitter after finishing your cuts 37 CHOP FOX 6 Dado Blade Figure 57 Rabbet cut AX CAUTION We do not recommend using molding heads with this table saw unless you are properly trained by a qualified instructor Molding heads carry an inherent danger that can result in a kickback or other
22. 1 Adjust 90 stop bolt accurate 2 Angle pointer is out of adjustment 2 Adjust the angle pointer Blade hits insert at 45 or 1 45 stop bolt is out of adjust the 45 cut is not accu ment rate 2 Hole in insert is inadequate 3 Table out of alignment 1 Adjust 45 stop bolt 2 File or mill the hole in the insert 3 Align the table Blade will not go beneath 1 Table top is too low 1 Raise table top with washers table surface Handwheels will not turn 1 Handwheel key is inserted too far 2 Roll pin or setscrew in worm gear is contacting geared trunnion Board binds or burns 1 Blade is warped when feeding through 2 Table top is not parallel to blade tablesaw 3 Splitter is out of alignment 4 Fence is not parallel to blade 5 Dull blade Blade wobbles or 1 Arbor nut is loose deflects 2 Blade is too thin 3 Bearings are worn 1 Remove handwheel and adjust key 2 Inspect roll pins and setscrews in the worm gear Tighten if necessary 1 Replace blade 2 Make table parallel to blade 3 Align the splitter with the blade 4 Make fence parallel to blade 5 Replace blade 1 Tighten the arbor nut 2 Use blade stabilizers 3 Replace bearings W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw PARTS 19 16 NY 29 22 IT l 5 V 169 2 gt 21 0 32
23. 1 E Pulley Guard Plate 1 F Pulley Guard Cover 1 9 EE 1 H Magnetic Switch 1 Power Switch 1 J Motor Plate 1 K Motor Bracket 1 L Motor Pivot Shaft 1 M Blade Guard Shaft 1 N Blade Guard Bracket Assembly 1 O Extension Wings 2 P Short Top Bracket 2 Q Long Top Bracket 2 R Stand LES oe 4 S Short Bottom Brace 2 T Long Bottom Brace 2 U Handwheels 2 V Dado Insert 1 W Standard Insert 1 X Star Knobs 2 Y Threaded Handles 2 When ordering replacement parts refer to the parts list and diagram in the back of the manual Figure 7 Inventory 2 14 W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw CHOP FOX Hardware Bags The following is a list of the hardware bags included with the Model W1725 W1726 10 Table Saws Take the time to make sure all the hardware listed below is included with your saw If you are miss ing any hardware bags please contact Woodstock International Inc at 360 734 3482 or at tech support shopfox biz Stand Hard
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25. E 4 TO 220 VOLT POWER SUPPLY TO 110 VOLT POWER SUPPLY 5 SH S Symptom Motor will not start and or fuses or circuit break ers blow Motor overheats Motor stalls resulting in blown fuses or tripped circuit Motor turns OFF during use Machine slows when operating W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Troubleshooting This section covers the most common Table Saw problems DO NOT make any adjustments until the Table Saw is unplugged and moving parts have come to a complete stop Possible Cause Low voltage Cord or plug damaged causing a short circuit Open circuit in motor or loose connections Faulty start capacitor Motor overloaded Air circulation through the motor restricted Short circuit in motor or loose connections Incorrect voltage Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in power line Motor overloaded The thermal protection circuit breaker is tripped The amperage dial on the mag netic switch is set too low Faulty magnetic switch Applying too much pressure to workpiece Undersized wire or extension cord circuits or extension cord too long Possible Solution Check power line for proper voltage Repair or replace cord or plug Repair loose or shorted connections and replace worn insulation on motor con nection wires Replace start capacitor Reduce load on motor Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation
26. Left Tilt Table Saw 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 CHOP FOX Do not force tool The machine will do a safer and better job at the rate for which it was designed Use correct tool Do not force machine or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed Wear proper apparel Do not wear loose clothing neck ties gloves jewelry and secure long hair away from moving parts Remove adjusting keys rags and tools Before turning the machine on make it a habit to check that all adjusting keys and wrenches have been removed Avoid using an extension cord But if you must use one examine the extension cord to ensure it is in good condition Immediately replace a damaged extension cord Always use an extension cord that uses a ground pin and connected ground wire Use an extension cord that meets the amp rating on the motor nameplate If the motor is dual voltage be sure to use the amp rating for the voltage you will be using If you use an extension cord with an undersized gauge or one that is too long excessive heat will be generated within the circuit increasing the chance of a fire or dam age to the circuit Keep proper footing and balance at all times Lock the mobile base from moving before feeding the workpiece into the machine Do not leave machine unattended Wait until it comes to a complete stop before leaving the area Perform machine maintenance and care
27. ON move the fence right illustration purposes 5 Adjust the fence until the back end of the fence falls 1 64 away from the miter slot Figure 41 AWARNING KICK BACK DO NOT cut on the left side of the blade if the fence lead is adjusted for cutting on the right side of the blade Re adjust the lead when changing the side of the blade you are cutting on 6 Rotate the adjustment foot that rests on the back fence Figure 42 in or out to adjust the height of the fence over the table until the fence does not touch the table top Figure 42 Fence height adjustment 28 CHOP FOX W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Miter Gauge workpiece at an angle while crosscutting In order to be accurate the miter gauge pointer needs to be adjusted before use The miter gauge Figure 43 allows you to support the Mater Angle To set the miter gauge pointer do these steps Pointer 1 Loosen the miter handle shown in Figure 43 so the miter gauge rotates back and forth SetsCreW a a Pa 2 Using a square adjust the miter body so it is square to the miter bar 3 Tighten the miter handle so the miter body is secure Figure 43 The miter gauge 4 Loosen the setscrew on the miter bar next to the angle pointer and adjust the angle pointer so it points to 0 Tighten the setscrew so the angle NOTICE pointer is secure If the miter bar fits too loose in the miter slot
