Woodstock Saw W1706 User Manual

MODELꢀW1706ꢀ  
14"ꢀBANDSAW  
OWNER'SꢀMANUAL  
(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 8/10)  
Phone:ꢀ(360)ꢀ734-3482ꢀ•ꢀOnlineꢀTechnicalꢀSupport:ꢀ[email protected]  
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Contents  
Crosscutting..................................... 33  
INTRODUCTION .....................................2  
Woodstock Technical Support ..................2  
Specifications.....................................2  
Resawing......................................... 34  
Cutting Curves.................................. 35  
Stacked Cuts .................................... 35  
Blade Speed..................................... 36  
Blade Information.............................. 37  
Blade Changes .................................. 39  
SAFETY...............................................4  
Standard Machinery Safety Instructions ......4  
Additional Safety for Bandsaws................6  
POWER SUPPLY.....................................7  
Circuit Requirements ............................7  
Grounding Requirements........................8  
Extension Cords ..................................8  
ACCESSORIES...................................... 40  
Bandsaw Accessories........................... 40  
MAINTENANCE .................................... 41  
General .......................................... 41  
Cleaning ......................................... 41  
Protecting Table................................ 41  
Lubrication ...................................... 41  
SETUP ................................................9  
Unpacking .........................................9  
Inventory ..........................................9  
Machine Placement ............................ 10  
Cleaning Machine............................... 10  
Setup Procedures............................... 11  
Assembly......................................... 11  
Dust Collection ................................. 13  
Blade Tracking .................................. 14  
Power Connection.............................. 15  
Test Run.......................................... 16  
Additional Adjustments ....................... 16  
Tensioning Blade ............................... 17  
Adjusting Positive Stop........................ 18  
Aligning Table................................... 19  
Aligning Miter Gauge Body.................... 20  
Adjusting Fence ................................ 21  
Adjusting Blade Support Bearings ........... 22  
Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings.............. 24  
SERVICE ............................................ 42  
General .......................................... 42  
Redressing Rubber Tires....................... 42  
Belt Service ..................................... 43  
Shimming Table................................. 45  
Blade Lead ...................................... 46  
Aligning Wheels................................. 47  
Electrical Safety Instructions................. 50  
Wiring Diagram ................................. 51  
Troubleshooting................................. 52  
PARTS .............................................. 53  
Cabinet Stand................................... 53  
Body.............................................. 55  
Fence & Miter Gauge .......................... 57  
WARRANTY ........................................ 61  
OPERATIONS....................................... 26  
General .......................................... 26  
Operation Overview ........................... 27  
Disabling & Locking Switch ................... 27  
Basic Controls................................... 28  
Cutting Overview............................... 29  
Workpiece Inspection.......................... 29  
Basic Cutting Tips .............................. 30  
Table Tilt ........................................ 31  
Adjusting Guide Post .......................... 31  
Ripping........................................... 32  
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Model W1706 (Mfg. Since 8/10)  
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 (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to: tech-support@shopfox.  
biz. 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.shopfox.biz.  
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  
Specifications  
Motor Size ...............................................1 HP, 110V/220V, 11/5.5A, Single-Phase  
Motor Speed................................................................................... 1,720 RPM  
Power Transfer...........................................................Multi-Groove Belt Drive  
Max. Cutting Width............................................................................1312''  
Max. Cutting Height............................................................................... 6''  
Table Size............................................................................. 14'' W x 14" D  
Footprint........................................................................... 18'' W x 1512" D  
Overall Height.....................................................................................73"  
Table Height.......................................................................................43"  
Table Angles (Maximum).......................................................45°right / 10°left  
Blade Speeds .................................................................. 1800 and 3100 FPM  
Blade Size Range ........................................................................ 18" to 34  
"
"
Blade Length ........................................................................9212" to9312  
Bearings..................................................Permanently-Lubricated Ball Bearings  
Power Control.......................................................Push Button ON/OFF Switch  
Net Weight................................................................................... 242 lbs.  
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Controls and Features  
Refer to Figures 1–2 and the descriptions below to  
better understand the controls and features of the  
Model W1706.  
A
G
A. Blade Quick-Release Lever: Quickly releases  
B
or engages blade tension for blade changes.  
F
B. Blade Tracking Knob: Adjusts and locks the  
E
blade tracking.  
C. Table Stop: Allows for returning the table to  
0° quickly and accurately.  
C
D. Trunnion Lock Knob: Locks the table in any  
tilted position from 45° right to 10° left.  
D
E. Upper Blade Guides: Provides low-friction  
Figure 1. Bandsaw rear view.  
support and extended blade life.  
F. Blade Guide Lock Knob: Locks the upper  
H
blade guides in place.  
G. Guide Post Elevation Handwheel: Moves the  
blade guides quickly to the desired height.  
M
I
H. Blade Tension Knob: Tensions the blade in  
gradual increments.  
I. Miter Gauge: Provides support for angle cuts.  
L
J
J. Fence Rails: Front and rear fence rails  
provide stable support for the fence.  
K. Storage Cabinet: Offers convenient storage  
for bandsaw related items.  
K
L. Locking Fence: Provides support when  
cutting long workpieces.  
M. ON/OFF Buttons: Toggles power ON and OFF  
to the motor, and can be locked for safety.  
Figure 2. Bandsaw front view.  
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SAFETY  
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!  
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.  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,  
MAY result in minor or moderate injury.  
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about  
proper operation of the equipment, and/or a situation that may  
cause damage to the machinery.  
NOTICE  
Standard Machinery Safety Instructions  
Standard Machinery Safety Instructions  
OWNER’S MANUAL. Read and understand this  
owner’s manual BEFORE using machine.  
Untrained users can be seriously hurt.  
HEARING PROTECTION. Always wear hearing  
protection when operating or observing  
loud machinery. Extended exposure to this  
noise without hearing protection can cause  
permanent hearing loss.  
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.  
MENTAL ALERTNESS. Be mentally alert when  
running machinery. Never operate under the  
influence of drugs or alcohol, when tired, or  
when distracted.  
HAZARDOUS DUST. Dust created while using  
machinery may cause cancer, birth defects,  
or long-term respiratory damage. Be aware  
of dust hazards associated with workpiece  
materials, and always wear a NIOSH-approved  
respirator to reduce your risk.  
DISCONNECTING POWER SUPPLY. Always  
disconnect machine from power supply before  
servicing, adjusting, or changing cutting tools  
(bits, blades, cutters, etc.). Make sure switch  
is in OFF position before reconnecting to avoid  
an unexpected or unintentional start.  
WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear  
clothing, apparel, or jewelry that can become  
entangled in moving parts. Always tie back  
or cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to  
avoid accidental slips which could cause a loss  
of workpiece control.  
DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use  
machinery in wet or rainy locations, cluttered  
areas, around flammables, or in poorly-lit  
areas. Keep work area clean, dry, and well-  
lighted to minimize risk of injury.  
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APPROVED OPERATION. Untrained operators  
can be seriously hurt by machinery. Only  
allow trained or properly supervised people  
to use 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!  
NEVER STAND ON MACHINE. Serious injury or  
accidental contact with cutting tool may  
occur if machine is tipped. Machine may be  
damaged.  
STABLE MACHINE. Unexpected movement during  
operations greatly increases the risk of injury  
and loss of control. Verify machines are  
stable/secure and mobile bases (if used) are  
locked before starting.  
ONLY USE AS INTENDED. Only use machine for  
its intended purpose. Never modify or alter  
machine for a purpose not intended by the  
manufacturer or serious injury may result!  
FORCING MACHINERY. Do not force machine. It  
will do the job safer and better at the rate for  
which it was designed.  
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult  
this owner’s manual or the manufacturer for  
recommended accessories. Using improper  
accessories will increase the risk of serious  
injury.  
AWKWARD POSITIONS. Keep proper footing and  
balance at all times when operating machine.  
Do not overreach! Avoid awkward hand  
positions that make workpiece control difficult  
or increase the risk of accidental injury.  
CHILDREN & BYSTANDERS. Keep children and  
bystanders a safe distance away from work  
area. Stop using machine if children or  
bystanders become a distraction.  
UNATTENDED OPERATION. Never leave machine  
running while unattended. Turn machine off  
and ensure all moving parts completely stop  
before walking away.  
REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS. Never leave  
adjustment tools, chuck keys, wrenches, etc.  
in or on machine—especially near moving  
parts. Verify removal before starting!  
MAINTAIN WITH CARE. Follow all maintenance  
instructions and lubrication schedules to  
keep machine in good working condition. An  
improperly maintained machine may increase  
the risk of serious injury.  
SECURING WORKPIECE. When required, use  
clamps or vises to secure workpiece. A secured  
workpiece protects hands and frees both of  
them to operate the machine.  
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Regularly inspect  
machine for damaged parts, loose bolts,  
mis-adjusted or mis-aligned parts, binding,  
or any other conditions that may affect safe  
operation. Always repair or replace damaged  
or mis-adjusted parts before operating  
machine.  
FEED DIRECTION. Unless otherwise noted, feed  
work against the rotation of blades or cutters.  
Feeding in the same direction of rotation may  
pull your hand into the cut.  
GUARDS & COVERS. Guards and covers can  
protect you from accidental contact with  
moving parts or flying debris. Make sure  
they are properly installed, undamaged, and  
working correctly before using machine.  
EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time you  
are experiencing difficulties performing the  
intended operation, stop using the machine!  
Contact our Technical Support for help at  
(360) 734-3482.  
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Additional Safety for Bandsaws  
READ and understand this  
entiremanualbeforeusing  
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.  
BLADE CONDITION. Do not operate with dull, cracked or badly worn blade. Dull blades require more  
effort to perform the cut and increase the risk of kickback. Inspect blades for cracks and missing  
teeth before each use.  
HAND PLACEMENT. Never position fingers or hands in line with the blade. If the workpiece or your  
hands slip, serious personal injury could occur.  
BLADE REPLACEMENT. To avoid mishaps that could result in operator injury, make sure the blade teeth  
face down toward the table and the blade is properly tensioned and tracked before operating.  
SMALL WORKPIECE HANDLING. If your hands slip while holding small workpieces with your fingers  
during a cut, serious personal injury could occur. Always support/feed the workpiece with push  
sticks, jig, vise, or some type of clamping fixture.  
BLADE SPEED. Moving the workpiece against a blade that is not at full speed could cause the blade to  
grab the workpiece and draw the operator's hands into the blade. Always allow the blade to come  
to full speed before starting the cut.  
CUTTING TECHNIQUES. Plan your operation so the blade always cuts to the outside of the workpiece.  
DO NOT back the workpiece away from the blade while the saw is running, which could cause  
kickback and personal injuries. If you need to back the workpiece out, turn the bandsaw OFF and  
wait for the blade to come to a complete stop. DO NOT twist or put excessive stress on the blade  
that could damage it.  
FEED RATE. To avoid the risk of the workpiece slipping and causing operator injury, always feed stock  
evenly and smoothly. DO NOT force or twist the blade while cutting, especially when sawing small  
curves.  
WORKPIECE MATERIAL. This machine is intended for cutting natural and man-made wood products,  
and laminate covered wood products. This machine is NOT designed to cut metal, glass, stone,  
tile, etc.  
BLADE CONTROL. To avoid serious personal injury, DO NOT attempt to stop or slow the blade with your  
hand or the workpiece. Allow the blade to stop on its own.  
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POWER SUPPLY  
Circuit Requirements  
This machine must be connected to the correct size and  
type of power supply circuit, or fire or electrical damage  
may occur. Read through this section to determine if  
an adequate power supply circuit is available for this  
machine. If a correct circuit is not available, you must  
have a qualified electrician install one before you can  
operate the machine.  
The machine must be properly set up  
before it is safe to operate. DO NOT  
connect this machine to the power  
source until instructed to do so in the  
"Test Run" portion of this manual.  
A power supply circuit includes all electrical equipment  
between the main breaker box or fuse panel in your  
building and the incoming power connections at the  
machine. The power supply circuit used for this machine  
must be sized to safely handle the full-load current drawn  
from the machine for an extended period of time.  
Full-Load Current Rating  
The full-load current rating is the amperage a machine  
draws at 100% of the rated output power. On machines  
with multiple motors, this is the amperage drawn by the  
largest motor or sum of all motors and electrical devices  
that might operate at one time during normal operations.  
DO NOT work on your electrical system  
if you are unsure about electrical codes  
and wiring! Seek assistance from a  
qualified electrician. Ignoring this  
warning can cause electrocution, fire,  
or machine damage.  
Full-Load Current Rating at 110V .................. 11 Amps  
Full-Load Current Rating at 220V................. 5.5 Amps  
Circuit Requirements for 110V (Prewired)  
This machine is prewired to operate on a 110V power  
supply circuit that has a verified ground and meets the  
following requirements:  
For your own safety and protection  
of property, consult a qualified  
electrician if you are unsure about  
wiring practices or electrical codes in  
your area.  
