Shop fox W1871 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 05/19)
MODEL W1871
6" PORTABLE BENCH
GRINDER w/LED LIGHTS
Phone: [phone] • Online Technical Support: [email protected]
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This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup,
operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this
document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators.
Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual
may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation,
electrocution, or death.
The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use.
This responsibility includes but is not limited to proper installation in
a safe environment, personnel training and usage authorization,
proper inspection and maintenance, manual availability and compre-
hension, application of safety devices, cutting/sanding/grinding tool
integrity, and the usage of personal protective equipment.
The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property
damage from negligence, improper training, machine modifications or
misuse.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you
do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
Work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equip-
ment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.

SETUPELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE PARTS
OPERATIONS
SAFETYINTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION .....................................2
Woodstock Technical Support .................. 2
Machine Specifications .......................... 3
Identification ..................................... 4
Controls & Components ......................... 5
SAFETY ...............................................6
Standard Machinery Safety Instructions ...... 6
Additional Safety for Bench Grinders ......... 8
ELECTRICAL .........................................9
Circuit Requirements ............................ 9
Grounding Requirements...................... 10
Extension Cords ................................ 10
SETUP .............................................. 11
Unpacking ....................................... 11
Items Needed for Setup....................... 11
Inventory ........................................ 11
Machine Placement ............................ 12
Bench Mounting................................. 12
Assembly......................................... 13
Tool Rest Adjustment .......................... 14
Spark Deflector Adjustment .................. 14
Test Run.......................................... 15
OPERATIONS....................................... 16
Operation Overview ........................... 16
Workpiece Inspection.......................... 17
Wheel Selection ................................ 17
Wheel Inspection ............................... 18
Wheel Care...................................... 19
Wheel Dressing ................................. 20
Wheel Removal & Installation................ 20
ACCESSORIES ...................................... 22
Grinder Accessories ............................ 22
MAINTENANCE .................................... 23
Schedule ......................................... 23
Grinding Wheels ................................ 23
Cleaning & Protecting ......................... 23
Wheel Storage .................................. 23
Wheel Dressing ................................. 23
SERVICE ............................................ 24
Troubleshooting................................. 24
Electrical Safety Instructions................. 25
Wiring Diagram ................................. 26
PARTS .............................................. 27
WARRANTY ........................................ 29
Contents

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Model W1871 (For Machines Mfd. Since 05/19)
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Woodstock Technical Support
This machine 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 service of this product.
We stand behind our machines! In the event that questions arise about your machine, please contact
Woodstock International Technical Support at [phone] Ext. 2 or send e-mail to: techsupport@
woodstockint.com. Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot problems and process warranty
claims.
If you need the latest edition of this manual, you can download it from http://www.woodstockint.com/
manuals.
If you have comments about this manual, please contact us at:
Woodstock International, Inc.
Attn: Technical Documentation Manager
P.O. Box 2309
Bellingham, WA 98227
Email: [e-mail]

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Model W1871 (For Machines Mfd. Since 05/19)
INTRODUCTION
Product Dimensions
Weight ....................................................................................................................16 lbs.
Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height ........................................... 12 x 11 x 13-1/2 in.
Footprint (Length x Width)...........................................................................................7 x 7 in.
Shipping Dimensions
Type ................................................................................................................... Cardboard
Content.................................................................................................................. Machine
Weight .....................................................................................................................19 lbs.
Length x Width x Height.....................................................................................15 x 10 x 11 in.
Electrical
Power Requirement.............................................................................. 120V, Single-Phase, 60 Hz
Full-Load Current Rating ................................................................................................. 2.5A
Minimum Circuit Size....................................................................................................... 15A
Connection Type .................................................................................................. Cord & Plug
Power Cord Length ........................................................................................................ 6 ft.
Power Cord Gauge ......................................................................................................18 AWG
Included Plug Type ........................................................................................................ 5-15
Switch Type ...............................................................................................................Rocker
Motors:
Main
Horsepower ....................................................................................................... 1/3 HP
Phase .........................................................................................................Single-Phase
Amps .................................................................................................................. 2.5A
Speed............................................................................................................ 3450 RPM
Type .........................................................................................Permanent Split Capacitor
Bearings......................................................................... Shielded & Permanently Lubricated
Main Specifications:
Operation Information
Wheel Type .........................................................................................................Type-1
Right Wheel Grit ................................................................................................. 60-Grit
Left Wheel Grit................................................................................................... 36-Grit
Wheel Material ....................................................................................... Aluminum Oxide
Wheel Diameter ..................................................................................................... 6 in.
Wheel Thickness................................................................................................. 3/4 in.
Spindle Diameter ................................................................................................. 1/2 in.
Work Rest............................................................................................................... Yes
Construction
Base .......................................................................................................Cast Aluminum
Work Rest.............................................................................................................Steel
Lamp ................................................................................................................... LED
MODEL W1871
6" PORTABLE BENCH GRINDER w/LED LIGHTS
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