28. Your New 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Your new SHOP FOX 10 Left Tilt Table Saw has been specially designed to provide many years of trou ble free service Close attention to detail ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure Safe and reliable operation The differences between the two models are the motor magnetic switches and the extension wing options The Model W1725 features a 1 1 2 HP motor prewired for 110 volts with a 110V magnetic switch and heavy duty metal extension wings The Model W1726 features a 2 HP motor prewired for 220 volts with a 220V magnetic switch and precision ground cast iron extension wings Woodstock International Inc is committed to customer satisfaction in providing this manual It is our intent to make sure all the information necessary for safety ease of assembly practical use and durabil ity of this product be included Specifications W ZD 174 1460 kus Skat nea i erien 1 1 2 HP 18 9A 110 220V Single phase VW 726 MOLON EE 2 HP 12A 24A 220 110V Single phase Max Width of Cut right of blade 28 1 2 Max OF Dado 13 16 Maximum Depth of Cut 0 3 1 8 Max Depth of Cut 45 2 1 8 EE 27 D x 20 1 4 W eR CE ER 35 ADOT
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30. asses for each person 1 e Degreaser or Solvent Varies e Phillips Head Screwdriver 1 e Flat Head Screwdriver 1 e Wrench Socket 8mm 1 e Wrench Socket 10mm 1 e Wrench Socket 14mm 1 e Wrench Socket 17mm 1 e Wrench Socket 19mm 1 e Utility Knife or Razor Blade 1 e Straightedge 1 e Dust Collection System 1 e 4 Dust Hose length as needed 1 4 Hose Clamps 2 m3 AWARNING READ and understand this entire instruc tion manual before using this machine Serious personal injury may occur if safety and operational information is not understood and followed DO NOT risk your safety by not reading AWARNING NN SEEK assistance when lifting the machine from the box it was shipped in The SHOP FOX Model W1725 W1726 is a heavy machine AWARNING BS S UNPLUG power cord before you do any assembly or adjustment tasks Otherwise serious personal injury to you or others may occur W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Parts Inventory DESCRIPTION QTY Dust HOO 1 B 1 C Blade Guard Splitter 1 D Miter Gauge
31. d If your outlet does not accommodate a ground pin have the outlet replaced by a qualified electrician or have an appropriate adapter installed and grounded properly An adapter with a erounding wire does not guarantee the machine will be grounded A ground source must be verified 7 W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw A CAUTION DO NOT replace the circuit breaker with one rated at a higher amperage or damage to the circuit may occur and a fire may result 4NWARNING This equipment must be grounded Verify that any existing electrical out let and circuit you intend to plug into is actually grounded If it is not it will be necessary to run a separate 12 AWG copper grounding wire from the outlet to a known ground Under no circum stances should the grounding pin be removed from any three pronged plug or serious injury may occur W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw SET UP Unpacking The SHOP FOX Model W1725 W1726 has been care fully packaged 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 AWARNING SUFFOCATION HAZARD Immediately discard all plastic bags and packing materials to eliminate choking suffocation hazards for children and animals Items Needed for Set Up The following items are needed but not included to setup your machine e Safety Gl
32. e to Shimming Trunnion Instructions To shift the trunnions do these steps 1 Loosen the 4 hex bolts securing the trunnion Figure 60 Figure 60 Trunnion hex bolts 2 Shift the internal components of the saw according only two shown to the measurements taken in steps 3 amp 4 from the tion previous section 4 Shim 3 Reassemble the saw and check the measurements according to Steps 1 5 on Page 39 e If the blade is not parallel to the miter slot disas semble the table saw and repeat these instruc tions To shim the trunnions do these steps 45 Blade 1 Remove the 4 trunnion bolts Figure 60 2 Use Figure 61 to shim the trunnion according to the measurements taken in Step 5 on Page 39 Make sure you place the shim s between the table and 3 Shim trunnion Figure 61 Shimming locations NOTICE If you move the blade position make e If the distance of A is shorter than B shim in cor ners 1 and 2 e If the distance of B is shorter than A shim in cor ners 3 and 4 sure to align blade splitter and check the miter slot to blade alignment 3 Rotate through the hex bolts securing the trunnion and tighten each one a little at a time until all the bolts are secure 4 Reassemble the saw and check the measurements according to Steps 1 5 on Page 39 e If the blade is still not parallel to the miter slot disassemble the table saw and repeat these instructions AQ
33. ece Should a kickback occur the workpiece may be launched at a high rate of speed in the direction from which it came If you are standing behind the workpiece it will hit you Instead stand off to the side in a location where you are still able to maintain total control Do not use the rip fence as a guide when crosscutting with the miter gauge The workpiece may pinch the blade causing kickback Use the miter gauge and the rip fence by themselves never together Only use sharp clean blades Sharp blades will cut the material easier reduc ing the chance that the blade will get jammed up while cutting the workpiece Always replace or sharpen your dull blades Blades covered in resin are just as likely to cause kickback as a dull blade Never freehand a cut with the table saw The small twists or turns that are inherent with freehand cuts will cause kickback Keep your table saw clean Buildup of wood chips or dust or any other objects that may obstruct an otherwise smooth cut has the potential to cause kickback Cutting warped stock or stock with loose knots nails or other defects will cause kickback Always lock the mobile base in posi tion when cutting stock The saw could move and you could loose control of your workpiece which may cause kickback 10 Do not reach behind the blade to pull the workpiece through the cut In the event of a kickback your hand may be pulled into the moving blade Use