Circuit Type ............... 110V/120V, 60 Hz, Single-Phase  
Circuit Size ............................................. 15 Amps  
Plug/Receptacle .................................... NEMA 5-15  
Circuit Requirements for 220V  
NOTICE  
This machine can be converted to operate on a 220V  
power supply. To do this, the motor will need to be  
rewired and a new plug installed on the power cord;  
refer to the Wiring Diagram on Page 51 for details. The  
intended 220V circuit must have a verified ground and  
meet the requirements that follow:  
The circuit requirements listed in this  
manual apply to a dedicated circuit—  
where only one machine will be  
running at a time. If this machine will  
be connected to a shared circuit where  
multiple machines will be running at  
the same time, consult a qualified  
electrician to ensure that the circuit is  
properly sized for safe operation.  
Circuit Type ...............220V/240V, 60 Hz, Single-Phase  
Circuit Size ............................................. 15 Amps  
Plug/Receptacle .................................... NEMA 6-15  
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Grounding Requirements  
In the event of certain types of malfunctions or  
breakdowns, grounding provides a path of least resistance  
for electric current to travel— in order to reduce the risk  
of electric shock.  
The machine must be properly set up  
before it is safe to operate. DO NOT  
connect to the power source until  
instructed to do so later this manual.  
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding wire will  
increase the risk of electric shock. The wire with green  
insulation (with/without yellow stripes) is the equipment-  
grounding wire. If repair or replacement of the power  
cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-  
grounding wire to a live (current carrying) terminal.  
GROUNDED  
5-15 RECEPTACLE  
110V  
Grounding Prong  
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel  
if you do not understand these grounding requirements,  
or if you are in doubt about whether the tool is  
properly grounded. If you ever notice that a cord or  
plug is damaged or worn, disconnect it from power, and  
immediately replace it with a new one.  
5-15 PLUG  
Neutral Hot  
Figure 3. NEMA 5-15 plug & receptacle.  
GROUNDED  
6-15 RECEPTACLE  
For 110V Connection (Prewired)  
220V  
A NEMA 5-15 plug has a grounding prong that must be  
attached to the equipment-grounding wire inside the  
included power cord. The plug must only be inserted  
into a matching receptacle (see Figure 3) that is properly  
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes  
and ordinances.  
Current Carrying Prongs  
6-15 PLUG  
For 220V Connection (Must Be Rewired)  
Grounding Prong  
When converting this machine to 220V operation, you  
must properly install a NEMA 6-15 grounding plug. The  
plug must only be inserted into a matching receptacle  
(see Figure 4) that is properly installed and grounded in  
accordance with local codes and ordinances.  
Figure 4. NEMA 6-15 plug & receptacle.  
DO NOT modify the provided plug or  
use an adapter if the plug will not fit  
your receptacle. If the machine must be  
reconnected for use on a different type  
of electric circuit, the reconnection  
should be made by qualified service  
personnel; and after reconnection,  
the machine must comply with all local  
codes and ordinances.  
Extension Cords  
We do not recommend using an extension cord with this  
machine. Extension cords cause voltage drop, which may  
damage electrical components and shorten motor life.  
Voltage drop increases with longer extension cords and  
the gauge smaller gauge sizes (higher gauge numbers  
indicate smaller sizes).  
Any extension cord used with this machine must contain a  
ground wire, match the required plug and receptacle, and  
meet the following requirements:  
Minimum Gauge Size .................................. 14 AWG  
Maximum Length (Shorter is Better)..................50 ft.  
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SETUP  
Unpacking  
This machine has been carefully packaged for safe  
transportation. If you notice the machine has been  
damaged during shipping, please contact your authorized  
Shop Fox dealer immediately.  
Inventory  
A
The following is a description of the main components  
shipped with the Model W1706. Lay the components out  
to inventory them.  
B
Note: If you can't find an item on this list, check the  
mounting location on the machine or examine the  
packaging materials carefully. Occasionally we pre-install  
certain components for safer shipping.  
D
C
Inventory (Figures 5–6)  
Qty  
A. Table.........................................................1  
B. Saw Blade 6TPI x 38" x 9312" ...........................1  
C. Cabinet Stand ..............................................1  
D. Bandsaw Body..............................................2  
E. Trunnion Base ..............................................1  
F. Front Fence Rail ...........................................1  
G. Rear Fence Rail ............................................1  
H. Hardware Bag:  
Small Table Insert .......................................1  
Large Table Insert.......................................1  
Hex Bolts 516"-18 x 112" (Bandsaw Body)...........4  
Hex Nuts 516"-18 (Bandsaw Body) ....................4  
Lock Washers 516" (Bandsaw Body)...................4  
Flat Washers 516" (Bandsaw Body) ...................4  
Hex Bolts 58"-18 x 114" (Trunnion Base)............2  
Lock Washers 58" (Trunnion Base)....................2  
Cap Screws 14"-20 x 58" (Fence Rail)................2  
Hex Bolts 14"-20 x 34" (Fence Rail)..................2  
Flat Washers 14" ........................................2  
Combo Wrench 10 x 12mm ............................1  
Hex Wrench 5mm .......................................1  
I. Miter Gauge Assembly ....................................1  
J. Fence Assembly............................................1  
K. Trunnion Lock Knobs ......................................2  
Figure 5. Inventory A–D.  
F
E
G
H
I
K
J
Figure 6. Inventory E–K.  
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Machine Placement  
Cleaning Machine  
The table and other unpainted parts of your  
bandsaw are coated with a waxy grease that  
protects them from corrosion during shipment.  
Clean this grease off with a solvent cleaner or  
citrus-based degreaser. DO NOT use chlorine-  
based solvents such as brake parts cleaner or  
acetone—if you happen to splash some onto a  
painted surface, you will ruin the finish.  
Floor Load: This machine distributes a  
heavy load in a small footprint. Some  
residential floors may require additional  
bracing to support both machine and  
operator.  
Working Clearances: Consider existing and  
anticipated needs, size of material to be  
processed through the machine, and space  
for auxiliary stands, work tables or other  
machinery when establishing a location for  
your bandsaw.  
NEVER clean with gasoline  
or other petroleum-  
based solvents. Most have  
low flash points, which  
make them extremely  
flammable. A risk of  
explosion and burning  
exists if these products  
are used. Serious personal  
injury may occur if this  
warning is ignored!  
Lighting: Lighting should be bright enough  
to eliminate shadow and prevent eye strain.  
Electrical: Electrical circuits must be  
dedicated or large enough to handle  
amperage requirements. Outlets must be  
located near each machine, so power or  
extension cords are clear of high-traffic  
areas. Follow local electrical codes for  
proper installation of new lighting, outlets,  
or circuits.  
ALWAYS work in well-  
ventilated areas far from  
possible ignition sources  
when using solvents to  
clean machinery. Many  
solvents are toxic when  
inhaled or ingested. Use  
care when disposing  
of waste rags and  
towels to be sure they  
DO NOT create fire or  
environmental hazards.  
USE helpers or power  
lifting equipment to lift  
this Bandsaw. Otherwise,  
serious personal injury  
may occur.  
MAKE your shop “child  
safe.Ensure that your  
workplace is inaccessible  
to children by closing and  
locking all entrances when  
you are away. NEVER allow  
untrained visitors in your  
shop when assembling,  
adjusting or operating  
equipment.  
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Setup Procedures  
Before connecting your bandsaw to power for the first  
time and performing the Test Run on Page 16, you MUST  
successfully complete the following tasks in the given  
order per the instructions on the referenced pages:  
1. Assemble the bandsaw, as instructed on this page.  
2. Connect the bandsaw to an adequate dust collection  
system (see Page 13).  
3. Adjust the blade tracking, as instructed on Page 14.  
Assembly  
The assembly procedure consists of attaching the bandsaw  
body to the cabinet stand, installing the trunnion base  
and table, and attaching the fence rails to the table.  
The bandsaw is  
a
heavy load. Get lifting  
assistance before you  
begin this step.  
To assemble the bandsaw, do these steps:  
1. Place the cabinet stand in the working location.  
— If you plan to mount the bandsaw on a mobile  
base, put the stand on it now and secure the  
mobile base so that it cannot move for the  
remainder of the setup.  
2. With the help of another person, carefully place the  
bandsaw body on the cabinet stand and align the  
mounting holes (see Figure 7).  
Mounting Bolts  
3. Secure the bandsaw body to the cabinet with (4)  
516"-18 x 112" hex bolts, 516" lock washers, 516" flat  
washers, and 516-18 hex nuts.  
Figure 7. Bandsaw body mounted on the  
cabinet stand.  
The trunnion base supports the table and enables it  
to be tilted at any angle from 45° right to 10° left.  
Trunnion  
Base  
4. Position the trunnion base on the bandsaw body as  
shown in Figure 8, then secure it in place with (2)  
516"-18 x 114" hex bolts and 516" lock washers.  
Figure 8. Installing the trunnion base.  
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5. Remove the insert and the table slot locking pin  
from the table.  
6. Line up the table slot with the blade, position the  
table so that the blade is in the center cut-out.  
Table  
Bolt  
7. Rotate the table so that the table slot faces to  
the right, then insert the table bolts through the  
mounting holes in the trunnion base, as shown in  
Figure 9.  
Lock Knob  
8. Secure the table by fully threading the two trunnion  
lock knobs onto the table bolts.  
Figure 9. Installing the table onto the  
trunnion base.  
9. Replace the table insert and locking pin.  
Important: Make sure you re-install the table slot  
locking pin. This pin keeps the table surfaces on  
either side of the slot even with the changes in  
operating pressures and temperature changes.  
Rear Fence Rail  
10. Attach the smaller rear fence rail to the rear of the  
table with (2) 1/4"-20 x 58" cap screws, as shown in  
Figure 10.  
Figure 10. Installing rear fence rail.  
11. Attach the larger front fence rail shown in Figure  
11, with (2) 14"-20 x 34" hex bolts and 14" flat  
washers.  
Front Fence Rail  
Figure 11. Installing front fence rail.  
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12. Place the fence assembly onto the front rail and  
position it to the left of the table insert, then secure  
it in place by pressing down on the lock lever (see  
Figure 12).  
Lock Lever  
Figure 12. Fence secured in place.  
Dust Collection  
Recommended CFM at Dust Port: ................ 400 CFM  
Do not confuse this CFM recommendation with the rating  
of the dust collector. To determine the CFM at the  
dust port, you must take into account many variables,  
including the CFM rating of the dust collector, the length  
of hose between the dust collector and the machine, the  
amount of branches or Y's, and the amount of other open  
lines throughout the system. Explaining this calculation  
is beyond the scope of this manual. If you are unsure of  
your system, consult an expert or purchase a good dust  
collection "how-to" book.  
DO NOT operate this machine without an adequate  
dust collection system. This machine creates substan-  
tial amounts of wood dust while operating. Failure to  
use a dust collection system can result in short and  
long-term respiratory illness.  
To connect a dust collection hose, do these steps:  
1. Slide a 4" dust hose over the dust port and secure it  
in place with a hose clamp, as shown in Figure 13.  
2. Tug on the hose to make sure it is secure.  
Note: A tight fit is necessary for proper dust  
collection.  
Figure 13. Dust collection hose connected  
to the dust port.  
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Blade Tracking  
Blade tracking is affected by the tilt of the upper wheel  
(known as center tracking) and the alignment of both  
wheels (known as coplanar tracking).  
NOTICE  
If, after properly performing the blade  
tracking procedure, the blade is still  
not tracking correctly, refer to Aligning  
Wheels on Page 47 for additional  
solutions.  
The wheels on this bandsaw were aligned at the factory,  
so center tracking is the only adjustment that needs to be  
performed when the saw is new (refer to Aligning Wheels  
on Page 47 for detailed instructions on coplanar tracking).  
Note: Changes in the blade tension may change the  
blade tracking. For best performance, regularly check and  
maintain the proper blade tracking.  
To center track the blade, do these steps:  
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!  
2. Adjust the upper and lower blade guides away from  
the blade (refer to Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings  
on Page 24 for detailed instructions).  
Note: When adjusting the blade tracking for the  
test run in this procedure, the blade must have a  
reasonable amount of tension to simulate operating  
conditions. After the test run is successfully  
completed, you will perform a thorough version of  
the following steps to correctly tension the blade.  
3. Move the blade tension quick release lever all the  
way right (as viewed from the rear of the machine)  
to apply tension to the blade (see Figure 14).  
4. Use the tension knob on top of the bandsaw to  
bring the upper edge of the indicator block to the  
appropriate blade tension scale mark for the blade  
width (see Figure 14).  
