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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL W1692
15" PLANER
Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@shopfox.biz
COPYRIGHT © AUGUST, 2003 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT
THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Printed in Taiwan
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WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and
other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
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CONTENTS
PAGE
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................2
About Your New Planer ........................................................................................2
Woodstock Service and Support ..............................................................................2
Warranty and Returns ..........................................................................................3
Specifications ....................................................................................................3
SAFETY FIRST! ..........................................................................................................4
Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................4
Additional Safety Instructions for Planers ..................................................................6
ELECTRICAL ............................................................................................................7
220V Operation ..................................................................................................7
Extension Cords ..................................................................................................7
Grounding ..........................................................................................................7
ASSEMBLY................................................................................................................8
Box Contents ......................................................................................................8
Overview ..........................................................................................................8
Shop Preparation ................................................................................................9
Cleaning Planer ..................................................................................................9
Extension Rollers ..............................................................................................10
Hand Wheel ......................................................................................................11
Dust Hood ........................................................................................................11
Control Panel Assembly ......................................................................................12
Knife Setting Jig ................................................................................................12
ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................................13
Planer Overview ................................................................................................13
Table ..............................................................................................................14
Inspecting Knives ..............................................................................................17
Knife Adjustment ..............................................................................................18
Feed Rollers and Chip Breaker ..............................................................................20
Chip Deflector ..................................................................................................20
Anti-Kickback Pawls ............................................................................................22
Roller Spring Tension ..........................................................................................23
Table Rollers ....................................................................................................24
OPERATIONS ..........................................................................................................25
Test Run ..........................................................................................................25
Feed Rate ........................................................................................................25
Operational Tips ................................................................................................26
Troubleshooting Planing Results ............................................................................27
MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................28
General............................................................................................................28
Cleaning ..........................................................................................................28
Table ..............................................................................................................28
Lubrication ......................................................................................................29
Belt Tension......................................................................................................30
Pulley Alignment ................................................................................................30
Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................31
Troubleshooting Planer Operation ..........................................................................32
Closure ............................................................................................................33
Planer Accessories..............................................................................................34
Parts Lists ....................................................................................................36-41
USE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS TO SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST!
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS
OPERATIONS
MAINTENANCE
ASSEMBLYSAFETYINTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
About Your New Planer
Your new SHOP FOX®15" Planer 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 in providing this manual. It is our
intent to make sure all the information necessary for safety, ease of assembly, practical use and
durability of this product be included.
Woodstock Service and Support
We stand behind our machines! In the event that a defect is found, parts are missing or questions arise
about your machine, please contact Woodstock International Service and Support at 1-360-734-3482 or
tech-support@shopfox.biz
. Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot problems, send out
parts or arrange warranty repair or returns.
If you need the latest revised edition of this manual, you can download it from http://www.shopfox.biz.
If you still have questions after reading the latest revised manual, or if you have comments please contact us at:
Woodstock International, Inc.
Attn: Technical Department
P.O. Box 2309
Bellingham, WA 98227
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Warranty and Returns
Specifications
Motor ....................................................................3 HP, 220V, Single-Phase
Amps ..............................................................................................18A
Maximum Cutting Width ........................................................................15"
Maximum Cutting Height ........................................................................6"
Maximum Depth of Cut ..........................................................................
1
⁄8"
Minimum Stock Thickness ......................................................................
1
⁄4"
Minimum Stock Length ............................................................................8"
Cutterhead Diameter ..............................................................................3"
Cutterhead Speed ........................................................................5000 RPM
Table Size ..............................................................................14
7
⁄8" x 20"
Knives............................................................................................3 HSS
Dust Port Size ......................................................................................4"
Feed Rates ..........................................................................16 and 20 FPM
Footprint and Overall Height ..........................21
1
⁄2" Wide x 21" Deep and 43" High
Approximate Machine Weight ............................................................545 lbs.
Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all SHOP FOX®machinery to be free of defects from
workmanship and materials for a period of 2 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 to repair or alterations made or specifically authorized by
anyone other than Woodstock International, Inc.
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 the SHOP FOX
®
factory service center or authorized repair
facility designated by our Bellingham, WA office, with proof of their purchase of the product within 2
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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READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE
FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
SAFETY FIRST!
1. Thoroughly read the instruction manual before operating your machine. Learn the applications,
limitations and potential hazards of this machine. Keep manual in a safe, convenient place for
future reference.
2. Keep work area clean and well lighted. Clutter and inadequate lighting invite potential hazards.
3. Ground all tools. If a machine is equipped with a three-prong plug, it must be plugged into a
three-hole electrical outlet or grounded extension cord. If using an adapter to aid in
accommodating a two-hole receptacle, ground using a screw to a known ground.
4. Wear eye protection at all times. Use safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles (that meet
the national safety standards) while operating this machine.
5. Avoid dangerous environments. Do not operate this machine in wet or open flame environments.
Airborne dust particles could cause an explosion and severe fire hazard.
6. Ensure all guards are securely in place and in working condition.
7. Make sure switch is in the “OFF” position before connecting power to machine.
8. Keep work area clean and free of clutter, grease, etc.
9. Keep children and visitors away. All visitors should be kept a safe distance away while operating
unit.
10. Childproof workshop with padlocks, master switches or by removing switch keys.
11. Disconnect machine when cleaning, adjusting or servicing.
12. Do not force tool. The machine will do a safer and better job at the rate for which it was
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. It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about proper
operation of the equipment.
NOTICE
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designed.
13. Use correct tool. Do not force machine or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
14. Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, neck ties, gloves, jewelry, etc.
15. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before starting the machine. Make this a habit!
16. Use proper extension cord. When using an extension cord, make sure it is in good condition. Use
extension cords 100' or less in length that are rated Hard Service (grade S) or better, and that have
a conductor size of 16 A.W.G. A drop in line voltage, loss of power and overheating can result
when using an undersized cord. The extension cord must have a ground wire and ground plug pin,
as well.
17. Keep proper footing and balance at all times, and make sure you lock a mobile base from
moving.
18. Do not leave machine unattended—wait until it comes to a complete stop before leaving the
area.
19. Perform machine maintenance and care. Follow lubrication and accessory attachment
instructions in the manual.
20. Keep machine away from open flame. Operating machines near pilot lights and/or open flames
creates a high risk if dust is dispersed in the area. Dust particles and an ignition source may cause
an explosion. Do not operate the machine in high risk areas, including but not limited to, those
mentioned above.
21. Do not use machine under the influence of drugs or alcohol or if you are excessively tired.
22. Do not let untrained people use the machine if they are not supervised by an experienced
operator.
23. If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing the intended operation, stop using
the machine! Then contact our service department or ask a qualified expert how the operation
should be performed.
24. Magnetic switches and power switches can be accidentally turned on when they are bumped.
Always be aware of switch location when moving items around the shop.
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Additional Safety Instructions for Planers
1. Always make sure the planer is on firm ground and is stable before operating. Immediately fix or
shim the planer if it rocks or wobbles.
2. Always inspect the workpiece before running it through the planer. Stock with loose knots, nails,
staples, dirt or other foreign objects should be rejected from use or corrected by eliminating the
condition that makes it questionable.
3. Always make sure that all components of the planer are adjusted to their proper specifications
before planing stock.
4. Always use the help of another person or some type of support fixture when planing long stock.
5. Never stand behind the workpiece when you are feeding it into the planer; the workpiece could
possibly kick back and be thrown in the direction from which it came.
6. Never operate the planer if knives are dull or damaged. Sharp knives are safer and produce better
final results.
7. Never process any material through the planer other than wood. This planer is designed for wood
only!
8. Always take multiple light cuts rather than excessively deep cuts.
9. Never attempt to free a stalled workpiece while the planer is powered on and plugged in.
10. Never reach inside the planer or open the top cover while the planer is plugged in.
11. Never plane wood that is less than 8" long or less than
1
⁄4" thick.