34. ension cords are clear of high traffic areas Follow local electrical codes for proper installa tion of new lighting outlets or circuits AWARNING USE helpers or power lift ing equipment to lift this 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Otherwise serious per sonal injury may occur A CAUTION MAKE your shop child safe Ensure that your workplace is inaccessible to youngsters by closing and locking all entrances when you are away NEVER allow untrained visitors in your shop when assem bling adjusting or operat ing equipment 16 Cleaning Machine The table and other unpainted parts of your table saw are coated with a waxy grease that protects them from corrosion during shipment Clean this grease off with a solvent cleaner or citrus based degreaser DO NOT use chlorine based solvents such as brake parts cleaner or acetone if you happen to splash some onto a painted surface you will ruin the finish 4 AWARNING NEVER use gasoline or other petroleum based solvents to clean with Most have low flash points which make them extremely flammable A risk of explosion and burning exists if these products are used Serious personal injury may occur if this warning is ignored 44 CAUTION ALWAYS work in well ventilated areas far from possible ignition sources when using solvents to clean machinery Many solvents are toxic when inhaled or ingested Use care when di
35. every six to twelve months according to frequency of use A Blade angling trunnions These should be lubricated with six or seven drops of light machine oil B Blade height trunnion This should also be lubri cated with six or seven drops of light machine oil C The worm gears should be lubricated with either graphite or white lithium grease see Figure 58 38 AWARNING R PR MAKE SURE that your machine is unplugged during all maintenance pro cedures If this warning is ignored seri ous personal injury may occur AX CAUTION ALWAYS WEAR safety glasses during opera tions Serious injury may occur if this warning is ignored Figure 58 Worm gear lubrication points W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw SERVICE General This section covers the most common service adjustments or procedures that may need to be made during the life of your machine If you require additional machine service not included in this section please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at 360 734 3482 or send e mail to tech supporteshopfox biz Blade Parallelism The arbor position has been set at the factory to hold the blade parallel with the miter slots in the table If you find that the table saw is not parallel make these adjustments to achieve the best results from your saw To adjust the blade parallelism do these steps 1 Set the blade to 90 and raise it to its highest posi tion 2
36. he fence tube holes with the front rail holes and secure it with six 1 4 20 x 3 4 hex bolts as shown in Figure 25 Figure 25 Front rail and fence tube 22 W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw To install the fence on the table saw do these steps 1 2 Thread the handle knob onto the locking handle Make sure the handle is in the unlocked UP posi tion before placing the fence on the rails Check to see that the fence clears the table sur face throughout its range of travel and increase or decrease the height between the fence and table by adjusting the bolt shown in Figure 26 Install the clear scale indicator to the right of the fence with the 10 24 x 3 8 Phillips head screws and 10 washers Figure 27 23 Height Adjustment Bolt 01 Figure 26 Height adjustment bolt Scale Indicator Figure 27 Scale indicator W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Power Switches The ON OFF switch and the magnetic switch controls the electricity to the motor To mount the switches do these steps 1 Align the holes in the ON OFF switch bracket with the holes under the left side of the fence rail 2 Use 1 4 20 x 3 4 hex bolts and 1 4 washers to secure the switch to the fence rail Figure 28 3 Mount the magnetic switch to the side of the table saw with 710 24 x 1 1 2 Phillips head screws 10 washers and 10 24 hex nuts as shown in Figure 29 4 Place the
37. he pointer to 0 41 Figure 62 Setting blade to 45 45 Positive Stop E S ay k he k Figure 63 45 Positive stop BS T E W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw 90 Positive Stop The 90 positive stop assures you that the blade is cor rectly set at 90 when the handwheel stops To check the 90 positive stop do these steps 1 UNPLUG THE TABLE SAW 2 Raise the blade to full height 3 Place a machinist square flat on the table and up against the blade between teeth as shown in Figure 64 4 Rotate the wheel so the blade evenly touches the 90 angle gauge and the gauge evenly touches the surface of the table To set the 90 positive stop do these steps 1 Reach through the back of the saw and locate the 90 positive stop bolt shown in Figure 65 2 Loosen the lock nut and move the positive stop bolt in or out to contact the underside of the table when the blade is at 90 This step may take some trial and error 3 When the positive stop bolt is adjusted so it stops the tilting assembly at 90 tighten the lock nut at the bottom of the bolt 4 Tilt the blade away from 90 and then back to 90 5 Check the blade with the machinists square again e If the angle touches both the blade and the table i za Angle Pointer evenly it is correct pu k e If it does not touch both evenly adjust the blade to the angle again and repeat Ste