Quick Release  
Lever  
Note: If you are using the blade that was shipped  
Tensioned for  
with the machine, this would be 38".  
a 38" Blade  
5. Open the upper wheel cover.  
Figure 14. Tension applied for a 38" blade.  
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6. Rotate the upper wheel by hand several times (at  
least three) and watch how the blade rides on the  
wheel crown. See Figure 15 for an illustration of  
this concept.  
CENTER TRACKING  
Blade Centered  
on Peak of Crown  
— If the blade rides in the center of the upper wheel  
and is centered on the peak of the wheel crown,  
then the bandsaw is already properly center-  
tracked and no further tracking adjustments are  
needed at this time.  
Blade  
Centered  
on Wheel  
Wheel  
— If the blade does NOT ride in the center of the  
upper wheel and is not centered on the peak  
of the wheel crown, then continue with this  
procedure.  
Figure 15. Blade center tracking.  
7. Loosen the wing nut on the tracking knob (see  
Figure 16), then rotate the knob a small amount.  
Tracking  
Knob  
Wing Nut  
Note: When the tracking knob is rotated, the lower  
portion of the upper wheel will tilt out or in, which  
affects the way the blade tracks.  
8. Spin the upper wheel with one hand and slowly  
adjust the tracking knob with the other until the  
blade rides in the center of the wheel tire without  
wandering.  
9. Tighten the wing nut to secure the setting, then spin  
the upper wheel again to confirm the tracking. If  
necessary, repeat Steps 6–8 until you are satisfied  
with the blade tracking.  
Figure 16. Tracking knob and wing nut.  
10. Re-adjust the blade guide bearings toward the blade  
(refer to Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings on Page  
24 for detailed instructions).  
11. Close and secure the upper wheel cover before  
beginning operation.  
Power Connection  
Before the machine can be connected to the power  
source, an electrical circuit and connection device must  
be prepared per the POWER SUPPLY section on Page 7,  
and all previous setup instructions in this manual must be  
complete to ensure that the machine has been assembled  
and installed properly.  
Insert the plug attached to the machine  
power cord into a matching power supply  
receptacle. The machine is now connected  
to the power source.  
If you need to disconnect the machine from  
power later, pull the plug completely out of  
the receptacle.  
Always make sure the OFF button is pushed in before  
connecting power.  
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Test Run  
Once the assembly is complete, test run your machine to  
make sure it runs properly.  
If, during the test run, you cannot easily locate the source  
of an unusual noise or vibration, stop using the machine  
immediately, then review the Troubleshooting on Page  
52.  
Projectiles thrown from the machine  
could cause serious eye injury. Wear  
safety glasses to reduce the risk of  
injury.  
If you still cannot remedy a problem, contact our Tech  
Support at (360) 734-3482 for assistance.  
To test run the machine, do these steps:  
1. Make sure you understand the safety instructions  
at the beginning of the manual, and verify that the  
machine is setup properly.  
2. Ensure all tools and objects used during set up are  
cleared away from the machine.  
3. Turn the machine ON.  
4. Listen to and watch for abnormal noises or actions.  
The machine should run smoothly with little or no  
vibration or rubbing noises.  
Loose hair and clothing could get  
caught in machinery and cause serious  
personal injury. Keep loose clothing  
rolled up and long hair tied up and  
away from machinery.  
— Strange or unusual noises should be investigated  
and corrected before operating the machine  
further. Always disconnect the machine from  
power when investigating or correcting potential  
problems.  
5. Turn the machine OFF.  
Additional Adjustments  
After successfully completing the Test Run, the  
adjustment procedures listed below must be performed to  
ensure safe and accurate cutting operations (refer to the  
following subsections for detailed instructions):  
Properly tension the blade (Page 17).  
Adjust the positive stop bolt (Page 18).  
Align the table with the blade (Page 19).  
Square the miter gauge body to the blade (Page 20).  
Align the fence with the blade (Page 21).  
Adjusting the blade support bearings (Page 22).  
Adjusting the blade guide bearings (Page 24).  
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Tensioning Blade  
A properly tensioned blade is essential for making  
accurate cuts, extending the life of the blade, and  
making many other bandsaw adjustments. For instance,  
every time you replace the blade, you must perform this  
procedure because all blades tension differently.  
Note: Before you performed the Test Run, you set the  
blade to its approximate tension. The following procedure  
fine-tunes the blade tension to ensure accurate cutting  
results.  
To correctly tension the bandsaw blade, do these steps:  
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!  
2. Move the upper and lower guide/support bearings  
as far away from the blade as possible (refer to  
Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings on Page 24 for  
detailed instructions).  
Note: This procedure will NOT work correctly if  
the guide/support bearings are in contact with the  
blade.  
3. Move the blade tension quick release lever all the  
way right (as viewed from the rear of the machine)  
to apply tension to the blade (see Figure 17).  
4. Use the tension knob on top of the bandsaw to  
bring the upper edge of the indicator block to the  
appropriate blade tension scale mark for the blade  
width (see Figure 17).  
Quick Release  
Lever  
5. Re-connect the bandsaw to power, then turn it ON  
Tensioned for  
and wait for the blade to reach full speed.  
a 38" Blade  
6. Decrease blade tension very slowly by rotating the  
tension knob counterclockwise (as viewed from  
above) until the blade just starts to flutter or  
vibrate, then stop decreasing the tension.  
Figure 17. Example of tension control  
settings  
7. Now, increase the tension by rotating the knob in  
the opposite direction (clockwise) until the blade  
stops fluttering, then rotate the knob another 14  
turn clockwise.  
NOTICE  
When not in use, move the tension  
quick release lever to the left to  
release blade tension, which will  
increase blade life and reduce machine  
wear.  
8. Turn the bandsaw OFF.  
9. Re-adjust the blade tracking (refer to Page 14) and  
the blade guides (refer to Pages 22 and 24).  
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Adjusting Positive Stop  
After using the table at a tilt of other than 0°, the  
positive stop allows the table to be quickly and accurately  
returned to the horizontal position in relation to the  
blade. This is important for accurate cutting results.  
Note: The height of the positive stop is lowered when the  
table is tilted to the left. Properly re-adjust the positive  
stop after returning the table to 0° or greater.  
Tilt Scale  
& Pointer  
Lock Knob  
(1 of 2)  
Tools Needed  
Qty  
Wrench 13mm ...................................................1  
Machinist's Square ..............................................1  
Phillips Screwdriver.............................................1  
To adjust the positive stop, do these steps:  
Figure 18. Table tilt controls.  
1. Make sure the blade is properly tensioned as  
instructed on the previous page.  
2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!  
3. Place the machinist's square flat on the table and  
against the side of the blade, as shown in Figure 19.  
— If the square sits on the table and against the  
blade without any gaps, no adjustments are  
necessary.  
— If there are gaps between the square, table, and  
blade, continue with Step 4.  
Figure 19. Using a machinist's square to  
4. Loosen both trunnion lock knobs (see Figure 18) to  
adjust the table tilt.  
allow the table to tilt.  
5. Loosen the hex nut on the positive stop shown in  
Figure 20, then adjust the height of the positive  
stop until the square is flat against the table and  
blade.  
Positive Stop  
6. When you are satisfied with the setting, re-tighten  
the hex nut to secure the positive stop in place.  
Hex Nut  
7. Loosen the screw on the tilt scale pointer shown in  
Figure 18, then align the pointer with the "0" on the  
scale before re-tightening the screw.  
Figure 20. Positive stop (table tilted to  
the right for photo clarity).  
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Aligning Table  
To ensure cutting accuracy when the table is first  
installed, the table should be aligned so the miter slot is  
parallel to the bandsaw blade. This procedure works best  
with a 34" blade.  
Tools Needed  
Qty  
Wrench or Socket 10mm.......................................1  
Straightedge 24" ................................................1  
Fine Ruler 12" ...................................................1  
To align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw blade,  
do these steps:  
1. Make sure that the blade is correctly tensioned  
(refer to Page 17) and is tracking properly (refer to  
Page 14).  
2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!  
3. Place an accurate straightedge along the blade. The  
straightedge should lightly touch both the front and  
back of the blade without resting on a tooth (see  
Figure 21). Take care not to move the blade in this  
step.  
4. Use a fine ruler to gauge the distance between the  
blade and the miter slot. The distance you measure  
should be the same at both the front and back ends  
of the miter slot.  
— If the measurements at the front and back ends of  
the miter slot are the same, no adjustments are  
necessary.  
Figure 21. Taking measurements for  
aligning the table with the blade.  
— If the measurements are not the same, continue  
with Step 5.  
5. Loosen the six trunnion bolts that secure the  
trunnions to the table (see Figure 22).  
6. Adjust the table as needed until the distance  
between the blade and miter slot is equal at both  
ends, as measured in Step 4.  
Trunnion Bolt  
(1 of 6)  
7. Tighten the trunnion bolts to secure the setting.  
Figure 22. Location of trunnion bolt.  
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Aligning Miter Gauge  
Body  
To ensure accurate cutting results when using the miter  
gauge, the miter gauge body must be aligned with the  
blade.  
Tools Needed  
Qty  
Machinist's Square ..............................................1  
Phillips Screwdriver.............................................1  
To align the miter gauge body, do these steps:  
1. Install the widest blade possible, then make sure the  
blade is properly tensioned (refer to Page 17) and is  
tracking correctly (refer to Page 14).  
2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!  
3. Make sure the table is properly aligned with the  
blade (refer to Page 19).  
4. Lay the machinist's square flat on the table and up  
against the blade without touching any blade teeth  
(see Figure 23 for an example).  
5. Without moving the square, bring the miter gauge  
body up to the square.  
— If there are no gaps between the miter gauge body  
and the square, no adjustments are needed.  
— If there are gaps between the miter gauge body  
and the square, continue with this procedure.  
Figure 23. Aligning the miter gauge body  
6. Loosen the miter gauge lock knob and rotate the  
gauge body until it is flat against the square, then  
re-tighten the lock knob.  
with the blade.  
7. Loosen the screw that secures the miter gauge  
pointer, set the pointer to the 0° mark on the scale,  
then re-tighten the screw.  
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Adjusting Fence  
The fence must be aligned with the blade to ensure  
accurate cutting results. This is best done by aligning  
the fence with the miter slot after the table is properly  
aligned.  
Tools Needed  
Qty  
Hex Wrench 5mm ...............................................1  
Wrench 10mm ...................................................1  
To align the fence with the miter slot, do these steps:  
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!  
2. Make sure the table is properly aligned with the  
blade (refer to Page 19).  
Figure 24. Example of aligning the fence  
with the table miter slot.  
3. Mount the fence on the right side of the blade  
and even with the miter slot (see Figure 24 for an  
example).  
— If the fence face is even with the miter slot from  
front-to-back, skip to Step 5.  
— If the fence face is not even with the miter slot  
along its length, continue with Step 4.  
Cap Screws  
4. Loosen the four cap screws shown in Figure 25,  
adjust the fence until it is even with the miter slot  
from front-to-back, then re-tighten the cap screws  
to secure the setting.  
Figure 25. Fence alignment cap screws.  
Note: If cuts are tapered after aligning the fence  
with the miter slot, refer to Blade Lead on  
Page 46.  
5. Note the gap between the fence and the table along  
the entire length of the blade.  
Rub Foot  
— If the gap is not even, loosen the hex nut on the  
rub foot (see Figure 26), adjust the foot in or  
out until the gap is even along the length of the  
fence. When you are satisfied, re-tighten the hex  
nut to secure the setting.  
Figure 26. Fence rub foot.  
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Adjusting Blade Support  
Bearings  
The support bearings are positioned behind the blade and  
support the back of the blade during cutting operations.  
Proper adjustment of the support bearings is an important  
part of making accurate cuts and also keeps the blade  
teeth from coming in contact with the guide bearings  
while cutting. There are support bearings on the upper  
lower blade guide assemblies—both sets adjust in the  
same manner.  
NOTICE  
Whenever changing a blade or adjusting  
the tension or tracking, the upper and  
lower blade support bearings and guide  
bearings must be properly adjusted  
before cutting operations.  
To adjust the support bearings, do these steps:  
1. Make sure that the blade is correctly tensioned  
(refer to Page 17) and is tracking properly (refer to  
Page 14).  
Knurled  
Knob  
Assembly  
Lock Bolt  
2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!  
Support  
Bearing  
3. Familiarize yourself with the blade support bearing  
controls shown in Figure 27.  
Thumbscrew  
4. Loosen the assembly lock bolt.  
Figure 27. Blade support bearing controls.  
5. Look at the face of the support bearing and rotate  
the blade guide assembly side-to-side, until the  
blade is perpendicular with the face of the support  
bearing, as illustrated in Figure 28.  