12. Always wear hearing protection when operating the planer.
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USE this and other machinery with caution
and respect, and always consider safety
first, as it applies to your individual working
conditions. Remember, no list of safety
guidelines can be complete, and every shop
environment is different. Failure to follow
guidelines can result in serious personal
injury, damage to equipment or poor work
results.
READ and understand this
entire instruction 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!
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ELECTRICAL
220V Operation
We do not recommend using an extension cord
for 220V equipment. Instead, arrange the
placement of your machinery and installed
wiring to eliminate the need for extension
cords. If you must use an extension cord, make
sure it is rated Standard Service (grade S) and
capable of handling a 15 amp load. The
extension cord must always contain a ground
wire and plug pin. Be sure to ask an expert
about the correct gauge to use with your
desired cord length. Always repair or replace
extension cords when they become worn or
damaged.
Extension Cords
Grounding
This machine must be grounded! See Figure 1.
The electrical cord supplied with the Model
W1692 15" Planer does not come with a 220
volt plug. Use a plug with a ground pin. If your
outlet does not accommodate a ground pin,
have it replaced by a qualified electrician or
have an appropriate adapter installed and
grounded properly. An adapter with a
grounding wire does not guarantee the
machine will be grounded. A ground source
must be verified.
The motor supplied with your new planer is
rated at 3 HP and will draw approximately 12
amps during 220 volt operation. When
choosing an outlet for this machine, we
recommend using a NEMA L6-15 plug and
receptacle with a 15 amp circuit breaker or
fuse. Keep in mind that a circuit being used by
other machines or tools at the same time will
add to the total load being applied to the
circuit. Add up the load ratings of all machines
on the circuit. If this number exceeds the
rating of the circuit breaker, fuse or wires,
use a different circuit.
Figure 1. Typical 220V 3-prong NEMA L6-15
plug and outlet.
NOTICE
NEVER replace the circuit breaker with one
rated at a higher amperage or damage to the
circuit may occur.
This equipment must be
grounded. Verify that any
existing electrical outlet and
circuit you intend to plug
into is actually grounded.
Under no circumstances
should the grounding pin
from any three-pronged plug
be removed. Serious injury
may occur.
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The following is a description of the
components shipped with the SHOP FOX
®
W1692 15" Planer.
Should any parts be missing, examine the
packaging carefully to be sure parts are not
among the packing materials. If any parts are
missing, contact Woodstock International, Inc.
at 360-734-3482 or by e-mail at:
tech-support@shopfox.biz
.
Box Contents
1. Planer Unit (Not Shown)
2. Dust Hood and Hardware
(3) Flange Bolt M6-1.0 x 12
(3) Flat Washer 6mm
(3) Hex Nut M6-1.0
(3) Lock Washer 6mm
(3) Cap Screw M6-1.0 x 12
3. Extension Roller Assembly and Hardware
(3) Hex Head Screw M8-1.25 x 20
(3) Setcrew M8-1.25 x 12
(3) Flat Washer 8mm
4. Knife Setting Jig Assembly
(1) Knife Setting Rod
(2) Knife setting gauge
(4) E-clip ring 9mm
5. Handwheel and Hardware
(1) Double Round End Key 4 x 4 x 10mm
(1) Hex Nut M10
(1) Flat Washer 10mm
(1) Direction Label
6. Crank Handle
7. Tools:
(1) 3mm Allen Wrench
(1) 4mm Allen Wrench
(1) 5mm Allen Wrench
(1) 6mm Allen Wrench
(1) 8mm & 10mm Combo Wrench
(1) 12mm & 14mm Combo Wrench
8. Control Box Hardware:
(3) Flat Washer 6mm
(3) Hex Head Screw M6-1.0 x 25
ASSEMBLY
Figure 2. Parts that need to be assembled.
Overview
DO NOT connect the
machine to power at this
time. The machine must
remain unplugged
throughout the entire
assembly process. Failure
to do this may result in
serious personal injury.
The factory has assembled most of your new
planer; however, depending on manufacture
date, some parts shown in Figure 2 may still
need to be assembled after delivery. Please
take your time and try to be as accurate as
possible when following each step. This care
will provide you with better results when you
are finished.
Additional Tools Required: Besides the tools
that were included with the planer, you will
also need a Phillips
®
screwdriver, a flat-head
screwdriver and a good straightedge. A set of
feeler gauges and a dial indicator will also be
necessary for the Adjustments section.
2
3
3
4
5
7
8
6
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USE power lifting
equipment, at 545 lbs.
the Model W1692 15"
Planer is a heavy load.
Serious personal injury
may occur if safe moving
methods are not
followed.
Shop Preparation
• Floor Load: Your Model W1692 15" Planer
represents a large weight load in a small
footprint. Most commercial floors are
suitable for the planer. 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 each machine, and
space for auxiliary stands, work tables or
other machinery when establishing a
location for your planer.
• Lighting and Outlets: Lighting should be
bright enough to eliminate shadow and
prevent eye strain. Electrical circuits
should be dedicated or large enough to
handle amperage requirements. Outlets
should be located near each machine so
power or extension cords are clear of hightraffic areas. Observe local electrical
codes for proper installation of new
lighting, outlets, or circuits.
MAKE your shop “child
safe.” Ensure that your
workplace is inaccessible
to youngsters by closing
and locking all entrances
when you are away.
NEVER allow untrained
visitors in your shop when
assembling, adjusting or
operating equipment.
Cleaning Planer
The table and other unpainted parts of your
planer 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 chlorinebased solvents—if you happen to splash some
onto a painted surface, you will ruin the finish.
NEVER use gasoline or
other petroleum-based
solvents to clean with.
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!
ALWAYS work in wellventilated 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.
NEVER smoke while using
solvents. A risk of
explosion or fire exists and
may result in serious
personal injury.
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Figure 4. Extension roller-to-table alignment.
Extension Rollers
The extension roller assemblies are identical for
both the infeed and the outfeed ends of the
table. Depending on the length of the
workpiece, to help minimize snipe, you may
have to adjust the extension rollers
periodically so they are approximately 0.030"
above the table.
To mount the extension rollers, do these
steps:
1. Loosen the setscrews where the table
rollers mount to the planer body (on both
ends) as shown in Figure 3.
2. Use a wrench to lower the rollers on their
eccentric shafts
3. Position the extension roller assemblies on
the planer table, and install the M8-1.25 x
20 mounting bolts and washers finger tight.
See Figure 3.
4. Place a straightedge across the table and
across the rollers as shown in Figure 4.
5. Turn the adjustment setscrews (See Figure
5.) so the extension roller assemblies are
flush with the table surface as indicated by
the straightedge.
6. Tighten the mounting bolts to secure the
extension bar in place. See Figure 5.
The top of the rollers should now be
completely even with the top of the table.
Double-check to make sure that the rollers
did not move during the tightening process.
Do not adjust the table rollers you
previously retracted into the planer table,
because the final set of adjustments will be
explained in the
ADJUSTMENTS section.
Figure 5. Installed roller extension.
Figure 3. Table rollers and setscrews.
Setscrew
Table
Roller
Adjustment
Setscrew
Mounting
Bolt
Eccentric
Extension
Bar
Table
Roller
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Handwheel
The handwheel and crank operate the chaindriven leadscrews that raise and lower the
table to control the cutting depth.
To mount the handwheel and crank, do these
steps:
1. Install the key in the worm gear shaft and
slide the handwheel onto the shaft.
2. Install and tighten the hex nut and washer
on the end of the shaft as shown in Figure
6.
3. Thread the crank into the handwheel and
tighten to keep the crank locked in place.
Dust Hood
We strongly recommend connecting your planer
to a dust collection system for optimum planing
results and personal safety.
To install the dust hood, do these steps:
1. Match the holes in the dust hood to the
tapped holes in the planer casting on the
outfeed end.
2. Secure the dust hood with the (6) M6-1.0 x
12 hex bolts from the hardware bag, as
shown in Figure 7.
3. Attach the dust hose to the dust port with
a hose clamp.
Figure 6. Installed handwheel and crank.
Figure 7.
Installed dust hood.
Hex Nut
and
Washer
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Figure 8. Installed control panel assembly.
Figure 9. Knife setting jig.