38. hown in Figure 54 3 Place the miter gauge into the miter slot and hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge body Slide the workpiece and miter gauge up to the blade Adjust the workpiece so the blade will cut through the waste portion of the stock 4 Proceed to make the cut in the same manner as described in the Crosscutting instructions Blade Tilt Bevel Cuts When the positive stops are properly adjusted the blade tilt handwheel allows the operator to tilt the blade to the right anywhere between 0 and 45 This is used most often when cutting bevels compound miters or Figure 55 Blade tilted to 45 guard chamfers Figure 55 shows an example of the blade removed for clarity when tilted to 45 When using the tilting feature keep these tips in mind e Never tilt the blade while running the saw e Slow your feed rate down Angled cuts produce greater friction and heat e Make sure the blade is not touching the edges of the metal table insert e DO NOT remove the blade guard splitter It is designed to tilt with the blade e Follow the Crosscutting and Ripping instructions when performing either of those two types of cuts with the blade tilted 36 W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Dado Cuts Dado cuts can be performed on the table saw with a dado blade or a single crosscutting blade with multiple passes They can also be cut both with or against the grain and they are performed
39. ighten the bolts underneath to secure the extension wings in place When both wings are installed correctly use the straightedge to verify that the surface of the table and both wings are flush with each other If the extension wings tilt up or down at the outside edges shim the mating surfaces with masking tape To shim an extension wing do these steps 1 Remove the extension wing from the table to shim the mating surface shown in Figure 22 with tape e If the extension wing tilts up place a few layers of tape ABOVE the bolt holes see Figure 22 e If the extension wing tilts down place the tape BELOW the bolt holes Place the extension wing back on the table and check to see if the tape fixed the problem e If it did trim the top of the tape with a razor knife then continue to the next section e If it did not repeat Steps 1 amp 2 Through trial and error you can determine the correct amount of tape that needs to be applied to the table to properly shim it 21 CHOP FOX y Mounting Locations Figure 20 Extension wing mounting loca tions Figure 21 Checking both wings after assembly Shimming Surface Figure 22 Shimming location CHOP FOX W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Fence The following is a description of the main components shipped with the SHOP FOX Model W1716 Aluma Classic Fence Model W1716 Aluma Classic Fence Components
40. igure 11 CAUTION SEEK assistance from another per son to flip over the table saw The cast iron table is very heavy and may cause injury while lifting 6 With the help of an assistant flip the table saw over on its feet and place the table saw in its permanent location 7 Gently pull each leg out to widen the stand base and adjust the stand to remove any lean or twist 8 Tighten all the hex nuts with a 12mm open end wrench Dust Hood This table saw comes with the Model W1005 Dust Hood that features a 4 port and a durable design that fits nicely inside the table saw for efficient dust collection To install the dust hood do these steps Figure 12 Dust hood hold down tab 1 Install the two hold down tabs Figure 12 into the pre drilled holes inside the table saw cabinet with 10 24 x 5 8 Phillips head screws star washers and hex nuts 2 Move the hold down tabs to the side and set the dust hood into the opening 3 Move the hold down tabs over the edges of the dust hood and tighten the screw to secure the dust hood in place as shown in Figure 13 Figure 13 Hold down tab securing dust hood 18 W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Motor To install the motor do these steps 1 Turn the motor upside down and install the motor plate with the 5 16 hex bolts washer lock wash ers and hex nuts from the motor mounting hardware bag Figure 14 Note Leave the carriage bolts
41. igure 50 shows these configurations along with their respective kerf profiles Blade Height For optimum cutting on through cuts raise the blade height so it comes out of the workpiece approximately 1 4 as shown in Figure 51 or as recommended by the blade manufacturer Ideally you want 5 7 teeth in the workpiece at one time Feed Rate The rate at which you push the workpiece into the mov ing blade is extremely important for making safe and quality cuts Using improper feed rates for long periods of time will also decrease the life span of your saw and blades To determine the appropriate feed rate take into con sideration the size of your motor HP the thickness and species of your workpiece the type and the sharpness of the blade you are using Most of all listen to the motor and use common sense If you are cutting a thick piece of stock and the motor sounds like it is struggling it probably is Reduce the feed rate immediately so you do not cause a kickback 33 Flat Top Grind Triple Chip Grind Alt Top Bevel Alt Top Bevel amp Raker Figure 50 Tooth configurations Figure 51 Blade protruding 1 4 from workpiece 5 1 43 Z lt TY O O GH SHOP FOX Crosscutting Crosscutting means cutting across the grain This is often done using the miter gauge as support Figure 52 shows a typical crosscutting operation To make a crosscut do these steps
42. it can be adjusted by tight 5 Check and adjust if necessary ening the setscrews on the side of the miter slide These setscrews push the thin walls of the slide out slightly to create resistance while in the miter slot Do not over tighten 29 SHOP FOX W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Test Run If you are operating your saw on 220V install a NEMA 6 15 plug before the test run When assembly is complete A WARNING and all safety considerations have been met it is time Always wear safety to test run your table saw glasses during opera tions Serious injury may occur if this warn 1 Make sure the STOP button is pushed in the blade ing is ignored is tight and safety devices are in place To start the table saw do these steps 2 Plug the motor cord into the magnetic switch and plug the power cord into the power source 3 Rotate the STOP button to unlock the switch 4 Push the START button but make sure that your hand stays over the STOP button In case there is a problem push the STOP button immediately to turn off the machine see Figure 44 5 The table saw should run smoothly with little or no vibration or rubbing noises e f you hear strange or unnatural noises press the Do At STOP button Wait for the machine to stop mov Figure 44 Hand poised over START STOP ing unplug the machine and correct any prob buttons lems before further operation e If the source of an un