Blade  
6. Re-tighten the assembly lock bolt to secure the  
Support  
Bearing  
setting.  
90°  
Figure 28. Support bearing perpendicular  
to the blade.  
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7. Loosen the thumbscrew on the support bearing  
adjustment shaft (see Figure 27).  
0.016"  
8. Use the knurled knob to position the support  
bearing approximately 0.016" away from the back of  
the blade, as illustrated in Figure 29.  
Tip: For a quick gauge, fold a crisp dollar bill  
in half twice (four thicknesses of a dollar bill  
is approximately 0.016") and place it between  
the support bearing and the blade, as shown in  
Figure 30.  
Figure 29. Support bearing positioned  
0.016" away from the back of the blade.  
9. Re-tighten the thumbscrew to keep the support  
bearing locked in place.  
Figure 30. Dollar bill folded twice in half  
for a quick 0.016" gauge.  
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Adjusting Blade Guide  
Bearings  
The blade guides provide side-to-side support to keep  
the blade straight while cutting. The blade guides are  
designed to be adjusted in two ways—forward/backward  
and side-to-side. Properly adjusted blade guides are  
essential to making accurate cuts.  
NOTICE  
Whenever changing a blade or adjusting  
the tension or tracking, the upper and  
lower blade support bearings and guide  
bearings must be properly adjusted  
before cutting operations.  
Tools Needed  
Qty  
Hex Wrench 4mm ...............................................1  
To adjust the blade guide bearings, do these steps:  
Knurled  
Knob  
Cap  
Screws  
1. Make sure that the blade is correctly tensioned  
(refer to Page 17) and is tracking properly (refer to  
Page 14).  
2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!  
3. Familiarize yourself with the blade guide bearing  
controls shown in Figure 31.  
Thumbscrew  
Guide Bearings  
4. Loosen the thumbscrew.  
Figure 31. Blade guide bearing controls.  
5. Rotate the knurled knob behind the blade guide  
bearings to position them so that the edges of the  
bearings are as forward as possible without going  
past the gullets (see the illustration in Figure 32).  
Blade  
Gullet  
Note: The goal in this step is to position the guide  
bearing so that when the blade is deflected back  
against the support bearing it will not come in  
contact the blade teeth.  
6. When you are satisfied with the guide bearing  
Guide  
Bearing  
positions, re-tighten the thumbscrew.  
Figure 32. Guide bearing positioned  
behind the blade gullets.  
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7. Loosen the cap screws behind the guide bearings  
(see Figure 31), then open the upper wheel cover.  
8. Rotate the upper wheel with one hand, and use the  
hex wrench to rotate the eccentric guide bearings  
until they just begin to rotate with the blade (see  
Figure 33). The guides should just lightly touch the  
blade.  
9. When you are satisfied with blade guide bearing  
positions, re-tighten the cap screws behind them to  
secure the settings.  
Figure 33. Rotating the blade guide  
bearings toward the blade.  
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OPERATIONS  
General  
This machine will perform many types of operations  
that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these  
operations can be dangerous or deadly if performed  
incorrectly.  
The instructions in this section are written with the  
understanding that the operator has the necessary  
knowledge and skills to operate this machine. If at any  
time you are experiencing difficulties performing any  
operation, stop using the machine!  
READ and understand this entire instruc-  
tion manual before using this machine.  
Serious personal injury may occur if  
safety and operational information is not  
understood and followed. DO NOT risk  
your safety by not reading!  
If you are an inexperienced operator, we strongly  
recommend that you read books or trade articles, or seek  
training from an experienced Bandsaw operator before  
performing any unfamiliar operations. Above all, your  
safety should come first!  
DO NOT investigate problems or adjust  
the machine while it is running. Wait  
until the machine is turned OFF,  
unplugged and all working parts  
have come to a complete stop before  
proceeding!  
Damage to your eyes and lungs could  
result from using this machine without  
proper protective gear. Always wear  
safety glasses and a respirator when  
operating this machine.  
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Operation Overview Disabling & Locking  
The purpose of this overview is to provide the novice  
machine operator with a basic understanding of how  
the machine is used during operation, so the machine  
controls/components discussed later in this manual are  
easier to understand.  
Switch  
The ON/OFF switch can be disabled and  
locked with the provided padlock (see  
Figure 34). While the padlock is inserted  
through the ON button, the motor  
cannot be started, which reduces the  
risk of accidental startup by children of  
unauthorized users.  
Due to the generic nature of this overview, it is not  
intended to be an instructional guide. To learn more  
about specific operations, read this entire manual and  
seek additional training from experienced machine  
operators, and do additional research outside of this  
manual by reading "how-to" books, trade magazines, or  
web sites.  
Padlock  
Installed  
To complete a typical operation, the operator does the  
following:  
1. Examines the workpiece to make sure it is suitable  
for cutting.  
2. Adjusts the fence for the width of the cut and then  
locks it in place.  
Figure 34. Padlock installed in the switch.  
3. Adjusts the table tilt, if necessary, to the correct  
angle of the desired cut.  
4. Loosens the guide post lock knob, adjusts the blade  
guide height to between 14" and 1" from the top  
of the workpiece using the guide post elevation  
handwheel, then tightens the guide post lock knob.  
Children or untrained people can  
be killed or seriously injured by this  
machine. If the machine is accessible to  
children or other people, always disable  
and lock the switch before leaving the  
machine unattended. Place the key in a  
well-hidden or secure location.  
5. Checks to make sure the workpiece can safely pass  
all the way through the blade without interference  
from other objects.  
6. Puts on safety glasses and a respirator.  
NOTICE  
7. Starts the dust collector and bandsaw, and waits for  
The switch can only be disabled if  
the installed padlock shaft meets the  
minimum diameter shown below;  
otherwise, the shaft may be too small  
to properly disable the switch.  
the blade to come to full speed.  
8. Holds the workpiece firmly and flatly against both  
the table and fence, and then pushes the workpiece  
into the blade at a steady and controlled rate until  
the workpiece moves completely beyond the blade.  
The operator is very careful to keep fingers away  
from the blade and uses a push stick to feed narrow  
workpieces.  
Minimum Shaft Diameter = 0.192" – 0.2"  
(4.8 – 5mm)  
9. Stops the bandsaw.  
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Basic Controls  
Refer to Figures 35–37 and the descriptions below to  
better understand the basic controls and components of  
this bandsaw.  
A. ON/OFF Buttons: Turns the motor ON and OFF.  
A
B. Upper Wheel Cover Knob: Enables access to the  
B
upper wheel compartment.  
C
D
C. Fence and Miter Gauge: Allows for controlled  
cutting at various angles.  
D. Upper Blade Guide Assembly: Supports the sides  
and back of the blade when cutting. The lower guide  
assembly underneath the table is similar.  
F
E
E. Fence Lock Lever: Locks the fence to the front rail.  
Figure 35. Front Controls  
F. Fence Pointer & Scale: Displays the fence position  
relative to the blade.  
G
G. Blade Tension Scale: Indicates the approximate  
tension for each blade width. Rotate the blade  
tension knob on top of the bandsaw to adjust the  
indicator block inside the aluminum housing of the  
scale and align it with the appropriate mark on the  
scale for the blade width.  
H
I
N
M
J
L
H. Blade Tension Quick Release Lever: Quickly  
releases or engages full blade tension.  
K
I. Blade Tracking Knob: Adjusts the tilt of the upper  
Figure 36. Rear controls.  
wheel for proper blade tracking.  
J. Guide Post Handwheel: Adjusts the height of the  
guide post and blade guide assembly above the  
workpiece.  
O
K. Positive Stop: Allows the table to be quickly  
returned to 0° after tilting to the right.  
L. Trunnion Lock Knob (1 of 2): Secure the table tilt  
position.  
M. Table Slot Locking Pin: Keeps the table on each side  
of the slot even.  
Figure 37. Blade tension knob.  
N. Guide Post Lock Knob: Secures the guide post in  
position.  
O. Blade Tension Knob: Adjusts the blade tension.  
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Cutting Overview  
The Model W1706 is capable of performing the following  
cuts:  
Miters  
Compound Angles  
Simple/Complex Curves  
Duplicate Parts  
Circles  
Angles  
Resawing  
Ripping  
Crosscutting  
Beveled Curves  
Workpiece Inspection  
Some wood workpieces are not safe to cut or may require  
modification before they are safe to cut.  
Before cutting wood, get in the habit of inspecting all  
workpieces for the following:  
Material Type: This machine is intended for  
cutting natural and man-made wood products, and  
laminate-covered wood products. Cutting drywall or  
cementitious backer board creates extremely fine  
dust, which may reduce the life of the bearings. This  
machine is NOT designed to cut metal, glass, stone,  
tile, etc.  
Foreign Objects (Figure 38): Nails, staples, dirt,  
rocks and other foreign objects are often embedded  
in wood. While cutting, these objects can become  
dislodged and hit the operator or break the blade,  
which might then fly apart. Always visually inspect  
your workpiece for these items. If they can't be  
removed, DO NOT cut the workpiece.  
Large/Loose Knots: Loose knots can become  
dislodged during the cutting operation. Large knots  
can cause blade damage. Choose workpieces that do  
not have large/loose knots or plan ahead to avoid  
cutting through them.  
Figure 38. Selecting the board without  
embedded foreign materials.  
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Wet or "Green" Stock: Cutting wood with a moisture  
content over 20% causes unnecessary wear on the  
blade and yields poor results.  
Because of the unpredictable nature  
of cutting warped stock, use extreme  
caution. The difference between  
acceptable and unacceptable warped  
stock varies from machine to machine.  
If you are in doubt, square-up the  
stock first or do not cut it.  
Excessive Warping: Workpieces with excessive  
cupping, bowing, or twisting are dangerous to  
cut because they are unstable and can move  
unpredictably when being cut. DO NOT cut  
excessively warped wood.  
Minor Warping: Workpieces with slight cupping  
can be safely supported if the cupped side faces  
the table or fence, as shown in Figure 39. On the  
contrary, a workpiece supported on the bowed side  
will rock during a cut, leading to loss of control.  
Cut with  
this side down  
Basic Cutting Tips  
Here are some basic tips to follow when operating the  
bandsaw:  
Keep the upper blade guide assembly adjusted to  
within 1" of the workpiece.  
Cut with  
this side down  
Use the correct blade for the operation.  
Replace, sharpen, and clean blades as necessary.  
Make adjustments periodically to keep the saw  
running in top condition.  
Figure 39. Cutting workpieces with minor  
warping.  
Use light and even pressure while cutting. Light  
contact with the blade makes it easier to follow  
lines and prevents extra friction, which reduces  
blade life.  
Avoid twisting the blade when cutting around tight  
corners. Allow the blade to saw around the corners.  
Do not back the workpiece away from the blade  
while the saw is running.  
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Table Tilt  
The table tilts 45° to the right and 10° to the left for a  
wide range of cutting options.  
If the bandsaw should unexpectedly  
start when making adjustments, severe  
personal injury could result. ALWAYS  
disconnect the bandsaw from power  
before making any adjustments.  
To tilt the table, do these steps:  
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!  
2. Loosen the two trunnion lock knobs underneath the  
table (see Figure 40), then use the tilt scale on  
the front of the trunnion to bring the table to the  
desired angle.  
Note: When tilting the table to the left, the  
positive stop must be lowered or removed.  
Remember to properly re-adjust it after returning  
the table from a left-hand tilt (refer to Page 18).  
Lock Knob  
3. Tighten both trunnion lock knobs to secure the table  
in place.  
Adjusting Guide Post  
Figure 40. Location of trunnion lock knob  
(1 of 2).  
The guide post (see Figure 41) moves the blade guide  
assembly up or down. To cut accurately and safely, the  
bottom of the blade guide assembly must be no more  
than 1" above the workpiece during cutting operations—  
this positioning provides the greatest blade support and  
minimizes the length of moving blade that is exposed to  
the operator.  
To adjust the guide post, do these steps:  
Lock  
Knob  
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!  
Handwheel  
Guide Post  
2. Make sure that the blade tension, blade tracking,  
support bearings, and blade guides are adjusted  
correctly.  
3. Loosen the guide post lock knob shown in Figure 41.  
4. Rotate the guide post handwheel to properly position  
the blade guide assembly above the workpiece, then  
re-tighten the lock knob to secure the setting.  
Figure 41. Guide post controls.  
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Ripping  
Ripping is the process of cutting with the grain of the  
wood stock. For plywood and other processed wood,  
ripping simply means cutting down the length of the  
workpiece. For ripping, a wider blade is better. In most  
ripping applications, a standard raker tooth style will be  
sufficient (refer to Blade Information on Page 37).  
