Shop fox W1873 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 10/20)
MODEL W1873/W1874
15" FIXED-TABLE PLANERS
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
Machine Description ............................. 2
Woodstock Technical Support .................. 2
W1873 Machine Specifications ................. 3
W1874 Machine Specifications ................. 5
Controls & Components ......................... 8
Internal Components ............................ 9
SAFETY ............................................. 10
Standard Machinery Safety Instructions .... 10
Additional Safety for Planers................. 12
ELECTRICAL ....................................... 13
Circuit Requirements .......................... 13
Grounding Requirements...................... 14
Extension Cords ................................ 14
SETUP .............................................. 15
Unpacking ....................................... 15
Items Needed for Setup....................... 15
Inventory ........................................ 16
Cleaning Machine............................... 17
Machine Placement ............................ 18
Assembly......................................... 19
Dust Collection ................................. 20
Checking Gearbox Oil Level .................. 21
Test Run.......................................... 22
Recommended Adjustments .................. 23
OPERATIONS....................................... 24
Operation Overview ........................... 24
Workpiece Inspection.......................... 25
Wood Types...................................... 25
Planing Tips ..................................... 26
Cutting Problems ............................... 26
Depth of Cut .................................... 28
Setting Feed Rate .............................. 29
Adjusting/Replacing Knives (W1873)........ 29
Rotating/Replacing Cutterhead Inserts (W1874)...32
ACCESSORIES ...................................... 34
Planer Accessories ............................. 34
MAINTENANCE .................................... 36
Schedule ......................................... 36
Cleaning & Protecting ......................... 36
Lubrication ...................................... 36
SERVICE ............................................ 39
General .......................................... 39
Tensioning/Replacing V-Belt.................. 39
Adjusting Feed Roller Heights................ 41
Adjusting Feed Roller Spring Tension ....... 44
Positioning Chip Deflector .................... 45
Calibrating Headstock Elevation Scale....... 46
Checking Anti-Kickback Fingers .............. 46
Tensioning Headstock Height Chain ......... 47
Adjusting Cutterhead Parallelism............ 48
Tensioning Drive Chain ........................ 50
Troubleshooting................................. 51
Electrical Safety Instructions................. 53
Electrical Components ........................ 54
Wiring Diagram ................................. 55
PARTS .............................................. 56
Headstock ....................................... 56
Stand & Motor .................................. 58
Table ............................................. 60
Labels & Cosmetics ............................ 62
WARRANTY ........................................ 63
Contents

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Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)
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
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INTRODUCTION
Machine Description
Models W1873 and W1874 are CSA-certified, 3 HP, 15" planers with the following differences:
• Model W1873 has a 3-knife cutterhead.
• Model W1874 has a helical cutterhead.

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INTRODUCTION
Model W1873 Machine Specifications, Page 1 of 3
MODEL W1873
15'' 3 HP FIXEDTABLE PLANER
Product Dimensions
Weight.......................................................................................................... 300 lbs.
Width (side‐to‐side) x Depth (front‐to‐back) x Height................................... 25 x 49 x 47‐1/2 in.
Footprint (Length x Width)......................................................................... 21 x 18‐1/2 in.
Shipping Dimensions
Type....................................................................................................... Wood Crate
Content........................................................................................................ Machine
Weight.......................................................................................................... 374 lbs.
Length x Width x Height........................................................................... 30 x 24 x 49 in.
Must Ship Upright.................................................................................................. Yes
Electrical
Power Requirement.................................................................... 230V, Single‐Phase, 60 Hz
Full‐Load Current Rating......................................................................................... 12A
Minimum Circuit Size............................................................................................. 20A
Connection Type......................................................................................... Cord & Plug
Power Cord Included.............................................................................................. Yes
Power Cord Length.............................................................................................. 10 ft.
Power Cord Gauge............................................................................................ 12 AWG
Plug Included....................................................................................................... Yes
Included Plug Type............................................................................................... 6‐20
Switch Type................................................. Magnetic Switch w/Thermal Overload Protection
Motors
Main
Horsepower................................................................................................. 3 HP
Phase.............................................................................................. Single‐Phase
Amps.......................................................................................................... 12A
Speed.................................................................................................. 3450 RPM
Type......................................................................... TEFC Capacitor‐Start Induction
Power Transfer ................................................................................... V‐Belt Drive
Bearings............................................................... Shielded & Permanently Lubricated
Centrifugal Switch/Contacts Type................................................................. External
W1873 Machine Specifications