43. ot understood and fol result in serious personal injury damage lowed DO NOT risk your to equipment or poor work results safety by not reading 1 AVOID KICKBACKS A kickback is when a piece of wood is thrown back towards an operator at a high rate of speed Kickback is often caused by the stock becoming trapped between the station ary face of the rip fence and the rotating side of the saw blade DO NOT operate the machine until you know what a kickback is and how to avoid it 2 SAFETY DEVICES Always use guard splitter and anti kickback pawls on all through sawing operations Through sawing operations are those when the blade cuts completely through the workpiece as in ripping or crosscutting 3 FENCE OR MITER GAUGE USAGE Always hold the work against the miter gauge or the fence to position and guide the work when cutting NEVER perform any operation free hand which means using only your hands to support and guide the workpiece 4 CROSSCUTTING Always remove the rip fence when crosscutting NEVER use the rip fence as a stop block when crosscutting with the miter gauge 5 OPERATOR POSITION Avoid awkward positions where a slip could cause your hand to move into the blade NEVER reach behind or over the blade with either hand for any reason NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade to avoid kickback 6 SAFETY ACCESSORIES Always use a push stick hold downs featherboards and other safet
44. ps 1 5 t W 6 Turn the blade to 90 and check the setting of the angle pointer shown in Figure 66 e If it reads 0 then it is already adjusted cor rectly S Figure 66 The angle pointer If it does not read 0 then loosen the setscrew behind the pointer and move the pointer to 0 42 W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Worm Gear The worm gears on the blade tilt and height handwheel shafts can be adjusted on a threaded eccentric bushing P a gt A i p li Gear 4 to reduce any backlash between the worm gear and the trunnion teeth To adjust the blade tilt worm gear do these steps 1 UNPLUG THE TABLE SAW 2 Remove the dust port from under the table saw 3 Loosen the collar setscrew and slide the collar away from the check nut Figure 67 4 Unthread the check nut off of the threaded bushing Figure 67 Blade tilt worm gear 5 Place a wrench on the flats of the threaded bush ing and slowly turn the wrench to adjust the worm gear up or down Note The worm gear and trunnion teeth should mesh with almost no backlash 6 Place a wrench on the flats of the threaded bush ing to hold the eccentric in place and tighten the check nut against the casting To adjust the blade height worm gear do these steps 1 UNPLUG THE TABLE SAW 2 Remove the blade height handwheel 3 Remove the roll pin in the hand
45. push sticks or push paddles when ever possible Using one or two push sticks when ripping can decrease operator injury in the event of kickback Push sticks and push paddles create a barrier between your hands and the workpiece Be aware that small cutoff pieces are easily kickbacked if loose near the blade Use a zero clearance table insert whenever possible Always use the blade guard splitter when making through cuts The blade splitter has anti kickback pawls that dig into the workpiece in the event of a kick back Removing the guard splitter greatly increases the risk of danger from kickback Always feed material into the blade at the proper feed rate Feeding material into the blade too fast may cause a kick back Listen to the blade and the motor during a cut If either one is struggling decrease the feed rate Consider aftermarket or shop made acces sories to increase your level of safety Many of these items are designed to stop the board during a kickback or reduce the chance of kickback by stabilizing the board during a cut W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw ELECTRICAL Introduction The SHOP FOX Model W1725 W1726 Table Saw can be wired for 110V or 220V operation using an optional mag netic switch assembly The following safety guidelines outline the proper voltage and hardware requirements for each saw W1725 The W1725 1 1 2 HP motor will draw the following amps depending on which voltage it is
46. refer to many of these terms throughout this manual so the time you spend learning them will result in an increased knowledge of table saw applications Arbor The shaft underneath the table on which the blade mounts Bevel An angled cut on the edge of a board that reaches both faces of the board Crosscut To cut across the grain of a piece of stock Dado A slot cut partially through the thickness of the stock either with or against the grain Feed Rate The speed at which the stock is pushed into the moving blade Flush A condition when two or more surfaces are per fectly flat and parallel to each other so that their touching edges have an even surface Kerf The width of the material that a blade removes from the workpiece Kickback The event in which the stock is ejected from the blade at a high rate of speed toward the operator Usually caused by binding the blade or by a blade condition that forces the momentum of the blade to push the stock away Out feed Side The opposite side of the table that the workpiece is fed into the blade Usually supple mented with an aftermarket or shop made table to catch a freshly cut workpiece Non Through Cut A cut that does not pass through the top of the workpiece i e a dado or rabbet cut This type of cut is more dangerous than a through cut because it requires the operator to remove the blade guard splitter assembly Miter Cut An angled cut across the face or end