NEVER place fingers or hands in the  
line of cut. In the event that something  
unexpected happens, your hands or  
fingers may be pulled into the blade.  
ALWAYS use a push stick when ripping  
narrow pieces. Failure to follow these  
warnings may result in serious personal  
injury!  
To make a rip cut, do these steps:  
1. Adjust the fence to match the width of the cut on  
your workpiece and lock the fence in place.  
2. Adjust the blade guide assembly to the correct  
height.  
3. After all safety precautions have been met, turn  
the bandsaw ON and wait for the blade to reach full  
speed.  
4. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade and  
continue with the cut until the blade is completely  
through the workpiece.  
Figure 42 shows a typical ripping operation.  
Note: If you are cutting narrow pieces, use a push  
stick to protect your fingers.  
Figure 42. Example of ripping.  
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Crosscutting  
Crosscutting is the process of cutting across the grain  
of wood. For plywood and other processed wood,  
crosscutting simply means cutting across the width of the  
material.  
To make a 90˚ crosscut, do these steps:  
1. Mark the workpiece on the edge where you want to  
begin the cut.  
2. Adjust the blade guide assembly to the correct  
height and make sure the miter gauge is set to 0°  
(or other angle for angled cuts).  
3. Move the fence out of the way. Place the workpiece  
evenly against the miter gauge.  
4. Hold the workpiece against the miter gauge and line  
up the mark with the blade.  
5. After all safety precautions have been met, turn  
the bandsaw ON and wait for the blade to reach full  
speed.  
6. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade and  
continue the cut until the blade is all the way  
through the workpiece.  
Figure 43. Making a 90° crosscut.  
Figure 43 shows a typical crosscutting operation.  
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Resawing  
Resawing (see Figure 44 for an example) is the process  
of cutting a board into two or more thinner boards. The  
maximum board width that can be resawn is limited by  
the maximum cutting height of the bandsaw. Maximum  
cutting height for this bandsaw is 6".  
When resawing thin pieces, a  
wandering blade (blade lead) can tear  
through the surface of the workpiece,  
exposing your hands to the blade  
teeth. ALWAYS keep your hands clear  
of the blade by using push blocks and  
push sticks when resawing.  
The Model W1706 is capable of resawing, provided the  
saw is set up properly. Use common sense when resawing.  
Attempting to resaw too wide or too dense of a board  
may put excessive strain on the blade and cause it to  
break.  
One of the most important considerations when resawing  
is blade selection. Use the widest blade possible when  
resawing—a wide blade cuts straighter and is less prone to  
blade lead (refer to Blade Lead on Page 46 for additional  
information). In most applications, a hook or a skip tooth  
style will be desirable.  
Also, since most resawn lumber will be planed smooth,  
you should choose blades with fewer teeth-per-inch  
(from 3 to 6 TPI). While blades with fewer teeth-per-inch  
produce rougher cuts, these types of blades offer larger  
gullet capacities for clearing sawdust.  
Figure 44. Example of resawing.  
To resaw a workpiece, do these steps:  
1. Verify that the bandsaw is setup properly and that  
the table is perpendicular to the blade.  
2. Use the widest blade your bandsaw will accept. The  
blade must also be sharp and clean.  
3. Set the fence to the desired width of cut and lock it  
in place.  
Tip: You can also draw a reference line on the edge  
of the board, place the board against the fence, line  
up the reference line with the blade, then lock the  
fence in place.  
4. Support the ends of the board if necessary.  
5. Turn the bandsaw ON and wait for the blade to reach  
full speed.  
6. Keeping even pressure against the fence and table  
with the workpiece, slowly feed it into the moving  
blade until the blade is completely through the  
workpiece.  
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Cutting Curves  
When cutting curves, simultaneously feed and turn the  
stock carefully so that the blade follows the layout line  
without twisting. Use either a narrower blade or a blade  
with more TPI (teeth per inch), or make more relief cuts,  
to avoid having to back the workpiece away from the  
blade, especially if the curve is sharp.  
NOTICE  
The chart below displays blade widths  
and the corresponding minimum radii  
for those widths.  
Width  
Radius  
Always make short cuts first, then proceed to the longer  
cuts. Relief cuts will also reduce the chance that the  
blade will be pinched or twisted. Relief cuts are cuts  
made through the waste portion of the workpiece and  
are stopped at the layout line. As you cut along the  
layout line, waste wood is released from the workpiece,  
alleviating any pressure on the back of the blade. Relief  
cuts also make backing the workpiece out easier once the  
saw blade has come to a stop, if needed.  
1
1
8  
"
8
"
"
"
316"  
5
8
3
1
4  
"
8
3
1
8
"
"
"
11⁄  
4
"
2  
212  
"
5
8
33⁄  
4
"
3
4  
"
512  
"
Stacked Cuts  
One of the benefits of a bandsaw is its ability to cut  
multiple copies of a particular shape by stacking a number  
of workpieces together (see Figure 45 for an example).  
Before making stacked cuts, ensure that both the table  
and the blade are properly adjusted to 90°. Otherwise,  
any error will be compounded.  
To complete a stacked cut, do these steps:  
1. Align your pieces from top to bottom to ensure that  
each piece has adequate scrap to provide a clean,  
unhampered cut.  
Figure 45. Example of stacked cutting.  
2. Secure all the pieces together in a manner that  
will not interfere with the cutting. Hot glue on the  
edges works well, as do brad nails through the waste  
portion. (Be careful not to cut into the brads or you  
may break the blade!)  
3. On the face of the top piece, lay out the shape you  
intend to cut.  
4. Make relief cuts perpendicular to the outline of your  
intended shape in areas where changes in blade  
direction could strain the woodgrain or cause the  
blade kerf to bind.  
5. Cut the stack of pieces as though you were cutting a  
single piece. Follow your layout line with the blade  
kerf on the waste side of your line.  
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Blade Speed  
The Model W1706 offers blade speeds of 1500 & 3200 FPM  
(Feet Per Minute). For general woodworking and most  
cutting operations, we recommend using the 3200 FPM  
speed. Keep in mind, the results from different speeds  
are related to the type of blade being used. Whenever  
determining blade speed, also choose a type of blade that  
is related to your operation. Use the chart below as a  
general guide to blade speed:  
Adjustment  
Bolt  
Type of Cutting Operation  
Most Species of Wood  
Super Dense Hardwood  
Fast/Average Feed Rate  
Requires Slow Feed Rate  
Rough Edges Tolerable  
Requires Smooth Edges  
Quick, Production Cuts  
Detailed, Intricate Cuts  
Blade Speed  
3100 FPM  
1800 FPM  
3100 FPM  
1800 FPM  
3100 FPM  
1800 FPM  
3100 FPM  
1800 FPM  
Motor  
Pulley  
Hinge  
Bolt  
Figure 46. Blade speed controls.  
Wheel Pulley  
Speed changes are performed by moving the belt to one  
of the two sets of pulleys.  
Tools Needed  
Qty  
Socket 12mm w/Extension ....................................1  
Motor Pulley  
To change the blade speed, do these steps:  
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!  
3100 FPM  
1800 FPM  
2. Open the lower wheel cover, then loosen the motor  
mount bolts (adjustment and hinge bolts) shown in  
Figure 46.  
Figure 47. Belt positions for selecting the  
blade speed.  
7. Push the center of the belt with  
3. Move the body of the motor so that the motor  
adjustment bolt slides to the right-hand side (facing  
bandsaw front) of the adjustment slot.  
moderate force.  
— If deflection is approximately 34  
"
with moderate pressure from your  
thumb or finger, then the tension is  
correct.  
4. Place the belt in the wheel pulley and motor pulley  
grooves, as illustrated in Figure 47, for your desired  
speed.  
— If the deflection is more than 34",  
repeat Steps 3–6.  
5. Move the body of the motor so that the motor  
adjustment bolt slides to the left-hand side (facing  
bandsaw front) of the adjustment slot.  
8. When the belt tension is correct,  
tighten the motor hinge bolt and close  
the lower wheel cover.  
6. Hold the motor in position with one hand and tighten  
the motor adjustment bolt with the other hand.  
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Blade Information  
Selecting the right blade requires a knowledge of the  
various blade characteristics to match the blade with the  
particular cutting operation.  
Blade Length  
Measured by the circumference, blade lengths are usually  
unique to the brand of your bandsaw and the distance  
between wheels. This saw uses 9212" to 9312" long  
blades. Refer to Page 40 for blade replacements.  
Blade Width  
Measured from the back of the blade to the tip of the  
blade tooth (the widest point), blade width is often the  
first consideration given to blade selection. Blade width  
dictates the largest and smallest curve that can be cut, as  
well as how accurately it can cut a straight line.  
1
"
2
/
This saw uses blades from 18" to 34" in width. Always pick  
the size of blade that best suits your application.  
1
"
2
2/  
3
"
8
/
Curve Cutting: Use the chart in Figure 48 to  
determine the correct blade for curve cutting.  
Determine the smallest radius curve that will be cut  
on your workpiece and use the corresponding blade  
width.  
1
"
4
1/  
1
"
4
/
5
"
8
/
3
"
16  
/
3
"
8
/
1
"
8
/
1
"
8
/
Cutting Radius  
Straight Cutting: Use the largest width blade that  
you own. Large blades excel at cutting straight lines  
and are less prone to wander.  
Figure 48. Blade width in relation to  
cutting radius.  
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Tooth Style  
Figure 49 illustrates the three main tooth styles:  
Raker: Considered to be the standard because the  
tooth size and shape are the same as the tooth  
gullet. The teeth on raker blades usually are very  
numerous, have no angle, and produce cuts by  
scraping the material. As a result, smooth cuts can  
be achieved without cutting fast or generating more  
heat than other types.  
Raker  
Skip  
Hook  
Skip: Similar to a raker blade that is missing every  
other tooth. Because of the design, skip toothed  
blades have a much larger gullet than raker blades,  
and therefore, cut faster and generate less heat.  
However, these blades also leave a rougher cut than  
raker blades.  
Figure 49. Three main tooth styles.  
Blade Breakage  
Many conditions may cause a bandsaw  
blade to break. Blade breakage is  
unavoidable, in some cases, since it is  
the natural result of the peculiar stresses  
that bandsaw blades are subjected to.  
Blade breakage is also due to avoidable  
circumstances. Avoidable breakage is most  
often the result of poor care or judgement  
on the part of the operator when mounting  
or adjusting the blade or support guides.  
Hook: The teeth have a positive angle (downward)  
which makes them dig into the material, and the  
gullets are usually rounded for easier waste removal.  
These blades are excellent for the tough demands of  
resawing and ripping thick material.  
Tooth Pitch  
Measured as TPI (Teeth Per Inch), tooth pitch determines  
the size of the teeth. More teeth per inch (fine pitch)  
will cut slower, but smoother; while fewer teeth per inch  
(coarse pitch) will cut rougher, but faster. As a general  
rule, choose blades that will have at least three teeth  
in the material at all times. Use fine-pitched blades on  
harder woods and coarse-pitched blades on softer woods.  
The most common causes of blade  
breakage are:  
Faulty alignment/adjustment of the  
guides.  
Forcing/twisting a wide blade around  
a short radius.  
Blade Care  
A bandsaw blade is a thin piece of steel that is subjected  
to tremendous strain. You can obtain longer use from a  
bandsaw blade if you give it fair treatment and always use  
the appropriate feed rate for your operation. Be sure to  
select blades with the proper width, style, and pitch for  
each application. The wrong choice of blades will often  
produce unnecessary heat which will shorten the life of  
your blade.  
Feeding the workpiece too fast.  
Dull teeth or damaged tooth set.  
Over-tensioned blade.  
Top blade guide assembly set too high  
above the workpiece.  
Using a blade with a lumpy or  
improperly finished braze or weld.  
Continuously running the bandsaw  
when not in use.  
Leaving blade tensioned when not in  
use.  
A clean blade will perform much better than a dirty  
blade. Dirty or gummed up blades pass through the  
cutting material with much more resistance than clean  
blades. This extra resistance also causes unnecessary  
heat. Resin/pitch cleaners are excellent for cleaning dirty  
blades.  
Using the wrong TPI for the workpiece  
thickness. (The general rule of thumb  
is three teeth in the workpiece at all  
times.)  
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Blade Changes  
To change the blade, do these steps:  
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!  
2. Put on heavy leather gloves and safety glasses.  
If the bandsaw should unexpectedly  
start up when the wheel covers are  
open or when changing the blade,  
entanglement or amputation injuries  
could result. ALWAYS disconnect the  
bandsaw from power before opening  
the wheel covers.  
3. Release the blade tension by moving the tension  
quick release lever all the way left.  
4. Remove the table insert and the table locking pin  
(see Figure 50).  
5. Adjust the upper and lower guide bearings as far  
away as possible from the blade.  
