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#6915CR V2.03.17
(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 10/16)
THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Printed in China
This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup,
operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this
document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators.
Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual
may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation,
electrocution, or death.
The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use.
This responsibility includes but is not limited to proper installation in
a safe environment, personnel training and usage authorization,
proper inspection and maintenance, manual availability and comprehension, application of safety devices, cutting/sanding/grinding tool
integrity, and the usage of personal protective equipment.
The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property
damage from negligence, improper training, machine modifications or
misuse.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you
do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
Work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
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INTRODUCTION
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To reduce risk of serious personal injury when using this machine:
1. Read & understand owner’s manual before operating.
2. Always wear approved eye protection and respirator.
3. Only plug power cord into a grounded outlet.
4. Only use this machine to collect wood dust/chips—never use to collect glass, metal, liquids, asbestos, silica, animal parts, biohazards, burning material/ashes, etc.
5. Always disconnect power before servicing or cleaning.
6. Do not expose to rain or wet areas.
7. Keep hands, long hair, and loose clothing away from inlet.
8. Never leave machine unattended while it is running.
9. Do not use if cord/plug becomes damaged—promptly repair and protect cord from future damage.
10. Do not use without dust bag or filters in place.
11. Always wear a respirator when emptying bags.
12. Prevent unauthorized use by children or untrained users.
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Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16)
INTRODUCTION
Contact Info
Woodstock International Technical Support
Phone: (360) 734-3482
Email: techsupport@woodstockint.com
Technical Documentation Manager
P.O. Box 2309
Bellingham, WA 98227
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Serial Number
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Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16)
Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better
INTRODUCTION
Identification
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A
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L
K
C
D
E
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A. Work Table
B. Fence (1 of 2)
C. Spindle Assembly
D. Cutterhead Guard
E. Miter Gauge
F. Fence Offset Knob
G. Fence Offset Lock Lever
H. Fence Lock Knob (1 of 2)
I. FOR/REV Switch
J. Adjustable Feet
K. Spindle Elevation Lever
L. ON/OFF Paddle Switch w/Key
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Shaper
a) Wear eye protection.
b) Always keep cutterhead guard in place and in proper operating condition.
c) Be sure keyed washer is directly under spindle nut and spindle nut is tight
d) Feed workpiece AGAINST rotation of cutter.
e) Keep fingers away from revolving cutter–use fixtures when necessary.
f) Do not use awkward hand positions.
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Controls & Components
Refer to the Figures 1–3 and the following descriptions to
INTRODUCTION
become familiar with the basic controls and components
of this machine. Understanding these items and how they
work will help you understand the rest of the manual and
stay safe when operating this machine.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16)
Starting Pin
Location
(1 of 2)
ON/OFF Paddle Switch w/Key: Turns machine ON and
O F F.
Starting Pin (not shown): Supports workpiece at
beginning of freehand cuts until workpiece contacts rub
collar (refer to Page 30).
Spindle Elevation Lever: Raises and lowers cutter to
desired height.
Carriage Lock Knobs: Tighten to lock fence position on
table. Loosen to allow entire fence assembly to move
front to back on either side of cutterhead opening.
Guard Support Arm: Supports cutterhead guard.
Forward/Reverse (FOR/REV) Switch: Changes spindle
direction for specific work applications. Switch is located
on motor junction box.
Cutterhead Guard: Adjusts to protect user from chips
thrown by cutterhead and allows for a clear view of the
workpiece cutting area.
Fence: Each fence is independently adjustable side-toside, front to back, removable for freehand shaping, and
made of wood for tighter tolerances with cutterhead.
ON/OFF
Paddle
Switch
Spindle
Elevation
Lever
Figure 1. Work area components (front).
Fence Offset
Lock Lever
Fence Offset
Knob
FOR/REV
Switch
Figure 2. Work area components (rear).
Cutterhead
Guard
Carriage
Lock Knob
(1 of 2)
Guard
Support Arm
Miter Gauge: Supports workpiece for controlled straight
or angled cuts as it slides along the work table miter slot.
Mobile Base............................................................................................. D2260A
Other
Country of Origin ............................................................................................... China
Warranty ....................................................................................................... 2 Years
Approximate Assembly & Setup Time ............................................................... 1‐1/2 Hours
Serial Number Location ......................................................................... ID Label on Stand
ISO 9001 Factory ................................................................................................... No
Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) ......................................... Yes
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Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16)
SAFETY
OWNER’S MANUAL.