47. roduces sawdust that may cause allergic reactions or respiratory problems Figure 52 Typical crosscutting operation W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Ripping Ripping means cutting with the grain of the wood Use the fence as a support during the ripping operations When ripping a narrow piece make sure that you use a push stick that provides adequate clearance over the moving blade and is thin enough to pass between the fence and blade Figure 53 shows a narrow ripping oper ation Notice the use of a tall push stick and the other hand is withdrawn as the workpiece is fed through the blade To rip a board do these steps 1 Set the fence to the measurement that you want to cut your workpiece and lock it in place 2 Before you cut consider your immediate safety Are your safety glasses on Is the workpiece stable Is the blade guard splitter in place and properly aligned with the blade Are there any obstructions in front of the workpiece Are you standing to the side of the line of cut If adjustments are necessary correct them immediately 3 Turn the saw ON 4 Place the workpiece flat on the table and flat against the fence Place pressure on the workpiece toward the fence with your hand or a push stick 5 After taking all safety precautions use a push stick to slowly feed the workpiece into the moving blade When the hand applying the pressure to the fence gets approximately 8 from the blade move i
48. se price paid for the product and any legal actions brought against Woodstock International Inc shall be tried in the State of Washington County of Whatcom We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products Every effort has been made to ensure that all SHOP FOX machinery meets high quality and durabil ity standards We reserve the right to change specifications at any time because of our commitment to continuously improve the quality of our products 54 CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION State FAX i PURCHASE DATE Zip What stationary woodworking tools do you own Check all that apply ___ Air Compressor _ Panel Saw _ Band Saw ___ Planer _ _ Drill Press _ Power Feeder Drum Sander _ Radial Arm Saw _ Dust Collector ___ Shaper _ Horizontal Boring Machine _ Spindle Sander _ Jointer _ Table Saw _ Lathe ___ Vacuum Veneer Press _ Mortiser _ Wide Belt Sander _ Other Which benchtop tools do you own Check all that apply _ 1 x 42 Belt Sander 6 8 Grinder _ 5 8 Drill Press _ Mini Lathe _ Table Saw _ 10 12 Thickness Planer _ 8 10 Chopsaw _ Scroll Saw _ _ Disc Belt Sander _ Mini Jointer _ Other _ Spindle Belt Sander Which portable hand held power tools do you own Check all that apply _ Belt Sander Biscuit Joiner _ Orbital Sander _ Palm S
49. sposing of waste rags and towels to be sure they DO NOT create fire or environmental hazards W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Stand The SHOP FOX Model W1725 W1726 10 Table Saw mounts on a heavy duty metal stand To assemble the stand do these steps 1 Lay out a clean staple free piece of cardboard or some type of pad to prevent the table surface from getting damaged Position the base unit of the table saw table down on the cardboard Secure the top mounting brackets to the underside of the table saw with four 5 16 18 x 1 hex bolts eight 5 16 flat washers four 5 16 lock washers and four 5 16 hex nuts as shown in Figure 8 Note Make sure the bracket with the SHOP FOX logo is facing the front of the table saw Attach the legs to the outside of the top mounting brackets with 5 16 18 x 5 8 carriage bolts 5 16 flat washers 5 16 lock washers and 5 16 hex nuts as shown in Figure 9 Finger tighten the hex nuts Install the short and long braces shown in Figure 10 to the legs with the same combination of hard ware and finger tighten the brackets in place Continued on next page ba d 217 CHOP FOX Figure 10 Attaching the leg braces CHOP FOX W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw 5 Install the rubber feet onto the ends of the four legs with 1 4 20 x 1 Phillips head screws 1 4 washers and 1 4 hex nuts from the rubber feet hardware bag as shown in F
50. t out of the way and continue to push the workpiece through the blade until the entire length is cut and past the moving blade 6 Turn the saw OFF and wait for the blade to stop before retrieving the two pieces from the other side 35 CHOP FOX 6 4NWARNING Always rip a board that has a perfectly straight edge If a straight edge can not be found run the board through a jointer before cutting with the table saw Always run the straight edge of the board against the rip fence Failure to do this could result in kickback and serious personal injury NOTICE For complete instructions on adjust ing the SHOP FOX Aluma Classic refer to the manual included with the fence Figure 53 Use a push stick when ripping narrow pieces IT Z lt TY O O GHOP FOX W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Cutting Miters A miter is an angled crosscut Miters are usually cut in the same manner as crosscuts using the miter gauge and a predetermined mark on the workpiece To perform a miter cut do these steps 1 Determine the angle of your cut If the angle needs to be extremely accurate use a protractor to set the miter gauge to the blade 2 Place the face of the miter gauge against the edge of the workpiece Position the miter gauge so the bar goes across the face of the workpiece Use the bar as a guide to pencil in your cut as s
51. ter are aligned Confirm align ment by repeating Step 9 Make sure the blade does not touch the guard by moving the blade through its full range of motion up down and 0 45 Adjust to remove any contact j Figure 37 Aligning the splitter with a machinist s square M Splitter Bracket 4 1 Adjustment Bolts Figure 39 Splitter bracket alignment CHOP FOX W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Fence Parallelism The saw blade should be parallel to the miter slot as described in Blade Parallelism on Page 39 before per forming this adjustment The fence will be adjusted with 1 64 lead pronounced leed as shown in Figure 41 This allows the workpiece to clear the opposite end of the saw blade without binding To adjust the SHOP FOX Aluma Classic Fence paral lel with the miter slot do these steps 1 UNPLUG THE TABLE SAW 2 Align the edge of the fence with the edge of the miter slot e If the fence is set with a 1 64 lead as shown in Figure 41 no adjustment is necessary e If the fence is parallel or angled over the miter slot continue to the next step 3 Unlock the fence and turn it over to access the set screws in the front face shown in Figure 40 4 Adjust the setscrews in the front face to change the angle of the fence in relation to the blade Note Tightening the left setscrew will move the fence left and tightening the right setscrew will U