6. Open the both wheel covers and slide the blade off  
of both wheels.  
Bandsaw blades are sharp and can spring  
open when uncoiled, which could cause  
deep punctures or lacerations. ALWAYS  
wear heavy leather gloves and safety  
glasses when handling bandsaw blades.  
7. Slide the blade through the slot in the table.  
8. Slide the new blade through the table slot, ensuring  
that the teeth are pointing forward and down toward  
the table, as shown in Figure 51.  
Note: If the teeth will not point downward in any  
orientation, the blade is inside-out. Remove the  
blade and twist it right side-out.  
Table Insert  
9. Slip the blade through the guides, and mount it on  
the upper and lower wheels.  
10. Adjust the blade tension as described on Page 17.  
11. Adjust the blade tracking if needed (refer to  
Page 14).  
Locking Pin  
Figure 50. Table insert and locking pin.  
12. Align the upper and lower support bearings (refer  
to Page 22), then adjust the blade guide bearings  
(refer to Page 24).  
13. Replace the table insert and table locking pin.  
14. Close the wheel covers.  
Figure 51. Changing the blade.  
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ACCESSORIES  
Bandsaw Accessories  
The following Bandsaw accessories may be available through your local Woodstock International Inc.  
Dealer. If you do not have a dealer in your area, these products are also available through online  
dealers. Please call or e-mail Woodstock International Inc. Customer Service to get a current listing of  
dealers at: 1-800-840-8420 or at [email protected].  
The Steelex® High-Carbon Steel Replacement Blades for the Model  
W1706 feature hardened teeth and a flexible back to provide extra  
cutting sharpness and durability for all woodcutting applications. We  
tested these against some of the highest-priced carbon blades on  
the market and could tell no difference in performance. These great  
blades are priced within reach of any shop. Available in raker and hook  
styles with various TPI, and from 18" to 34" in width.  
The D2260A SHOP FOX Adjustable Mobile Base supports your  
bandsaw so you can move it easily and lock it in position. All SHOP  
FOX Adjustable Mobile Bases are the first mobile bases designed  
strong enough to move heavy machines on a continual basis. These  
mobile bases are adjustable to fit a variety of machines and can be  
leveled without the use of shims or tools.  
The SHOP FOX D3348 6" Extension Block Kit allows you to increase  
the cutting capacity of the W1706 Bandsaw to 12". This kit contains  
a 105" blade, a 6" spacer block, the extended blade guards, a blade  
post extension, and all the mounting hardware. This is an excellent  
and easy upgrade to your bandsaw.  
The SHOP FOX Heavy-Duty Roller Stands & Roller Tables make  
using your bandsaw safer and easier. All models feature convenient  
hand knobs for fast height adjustment and offer rigid steel construc-  
tion. These stands are invaluable for supporting work on bandsaws to  
reduce blade bend and pinch on long boards.  
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MAINTENANCE  
General  
Regular periodic maintenance on your machine will  
ensure its optimum performance. Make a habit of  
inspecting your machine each time you use it.  
On a daily basis, check for the following conditions  
and repair or replace when necessary:  
Loose mounting bolts.  
Worn switch.  
MAKE SURE that your machine is  
unplugged during all maintenance pro-  
cedures! If this warning is ignored, seri-  
ous personal injury may occur.  
Worn or damaged cords and plugs.  
Damaged or worn V-belt.  
Damaged or worn blade support and guide bearings.  
Damaged or glazed wheel rubber tires.  
Any other condition that could hamper the safe  
operation of this machine.  
Lubrication  
The sealed and pre-lubricated ball bearings  
on this bandsaw require no lubrication for  
the life of the bearings. All bearings are  
standard sizes, and replacements can be  
purchased from our parts department or a  
bearing supply store.  
Cleaning  
Frequently blow-off sawdust with compressed air. This is  
especially important for the internal working parts and  
motor. Dust build-up around the motor is a sure way to  
decrease its life span. Additionally, open the wheel covers  
and clean away any sawdust and built-up grime.  
As for other items on this machine, such as  
adjustment controls, wipe off any sawdust  
with a clean cloth, towel or dry paint  
brush, then apply a small amount of light  
machine oil.  
Protecting Table  
The table can be kept rust-free with regular applications  
of products like SLIPIT®. For long term storage you may  
want to consider products like Boeshield T-9™.  
Take care oil does not get on the pulleys  
or belt that would cause belt deterioration  
and slippage and a reduction in power  
efficiency.  
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SERVICE  
General  
This section covers the most common service adjustments  
or procedures that may need to be made during the life  
of your machine.  
If you require additional machine service not included  
in this section, please contact Woodstock International  
Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to:  
MAKE SURE that your machine is  
unplugged during all service proce-  
dures! If this warning is ignored, seri-  
ous personal injury may occur.  
Redressing Rubber Tires  
As the bandsaw ages, the rubber tires may need to  
be redressed if they become hardened or glazed over.  
Redressing the rubber tires improves blade tracking and  
reduces vibration/blade lead.  
If the rubber tires become too worn, then blade tracking  
will become extremely difficult. At that point, redressing  
will no longer be effective and the tires must be  
replaced.  
To redress the rubber tires, do these steps:  
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!  
2. Put on heavy leather gloves, then remove the blade.  
3. Clean any built-up sawdust from the rubber tires.  
4. Hold 100 grit sandpaper against the rubber tire and  
rotate the wheel by hand. Only redress the rubber  
enough to expose a fresh rubber surface.  
6. Re-install the blade, then check blade tension (refer  
to Page 17) and tracking (refer to Page 14).  
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Belt Service  
To ensure optimum power transmission from the motor to  
the blade, the belt must be in good condition and operate  
under proper tension. The belt should be checked for  
cracks, fraying, and wear. Belt tension should be checked  
at least every 3 months—more often if the bandsaw is  
used daily.  
Pulley  
Checking Belt  
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!  
2. Open the lower wheel cover.  
3. Note the condition of the belt. If the belt is cracked,  
frayed, or glazed, it should be replaced.  
1
4  
"
4. Press the belt with moderate pressure midway  
between the pulleys. The deflection should be  
approximately 14", as illustrated in Figure 52.  
Deflection  
Pulley  
Figure 52. Testing for proper belt tension.  
— If the deflection is not approximately 14",  
continue with the next procedure to properly  
tension the belt.  
Adjusting Belt Tension  
Tools Needed  
Qty  
Socket 12mm w/Extension ....................................1  
To tension the belt, do these steps:  
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!  
2. Open the lower wheel cover and loosen the motor  
mount bolts (adjustment and hinge) shown in  
Figure 53.  
Adjustment  
Bolt  
4. Move the motor so that the motor adjustment bolt  
slides to the left-hand side (facing bandsaw front) of  
the adjustment slot.  
Belt  
5. Hold the motor in position with one hand and tighten  
the motor adjustment bolt with the other hand.  
Hinge  
Bolt  
6. Press the center of the belt. If deflection is  
approximately 14" with moderate pressure from your  
thumb or finger, then the tension is correct. If the  
deflection is more than 14", repeat Steps 4-6.  
Figure 53. Belt tensioning controls.  
7. When the belt tension is correct, tighten the motor  
hinge bolt and close the lower wheel cover.  
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Replacing Belt  
Tools Needed  
Qty  
Socket 12mm w/Extension ....................................1  
Wrench or Socket 13mm.......................................1  
To replace the belt, do these steps:  
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!  
2. Open both wheel covers, remove the bandsaw  
blade, and loosen the motor mount bolts shown in  
Figure 54 on the previous page.  
3. Move the body of the motor so that the motor  
adjustment bolt slides to the right-hand side (facing  
bandsaw front) of the adjustment slot and pull the  
belt off of the motor pulley.  
4. Unthread the lower wheel mount bolt shown in  
Figure 55, then slide the lower wheel off of the  
bearing shaft.  
Note: The wheel mount bolt is a left-hand bolt and  
unthreads clockwise.  
5. Slip the old belt off of the wheel pulley and install  
the new belt in its place.  
Wheel  
Mount Bolt  
6. Position the belt on the pulleys for the desired blade  
speed.  
Figure 55. Lower wheel mount bolt.  
7. Slide the lower wheel back onto the bearing shaft  
and replace/tighten the wheel mount bolt.  
8. Move the body of the motor so that the motor  
adjustment bolt slides to the left-hand side (facing  
bandsaw front) of the adjustment slot.  
9. Hold the motor in position and tighten the motor  
adjustment bolt with the other hand.  
10. Check and adjust the belt tension as instructed on  
the previous page.  
11. When the belt tension is correct, tighten the motor  
hinge bolt, re-install the blade, then close both  
wheel covers.  
12. Make sure that the blade is correctly tensioned  
(refer to Page 17) and is tracking properly (refer to  
Page 14).  
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Shimming Table  
To ensure accuracy when cutting stacked workpieces  
or circles, the table should be 90° to the back of the  
blade, as illustrated in Figure 56. If the table is not  
perpendicular to the back of the blade, the table will  
need to be shimmed.  
Blade  
Items Needed  
Qty  
Wrench or Socket 10mm.......................................1  
Machinist's Square ..............................................1  
Metal Shims.......................................... As Needed  
Square  
Table  
To shim the table, do these steps:  
Figure 56. Checking if the table is  
perpendicular to the back of the blade.  
1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly and  
that it is correctly tensioned.  
2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!  
3. Bring the table to 0° tilt, then place the machinist's  
square flat on the table and against the back of the  
blade.  
— If there is not a gap between the square and the  
blade, no further adjustments need to be made.  
— If there is a gap between the square and the  
blade, continue with Step 4.  
4. Loosen the six trunnion bolts that secure the  
trunnions to the table (see Figure 57).  
Trunnion  
Bolt  
5. Place shim stock between the table and the two  
trunnions to shim the table in the desired direction.  
Another way to shim the table is to add washers  
between the table and the trunnion. Electrical  
washers are a good choice for this procedure  
because they are very thin and will allow for fine  
adjustment.  
6. Check, and if necessary, align the table (refer to  
Page 19).  
Figure 57. Location of trunnion bolt  
(1 of 6).  
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Blade Lead  
Bandsaw blades may wander off the cut line when sawing,  
as shown in Figure 58—this is called blade lead. Blade  
lead is usually caused by too fast of a feed rate, a dull or  
damaged blade, or improper blade tension. If your blade  
is sharp/undamaged, properly tensioned and you still have  
blade lead, perform the following procedures.  
Correcting Blade Lead  
1. Use less pressure when feeding the workpiece  
through the cut.  
2. Make sure that the fence is parallel to the blade  
line, and the miter gauge body is perpendicular to  
the blade.  
Figure 58. Example of blade lead.  
3. Check for proper blade tension. If the blade tension  
is correct and it is not convenient to replace the  
blade, compensate for lead by skewing the fence or  
shifting the table.  
Items Needed  
Qty  
Board 34"T x 3"W x 17"L.......................................1  
Hex Wrench 5mm ...............................................1  
To skew the fence, do these steps:  
1. On the wide face of the board, draw a straight line  
parallel to the long edge.  
2. Slide the fence out of the way and cut free-hand  
along the line. Stop at the halfway point. Turn the  
bandsaw OFF and wait for the blade to stop.  
Cap Screws  
Figure 59. Fence alignment cap screws.  
3. Clamp the board to the bandsaw table without  
moving it. Now slide the fence over to the board so  
it barely touches one end of the board.  
4. Loosen the four fence alignment cap screws shown in  
Figure 59.  
5. Skew the fence left or right so it is parallel to the  
edge of the scrap piece.  
6. While maintaining the skew, tighten the cap screws.  
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Tool Needed  
Qty  
Wrench or Socket 10mm.......................................1  
The skew the table, do these steps:  
1. On a scrap piece of wood, mark a line that is  
perpendicular to the front edge. Starting where the  
line begins, cut the board by pushing it through the  
blade with the miter gauge.  
2. Loosen the six trunnion bolts that secure the table  
(see Figure 60). Shift the table to compensate  
for the difference between the cut edge of the  
workpiece and the mark you made in Step 1.  
Trunnion Bolt  
(1 of 6)  
Note: Keep in mind that as the table alignment is  
changed, so is the fence alignment.  
3. Repeat Steps 1–2 until the blade cuts straight when  
wood is pushed through with the miter gauge.  
Figure 60. Location of trunnion bolt.  
4. Re-tighten the trunnion bolts to secure the setting.  
Aligning Wheels  
Wheel alignment is one of the easiest ways to ensure  
you get optimal performance from your bandsaw. When  
wheels are aligned, or coplanar, the bandsaw is more  
likely to cut straight without wandering; and vibration,  
heat, and blade wear are considerably decreased because  
the blade is automatically balanced on the wheel. This is  
known as “Coplanar Tracking.”  