The prewired control panel assembly needs to
be mounted to the planer stand.
To mount the control panel assembly, do
these steps:
1. Position the control panel support arm,
control box with the planer as shown in
Figure 8.
2. Secure the assembly with the hex bolts, DO
NOT over-tighten or you can crack the
control panel support arm.
3. Connect the control panel wiring harness
plug to planer wiring harness plug.
Knife Setting Jig
We have provided a jig to make the knife
setting process easy and quick. See Figure 7
for jig component identification while
assembling.
To assemble the knife setting jig, do these
steps:
1. Snap one of the E-clips over the notch on
one end of the knife setting rod.
2. Slide the aluminum knife setting jig
brackets onto the rod.
3. Snap the other E-clip on the other end of
the knife setting rod.
DO NOT connect machine
to the power at this time!
Wait until all other
assembly instructions and
adjustments have been
completed.
Control Panel
Assembly
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ADJUSTMENTS
Planer Overview
Take the time to familiarize yourself with the
controls of your new planer. They will be
frequently mentioned throughout this
instruction manual. The better you know your
machine, the better you can make it perform.
Figure 10 points out your planer controls and
features.
As with all precision machinery, adjustments to
the planer require very close tolerances. The
adjustments described in this section have a
basic factory setting. However, due to storage
and shipping, it is necessary for you to finetune these adjustments in the same order as
presented in this manual, or your planing
results will be compromised. To achieve exact
results, use a dial indicator or a Rotacator
®
(refer to Planer Accessories on pages 34 and
35). Once you set up the planer correctly, you
will enjoy stable machine settings and
excellent planing results for a long time.
Figure 10. Machine controls.
NEVER connect power to
the machine while
performing adjustments.
Failure to follow this
warning may result in
serious personal injury.
WEAR thick gloves and use
extreme caution when
working near cutting
surfaces. Planer knives are
dangerously sharp! Failure
to exercise care while
working near knives could
result in severe injury.
Extension
Table
Roller
Assembly
Table Height Handwheel
Power Lamp
Emergency
Stop Switch
Return
Roller
ON
Button
Feed Rate
Control Knob
Table Height
Lock Knob
Control
Box
Four
Retractable
Machine
Lifting Bars
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Figure 12. Gauge block.
Figure 13. Checking table/head casting in front.
Table
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The most critical adjustments made on your
new planer are dependent on the table being
parallel to the cutterhead body. Because of
this relationship, checking the table is the first
step to setting up an accurate planer.
There are two dimensions you should be
concerned about when checking/aligning the
table—the table should be parallel to the head
casting from front-to-back, and the table
should be parallel with the cutterhead body
from side-to-side.
The table has been pre-set at the factory, but
it is a good idea to check any machine
thoroughly before use.
To check the table alignment, do these steps:
1. UNPLUG THE PLANER!
2. If you have not already done so, loosen the
setscrews where the table rollers mount to
the planer body (on both ends) as shown in
Figure 11.
3. Use a wrench to lower the rollers on their
eccentric shafts. Leave the table rollers in
this position until instructed to adjust
them at the end of this section.
4. Make the gauge shown in Figure 12 out of
a block of wood.
5. Place the block on one end of the table,
directly under the cutterhead body.
6. Raise the table up so the block only
touches the cutterhead body (keep knives
rotated out of the way for this step).
7. Without moving the table, slide the block
of wood to the other end of the
cutterhead. If the block of wood will not
fit, or if the block is below the cutterhead
body, measure this gap with a feeler
gauge. If the difference is more than
0.002", then the table needs to be
adjusted from left to right.
8. Place the block under the front of the
head casting to either side of the stop. See
Figure 13.
Side View
Front View
Figure 11. Table rollers and setscrews.
Setscrew
Stop
Table
Roller
Eccentric
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Figure 12. Table mounting screws.
9. Raise the table up so the block barely
touches the head casting as shown in
Figure 13.
10. Remove the block and place it between
the middle-rear of the head casting and
the table. If there is a gap or it will not fit
under the head casting, measure the
difference with a feeler gauge. If this
measurement is more than 0.002", then
the table needs to be adjusted from front
to back.
11. There are two methods to adjust the table
on your planer. The first is for adjustments
smaller than 0.016" and the second is for
adjustments larger than 0.016".
To adjust the table less than 0.016", do these
steps:
1. Loosen the table mounting screws and
lift/lower the table until the table and the
cutterhead body are parallel with each
other and the table is parallel with the
head casting from front to back.
NOTE: This adjustment may require some
trial and error. See Figure 12.
2. Adjust each column on both sides until the
table is properly set. While adjusting the
columns, tighten each screw after each
step to ensure accurate results.
To adjust the table more than 0.016", do
these steps:
On the underside of the table there is a
chain drive and five sprockets as shown in
Figure 13. The four sprockets in the
corners control the movement of the table
columns. The fifth sprocket is the idler
sprocket that controls the chain tension.
1. Loosen the two bolts on the idler sprocket
bracket (as shown in Figure 13) to loosen
the chain so that each sprocket can be
rotated on its own. See Figure 14.
Table Mounting
Screws
Figure 13. Underside of table.
Figure 14. Understanding sprocket movement.
Idler Sprocket
Bracket
Idler Sprocket
0.016"
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2. Hold the chain away from the sprocket
while you turn the sprocket. Make sure, as
you adjust each sprocket, that you count
the number of teeth that pass a fixed
point.
3. Moving the sprockets clockwise lowers the
table and moving them counter-clockwise
raises the table. Each tooth on the corner
sprockets equals 0.016" of vertical
movement when the sprockets are turned.
4. After you have the table adjusted to within
0.016" from front-to-back and from side-toside, tighten the chain so all of the slack is
removed.
5. Loosen the table mounting screws and
lift/lower the table until the table and the
cutterhead body are parallel with each
other and the table is parallel with the
head casting from front to back.
NOTE: This adjustment may require some
trial and error. See Figure 12.
6. Adjust each column on both sides until the
table is properly set. While adjusting the
columns, tighten each screw after each
step to ensure accurate results.
7. If you have already adjusted the knives, go
to page 20 and adjust the feed rollers and
chip breaker.
ADJUSTMENTS
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Inspecting Knives
Figure 16. Correct jig position on a typical
SHOP FOX
®
cutterhead.
The Model W1692 15" Planer features a 3 knife
cutterhead. Correctly positioned knives act as a
reference point for adjusting the feed rollers
and the chip breaker.
The knife edge should be within 0.002" from
one end to the other. Improperly adjusted
knives may unbalance the cutterhead, reduce
the sharpness of knife edges prematurely,
shorten bearing life, and produce poor planing
results.
To check the knives, do these steps:
1. UNPLUG THE PLANER!
2. Remove the upper cover as shown in
Figure 15 for access to the cutterhead.
3. Remove the V-belt cover from the left-
hand side of the planer (facing front).
4. Using the V-belt to rotate the cutterhead,
turn the cutterhead so one of the knives is
accessible.
5. Position both feet of the knife setting jig
on the cutterhead. The knife should barely
touch the center of the jig as shown in
Figure 16.
6. If the knife does not contact the center of
the jig, or if the knife contacts the center
of the jig but both feet will not sit solidly
on the cutterhead, then the knives will
need to be adjusted.
For quick and easy knife adjustments to within
0.001" from one knife end to the other, use a
Planer Pal
®
. Refer to Planer Accessories on
pages 34 and 35 for more details.
Figure 15. Cover removed from planer.
These Points Must
All Touch Evenly
WEAR thick gloves and use
extreme caution when
working near planer
knives. These knives are
dangerously sharp! Failure
to exercise care while
working near knives could
result in severe injury.
ADJUSTMENTS
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Figure 17. Typical SHOP FOX® cutterhead.
Knife Adjustment
The Model W1692 15" Planer is equipped with
both springs and jack screws for knife
adjustment. Springs allow adjustments to be
made quickly, while jack screws are more
accurate. Both methods are covered below.
JACK
SCREWS support the knives from
underneath. By threading the jack screws in or
out, you can precisely control the knife height.