TRAINED OPERATORS ONLY.
DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIRED.
electrical components or improperly grounded
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
For Your Own Safety,
SAFETY
Read Manual Before Operating Machine
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This
themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures—this responsibility is ultimately up to the operator!
NOTICE
Standard Machinery Safety Instructions
Standard Machinery Safety Instructions
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 or a situation that may cause
damage to the machinery.
SAFETY
Read and understand this
owner’s manual BEFORE using machine.
have a higher risk of being hurt or killed. Only
allow trained/supervised people to use this
machine. When machine is not being used,
disconnect power, remove switch keys, or
lock-out machine to prevent unauthorized
use—especially around children. Make
workshop kid proof!
machinery in areas that are wet, cluttered,
or have poor lighting. Operating machinery
in these areas greatly increases the risk of
accidents and injury.
alertness is required for safe operation of
machinery. Never operate under the influence
of drugs or alcohol, when tired, or when
distracted.
Untrained operators
Do not use
Full mental
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INJURY RISKS. You can
be shocked, burned, or killed by touching live
machinery. To reduce this risk, only allow an
electrician or qualified service personnel to
do electrical installation or repair work, and
always disconnect power before accessing or
exposing electrical equipment.
DISCONNECT POWER FIRST. Always disconnect
machine from power supply BEFORE making
adjustments, changing tooling, or servicing
machine. This eliminates the risk of injury
from unintended startup or contact with live
electrical components.
EYE PROTECTION. Always wear ANSI-approved
safety glasses or a face shield when operating
or observing machinery to reduce the risk of
eye injury or blindness from flying particles.
Everyday eyeglasses are not approved safety
glasses.
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WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
clothing, apparel, or jewelry that can become
HAZARDOUS
HEARING PROTECTION.
REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS.
INTENDED USAGE.
AWKWARD POSITIONS.
CHILDREN & BYSTANDERS.
GUARDS & COVERS.
FORCING MACHINERY. Do not force machine. It
will do the job safer and better at the rate for
loss of control. Before starting, verify machine
malfunction, leading to serious personal injury
from heated surfaces, high traffic areas, harsh
entangled in moving parts. Always tie back
or cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to
avoid accidental slips, which could cause loss
of workpiece control.
DUST. Dust created while using
SAFETY
machinery may cause cancer, birth defects,
or long-term respiratory damage. Be aware of
dust hazards associated with each workpiece
material, and always wear a NIOSH-approved
respirator to reduce your risk.
Always wear hearing
protection when operating or observing
loud machinery. Extended exposure to this
noise without hearing protection can cause
permanent hearing loss.
Tools left on
machinery can become dangerous projectiles
upon startup. Never leave chuck keys,
wrenches, or any other tools on machine.
Always verify removal before starting!
Only use machine for its
intended purpose—never make modifications
without prior approval from Woodstock
International. Modifying machine or using
it differently than intended will void the
warranty and may result in malfunction or
mechanical failure that leads to serious
personal injury or death!
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.
Keep children and
bystanders at a safe distance from the work
area. Stop using machine if they become a
distraction.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16)
which it was designed.
NEVER STAND ON MACHINE. Serious injury may
occur if machine is tipped or if the cutting
tool is unintentionally contacted.
STABLE MACHINE. Unexpected movement during
operation greatly increases risk of injury or
is stable and mobile base (if used) is locked.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult
this owner’s manual or the manufacturer for
recommended accessories. Using improper
accessories will increase risk of serious injury.
UNATTENDED OPERATION. To reduce the risk
of accidental injury, turn machine OFF and
ensure all moving parts completely stop
before walking away. Never leave machine
running while unattended.
MAINTAIN WITH CARE. Follow all maintenance
instructions and lubrication schedules to
keep machine in good working condition. A
machine that is improperly maintained could
or death.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Regularly inspect
machine for any condition that may affect
safe operation. Immediately repair or replace
damaged or mis-adjusted parts before
operating machine.
MAINTAIN POWER CORDS. When disconnecting
cord-connected machines from power, grab
and pull the plug—NOT the cord. Pulling the
cord may damage the wires inside, resulting
in a short. Do not handle cord/plug with wet
hands. Avoid cord damage by keeping it away
chemicals, and wet/damp locations.
accidental contact with moving parts or flying
debris—make sure they are properly installed,
undamaged, and working correctly.