Tools Needed  
Qty  
Wrench or Socket 10mm.......................................1  
Wrench or Socket 13mm.......................................1  
Wrench or Socket 34" ..........................................1  
Straightedge 48" ................................................1  
Fine Ruler ........................................................1  
Shim Washers........................................ As needed  
To verify if the upper and lower wheels are coplanar,  
do these steps:  
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!  
Figure 61. Checking wheel alignment with  
2. Remove the table and open both wheel covers.  
a straightedge.  
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3. With the blade installed and properly tensioned, hold a straightedge close to the center of both  
wheels. Make sure the straightedge fully extends across the wheels, as shown in Figure 61 on the  
previous page.  
— If the wheels are coplanar (see Figure 62, "A"), the straightedge will evenly touch the top and  
bottom of both wheels.  
— If the wheels are not coplanar (see Figure 62, "B"), place the straightedge on the lower wheel  
first (ensuring that it touches both the top and bottom rim), then adjust the upper wheel  
tracking knob to make the upper wheel coplanar with the lower wheel.  
— If the wheels are coplanar (parallel with each other), but the straightedge does not touch the  
rims of both wheels (see Figure 62, "C"), then shim the wheels as instructed on the next page.  
A
B
Coplanar  
Not Coplanar  
Solution:  
Adjust  
Tracking  
Knob  
Straightedge Only  
Contacts Bottom  
Wheel. Top Wheel  
Needs to Be Tilted.  
Straightedge  
Contacts Top  
And Bottom of  
Both Wheels  
C
Parallel, Not  
Coplanar  
Solution:  
Shim Wheel  
Out  
Straightedge  
Does Not  
Contact Rims  
Of Both Wheels  
Figure 62. Coplanar conditions.  
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Shimming a Wheel  
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!  
2. With a straightedge touching both points of  
whichever wheel is forward most, measure the  
distance the straightedge is away from the out-  
of-adjustment upper wheel (see Figure 63 for an  
example).  
3. Remove the blade from the saw, then remove the  
wheel that needs to be shimmed.  
4. Determine the amount of shim washers necessary to  
compensate for the distance measured in Step 3,  
then place them on the wheel shaft.  
Figure 63. Measuring the distance the  
5. Replace the wheel and the blade.  
wheel is out of adjustment.  
6. Properly tension the blade, then check the wheels  
with the straightedge.  
Note: Wheel coplanarity changes as the blade is  
tightened, so it is best to check the wheel alignment  
when the blade is fully tensioned as it would be for  
normal operations.  
7. When the wheels are coplanar and even with each  
other, place a mark on each wheel where you held  
the straightedge. This assures repeated accuracy  
every time you adjust your wheels.  
Note: When wheels are properly coplanar, the blade  
may not be centered on the crown of the wheel, but  
it will be balanced.  
8. Secure the wheel covers and re-install the table  
before re-connecting the bandsaw to power.  
9. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly (refer  
to Page 14).  
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Electrical Safety Instructions  
These pages are current at the time of printing. However, in the spirit of improvement, we may  
make changes to the electrical systems of future machines. Study this diagram carefully. If you notice  
differences between your machine and these wiring diagrams, call Woodstock International Technical  
Support at (360) 734-3482.  
1. SHOCK HAZARD. Working on wiring that is  
connected to a power source is extremely  
dangerous. Touching electrified parts will  
result in personal injury including but not  
limited to severe burns, electrocution,  
or death. Disconnect the power from  
the machine before servicing electrical  
components!  
5. MOTOR WIRING. The motor wiring shown  
in these diagrams is current at the time  
of printing, but it may not match your  
machine. Always use the wiring diagram  
inside the motor junction box.  
6. MODIFICATIONS. Using aftermarket parts or  
modifying the wiring beyond what is shown  
in the diagram may lead to unpredictable  
results, including serious injury or fire.  
2. QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. Due to the  
inherent hazards of electricity, only a  
qualified electrician should perform wiring  
tasks on this machine. If you are not a  
qualified electrician, get help from one  
before attempting any kind of wiring job.  
7. CAPACITORS/INVERTERS. Some capacitors  
and power inverters store an electrical  
charge for up to five minutes after being  
disconnected from the power source. To  
avoid being shocked, wait at least this long  
before working on these components.  
3. WIRE CONNECTIONS. All connections must  
be tight to prevent wires from loosening  
during machine operation. Double-check all  
wires disconnected or connected during any  
wiring task to ensure tight connections.  
8. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS. You MUST  
follow the electrical requirements at the  
beginning of this manual when connecting  
your machine to a power source.  
4. WIRE/COMPONENT DAMAGE. Damaged  
wires or components increase the risk of  
serious personal injury, fire, or machine  
damage. If you notice that any wires or  
components are damaged while performing  
a wiring task, replace those wires or  
9. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If you are  
experiencing difficulties understanding  
the information included in this section,  
contact our Technical Support at (360) 734-  
3482.  
components before completing the task.  
WIRING DIAGRAM COLOR KEY  
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WHITE  
GREEN  
RED  
BLUE  
YELLOW  
LIGHT  
BLUE  
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included in this section are  
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GREEN  
PURPLE  
BROWN  
GRAY  
BLUE  
WHITE  
TUR-  
QUOISE  
ORANGE  
PINK  
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W1706 Wiring Diagram  
Read  
Page 50  
STOP  
Before  
Wiring  
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Troubleshooting  
This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of  
machine. WARNING! DO NOT make any adjustments until power is disconnected and  
moving parts have come to a complete stop!  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Motor will not start.  
1. Low voltage.  
2. Open circuit in motor or loose  
connections.  
1. Check power supply for proper voltage.  
2. Inspect all lead connections on motor and magnetic  
switch for loose or open connections.  
3. Replace start capacitor.  
3. Faulty start capacitor.  
Fuses or circuit breakers  
trip open.  
1. Short circuit in line cord or plug.  
1. Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and  
shorted wires and replace extension cord.  
2. Inspect all connections on motor for loose or  
shorted terminals or worn insulation.  
2. Short circuit in motor or loose  
connections.  
3. Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers 3. Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.  
in power supply.  
Motor overheats.  
1. Motor overloaded.  
2. Air circulation through the motor  
restricted.  
1. Reduce load on motor.  
2. Clean motor to provide normal air circulation.  
Motor fails to develop full 1. Power line overloaded with other  
1. Reduce load on power line.  
power.  
electrical devices.  
2. Low power from the power source. 2. Request a power check from the power company.  
Motor stalls (resulting in  
blown fuses or tripped  
circuit).  
1. Short circuit in motor of loose  
connections.  
2. Low voltage.  
1. Inspect connections on motor for loose or shorted  
terminals or worn insulation.  
2. Correct the low voltage conditions.  
3. Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers 3. Install correct fuses or circuit breaker.  
in power line.  
4. Motor overloaded.  
4. Reduce load on motor.  
Machine slows when  
operating.  
1. Excessive feed rate.  
2. Dull blade.  
1. Reduce feed rate.  
2. Sharpen/replace blade.  
3. Incorrect blade for operation.  
4. Binding the blade when cutting  
curves.  
3. Use correct blade for workpiece.  
4. Make more relief cuts; use correct blade width for  
operation.  
5. Workpiece wet.  
5. If moisture content is higher than 20%, sticker and  
allow to dry.  
Blade does not run evenly 1. Tracking is not properly adjusted.  
on wheels or runs off. 2. Wheels are not coplanar.  
1. Properly adjust blade tracking (see Page 14).  
2. Adjust wheel alignment (see Page 47).  
Blade slows when cutting; 1. Belt loose.  
machine makes a squealing 2. Belt excessively worn.  
noise upon startup.  
1. Adjust belt tension (see Page 43).  
2. Replace belt (see Page 44).  
Ticking sound when  
bandsaw is running.  
1. Blade weld contacting guide bear- 1. Use a stone to smooth blade weld.  
ings.  
2. Motor fan or cover damaged.  
3. Damaged blade; bent teeth.  
2. Replace.  
3. Replace blade.  
Blade contacting table  
insert.  
1. Excessive side pressure on blade  
when cutting.  
1. Reduce side pressure on blade.  
2. Table not properly adjusted.  
2. Properly align the table with the blade (see  
Page 19).  
Excessive vibration when  
bandsaw is running.  
1. Machine sits on floor unevenly.  
2. Wheels not coplanar.  
3. Tires incorrectly installed.  
4. Belt worn out.  
1. Adjust rubber feet; shim if necessary.  
2. Adjust wheel alignment (see Page 47).  
3. Check/re-install/replace.  
4. Replace belt (see Page 44).  
5. Bent or damaged blade.  
6. Wheel(s) out of balance.  
5. Replace blade (see Page 39).  
6
Replace wheel(s).  
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PARTS  
Cabinet Stand  
98-1  
98  
11-4  
11-5  
11-3  
99  
97  
11-1  
11-2  
100  
112  
26V2  
111  
113  
25V2  
103  
11  
12  
101  
102  
8
13  
104-1  
104  
105  
104  
106  
73  
1-1  
109  
108  
110  
1-2  
1
1-5  
1-3  
1-4  
182  
179  
184  
178  
176  
175  
174V2  
180  
181  
177  
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Cabinet Stand Parts List  
REF PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
REF PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
1
X1706001  
CABINET STAND ASSEMBLY  
101  
102  
103  
104  
X1706101  
X1706102  
X1706103  
XPB19  
TRUNNION  
TILT SCALE  
1-1  
1-2  
1-3  
1-4  
1-5  
8
X1706001-1 CABINET STAND  
X1706001-2 CABINET DOOR  
X1706001-3 BOTTOM BLACK STRIPE  
X1706001-4 HANDLE  
X1706001-5 CABINET RUBBER FOOT  
XPK23M  
TRUNNION CLAMP SHOE  
HEX BOLT 1/4-20 X 1/2  
FLAT WASHER 1/4  
TRUNNION BASE  
HEX BOLT 5/16-18 X 1-1/4  
POINTER  
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 1/4  
TRUNNION LOCK KNOB 3/8-16  
HEX BOLT 3/8-16 X 2  
HEX BOLT 5/16-18 X 1-3/4  
HEX NUT 5/16-18  
104-1 XPW06  
105  
106  
108  
109  
110  
111  
112  
113  
X1706105  
XPB12  
X1706108  
XPS18  
X1706110  
XPB58  
KEY 5 X 5 X 25  
MOTOR 1HP 110V/220V 1PH  
11  
X1706011  
11-1 X1706011-1 MOTOR FAN  
11-2 X1706011-2 MOTOR FAN COVER  