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INTRODUCTION
Model W1873 Machine Specifications, Page 2 of 3
Main Specifications
Main Specifications
Planer Size................................................................................................ 15 in.
Max. Cut Width........................................................................................... 15 in.
Min. Stock Length......................................................................................... 6 in.
Min. Stock Thickness.................................................................................. 3/16 in.
Max. Stock Thickness..................................................................................... 6 in.
Number of Cuts Per Inch............................................................................... 81, 46
Number of Cuts Per Minute............................................................................ 15,600
Cutterhead Speed................................................................................... 5200 RPM
Planing Feed Rate................................................................................. 16, 28 FPM
Max. Cut Depth Planing Full Width.................................................................. 1/8 in.
Max. Cut Depth Planing 6‐Inch Wide Board....................................................... 3/16 in.
Cutterhead Info
Cutterhead Type............................................................................... Straight Knife
Cutterhead Diameter ............................................................................... 2‐5/8 in.
Number of Knives.............................................................................................. 3
Knife Type........................................................................... HSS, Single‐Sided, Solid
Knife Size Length......................................................................................... 15 in.
Knife Size Width........................................................................................... 1 in.
Knife Size Thickness.................................................................................... 1/8 in.
Knife Adjustment................................................................................. Jack Screws
Table Info
Table/Headstock Movement............................................................................. 6 in.
Table Bed Size Length................................................................................... 21 in.
Table Bed Size Width.................................................................................... 15 in.
Floor‐to‐Table Height.............................................................................. 30‐3/4 in.
Table Wings Size Length................................................................................ 14 in.
Table Wings Size Width............................................................................ 15‐1/2 in.
Construction
Table............................................................................. Precision‐Ground Cast Iron
Body.................................................................................................... Cast Iron
Stand........................................................................................................ Steel
Cutterhead Assembly..................................................................................... Steel
Infeed Roller.............................................................................. Serrated Aluminum
Outfeed Roller.......................................................................................... Rubber
Paint Type/Finish............................................................................. Powder Coated
Other
Measurement Scale............................................................................. Inch & Metric
Number of Dust Ports......................................................................................... 1
Dust Port Size.............................................................................................. 4 in.
Mobile Base............................................................................................... D4666

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INTRODUCTION
Model W1874 Machine Specifications, Page 1 of 3
MODEL W1874
15'' 3 HP FIXEDTABLE PLANER W/HELICAL CUTTERHEAD
Product Dimensions
Weight.......................................................................................................... 302 lbs.
Width (side‐to‐side) x Depth (front‐to‐back) x Height................................... 25 x 49 x 47‐1/2 in.
Footprint (Length x Width)......................................................................... 21 x 18‐1/2 in.
Shipping Dimensions
Type....................................................................................................... Wood Crate
Content........................................................................................................ Machine
Weight.......................................................................................................... 377 lbs.
Length x Width x Height........................................................................... 30 x 24 x 49 in.
Must Ship Upright.................................................................................................. Yes
Electrical
Power Requirement.................................................................... 230V, Single‐Phase, 60 Hz
Full‐Load Current Rating......................................................................................... 12A
Minimum Circuit Size............................................................................................. 20A
Connection Type......................................................................................... Cord & Plug
Power Cord Included.............................................................................................. Yes
Power Cord Length.............................................................................................. 10 ft.
Power Cord Gauge............................................................................................ 12 AWG
Plug Included....................................................................................................... Yes
Included Plug Type............................................................................................... 6‐20
Switch Type................................................. Magnetic Switch w/Thermal Overload Protection
Motors
Main
Horsepower................................................................................................. 3 HP
Phase.............................................................................................. Single‐Phase
Amps.......................................................................................................... 12A
Speed.................................................................................................. 3450 RPM
Type......................................................................... TEFC Capacitor‐Start Induction
Power Transfer ................................................................................... V‐Belt Drive
Bearings............................................................... Shielded & Permanently Lubricated
Centrifugal Switch/Contacts Type................................................................. External
W1874 Machine Specifications

