Woodstock W1862 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 02/19)
MODEL W1862/W1863
15" 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
W1862 Machine Specifications ................. 3
W1863 Machine Specifications ................. 5
Identification ..................................... 7
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
Lifting & Moving ................................ 19
Assembly......................................... 20
Dust Collection ................................. 21
Checking Gearbox Oil Level .................. 22
Test Run.......................................... 23
Recommended Adjustments .................. 24
OPERATIONS....................................... 25
Operation Overview ........................... 25
Workpiece Inspection.......................... 26
Wood Types...................................... 26
Planing Tips ..................................... 27
Cutting Problems ............................... 27
Depth of Cut .................................... 29
Bed Roller Height .............................. 29
Setting Feed Rate .............................. 31
Adjusting/Replacing Knives
(W1862).......................................... 31
Rotating/Replacing Cutterhead Inserts
(W1863) ...............................................34
ACCESSORIES ...................................... 36
Planer Accessories ............................. 36
MAINTENANCE .................................... 38
Schedule ......................................... 38
Cleaning & Protecting ......................... 38
Lubrication ...................................... 38
SERVICE ............................................ 41
General .......................................... 41
Tensioning/Replacing V-Belts................. 41
Pulley Alignment ............................... 42
Feed Rollers & Chip Breaker Heights ....... 43
Adjusting Roller Spring Tension .............. 47
Positioning Chip Deflector .................... 48
Calibrating Table Elevation Scale............ 49
Checking Anti-Kickback Fingers .............. 49
Tensioning Table Height Chain ............... 50
Adjusting Table Parallelism ................... 51
Troubleshooting................................. 53
Electrical Safety Instructions................. 55
W1862 Wiring Diagram ........................ 56
W1862 Electrical Components ............... 57
W1863 Wiring Diagram ........................ 58
W1863 Electrical Components ............... 59
PARTS .............................................. 60
Main .............................................. 60
W1862 Stand & Motor ......................... 63
W1863 Stand & Motor ......................... 65
Table & Base .................................... 67
W1862 Labels & Cosmetics ................... 69
W1863 Labels & Cosmetics ................... 70
WARRANTY ........................................ 73
Contents

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Model W1862/W1863 (For Machines Mfd. Since 02/19)
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Machine Description
Models W1862 and W1863 are CSA-certified, 3 HP, 15" planers with the following differences:
• Model W1862 has a 3-knife cutterhead, magnetic ON/OFF switch mounted to the cabinet stand, and
roller extension tables.
• Model W1863 has a spiral cutterhead, pedestal-mounted control panel with magnetic ON/OFF switch,
and cast-iron extension tables.
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 W1862/W1863 (For Machines Mfd. Since 02/19)
INTRODUCTION
Model W1862 Machine Specifications, Page 1 of 3
MODEL W1862
15" PLANER
Product Dimensions
Weight.......................................................................................................... 445 lbs.
Width (side‐to‐side) x Depth (front‐to‐back) x Height........................................ 32 x 48 x 44 in.
Footprint (Length x Width)......................................................................... 21‐1/2 x 21 in.
Shipping Dimensions
Type....................................................................................................... Wood Crate
Content........................................................................................................ Machine
Weight.......................................................................................................... 517 lbs.
Length x Width x Height........................................................................... 30 x 27 x 51 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 ........................................................................... Triple V‐Belt Drive
Bearings............................................................... Shielded & Permanently Lubricated
Centrifugal Switch/Contacts Type................................................................. External