See Figure 17 for identification.
To adjust the knives using the jack screws,
do these steps:
1. UNPLUG THE PLANER!
2. Loosen the gib bolts and remove the gib
and knives. Remove all of the springs and
place them in a plastic bag.
3. Tape the bag to the inside of the cabinet
so they do not get lost.
4. Place the knives, gibs, and gib bolts back
in the cutterhead as they were before
removal. Make sure the knives are resting
on the jack screws when you install them.
5. Place the knife setting jig on the
cutterhead so both feet sit solidly on the
body of the cutterhead.
If the knife does not allow the jig to sit on
the cutterhead evenly, raise or lower the
knife with the jack screws to adjust as
needed.
6. Snug the two outermost gib bolts (5 and 4
shown in Figure 18) to hold the knife in
position.
7. Tighten the knives by following the
instructions on page 19.
SPRINGS exert upward pressure under the
knives while wedge-type gibs and gib bolts lock
the knives in place. See Figure 17 for
cutterhead assembly identification.
To adjust the knives using the springs, do
these steps:
1. UNPLUG THE PLANER!
2. Lower the jack screws completely to get
them out of the way.
3. Loosen the gib bolts so the knife will move
upward from the pressure of the springs.
4. Place the knife setting jig on the
cutterhead so both feet sit solidly on the
cutterhead and so that the center of the
jig pushes down on the knife (similar to
Figure 16).
5. Place equal pressure on both ends of the
jig so the jig is parallel with the cutterhead
and the knife is set.
6. Snug the two outermost gib bolts (5 and 4
shown in Figure 18) to hold the knife in
position.
7. Tighten the knives by following
“tightening” instructions on page 19.
WEAR thick gloves and use
extreme caution when
working near planer
knives. These knives are
dangerously sharp! Failure
to exercise care while
working near knives could
result in severe injury.
ADJUSTMENTS
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Figure 18. Gib bolt tightening sequence.
To tighten the knives after adjustment, do
these steps:
1. UNPLUG THE PLANER!
2. Alternating back-and-forth, lightly snug the
gib bolts following the tightening sequence
shown in Figure 18, but DO NOT tighten
the bolts completely.
3. Rotate the cutterhead to the next knife
and repeat step 2, and then repeat again
with each knife. When all knife gib bolts
been snugged, and you come back to the
knife you started with, check the height
with the jig to make sure that it is still
correct.
If the bolt height is not correct, fix as
necessary and re-snug the gib bolts; if the
height is correct, snug each bolt down a
little more in the same alternating method
as in
step 2, but DO NOT tighten the bolts
completely. Repeat again with each knife.
4. When you return to the original knife,
tighten all gibs completely in the same
fashion, repeating on all knives.
NOTICE
Uneven tightening of the gib bolts may cause
the cutterhead to become unbalanced,
which will lead to premature wear and tear
of the knives.
ADJUSTMENTS
5
3
1
2
4
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Figure 19. Board position on table.
Figure 20. Typical cutterhead knife at bottom
dead center (BDC).
Figure 21. Feed roller adjustment.
Feed Rollers and
Chip Breaker
The feed rollers and the chip breaker are
factory set for general planing. If you need to
alter the settings or reset them after
maintenance, these components can be
adjusted at the same time, assuming that the
knife height is set correctly. The standard
setting for the infeed roller and the
chipbreaker is 0.004"-0.008" below the
cutterhead knife at bottom dead center. The
outfeed roller should be set to 0.020" below
the cutterhead knife at bottom dead center.
To accurately perform this adjustment, you
will need a dial indicator (not included). Refer
to Planer Accessories on pages 34 and 35 for
more details.
To adjust the feed rollers and the chip
breaker make sure you have adjusted the
table as outlined on page 14 first, then do
these steps:
1. UNPLUG THE PLANER!
2. You will need two boards that are the
same height and are long enough to span
the entire length of the table. An easy way
to get two boards of the same height is to
rip one board down the middle of its
thickness.
3. Place each board across the entire length
of the table, on each side of the table,
similar to Figure 19.
4. Rotate the cutterhead with the V-belt
pulley so one of the knives is at bottom
dead center. Bottom dead center is the
furthest point down that the knife reaches
in its rotation. The black line underneath
the cutterhead in Figure 20 represents
bottom dead center.
5. Raise the table up until the boards barely
touch the knife edge.
6. Lower the feed rollers onto the boards using
the feed roller adjustment setscrew shown
in Figure 21.
Feed Roller
Adjustment
Setscrew
and
Jam Nut
ADJUSTMENTS
BDC
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Figure 22. Chipbreaker height adjustment.
7. Lower the chipbreaker onto the boards,
using the chip breaker adjustment
setscrews shown in Figure 22.
8. Make sure that each of the adjustment
controls for the feed rollers and the
chipbreaker are backed off enough so that
they will allow the components to move
below the current position on the board.
9. Place the dial indicator where you can
measure solid table movement as shown in
Figure 23.
10. Lower the table 0.004"-0.008" as indicated
by the Rotacator® or a dial indicator. The
feed rollers and the chipbreaker should all
move freely with the table. If they do not,
make sure that they are all resting evenly
on the boards at this current position.
11. With the table lowered to 0.004"-0.008,"
lock the infeed roller and the chipbreaker
in place. They should now all be set
between 0.004"-0.008" below the knife
edge when it is at bottom dead center.
12. The outfeed roller should still be able to
move with the table. Continue lowering
the table another 0.012" (0.008" + 0.012" =
0.020") as indicated by the
Rotacator
®
or a
dial indicator. The outfeed roller should
now be set to approximately 0.020" below
the knife edge at bottom dead center.
Lock the outfeed roller in place.
13. Go to page 24 and adjust the table rollers.
Figure 23. Typical Planer with the Rotacator
®
positioned to measure
0.004"-0.008"
table
movement.
Plunger Against
Cutterhead
Base Flat
on Table
Chipbreaker
Adjustment
Setscrew
and
Jam Nut
ADJUSTMENTS
NOTICE
For super accurate setup, consider purchasing
a Rotacator
®
. This handy tool allows you to
adjust the chipbreaker to an accuracy within
0.001" every time. Refer to Planer
Accessories on pages 34 and 35 for more
details.
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Figure 24. Chip deflector mounting bolts.
Figure 25. Anti-kickback pawls.
Chip Deflector
The Model W1692 15" Planer features antikickback pawls that allow the workpiece to
enter the planer, but stop the workpiece from
coming back out of the entrance in the event
of a kickback. See Figure 25.
Inspect the anti-kickback pawls frequently to
ensure that they swing free and easy and that
no pitch, sawdust, or other contaminants
restrict operation. Never lubricate the pawls.
Lubrication may cause dust to build-up, which
will restrict movement.
A chip deflector is mounted behind the
cutterhead to keep wood chips from falling
onto the outfeed roller.
To adjust the chip deflector, do these steps:
1. UNPLUG THE PLANER!
2. Loosen the chip deflector mounting bolts
shown in Figure 24.
3. Make sure the deflector is angled toward
the cutterhead.
• If you do not use a dust collector,
position the edge of the deflector
1
⁄16"
from the knife edge.
• If you use a dust collector, position the
edge of the deflector
1
⁄4" from the knife
edge.
4. Rotate the cutterhead with the V-belt
pulley and make sure there is enough
clearance between all the knives and the
chip deflector.
5. Re-tighten the mounting bolts and replace
the top cover.
Anti-Kickback Pawls
Unbinding and free operation of the antikickback pawls is essential for the safe
operation of the planer. Pawls clogged with
pitch, sawdust, or other contaminants can
render them useless if a kickback occurs.
Mounting
Bolt
Anti-kickback
Pawls
Chip
Deflector
ADJUSTMENTS
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Figure 26. Roller spring tension adjustment
screws.
NOTICE
More adjustments may be necessary to the
roller spring tension after the machine has
been run and is in safe working condition.
See the Operations section for more
details.
Roller spring tension keeps the workpiece
securely fed into the planer without chatter or
slipping.