52. that may cause damage to the machinery Standard Safety Instructions Thoroughly read the Instruction Manual before operating your machine Learn the applications limitations and potential hazards of this machine Keep the manual in a safe and convenient place for future reference Keep work area clean and well lighted Clutter and inadequate lighting invite potential hazards Ground all tools If a machine is equipped with a three prong plug it must be plugged into a three hole grounded electrical receptacle or grounded extension cord If using an adapter to aid in accommodating a two hole receptacle ground using a screw to a known ground Wear eye protection at all times Use safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles that meet the appropriate standards of the American National Standards Institute ANSI Avoid dangerous environments Do not operate this machine in wet or open flame environments Airborne dust particles could cause an explosion and severe fire hazard Ensure all guards are securely in place and in working condition Make sure switch is in the OFF position before connecting power to machine Keep work area clean free of clutter grease etc Keep children and visitors away Visitors must be kept at a safe distance while operating unit Childproof your workshop with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys Stop and disconnect the machine when cleaning adjusting or servicing 6 W1725 W1726 10
53. 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 repairs or alterations made or specifically authorized by anyone other than Woodstock International Inc Woodstock International Inc will repair or replace at its expense and at its option the SHOP FOX machine or machine part which in normal use has proven to be defective provided that the original owner returns the product prepaid to the SHOP FOX factory service center or authorized repair facility designated by our Bellinsham WA office with proof of their purchase of the product within 2 years and provides Woodstock International Inc reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect through inspection If it is determined there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of Woodstock International Inc s warranty then the original owner must bear the cost of storing and returning the product This is Woodstock International Inc s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may be implied by law including any merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose are hereby limited to the duration of this written warranty We do not warrant that SHOP FOX machinery complies with the provisions of any law or acts In no event shall Woodstock International Inc s liability under this warranty exceed the purcha
54. there is a blade installed brace the blade as shown in Figure 31 and rotate the arbor nut coun g Standard terclockwise to remove nut and flange 4 Remove the blade from the arbor and slide the replacement blade over the arbor with the teeth facing the front of the saw 5 Slide the arbor flange onto the arbor and against the blade Thread the arbor nut onto the arbor 6 Use a scrap block of wood to brace the blade as shown in Figure 31 Tighten the arbor nut against the blade with the arbor wrench DO NOT over tight en the nut Table Inserts Both table inserts shown in Figure 32 are included with the Model W1725 W1726 Table Saw Always use an insert that corresponds with the blade thickness To adjust your table inserts do these steps 1 Place the insert into the opening of the table 3 lt IET k k q 2 Place a straightedge across the table surface and Figure 33 Adjusting table insert height adjust the setscrews as shown in Figure 33 to make the insert flush with the top of the table 25 W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Blade Guard Splitter The blade guard is made of high impact clear plastic and provides a shield over the blade The splitter separates the newly cut sides of the stock to prevent the stock from binding and causing kickback Anti kickback pawls on both sides of the splitter are designed to dig into the workpiece if kickback occurs CAUTION ALWAYS
55. unt of heat produced from the many teeth These blades should not be used for heavy ripping or cutting thick stock e Figure 49 shows a stack dado blade Dado blades come in three different types stack dadoes wobble dodoes and V dadoes Dado blades allow the opera tor to make non through cuts of specific widths Dado blades are primarily designed for making dado and rabbet cuts The drawback to these types of blades is their high cost A CAUTION Do not use dado blades for through cuts They are not designed for through cuts and may cause per sonal injury if misused As a guideline the more teeth in a cut the greater the friction will be Smaller teeth take less of a bite out of the wood than larger teeth thus they have a slower feed rate which generates more heat Too much heat can cause your stock to burn your blades to wear out prematurely and may result in kickback Always keep this in mind when applying your feed rate Figure 49 Dado blade 132 W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Tooth Configuration Tooth configuration is another important aspect of blade design There are four main types flat top grind for fast heavy duty ripping alternate top bevel for reduced heat ripping cutting and tear out free cuts alternate top bevel and raker for solid and plywood good all around but not for fine joinery and triple chip grind for cutting hardwoods as well as plastics particle board and alumi num F
