Shop fox W1878 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 4/21)
MODEL W1878
9" BENCHTOP BANDSAW
Phone: [phone] • Online Technical Support: [email protected]
COPYRIGHT © MAY, 2021 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, INC.
#21815MN Printed in China

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
USE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS TO SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST!
INTRODUCTION .....................................2
Woodstock Technical Support .................. 2
Machine Specifications .......................... 3
Identification ..................................... 5
Controls & Components ......................... 6
SAFETY ...............................................8
Standard Machinery Safety Instructions ...... 8
Additional Safety for Bandsaws .............. 10
ELECTRICAL ....................................... 11
Circuit Requirements .......................... 11
Grounding Requirements...................... 12
Extension Cords ................................ 12
SETUP .............................................. 13
Unpacking ....................................... 13
Items Needed for Setup....................... 13
Inventory ........................................ 13
Hardware Recognition Chart ................. 14
Machine Placement ............................ 15
Bench Mounting................................. 15
Assembly......................................... 16
Adjustment Overview.......................... 19
Blade Tracking .................................. 19
Dust Collection ................................. 22
Test Run.......................................... 23
Tensioning Blade ............................... 24
Adjusting Blade Support Bearings ........... 26
Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings.............. 27
Calibrating Miter Slot with Blade............ 28
Calibrating Fence with Miter Slot ........... 29
OPERATIONS....................................... 30
General .......................................... 30
Workpiece Inspection.......................... 31
Disabling Switch ................................ 32
Setting Upper Blade Guide Height .......... 32
Tilting Table..................................... 33
Choosing Blades ................................ 33
Changing Blade ................................. 35
Ripping........................................... 36
Crosscutting ..................................... 37
Resawing......................................... 37
Cutting Curves .................................. 38
Stacked Cuts .................................... 38
ACCESSORIES ...................................... 39
Bandsaw Accessories........................... 39
MAINTENANCE .................................... 41
General .......................................... 41
Cleaning & Lubricating ........................ 41
Redressing Rubber Tires....................... 41
SERVICE ............................................ 42
General .......................................... 42
Checking/Adjusting Belt Tension ............ 42
Replacing Belt .................................. 43
Wheel Alignment ............................... 44
Blade Lead ...................................... 47
Troubleshooting................................. 48
Electrical Safety Instructions................. 51
Wiring Diagram ................................. 52
PARTS .............................................. 53
Main .............................................. 53
Labels & Cosmetics ............................ 56
WARRANTY ........................................ 57
Contents

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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:
[e-mail]. Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot problems and pro-
cess warranty claims.
If you need the latest edition, 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]
READ and understand this
entire manual before using
this machine. Serious per-
sonal injury may occur
if safety and operational
information is not under-
stood and followed. DO
NOT risk your safety by
not reading!
USE this and other machinery with caution
and respect. Always consider safety first,
as it applies to your individual working
conditions. No list of safety guidelines can
be complete—every shop environment is
different. Failure to follow guidelines could
result in serious personal injury, damage to
equipment or poor work results.

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INTRODUCTION
Model W1878 Machine Specifications, Page 1 of 3
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Weight........................................................................................................... 42 lbs.
Width (side‐to‐side) x Depth (front‐to‐back) x Height................................... 21 x 17 x 29‐1/2 in.
Footprint (Length x Width)..................................................................... 15‐1/2 x 8‐1/2 in.
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Type.................................................................................................... Cardboard Box
Content........................................................................................................ Machine
Weight........................................................................................................... 49 lbs.
Length x Width x Height........................................................................... 32 x 18 x 14 in.
Must Ship Upright................................................................................................... No
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Power Requirement.................................................................... 120V, Single‐Phase, 60 Hz
Full‐Load Current Rating........................................................................................ 2.8A
Minimum Circuit Size............................................................................................. 15A
Connection Type......................................................................................... Cord & Plug
Power Cord Included.............................................................................................. Yes
Power Cord Length............................................................................................. 72 in.
Power Cord Gauge............................................................................................ 18 AWG
Plug Included....................................................................................................... Yes
Included Plug Type............................................................................................... 5‐15
Switch Type............................................................ Paddle Safety Switch w/Removable Key
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Horsepower.............................................................................................. 1/3 HP
Phase.............................................................................................. Single‐Phase
Amps......................................................................................................... 2.8A
Speed.................................................................................................. 1720 RPM
Type......................................................................... TEFC Capacitor‐Start Induction
Power Transfer ............................................................................................ Belt
Bearings............................................................... Shielded & Permanently Lubricated
Centrifugal Switch/Contacts Type.................................................................. Internal
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Bandsaw Size............................................................................................... 9 in.
Max Cutting Width (Left of Blade)................................................................. 8‐7/8 in.
Max Cutting Width (Left of Blade) w/Fence........................................................... 5 in.
Max Cutting Height (Resaw Height)............................................................... 3‐5/8 in.
Blade Speeds......................................................................................... 2460 FPM
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Model W1878 Machine Specifications, Page 2 of 3
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Standard Blade Length.................................................................................. 62 in.
Blade Length Range................................................................. 61‐13/16 – 62‐3/16 in.
Blade Width Range.............................................................................. 1/8 – 3/8 in.
Type of Blade Guides............................................................................ Ball Bearing
Guide Post Adjustment Type................................................................. Rack & Pinion
Has Quick‐Release........................................................................................... No
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Table Length.............................................................................................. 12 in.
Table Width............................................................................................... 12 in.
Table Thickness......................................................................................... 5/8 in.
Table Tilt............................................................................................ 0 ‐ 45 deg.
Table Tilt Adjustment Type.................................................................. Rack & Pinion
Floor‐to‐Table Height................................................................................... 13 in.
Fence Locking Position.................................................................................. Front
Fence is Adjustable for Blade Lead....................................................................... No
Resaw Fence Attachment Included....................................................................... No
Miter Gauge Included....................................................................................... Yes
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Table............................................................................................ Cast Aluminum
Trunnion........................................................................................ Cast Aluminum
Fence..................................................................................... Extruded Aluminum
Base/Stand.................................................................................. Pre‐Formed Steel
Frame/Body................................................................................ Pre‐Formed Steel
Wheels.................................................................................... Balanced Aluminum
Tire....................................................................................................... Rubber
Wheel Cover .............................................................................................. Steel
Paint Type/Finish.................................................................................... Urethane
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Wheel Diameter..................................................................................... 9‐5/16 in.
Wheel Width............................................................................................. 5/8 in.
Number of Dust Ports......................................................................................... 1
Dust Port Size.............................................................................................. 2 in.
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Country of Origin ............................................................................................... China
Warranty ....................................................................................................... 2 Years
Approximate Assembly & Setup Time ................................................................. 30 Minutes
Serial Number Location .................................................................................... ID Label
ISO 9001 Factory .................................................................................................. Yes
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Adjustable Wheels for Alignment/Coplanarity
Rack & Pinion Table Tilt
Ball‐Bearing Blade Guides
Extruded Aluminum Rip Fence with Camlock Handle
2" Dust Port
Lower Wheel Brush to Prevent Build‐Up of Dust/Pitch on Wheel
LED Work Light
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Carrying Handle for Easy Portability