11-3 X1706011-3 MOTOR JUNCTION BOX  
11-4 X1706011-4 CAPACITOR COVER  
11-5 X1706011-5 S CAPACITOR 300M 125V  
XPB22  
XPN02  
12  
13  
X1706012  
XPSS07  
MOTOR PULLEY  
SET SCREW 1/4-20 X 1/2  
174V2 X1706174V2 MACHINE ID LABEL CSA V2.08.10  
175  
176  
177  
178  
179  
180  
181  
182  
184  
XLABEL-14 ELECTRICITY LABEL LARGE  
XLABEL-14B ELECTRICITY LABEL SMALL  
XLABEL-03 CLOSE DOOR WARNING LABEL  
XLABEL-10B BANDSAW ADJUST LABEL  
XLABEL-17 BLADE DIRECTION LABEL  
XLABEL-07A UNPLUG WARNING LABEL  
XLABEL-06 RESPIRATOR WARNING LABEL  
XLABEL-08 READ MANUAL LABEL SMALL  
25V2 X1706025V2 POWER CORD 16G 3C 5-15 V2.08.10  
26V2 X1706026V2 MOTOR CORD 16G 3C V2.08.10  
73  
97  
98  
98-1 X1706098-1 SMALL TABLE INSERT  
99  
100  
XPLW01  
X1706097  
X1706098  
LOCK WASHER 5/16  
TABLE  
LARGE TABLE INSERT  
XPRP15M  
X1706100  
ROLL PIN 3 X 8  
TABLE LOCK PIN  
X1706184  
MODEL NUMBER LABEL  
Body Parts List  
REF PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
REF PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
2
XPB64  
HEX BOLT 5/8-11 X 2-1/2  
22  
X1706022  
WHEEL PULLEY  
3
XPW14  
FLAT WASHER 5/8  
23  
XPS22  
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 5/8  
4
XPN04  
HEX NUT 5/8-11  
24V2 X1706024V2 STRAIN RELIEF V2.08.10  
5
6
X1706005  
X1706006  
GUIDE PIN 6 X 5MM  
LOWER WHEEL SHAFT  
28  
29  
X1706028  
X1706029  
UPPER FRAME ARM  
KNOB BOLT 5/16-18 X 3/4  
7
XP6204-2RS BALL BEARING 6204-2RS  
29-1 X1706029-1 KNOB BOLT 5/16-18 X 2  
8
9
10  
XPK23M  
XPW07  
XPB86  
KEY 5 X 5 X 25  
FLAT WASHER 5/16  
HEX BOLT 5/16-18 X 3/4  
30  
31  
33  
34  
35  
X1706030  
XPWN03  
X1706033  
X1706034  
X1706035  
TENSION SPRING HOUSING  
WING NUT 5/16-18  
TENSION BOLT 3/8-16 X 11-5/8  
PIVOT PIN  
14V2 X1706014V2 PUSH BUTTON SWITCH V2.08.10  
15  
16  
17  
19  
XPHTEK37  
XPW03  
XPS01  
TAP SCREW #10 X 3/4  
FLAT WASHER #10  
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 1/2  
EXT TOOTH WASHER #10  
UPPER WHEEL SHAFT  
35-1 X1706035-1 SHAFT BRACKET  
35-2 XPRP73M  
38  
39  
40  
ROLL PIN 4 X 30  
XPTLW01  
X1706038  
X1706039  
X1706040  
TENSION SPRING 3.8 X 76  
INDICATOR NUT 3/8 X 16  
UPPER WHEEL  
20V2 X1706020V2 SWITCH BOX V2.08.10  
21 X1706021 SWITCH BRACKET  
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Body  
131  
141  
168  
155  
30  
35-2  
134  
33  
131  
141  
29-1  
31  
59  
34  
135  
138  
35-1  
62  
58  
133  
38  
39  
131  
135-1  
35  
51  
139  
140  
20V2  
21  
167  
154  
17  
63  
14V2  
16  
15  
151  
50  
49  
150  
64  
61  
55  
155  
120  
113  
65  
66  
57  
119  
170  
162  
67  
56  
24V2  
186  
19  
23  
2
29  
80  
43  
3
41  
28  
75  
84  
44  
44  
40  
76  
60  
122  
118-1  
79  
121  
118  
81  
123  
90  
82  
83  
8
43  
45-1  
128  
42  
46  
6
7
85  
86  
92  
89  
96  
129A  
22  
95  
68  
94  
93  
45  
127  
96  
167  
80  
125  
124  
154  
47  
41  
3
4
88  
129A  
7
5
128  
10  
9
70  
69  
57  
56  
64  
55  
51  
50  
49  
71  
72  
117  
116  
72  
73  
74  
115  
48  
185  
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Model W1706 (Mfg. Since 8/10)  
Body Parts List  
REF PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
REF PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
X1706041  
XPN01  
XPR21M  
XP6202-2RS BALL BEARING 6202-2RS  
X1706045 LOWER WHEEL  
WHEEL TIRE  
HEX NUT 1/2-20  
INT RETAINING RING 35MM  
89  
90  
92  
93  
X1706089  
X1706090  
XPS06  
X1706093  
XPW06  
GUIDE SHAFT BRACKET  
GUIDE POST GUARD  
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 3/8  
LOWER BLADE GUIDE CASTING  
FLAT WASHER 1/4  
94  
45-1 X1706045-1 SHIM 19 X 29 X 1MM BRASS  
95  
96  
XPB05  
XPCAP109  
XPN02  
XPB03  
XPLW01  
XPW07  
HEX BOLT 1/4-20 X 3/4  
CAP SCREW 10-32 X 1/4  
HEX NUT 5/16-18  
HEX BOLT 5/16-18 X 1  
LOCK WASHER 5/16  
FLAT WASHER 5/16  
PINION SHAFT  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
88  
X1706046  
XPB104  
X1706048  
X1706049  
LOWER WHEEL FLAT WASHER 5/16  
HEX BOLT 5/16-18 X 3/4 LH  
LOWER WHEEL COVER  
113  
115  
116  
117  
118  
WHEEL COVER KNOB 5/16-18  
XPTLW03M INT TOOTH WASHER 8MM  
X1706051  
XPS01  
STUD LATCH  
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 1/2  
CATCH  
LOCATING BOLT 3/8-16 X 1-3/32  
TAP SCREW #8 X 3/8  
UPPER WHEEL COVER  
SAW BLADE 6TPI X 93-1/2 X 3/8  
UPPER WHEEL HOUSING  
FLANGE SCREW 10-24 X 5/16  
UPPER WHEEL COVER HINGE  
BLADE GUARD STUD  
X1706118  
118-1 X1706118-1 PINION GEAR  
X1706056  
X1706057  
XPHTEK7  
X1706059  
X1706060  
X1706061  
XPFS19  
X1706063  
X1706064  
X1706065  
X1706066  
XPHTEK23  
X1706068  
X1706069  
XPS06  
XPB11  
XPW07  
XPLW01  
XPN02  
X1677005  
XPS01  
X1706079  
X1706080  
X1706081  
XP6000ZZ  
XPFS19  
X1706084  
XPLW03  
XPCAP101  
X1706088  
119  
120  
121  
122  
123  
124  
125  
127  
128  
X1706119  
X1706120  
XPSS52  
X1706122  
XPCAP01  
X1706124  
XPS01  
LOCK COLLAR  
KNURLED KNOB 1/4-24  
SET SCREW 5/16-24 X 1-3/4  
KNURLED KNOB 5/16-24  
CAP SCREW 1/4-20 X 5/8  
CORD CLAMP 3/4"  
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 1/2  
FLAT WASHER #10  
BALL BEARING 608-2RS  
XPW03  
XP608-2RS  
BLADE GUARD  
129A X1706129A ECCENTRIC SHAFT 3/8" V2.09.04  
FLAT WASHER 28 X 16 X 2  
TAP SCREW #10 X 1/2  
MULTI-GROOVE BELT 200J5  
LOWER WHEEL COVER HINGE  
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 3/8  
HEX BOLT 5/16-18 X 1-1/2  
FLAT WASHER 5/16  
131  
133  
134  
135  
XPN08  
HEX NUT 3/8-16  
QUICK RELEASE LEVER  
LEVER KNOB  
X1706133  
X1706134  
X1706135  
UPPER CLUTCH  
135-1 X1706135-1 LOWER CLUTCH  
138  
139  
140  
141  
150  
151  
154  
155  
162  
167  
168  
170  
185  
186  
XPB12  
HEX BOLT 5/16-18 X 1-1/4  
LOCK WASHER 5/16  
CLUTCH SUPPORT BRACKET  
LOCK WASHER 3/8  
SHOP FOX LOGO  
TAP SCREW #4 X 3/8  
CAP SCREW 1/4-20 X 1  
SET SCREW 1/4-20 X 5/16  
BALL PLUNGER 1/4-20 X 1/2  
LOCK WASHER 1/4  
SET SCREW 1/4-20 X 3/4  
DOG POINT SET SCREW 1/4-20 X 1/2  
LOWER FRAME  
XPLW01  
X1706140  
XPLW04  
XPLOGO3  
XPHTEK10  
XPCAP06  
XPSS04  
X1706162  
XPLW02  
PSS06  
LOCK WASHER 5/16  
HEX NUT 5/16-18  
DOUBLE CORD CLAMP  
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 1/2  
UPPER BLADE GUIDE CASTING  
THUMBSCREW 1/4-20 X 1/4  
BEARING ARBOR 1/4-20  
BALL BEARING 6000ZZ  
FLANGE SCREW 1/4-20 X 5/16  
GUIDE POST  
X1706170  
X1706185  
X1706186  
LOCK WASHER #10  
CAP SCREW 10-24 x 1-1/4  
LOWER BLADE GUIDE BRACKET  
SWITCH PADLOCK  
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Model W1706 (Mfg. Since 8/10)  
Fence & Miter Gauge  
161  
58  
37  
160  
53  
94  
52  
161  
58  
87  
95  
77  
27  
78  
53  
166  
58  
158  
159  
32  
54  
107  
87  
131  
156  
113  
126  
58  
132  
77-1  
107-1  
36  
23  
153  
130  
157  
156  
163  
130  
114-5  
77-3  
114-8  
114-9  
114-14  
114-1  
114-10  
114-11  
77-2 Fence Assembly  
With Rails  
114  
114-13  
114-7  
114-6  
114-4  
114-2  
114-12  
114-3  
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Model W1706 (Mfg. Since 8/10)  
Fence & Miter Gauge Parts List  
REF  
23  
27  
32  
36  
37  
52  
53  
54  
58  
77  
77-1  
77-2  
77-3  
78  
87  
94  
95  
107  
PART #  
XPS22  
XPCAP44  
XPS49  
X1706036  
X1706037  
X1706052  
X1706053  
X1706054  
XPHTEK7  
X1706077  
DESCRIPTION  
REF  
PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 5/8  
CAP SCREW 1/4-20 X 2-1/2  
PHLP HD SCR 8-32 X 1-1/4  
LOCK CAM  
FRONT FENCE RAIL  
REAR FENCE RAIL  
FRONT RAIL END CAP  
FENCE POINTER LENS  
TAP SCREW #8 X 3/8  
FENCE TUBE  
114-4 X1706114-4 STOP DOWEL  
114-5 X1706114-5 HANDLE 1/4-20  
114-6 X1706114-6 POINTER  
114-7 X1706114-7 STUD 1/4-20 X 1-1/8  
114-8 X1706114-8 PLASTIC FLAT WASHER 1/4"  
114-9 XPW06  
114-10 XPN07  
114-11 XPS08  
114-12 XPS18  
114-13 XPW02M  
114-14 XPS18  
FLAT WASHER 1/4  
HEX NUT 10-24  
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 3/4  
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 1/4  
FLAT WASHER 5MM  
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 1/4  
SET SCREW 5/16-18 X 3/8  
BEARING PAD  
X1706077-1 FENCE INSET PLATE  
X1706077-2 FENCE ASSEMBLY W/RAILS  
X1706077-3 FENCE ASSEMBLY W/O RAILS  
126  
130  
131  
132  
153  
156  
157  
158  
159  
160  
161  
163  
166  
XPSS02  
X1706130  
XPN08  
X1706078  
X1706087  
XPW06  
XPB05  
X1706107  
SLEEVE  
HEX NUT 3/8-16  
FENCE END CAP  
FLAT WASHER 1/4  
HEX BOLT 1/4-20 X 3/4  
FENCE CARRIAGE  
X1706132  
X1706153  
XPW02  
FENCE LOCK LEVER 5/16-18 X 5/8  
CAM WEAR PLATE  
FLAT WASHER 3/8  
HEX BOLT 3/8-16 X 2  
HEX NUT M6-1  
RUB FOOT M6-1 X 15  
CAP SCREW 1/4-20 X 5/8  
REAR RAIL END CAP  
FLAT HD SCR M6-1 X 6  
FENCE SCALE  
XPB58  
107-1 X1706107-1 LOCKING PLATE  
XPN01M  
X1706159  
XPCAP01  
X1706161  
XPFH9M  
X1706166  
113  
114  
XPN02  
X1706114  
HEX NUT 5/16-18  
MITER GAUGE ASSEMBLY  
114-1 X1706114-1 MITER GAUGE BODY  
114-2 X1706114-2 MITER BAR  
114-3 X1706114-3 STOP BLOCK  
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place  
stamp  
Here  
Woodstock international inc.  
p.o. box 2309  
bellingham, Wa 98227-2309  
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WARRANTY  
WARRANTY  
Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all Shop Fox machinery to be free of defects from workmanship  
and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase by the original owner.  
This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or  
accidents, lack of maintenance, or reimbursement of third party expenses incurred.  
Woodstock International, Inc. will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, the Shop Fox  
machine or machine part, which in normal use has proven to be defective, provided that the original  
owner returns the product prepaid to a Shop Fox factory service center with proof of their purchase  
of the product within two years, and provides Woodstock International, Inc. reasonable opportunity to  
verify the alleged defect through inspection. If it is determined there is no defect, or that the defect  
resulted from causes not within the scope of Woodstock International Inc.'s warranty, then the original  
owner must bear the cost of storing and returning the product.  
This is Woodstock International, Inc.'s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may  
be implied by law, including any merchantability or fitness, for any particular purpose, are hereby  
limited to the duration of this written warranty. We do not warrant that Shop Fox machinery complies  
with the provisions of any law or acts. In no event shall Woodstock International, Inc.'s liability under  
this warranty exceed the purchase price paid for the product, and any legal actions brought against  
Woodstock International, Inc. shall be tried in the State of Washington, County of Whatcom. We shall  
in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, contingent, special or  
consequential damages arising from the use of our products.  
Every effort has been made to ensure that all Shop Fox machinery meets high quality and durability  
standards. We reserve the right to change specifications at any time because of our commitment to  
continuously improve the quality of our products.  
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