56. usual noise or vibration is not AWARNING readily apparent contact our technical support for help at 1 360 734 3482 or contact us online at RU tech support shopfox biz N DO NOT investigate problems or adjust the 10 Left Tilt Table Saw while it is running Wait until the machine is turned off unplugged and all work ing parts have come to a complete stop before proceeding 30 CHOP FOX W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw OPERATIONS Blade Selection With all the various kinds of blades available it would be beyond the scope of this manual to name every type of blade and tooth design However there are some basics that are important to know Blade Material There are two major materials used in circular saw blades Carbide and Steel Most woodworkers prefer carbide tipped blades because they last longer than steel blades before they need to be sharpened Carbide tipped blades are also more expensive than steel blades and require expensive honing equipment to be sharpened Steel blades can be sharper than carbide tipped blades and create less friction during a cut Since they wear out so quickly they are often only used if heat will be a fore seeable problem when cutting thick stock Steel blades are easy to resharpen and are not as expensive as their carbide tipped counterparts Blade Types e Figure 45 shows an example of a rip blade This Style of blade typically has between 30 40 teeth and
57. ware Bag Power Switch Hardware Bag e Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 4 e Phillips Head Screws 710 24 x 1 1 2 2 e Hex Nuts 5 16 18 44 Flat Washers 10 5 e Flat Washers 5 16 48 e Hex Nuts 10 24 3 e Carriage Bolts 5 16 18 x 5 8 40 e Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Lock Washers 5 16 44 e Flat Washers 1 4 2 e Phillips Head Screw 710 24 x 5 8 1 e Phillips Head Tap Screw 10 1 2 1 MANA MATOWA e Cable Clamps UC 5 2 e 12mm x 14mm Combo Wrench 1 Arbor Wrench 1 2mm Hex Wrench 1 Blade Guard Hardware Bag 3mm Hex Wrench 1 e Guard Support Shaft 1 4 Hex Wrench 1 e Bracket Assembly 1 e Motor Bracket Pivot Shaft 1 Hex INGE 1 e Flat Washer 1 2 1 Extension Wing Hardware Bag Hex Bolts 7 16 14 x 1 1 4 6 Dust Hood Hardware Bag e Lock Washers 7 16 6 e Phillips Head Screws 10 24 x 5 8 2 Hex Nuts 10 24
58. wheel shaft 4 Remove the washer and angle pointer from the threaded bushing to reveal the bushing flats 5 Loosen the check nut and thread it back from the trunnion casting 6 Place a wrench on the flats of the threaded bush ing and adjust the worm gear up or down Note The worm gear and trunnion teeth should mesh with almost no backlash 7 Tighten the check nut against the casting while using a wrench to hold the bushing stationary 43 W1725 WIRING DIAGRAM POWER SOURCE GREEN GROUND E Ke LA A e 220 VOLT MOTOR WIRES YELLOW 3 BLACK 2 WHITE 4 TO 220 VOLT MAGNETIC SWITCH W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw ADANGER Disconnect power from the machine before performing any maintenance to the electrical components Failure to do this will result in a shock hazard leading to injury or death Push Button Switch Magnetic Switch 110 VOLT MOTOR WIRES TO 110 VOLT MAGNETIC SWITCH W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw ADANGER Disconnect power from the machine before performing any maintenance to the electrical components Failure to do this will result in a shock hazard leading to injury or death GREEN GROUND V 4 DO Moe Push Button Switch Magnetic Switch 110 VOLT MOTOR WIRES 220 VOLT MOTOR WIRES YELLOW 3 BLACK 2 WHIT
59. wired for 110V Pre wired 18 Amp 9 The W1725 is pre wired for 110V and comes with a 5 15 plug as shown in Figure 3 To convert to 220V operation unplug the saw and install the following items 1 Install the optional 220V magnetic switch Part X1726173 and set it according to the W1726 wiring diagram 2 Install a NEMA 6 15 plug and receptacle Figure 4 3 Rewire the motor as outlined on Page 44 W1726 The W1726 2 motor will draw the following amps depending on which voltage it is wired for 110V Q 24 Amp 220V Pre wired 12 Amp The W1726 is pre wired for 220V operation If you intend to operate the saw at 220V you will need to install a NEMA 6 15 plug and receptacle shown in Figure 4 to con nect to power To convert to 110V operation unplug the saw and install the following items 1 Install the optional 110V magnetic switch Part X1725117 and set it according to the W1725 wiring diagram 2 Install a NEMA 5 30 plug and receptacle Figure 5 3 Rewire the motor as outlined on Page 45 11 AWARNING The magnetic switches on the W1725 and W1726 are not interchangeable between 110V and 220V Using the incorrect switch may cause electri cal shock fire or ruin the electrical equipment Before rewiring your motor for an alternate voltage you must
60. y devic es for ripping narrow stock 7 TURN OFF THE TABLE SAW Turn OFF the table saw before attempting to free a stalled saw blade making adjustments or performing service 8 TABLE SAW STABILITY Always support the rear and sides of the saw table for wide or long workpieces and always lock the mobile base in position before using the saw 9 WORKPIECE DEFECTS Never cut warped stock or stock that may contain loose knots nails or any other defects These conditions may cause kickback W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Avoiding Potential Injuries Figure 2 ALWAYS support your workpiece during a cut Figure 4 ALWAYS crosscut using the miter gauge Figure 5 NEVER crosscut using the miter gauge only with the fence Figure 6 USE featherboards when possible to Figure 7 NEVER stand directly behind blade protect against kickback when making a cut W1725 W1726 10 Left Tilt Table Saw Kickback Kickback occurs when the blade launches the workpiece toward the front of the saw This happens so quickly the operator rarely has time to respond The operator can be killed severely hurt or have their hand forced into the moving blade Kickback is one of the most serious dangers that can occur with a table saw In order to protect yourself from kickback it is essential to educate yourself about why and how it happens Below is a list of ways to protect yourself from kickback Do not stand directly behind the workpi
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