To adjust the roller spring tension, do these
steps:
1. Adjust the threaded plugs A, B,and C so
they protrude
1
⁄8" above the head casting.
Figure 26 shows the four spring
adjustment plugs.
2. Adjust plug D so it protrudes
5
⁄16" above
the head casting. This extra height
compensates for the pressure of the chain
during operation.
Roller Spring Tension
A
B
C
D
ADJUSTMENTS
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Figure 27. Table roller tolerances.
Figure 28. Measuring table roller protrusion
with a feeler gauge.
Table Rollers
The table rollers should be set last so they stay
out of the way during the other adjustments.
The required height of the table rollers will
vary depending on the type of stock you intend
to plane.
As a general rule, table roller height should be
between 0.002" and 0.020" above the table (see
Figure 27). However, some stock may have
better results outside of these numbers. Often,
a small amount of trial-and-error is required to
find the best table roller height for any
particular stock. Rough stock will plane better
when the rollers are higher, and smooth stock
will have less snipe when the rollers are lower.
To adjust the table roller height, do these
steps:
1. UNPLUG THE PLANER!
2. Place a straightedge across the length of
the table as shown in Figure 28.
3. Use a feeler gauge to measure the gap
between the table surface and the
straightedge, and adjust the table rollers
by loosening the setscrews and then
turning the eccentric to reach the needed
roller height. The gap between the
straightedge and the table should be even
on both sides of the rollers. See
Figure 28.
Figure 29. Table rollers and setscrews.
Setscrew
Table
Roller
Table
Roller
Eccentric
ADJUSTMENTS
NOTICE
For super accurate setup, consider purchasing
a Rotacator
®
. This handy tool allows you to
adjust the feed table rollers to an accuracy
within 0.001" every time. Refer to
Planer
Accessories on pages 34 and 35 for more
details.
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Figure 30. Feed rate knob.
Figure 31. Feed rate knob positions.
Feed Rate
OPERATIONS
Test Run
Before turning the machine ON for the first
time, make sure you have read through the
entire manual and have completed the
instructions given in the Assembly and
Adjustments sections, and that you have taken
all safety precautions.
Make sure any tools used to assemble/adjust
the machine are properly cleared away. The
table should be lowered enough to provide
plenty of room for the safe operation of the
feed rollers and the cutterhead.
Plug in the power cord and press the
START
button. Make sure that you remain near the
switch in case you have to press the STOP
button in an emergency. Strange or unnatural
noises should be investigated and corrected
before operating the machine further.
Always wear safety
goggles when operating
this machine!
The feed rate is the speed that the rollers
drive the workpiece through the planer. Your
planer features 16, and 20 FPM feed rates.
As a general rule, the faster the feed rate the
faster the workpiece is planed, but a rougher
finish is left behind; and the slower the feed
rate the slower the workpiece is planed, but a
smoother finish is left behind.
Often, a small amount of trial-and-error will be
the best way to determine which setting is
right for your particular application.
To change the feed roller speed, locate the
feed rate knob shown in
Figure 30. The
machine must be running in order to change
speeds; however, you should NEVER be planing
stock through the machine when you switch
speeds. Start the planer and pull or push in the
knob as illustrated in
Figure 31.
NOTICE
DO NOT change speeds while planing or
severe damage to gearbox will result!
OPERATIONS
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Figure 32. Face joint the concave side of cupped
stock before planing.
Figure 33. Only plane clean stock.
Operational Tips
• Carefully inspect any lumber that you plan
to run through the planer. Each board must
have at least one flat surface to slide along
the planer table. To create a flat surface,
pass the stock over a jointer first. See
Figure 32. Some defects such as moderate
twisting, loose knots or severe cracks may
make the stock planeable.
• Only use clean stock. See Figure 33.
Scrape off all glue from joined boards
before planing. Remove all dirt, nails,
staples, imbedded gravel, etc. from any
lumber you plan on using. A hidden nail in
a workpiece will instantly damage the
sharp edges of the knives. This will cause
unsatisfactory results in future operations.
• Plane ONLY natural wood fiber. Never
plane wood composites such as particle
board, plywood or MDF. Never plane
laminates, formica or other synthetic
materials.
• Surface wood in the same direction as the
grain. Never feed end-cut or end-grained
lumber into the planer.
• Keep your work area clear. Always make
sure that long workpieces are supported
and have enough room to exit the planer.
• When making multiple passes with the long
stock, use the top rollers to move material
back to the infeed side of the planer.
• Avoid planing wood with a high moisture
content. Stock with more than 20%
moisture, or stock that has been exposed
to rain or snow, will plane poorly and
cause unnecessary wear on the knives and
motor. Excess moisture may also cause rust
or corrosion problems.
Portion
Removed With
Jointer
OPERATIONS
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Troubleshooting Planing Results
FUZZY GRAIN — Grain fibers stand up on the
workpiece after planing.
SOLUTIONS:
• Do not surface damp or wet wood, check
it with a moisture meter. Anything over
20% should be allowed to dry.
• Install sharp knives.
GLOSSY SURFACE — The wood is scorched,
blackened, and/or glossy.
SOLUTIONS:
• Remove all resin or glue build-up on the
rollers, cutterhead, and the surface of
the wood to be planed.
• Install sharp knives so shallow cuts do not
have to be made to compensate for dull
knives that burn the wood. If this is the
case and the condition has existed for a
long time, the knives may be damaged as
a result and cannot be turned. The knives
must be replaced.
• If knives are sharp and a glossy surface
still results, increase the cutting depth.
WOOD DOES NOT FEED CORRECTLY — The
planer draws wood in erratically or slowly.
SOLUTIONS:
• Plane wood that is not twisted or warped
• Remove any pitch build-up on the feed
rollers.
• Replace the knives if they are
dull or broken.
This section covers the most common problems with the workpiece that you may encounter. Do not
make any adjustments until the planer is unplugged and moving parts have come to a complete stop. For
Machine troubleshooting go to page 32.
Planing results are affected by the species and
condition of the wood, how the planer is setup,
and the condition of the knives. The following
characteristics are some common problems, and
the solutions woodworkers might use while
planing.
SNIPE — More material is being removed from the
board ends rather than the middle of the board.
SOLUTIONS:
• Provide more support on the infeed and
outfeed sides so the wood travels
completely through the planer without
any vertical tilting. This alignment
problem occurs with all planers to some
degree.
• Hold the workpiece flat against the
planer tables and rollers so the board
does not tilt while entering and exiting
the planer.
• Install extra roller stands.
• Raise the table/ lift the board ends.
CHIP MARKS — Chips are not being properly
expelled from the cutterhead. The chips get
caught between the knives and the workpiece
and hinder knife cutting ability. Chip marks are
usually random and uneven.
SOLUTIONS:
• Unclog the chip deflector blockage and
correct for cause of blockage.
• Increase cleaning intervals.
• Install a dust collector.
CHIPPED GRAIN — Grain shows cut marks and
chips.
SOLUTIONS:
• Do not plane against the grain.
• Do not plane wood with knots or cross
grain.
• Use sharp knives.
• Make shallower cuts.
• Surface clean and flat stock.
OPERATIONS
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MAINTENANCE
Regular periodic maintenance on your Model
W1692 15" Planer will ensure its optimum
performance. Make a habit of inspecting your
planer each time you use it.
Check for the following conditions and repair
or replace when necessary:
• Loose mounting bolts.
• Worn switch.
• Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
• Damaged V-belts.
• Any other condition that could hamper the
safe operation of this machine.
General
Cleaning
Wear safety glasses and a respirator and use
compressed air to blow-off dust buildup. Dust
build-up around the motor can lead to motor
failure.
Occasionally it will become necessary to clean
the internal parts with more than compressed
air. To do this, remove the covers and clean
the internal parts with a citrus cleaner or
mineral spirits and a stiff wire brush or steel
wool. DO NOT USE WATER—WATER WILL RUST
CAST IRON. Make sure the internal workings are
dry before using the planer again. If any
essential lubrication is removed during
cleaning, relubricate those areas.