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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.
For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Saw.
a) Wear eye protection.
b) Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until blade has stopped.
c) Maintain proper adjustment of blade tension, blade guides, and thrust bearings.
d) Adjust upper blade guide to just clear workpiece.
e) Hold workpiece firmly against table.
2" Dust Port
Guide Post
Fence
Lock
Handle
Fence
Fence
Rail
Tracking
Knob
Blade Tension
Knob Upper Wheel Cover
ON/OFF Paddle
Switch w/
Removable Key
Lower Wheel
Cover
Storage Clip
for Push Stick
Upper Blade
Guide Bearings Guide Post
Lock Knob
Guide Post
Adjustment Knob
Table Tilt
Adjustment Knob
Table Tilt
Lock Lever
Worklamp
Switch
LED
Worklamp
Table
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INTRODUCTION
Controls & Components
Refer to Figures 1–4 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.
To reduce your risk of serious injury
or damage to the machine, read this
entire manual BEFORE using machine.
A. ON/OFF Paddle Switch w/Removable Key: Turns
machine ON and OFF. Remove key to prevent motor
from being started.
B. LED Worklamp ON/OFF Button: Turns worklamp ON
and OFF.
C. Fence: Used for ripping, resawing, or cutting tenons.
Distance from blade determines width of cut.
D. Miter Gauge: Used for cross cuts. Can be adjusted at
any angle 60° left or right.
E. Miter Gauge Lock Knob: Secures angle position of
miter gauge.
F. Fence Lock Handle: Secures fence position.
G. Guide Post Adjustment Knob: Rotate to adjust
height of blade guides above workpiece.
H. Guide Post Lock Knob: Secures height of blade
guides.
I. Upper Blade Guide: Supports blade above workpiece
during operations.
Figure 2. Guide post controls.
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controls.
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Figure 3. Blade tension and tracking
controls.
J. Blade Tension Adjustment Knob: Rotate to
adjust blade tension (refer to Page 24 for more
information).
K. Tracking Knob: Rotate to adjust blade tracking
(refer to Page 19 for more information).
Figure 4. Table tilt controls.
L. Trunnion w/Table Tilt Scale: Functions as a tilting
base for table. Graduated in degrees from 0°–45° for
setting bevel angle.
M. Table Tilt Adjustment Knob: Rotate to adjust angle
of table tilt.
N. Table Tilt Indicator: Shows angle of table tilt.
O. Table Tilt Lock Lever: Secures table tilt angle
setting.
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SAFETY
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD result in death or serious injury.
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about
proper operation of the equipment or a situation that may cause
damage to the machinery.
NOTICE
SAFETY
OWNER’S MANUAL.
Read and understand this
owner’s manual BEFORE using machine.
TRAINED OPERATORS ONLY.
Untrained operators
have a higher risk of being hurt or killed. Only
allow trained/supervised people to use this
machine. When machine is not being used,
disconnect power, remove switch keys, or
lock-out machine to prevent unauthorized
use—especially around children. Make
workshop kid proof!
DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Do not use
machinery in areas that are wet, cluttered,
or have poor lighting. Operating machinery
in these areas greatly increases the risk of
accidents and injury.
MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIRED.
Full mental
alertness is required for safe operation of
machinery. Never operate under the influence
of drugs or alcohol, when tired, or when
distracted.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INJURY RISKS. You can
be shocked, burned, or killed by touching live
electrical components or improperly grounded
machinery. To reduce this risk, only allow an
electrician or qualified service personnel to
do electrical installation or repair work, and
always disconnect power before accessing or
exposing electrical equipment.
DISCONNECT POWER FIRST. Always disconnect
machine from power supply BEFORE making
adjustments, changing tooling, or servicing
machine. This eliminates the risk of injury
from unintended startup or contact with live
electrical components.
EYE PROTECTION. Always wear ANSI-approved
safety glasses or a face shield when operating
or observing machinery to reduce the risk of
eye injury or blindness from flying particles.
Everyday eyeglasses are not approved safety
glasses.
Standard Machinery Safety Instructions
For Your Own Safety,
Read Manual Before Operating Machine
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This
manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of importance of the
safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by
themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention mea-
sures—this responsibility is ultimately up to the operator!
SAFETY
Standard Machinery Safety Instructions