Woodstock W1683 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL W1683
20" PLANER
Phone: [phone] • On-Line Technical Support: [email protected]
COPYRIGHT © April, 2002 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.
Printed in Taiwan

INTRODUCTION
The Model W1718 is the same planer as the
Model W1683 with the upgrade of the spiral
cutterhead.
The spiral cutterhead consists of 96 indexable
carbide inserts. Each insert has four cutting
edges, which can be easily rotated if the current
cutting edge becomes dull or damaged.
In addition, a reference dot is in one corner of
each insert face to indicate when that insert
has been rotated. After all four edges have
been used, the dot will be back to its original
position and replacement of the insert will then
be necessary. Note—To avoid confusion about
which edges are sharp, always rotate inserts
clockwise.
INVENTORY
For the Model W1718, use the inventory list from
the Model W1683, but exchange the parts below
for the knife setting jig:
Torx T-Handle Wrench .............................1
Flat-Head Torx Screws ........................... 20
Torx Bits T20 ...................................... 10
Indexable Carbide Inserts .........................5
REPLACING or ROTATING INSERTS
To replace or rotate the inserts, do these
steps:
1. UNPLUG THE PLANER, and open the top
cover to access the spiral cutterhead.
2. Clean out the heads of the indexable insert
Torx screws that you wish to replace or
rotate.
3. Remove the Torx screw, replace or rotate
the cutter, lubricate the threads of the Torx
screw with a light machine oil, and torque
the screw down to 50 in/lb (inch pounds).
Figure 2. Indexable carbide insert.
INSTRUCTION SHEET
Model W1718
Spiral Cutterhead Planer
Figure 1. Spiral cutterhead.
NOTICE
Make sure there is no wood dust or debris
under insert when replacing it.
NOTICE
Over-tightening Torx screws may cause damage
to the cutterhead!

COPYRIGHT, AUGUST 2003 © BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
#5483TR REVISED SEPTEMBER 2004. PRINTED IN TAIWAN.
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W1718 Replacement Parts
REF PART # DESCRIPTION
3 X1718003 SPIRAL CUTTERHEAD
17 X1718017 MOTOR PULLEY
110 X1718110 INDEXABLE CARBIDE INSERT
111 XPFH15M FLAT HD TRX T20 M6-1 X 16
115 X1718115 TORX BIT T20
116 X1718116 TORX T-HANDLE WRENCH
NOTICE
All parts for the Model W1718, except those
shown above, are the same as the Model
W1683. Therefore, please use the included
Model W1683 manual when ordering new
parts for your machine, unless those parts
are shown above.

WARNING
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
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.

Table Of Contents PAGE
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................2
ABOUT YOUR NEW PLANER ....................................................................................2
WOODSTOCK SERVICE AND SUPPORT ........................................................................2
WARRANTY AND RETURNS ......................................................................................3
PLANER MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................3
2. SAFETY FIRST! ..........................................................................................................4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................4-5
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANERS........................................................6
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................7
220V OPERATION ................................................................................................7
EXTENSION CORDS................................................................................................7
GROUNDING ........................................................................................................7
3. ASSEMBLY................................................................................................................8
BOX CONTENTS....................................................................................................8
OVERVIEW ..........................................................................................................8
SHOP PREPARATION..............................................................................................9
CLEANING MACHINE ..............................................................................................9
EXTENSION ROLLERS ..........................................................................................10
HANDWHEEL ....................................................................................................11
DUST HOOD ......................................................................................................11
SWITCH............................................................................................................12
KNIFE SETTING JIG..............................................................................................12
4. ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................................13
LOCATION OF CONTROLS......................................................................................13
MOVING BED ROLLERS..........................................................................................14
TABLE ........................................................................................................14-16
CHECKING KNIVES ..............................................................................................17
KNIFE ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................18-19
FEED ROLLERS, CHIPBREAKER & PRESSURE BAR ....................................................20-21
CHIP DEFLECTOR ................................................................................................22
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS ........................................................................................22
CHAIN TENSIONER ..............................................................................................23
SPRING TENSION ................................................................................................23
TABLE ROLLERS ................................................................................................24
5. OPERATIONS ..........................................................................................................25
TEST RUN ........................................................................................................25
FEED RATE........................................................................................................25
OPERATIONAL TIPS ............................................................................................26
TROUBLESHOOTING PLANING RESULTS ....................................................................27
AFTERMARKET SETUP ACCESSORIES ........................................................................28
6. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................29
GENERAL ..........................................................................................................29
CLEANING ........................................................................................................29
TABLE AND BASE ................................................................................................29
LUBRICATION ....................................................................................................30
BELT TENSION ..................................................................................................31
PULLEY ALIGNMENT ............................................................................................31
WIRING DIAGRAM ....................................................................................................32
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................33
7. CLOSURE ..............................................................................................................34
DIAGRAMS AND PARTS LISTS..............................................................................35-42
WARRANTY AND REPLACEMENT..............................................................................43
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