Disconnect power to the
machine when performing
any maintenance or
repairs. Failure to do this
may result in serious
personal injury.
Inspect your planer for
loose nuts and bolts. Make
sure that all tools are
cleared away from the
machine.
Table
The table can be kept rust-free with regular
applications of products like Boeshield
®
T-9. For
long term storage, you may want to consider
products like Kleen Bore's Rust Guardit™.
MAINTENANCE
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Lubrication
Since all bearings are sealed and permanently
lubricated, leave them alone until they need to
be replaced. Do not lubricate them. However,
the Model W1692 15" Planer does need
lubrication in the following listed places,
depending on heavy use and the shop
environment:
• Columns and Lead Screws — Lubricate
columns as needed with light oil to prevent
rust, and lubricate the four leadscrews
once with a general purpose grease to
prevent rust and maintain smooth
operation.
• Worm Gear — Under heavy use, inspect
the worm gear yearly and lubricate when
needed. The worm gear box will need to
be removed to perform the inspection. See
Figure 34.
• Chain — Inspect the table height
adjustment chain periodically and lubricate
as needed. Use high quality chain lubricant
for best results.
• Gear Box — Drain the gear box after the
first 30 hours of operation. Figure 35
shows the gear box drain and fill plugs.
Refill with 80-90w gear oil. The oil level
should reach the top of the filler plug port.
After the initial change, inspect fluid levels
periodically and change yearly. If your
planer receives heavy use, change the gear
oil more frequently.
• Drive Chains — Inspect and lubricate the
drive chains every six months. Check the
sprockets, the chain, and the master links
during inspection. Use a general purpose
grease to lubricate the chain.
• Feed Rollers — The feed roller plugs have
holes to accept oil. Make sure that no dust
is in the oil holes and lubricate feed roller
plugs with two drops of oil before daily
start-up. Figure 36 shows the lubrication
points for the feed rollers. DO NOT
lubricate more than two drops or the
excess oil will end up on the floor.
Figure 35. Gear box drain and fill plugs.
Figure 34. Worm gear.
Figure 36. Bearing lubrication points.
Fill
Plug
Drive Chains
Worm Gear
Drain
Plug
Feed Roller
Plugs
MAINTENANCE
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Figure 40. V-belt adjustment jam nut.
Figure 41. Aligning V-belt pulleys.
Belt Tension
Frequently inspect the V-belt tension during
the first twenty hours of break-in operation.
During this period, the belts will stretch and
seat, which can generate a fair amount of
black dust inside of the belt cover. This dust
buildup is a normal condition during planer life
since the cover retains the dust.
However, it is very important that you check
the drive belts so
all belts have the same
tension (belt deflection) after the break-in
period. If one belt is looser than the others you
must align the pulleys.
When replacing belts, always replace belts as a
matched set.
To adjust belt tension, lower the motor slightly
by loosening the lower jam nut shown in Figure
40. When belt tension is satisfactory, tighten
the upper jam nuts down onto the motor
bracket to secure it.
DO NOT over-tighten the jam nuts if the motor
mount casting ear is tilted and the nuts do not
contact the casting ear surface evenly (See
Figure 40). The ear can snap off. Merely snug
the jam nuts.
Pulley Alignment
The V-belt pulleys must be aligned with each
other so all belts share the same belt tension
(deflection). If the belts do not share the same
work load, belt life will suffer. Check the
alignment with a good quality straightedge as
shown in Figure 41.
To align the pulleys:
1. Loosen the belt tension jam nuts so the
motor will freely move up and down.
2. Loosen, but do not remove, the bolts that
secure the motor to the motor mounting
plate.
3. Slide the motor as needed to align the pulleys.
4. When the pulleys are aligned, tighten the
motor mount bolts.
5. Tension the V-belts and replace the belt
cover.
Upper and Lower
Jam Nuts
Casting
Ear
MAINTENANCE
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W1692 15" Planer Wiring Diagram
MAINTENANCE
Page 34
32
This section covers the most common planer problems no matter which planer you own. Do not make any
adjustments until the planer is unplugged and moving parts have come to a complete stop. For troubleshooting
planing results go to page 27.
Troubleshooting Machine Operation
SYMPTOM
Motor will not start.
Motor will not start; fuses
or circuit breakers blow.
Motor overheats.
Motor automatically shuts
off (resulting in blown fuse
or tripped circuit in planer
magnetic switch, or in
power supply circuit).
Machine slows when
operating.
Loud, repetitious noise
coming from machine.
Machine is loud when
cutting. Overheats or bogs
down in the cut.
Infeed roller marks are left
on the workpiece.
Outfeed roller marks are
left on right side of
workpiece.
Chip buildup on outfeed
roller.
Machine howls on startup.
Table moves down while
cutting.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Low voltage.
2. Open circuit in motor or loose
connections.
1. Short circuit in line cord or plug.
2. Short circuit in motor or loose
connections.
3. Incorrect fuses or circuit
breakers in power line.
1. Motor overloaded.
2. Air circulation through the
motor restricted.
1. Thermal Protection Circuit
Breaker amperage is set too low.
2. Short circuit in motor or loose
connections.
3. Low voltage.
4. Incorrect fuses/circuit breakers.
1. Feed rate too high.
2. Depth of cut too great.
1. Pulley setscrews or keys are
missing or loose.
2. Motor fan is hitting the cover.
3. V-belt is defective
1. Excessive depth of cut.
2. Knives are dull
Depth of cut too shallow.
Too much spring tension on feed
roller.
Chips working their way back
under the chip deflector.
Chip deflector too close to the
cutterhead.
Knives dull
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check power line for proper voltage.
Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or open
connections.
Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and shorted wires.
Inspect all connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals
or worn insulation.
Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.
Reduce load on motor.
Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation.
Unplug machine, open magnetic switch cover, turn amperage dial
on Thermal Protection Circuit Breaker to a higher amprage setting.
Inspect connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals or
worn insulation.
Correct the low voltage conditions.
Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.
Feed workpiece slower.
Reduce depth of cut.
Inspect keys and setscrews. Replace or tighten if necessary.
Tighten fan or shim cover.
Replace V-belt. See Maintenance.
Decrease depth of cut.
Sharpen knives.
Increase depth of cut.
Refer to Adjustments, Spring Tension.
Lay duct tape over the mounting bolts along the outside edge
to seal any possible gaps.
Move back
1
/8" to 1/4" from the cutterhead.
Replace knives.
MAINTENANCE
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The following pages contain general machine
data, parts diagrams/lists and warranty/return
information for your SHOP FOX
®
Model W1692
15" Planer.
If you need parts or help in assembling your
machine, or if you need operational
information, we encourage you to call our
Service Department. Our trained service
technicians will be glad to help you.
If you have comments dealing specifically with
this manual, please write to us using the
address in
General Information part of this
manual. The specifications, drawings and
photographs illustrated in this manual
represent the Model W1692 15" Planer as
supplied when the manual was prepared.
However, due to Woodstock International,
Inc.’s policy of continuous improvement,
changes may be made at any time with no
obligation on the part of Woodstock
International, Inc. Whenever possible, though,
we send manual updates to all owners of a
particular tool or machine. Should you receive
one, add the new information to this manual
and keep it for reference.
We have included some important safety
measures that are essential to the operation of
this machine. While most safety measures are
generally universal, we remind you that each
workshop is different and safety rules should
be considered as they apply to your specific
situation.
We recommend you keep this manual for
complete information regarding
Woodstock International, Inc.’s warranty and
return policy. If you need additional
technical information relating to this
machine, or if you need general assistance or
replacement parts, please contact the Service
Department at 1-360-734-3482 or techsupport@shopfox.biz.
Additional information sources are necessary to
realize the full potential of this machine. Trade
journals, woodworking magazines and your
local library are good places to start.
The Model W1692 15" Planer was specifically
designed for cutting natural wood stock. DO
NOT MODIFY AND/OR USE THIS PLANER FOR
ANY OTHER PURPOSE. Modifications or
improper use of this tool will void the
warranty. If you are confused about any aspect
of this machine, DO NOT use it until all your
questions have been answered.