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INTRODUCTION
Model W1874 Machine Specifications, Page 2 of 3
Main Specifications
Main Specifications
Planer Size................................................................................................ 15 in.
Max. Cut Width........................................................................................... 15 in.
Min. Stock Length......................................................................................... 6 in.
Min. Stock Thickness.................................................................................. 3/16 in.
Max. Stock Thickness..................................................................................... 6 in.
Number of Cuts Per Inch.............................................................................. 108, 62
Number of Cuts Per Minute............................................................................ 20,800
Cutterhead Speed................................................................................... 5200 RPM
Planing Feed Rate................................................................................. 16, 28 FPM
Max. Cut Depth Planing Full Width.................................................................. 1/8 in.
Max. Cut Depth Planing 6‐Inch Wide Board....................................................... 3/16 in.
Cutterhead Info
Cutterhead Type........................................................................................ Helical
Cutterhead Diameter ............................................................................... 2‐5/8 in.
Number of Cutter Rows....................................................................................... 4
Number of Indexable Cutters............................................................................... 48
Cutter Insert Type........................................................................ Indexable Carbide
Cutter Insert Size Length............................................................................... 15mm
Cutter Insert Size Width................................................................................ 15mm
Cutter Insert Size Thickness.......................................................................... 2.5mm
Table Info
Table/Headstock Movement............................................................................. 6 in.
Table Bed Size Length................................................................................... 21 in.
Table Bed Size Width.................................................................................... 15 in.
Floor‐to‐Table Height.............................................................................. 30‐3/4 in.
Table Wings Size Length................................................................................ 14 in.
Table Wings Size Width............................................................................ 15‐1/2 in.
Construction
Table............................................................................. Precision‐Ground Cast Iron
Body.................................................................................................... Cast Iron
Stand........................................................................................................ Steel
Cutterhead Assembly..................................................................................... Steel
Infeed Roller.............................................................................. Serrated Aluminum
Outfeed Roller.......................................................................................... Rubber
Paint Type/Finish............................................................................. Powder Coated
Other
Measurement Scale............................................................................. Inch & Metric
Number of Dust Ports......................................................................................... 1
Dust Port Size.............................................................................................. 4 in.
Mobile Base............................................................................................... D4666

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Identification
Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better
understand the instructions in this manual.
To reduce your risk of serious injury
or damage to the machine, read this
entire manual BEFORE using machine.
Gearbox
Cast-Iron
Extension Tables
(1 of 2)
Headstock
Height Scale
Headstock
Height Handwheel
Feed Rate
Control Knob
Magnetic
ON/OFF Switch

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Controls & Components
To reduce your risk of serious injury
or damage to the machine, read this
entire manual BEFORE using machine.
Refer to Figure 1 and the following descriptions to
become familiar with the basic controls and components
of this machine.Understanding these items and how they
work will help you understand the rest of the manual and
stay safe when operating this machine.
A. Headstock Height Handwheel: Raises and lowers
headstock to accommodate different workpiece
thicknesses. One complete revolution moves the
headstock approximately 5⁄32" (4mm).
B. Feed Rate Control Knob: Selects 28 FPM feed rate
when pushed in and 16 FPM feed rate when pulled
out.
C. Magnetic ON/OFF Switch:
— Green start button turns motor ON when pressed.
— Red Stop button turns motor OFF when pressed;
for safety purposes, this button will remain
depressed and prevent restarting until reset. Reset
by rotating clockwise until it pops out.
D. Depth Limiter: Limits depth of cut to a maximum of
1⁄8" at full width.
E. Dust Port: Connects to a dust collection system to
extract shavings and dust during operation. Dust port
size 4". Figure 1. Main controls and components.
A
B
C
E
D