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As with all power tools, there is danger
associated with the Model W1692. Use the
tool with respect and caution to lessen the
possibility of mechanical damage or
operator injury. If normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored,
injury to the operator or others is likely.
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Planer Accessories
The following planer 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: 1-800 545-8420 or at sales@woodstockint.com
.
The D2057 SHOP FOX®Adjustable Mobile Base supports your
planer so you can move it easily and lock it in position. Designed for
long term and frequent moving of heavy machinery. All SHOP FOX
®
Adjustable Mobile Bases are the first mobile bases designed strong
enough to move heavy machines on a continual basis. The stands are
adjustable to fit a variety of machines and can be leveled without
the use of shims or tools.
The SHOP FOX®Heavy-Duty Roller Stands and Roller Tables make
your planer safer and easier to use. All models feature convenient
hand knobs for fast height adjustment and offer rigid steel
construction. These stands are invaluable for supporting work on
planers to help reduce snipe at the ends of long boards due to infeed
and outfeed alignment issues. Go to
http://www.shopfox.biz/rollerstand.cfm
to view all of the available
roller tables and stands.
The D2271 SHOP FOX®Heavy-Duty Roller Table is a versatile
roller table wherever you need extra workpiece support for up to
1,000 lb. capacity. It features all-steel welded construction and it
measures 19" x 65" long. The roller table also comes with 9 ball
bearing rollers with four independently adjustable legs for any
leveling requirement. The roller table is also adjustable in height
from 26
3
⁄8" to 441⁄8".
PLANER PAL®Magnetic Planer Knife Setting Jigs.
Our patented
knife-setting system lets you set planer knives in perfect alignment
every time! You can shift nicked knives on 2
1
⁄2"– 4" cutterheads to get a
perfect cut with an accuracy of ±.002". Two jigs are needed for 15"– 20"
planers. Use the
STANDARD JIGS for Steel Knives W1216 (Pair), or the
CARBIDE JIGS for Steel or Carbide Knives W1217 (Pair).
The SHOP FOX®Wood Rack System features interchangeable Rack
Bars and Shelf Brackets to create simple or elaborate wood racks.
24" and 48" Rack Bars can be joined together to provide 6 feet of
vertical storage capacity. Easily adjustable 12" and 18" Shelf
Brackets lock into the Rack Bars for a secure system. Weight
capacity is 300 lbs. for 12" Brackets and 200 lbs. for 18" Brackets
when Wood Rack Bars are supported by the floor and weight is
evenly distributed. Assembly instructions included.
D2829 24" Wood
Rack Bars, D2830
48" Wood Rack Bars, D283112" Wood Rack Shelf
Brackets, and D2832
18" Wood Rack Shelf Brackets.
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The W1218 Rotacator® makes a planer setup process easier and
more accurate for adjusting the table rollers, feed rollers, chip
breaker, and the pressure bar if equipped on your planer. This tool
is a rotating dial indicator on a magnetic base. Shown to the right,
this handy device
Measures table-to-cutterhead alignment and the
table roller height protrusion. The
Rotacator® allows you to set
your table within 0.001" from being parallel with the cutterhead.
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1 X1692001 ROUND KNOB (FEMALE)
2 X1692002 PULLEY COVER
3 XPVM59 V-BELT M-59 3L590
4 X1692004 STUD
5 XPFB01M FLANGE BOLT M6-1 X 12
6 X1692006 PULLEY GUARD
7 XPW07 FLAT WASHER 5⁄16"
8 XPN02 HEX NUT 5⁄16"-18
9 XPB09M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 20
10 X1692010 SPECIAL WASHER
11 X1692011 CUTTERHEAD PULLEY
12 X1678344 STRAIN RELIEF 5⁄8"
13 X1692013 UPPER COVER
14 X1692014 KNIFE SETTING ROD
15 X1692015 ELECTRIC CONTROL BOX
16 X1692016 GAUGE
17 XPSB02M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20
18 X1692018 ROLLER STAND
19 XPK05M KEY 4 X 4 X 10MM
20 X1692020 HEIGHT HANDWHEEL
21 X1692021 DIRECTION SCALE
22 XPW04M FLAT WASHER 10MM
23 XPN08M HEX NUT M10-1.25
24 X1692024 HANDLE
25 X1692025 CHIP DEFLECTOR
26 XPB02M HEX BOLT M6-1 X 12
27 XPW07 FLAT WASHER 5⁄16"
28 X1692028 CHIP BREAKER SPRING
29 X1692029 TENSIONING SETSCREW
30 XPW07 FLAT WASHER 5⁄16"
31 X1692031 BRACKET
32 X1692032 SHAFT
33 X1692033 IDLE PULLEY
34 X1692034 SHAFT
35 XPRP07M ROLL PIN 6 X 20MM
REF PART # DESCRIPTION
36 X1692036 CHAIN COVER
37 XPSB05M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 50
38 XPSS11M SET SCREW M6-1 X 16
39 X1692039 SPRING
40 X1692040 HANGER
41 XP6205 BALL BEARING
42 XPSB04M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 10
43 XPK09M KEY 8 X 8 X 36MM
44 X1692044 CUTTERHEAD COMPLETE ASSY
44-1 X1692044-1 GIB
44-2 X1692044-2 JACK SCREW
44-3 X1692044-3 GIB BOLT
44-4 X1692044-4 JACK BOLT
45 X1692045 MAGNETIC SWITCH
46 XPSS13M SET SCREW M10-1.5 X 12
47 XPSS14M SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 12
48 X1692048 SPRING
49 X1692049 BUSHING BLOCK
50 X1692050 PLATE
51 XPN01M HEX NUT M6-1
52 X1692052 HEAD CASTING
53 X1692053 OUTFEED ROLLER
54 X1692054 DEPTH LIMITER
55 XPFH30M FLAT HD SCR M5-0.8 X 8
56 XPK01M KEY 5 X 5 X 22MM
57 X1692057 SPROCKET
58 XPW06 FLAT WASHER 1⁄4"
59 XPB83M HEX BOLT M6-1 X 16
60 X1692060 CHAIN #06B X 63
61 X1692061 E CLIP RING 9MM
62 X1692062 CHIPBREAKER
63 XPR03M EXT RETAINING RING 12MM
64 X1692064 CHIPBREAKER ADJUST ROD
65 X1692065 PIVOT ROD
66 XPN09M HEX NUT M12-1.75
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67 XPEC05M E-CLIP 15MM
68 X1692068 SPACER
69 X1692069 ANTI-KICKBACK FINGER
70 X1692070 SHAFT
71 X1692071 INFEED ROLLER
72 X1692072 SPROCKET
73 XPSB26M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 12
74 XP6204 BALL BEARING
75 X1692075 GEAR
76 XPSB06M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 25
77 XP6201 BALL BEARING
78 X1692078 GEAR
79 X1692079 SHAFT
80 XPK06M KEY 5 X 5 X 10MM
81 X1692081 GEAR CASE COVER
82 X1692082 PIN
83 XP6201 BALL BEARING
84 X1692084 GEAR, 2 SPEED
85 XPK11M KEY 6 X 6 X 40MM
86 X1692086 GEAR
87 X1692087 ROUND KNOB (FEMALE)
88 X1692088 CHAIN #06B X 47P
89 X1692089 SPROCKET
90 X1692090 OIL PLUG PT1⁄4"-19
91 X1692091 OIL SEAL 28 X 40 X 8MM
92 X1692092 GEAR BOX
93 X1692093 GASKET
94 X1692094 DOUBLE GEAR
95 X1692095 SHAFT
96 X1692096 SHAFT
97 X1692097 SPRING
98 X1692098 BALL 6MM
99 X1692099 OIL SEAL 25 X 47 X 6MM
REF PART # DESCRIPTION
100 XP6204 BALL BEARING
102 X1692102 SHIFTER
103 X1692103 SHIFTING HANDLE
104 X1692104 O-RING P12
105 X1692105 EXTENSION ROLLER ASSY
105-1 X1692105-1 ROLLER FRAME
105-2 X1692105-2 ROLLER
105-3 X1692105-3 ROLLER ROD
105-4 X1692105-4 PLASTIC ROLLER BUSH
105-5 X1692105-5 EXTENSION BOARD
105-6 XPB02M HEX BOLT M6-1 X 12
105-7 XPW07 FLAT WASHER 5⁄16"
105-8 XPW06 FLAT WASHER 1⁄4"
105-9 XPN03M HEX NUT M8-1.25
107 X1692107 TABLE ROLLER SHAFT
108 XP608ZZ BALL BEARING
109 X1692109 TABLE ROLLER
110 X1692110 LOCKING KNOB (FEMALE)
111 X1692111 GIB
112 X1692112 LOCKING ROD
113 X1692113 TABLE
114 XPSS04M SET SCREW M6-1 X 12
115 X1692115 THREADED GIB
116 X1692116 RIVET 2 X 5MM
117 X1692117 SPINDLE NUT
118 X1692118 ELEV. LEAD SCREW, SHORT
119 X1692119 COLUMN
120 X1692120 CHAIN #41 X 134P
121 XPR05M EXT RETAINING RING 15MM
122 X1692122 IDLER SPROCKET
123 X1692123 SHAFT
124 X1692124 IDLER BRACKET
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125 X1692125 BASE
126 XPB07M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 25
127 XP6202 BALL BEARING
128 XPR21M INT RETAINING RING 35MM
129 X1692129 SPROCKET
130 X1692130 COLUMN
131 X1692131 SCALE
132 XPS12M PHLP HD SCR M3-0.5 X 6
133 XPECO12M E-CLIP 12MM
134 X1692134 LIFTING HANDLE
135 XPR01M EXT RETAINING RING 10MM
136 X1692136 GEAR
137 XPR22M INT RETAINING RING 38MM
138 X1692138 SPACER
139 X1692139 ELEV. SPINDLE, LONG
141 X1692141 STAND
142 X1692142 PANEL
143 XPFH02M FLAT HD SCR M6-1 X 12
144 XPB118M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 45
146 X1692146 MOTOR PLATE
147 X1692147 COLLAR
149 X1692149 MOTOR 3HP, 220V, 1PH
149-1 X1692149-1 MOTOR FAN COVER
149-2 X1692149-2 MOTOR FAN
149-3 X1692149-3 CAPACITOR 125VAC 600MFD
149-4 X1692149-4 CAPACITOR COVER
149-5 X1692149-5 MOTOR WIRING BOX
150 XPB15M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 40
151 X1692151 MOUNTING SHAFT
152 XPN03M HEX NUT M8-1.25
153 XPW09M FLAT WASHER 13MM
154 X1692154 PIVOT STUD
155 X1692155 PWR ON LAMP ASSY
158 X1692158 SHOP FOX LOGO PLATE
REF PART # DESCRIPTION
159 XPAW3M ALLEN WRENCH 3MM
160 XPAW4M ALLEN WRENCH 4MM
161 XPAW5M ALLEN WRENCH 5MM
162 XPAW6M ALLEN WRENCH 6MM
163 XPWR810 COMBO WRENCH 8 / 10MM
164 XPWR1214 COMBO WRENCH 12 / 14MM
165 X1692165 READ MANUAL LABEL
166 X1692166 MACHINE/ID LABEL
167 X1692167 DON’T OPEN COVER LABEL
168 X1692168 ELECTRICITY LABEL
169 X1692169 SAFETY GLASSES LABEL
170 X1692170 GLASSES/RESPIRATOR LABEL
171 X1692171 WORM GEAR BOX
172 X1692172 SHAFT WITH GEAR
173 XP6200 BALL BEARING
177 X1692177 STRAIN RELIEF SB9R-2
178 X1692178 ROLLER SHAFT
179 X1692179 CHIP CHUTE
180 XPLW02 LOCK WASHER
1
⁄4"
181 XPFB01M FLANGE BOLT M6-1 X 12
182 XPW06 FLAT WASHER 1⁄4"
183 XPN01M HEX NUT M6-1
185 XPSB45M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 45
188 X1692188 SAFETY HATCH
189 XPK10M KEY 5 X 5 X 12
190 X1692190 SPECIAL WASHER
191 XPS05M PHLP HD SCR M5-0.8 X 8
194 XPW06 FLAT WASHER 1⁄4"
195 XPB10M HEX BOLT M6-1 X 25
198 XPK12M KEY 5 X 5 X 30MM
199 XPBO7M HEX BOLT M81.25 X 25
200 X1692200 MOTOR PULLEY
201 X1692201 SPECIAL WASHER
202 XPN08M HEX NUT M10-1.25
REF PART # DESCRIPTION
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10. What stationary woodworking tools do you own? Check all that apply.
___Air Compressor ___Panel Saw
___Band Saw ___Planer
___Drill Press ___Power Feeder
___Drum Sander ___Radial Arm Saw
___Dust Collector ___Shaper
___Horizontal Boring Machine ___Spindle Sander
___Jointer ___Table Saw
___Lathe ___Vacuum Veneer Press
___Mortiser ___Wide Belt Sander
___Other__________________________________________________
11. Which benchtop tools do you own? Check all that apply.
___1" x 42" Belt Sander ___6" - 8" Grinder
___5" - 8" Drill Press ___Mini Lathe
___8" Table Saw ___10" - 12" Thickness Planer
___8" - 10" Bandsaw ___Scroll Saw
___Disc/Belt Sander ___Spindle/Belt Sander
___Mini Jointer
___Other__________________________________________________
12. Which portable/hand held power tools do you own? Check all that apply.
___Belt Sander ___Orbital Sander
___Biscuit Joiner ___Palm Sander
___Circular Saw ___Portable Planer
___Detail Sander ___Saber Saw
___Drill/Driver ___Reciprocating Saw
___Miter Saw ___Router
___Other__________________________________________________
13. What machines/supplies would you like to see?
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
14. What new accessories would you like Woodstock International to carry?
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
15. Do you think your purchase represents good value?
___Yes ___No
16. Would you recommend
SHOP FOX
®
products to a friend?
___Yes ___No
17. Comments:________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
1. Where did you purchase your SHOP FOX
®
machine?
__________________________________________________________
2. How did you first learn about us?
___Advertisement ___Friend
___Mail order Catalog ___Local Store
___World Wide Web Site
___Other__________________________________________________
3. Which of the following magazines do you subscribe to.
___American Woodworker ___Today’s Homeowner
___Cabinetmaker ___WOOD
___Family Handyman ___Wooden Boat
___Fine Homebuilding ___Woodshop News
___Fine Woodworking ___Woodsmith
___Home Handyman ___Woodwork
___Journal of Light Construction ___Woodworker
___Old House Journal ___Woodworker’s Journal
___Popular Mechanics ___Workbench
___Popular Science ___American How-To
___Popular Woodworking
___Other__________________________________________________
4. Which of the following woodworking/remodeling shows do you watch?
___Backyard America ___The New Yankee Workshop
___Home Time ___This Old House
___The American Woodworker ___Woodwright’s Shop
___Other__________________________________________________
5. What is your annual household income?
___$20,000-$29,999 ___$60,000-$69,999
___$30,000-$39,999 ___$70,000-$79,999
___$40,000-$49,999 ___$80,000-$89,999
___$50,000-$59,999 ___$90,000 +
6. What is your age group?
___20-29 ___50-59
___30-39 ___60-69
___40-49 ___70 +
7. How long have you been a woodworker?
___0 - 2 Years ___8 - 20 Years
___2 - 8 Years ___20+ Years
8. How would you rank your woodworking skills?
___Simple ___Advanced
___Intermediate ___Master Craftsman
9. How many
SHOP FOX
®
machines do you own? ___________________
Name___________________________________________________________________________________________
Street___________________________________________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________________________________State________Zip______________
Phone Number_______________________E-Mail_______________________FAX_____________________________
MODEL #_______________________SERIAL#_______________________
The following information is given on a voluntary basis and is strictly confidential.
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