Guards and covers reduce
EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time
you experience difficulties performing the
intended operation, stop using the machine!
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Contact Technical Support at (360) 734-3482.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16)
Operator or
knives/inserts, cutters, or rub collars may
become dangerous projectiles if they come
use two spindle nuts together, and ensure
use an overhead or “ring” type guard. To
Additional Safety for Shapers
Serious cuts, amputation, entanglement, or death can occur from contact with rotating cutter.
Cutters or other parts improperly secured to spindle can fly off and strike nearby operators with
great force. Flying debris can cause eye injuries or blindness. To minimize risk of getting hurt or
killed, anyone operating shaper MUST completely heed hazards and warnings below.
SAFETY
AVOIDING CUTTER CONTACT: Keep unused por-
tion of cutter below table. Use smallest table
insert possible. Adjust fences and guards as
close as practical to cutter, or use a zeroclearance fence or box guard. Always keep
some type of guard or other protective device
between your hands and cutter at all times!
PROTECT HANDS/FINGERS: While feeding work-
piece, avoid awkward hand positions. Never
pass hands directly over or in front of cutter. As
one hand approaches a 6-inch radius point from
cutter, move it in an arc motion away from cutter, and reposition it on the outfeed side.
FEEDING WORKPIECE: To reduce risk of acciden-
tal cutterhead contact, always use push blocks
or some type of fixture, jig, or hold-down
device to safely feed workpiece while cutting.
Use an outfeed support table if shaping long
workpieces to ensure proper support throughout entire cutting procedure. ALWAYS feed
workpiece AGAINST rotation of cutter. NEVER
start shaper with workpiece contacting cutter!
CUTTING DEPTH: Never attempt to remove too
much material in one pass. Doing this increases
risk of workpiece kickback. Instead, make several light passes—this is a safer way to cut and
it leaves a cleaner finish.
WORKPIECE CONDITION: Shaping a workpiece
with knots, holes, or foreign objects increases
risk of kickback and cutter damage/breakage.
Thoroughly inspect and prepare workpiece
before shaping. Always “square up” a workpiece before shaping or flatten workpiece
edges with a jointer or planer. Rough, warped,
or wet workpieces increase risk of kickback.
SAFETY GUARDS. To reduce risk of unintentional
contact with cutter, always ensure included
cutter guard, or a properly dimensioned box
guard, or some other type of guard is installed
and correctly positioned before operation.
CUTTER POSITIONING: Whenever possible, make
shaping cuts with cutter on underside of work-
piece to reduce operator exposure to cutter.
SMALL WORKPIECES: There is a high risk of acci-
dental cutter contact with small workpieces,
because they are closer to cutter and more difficult to control. To reduce your risk, only feed
small workpieces using jigs or holding fixtures
that allow your hands to maintain a safe distance from cutter. When possible, shape longer
stock and cut to size.
SAFE CUTTER CLEARANCES:
bystanders may be hit by flying debris if cutter contacts fence, guard, or table insert upon
startup. Always ensure any new cutter setup
has proper cutter rotational clearance—before
starting shaper or reconnecting it to power.
SAFE CUTTER INSTALLATION: Improperly secured
loose. Always ensure keyed washer is directly
under spindle nut and spindle nut is tight. If
spindle does not use a keyed washer, always
BOTH are tight. Never use cutters/bits rated for
an RPM lower than spindle speed.
AVOIDING CLIMB CUTS: Feeding workpiece in
same direction of cutter rotation is a “climb
cut.” Climb cutting can aggressively pull workpiece—and hands—into cutter. Always first verify direction of cutter rotation before starting,
and always feed workpiece AGAINST cutter
rotation.
CONTOUR SHAPING: To reduce risk of uninten-
tional cutter contact while freehand shaping or
using a rub collar as a guide (no fence), always
reduce kickback risk, always use starting pin or
pivot board when starting the cut. NEVER start
shaping at a corner!
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Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16)
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. If a correct
circuit is not available, a qualified electrician MUST install
one before you can connect the machine to power.
A power supply circuit includes all electrical equipment
between the breaker box or fuse panel in the building
and the machine. The power supply circuit used for
this machine must be sized to safely handle the fullload current drawn from the machine for an extended
period of time. (If this machine is connected to a circuit
protected by fuses, use a time delay fuse marked D.)
This machine is prewired to operate on a power supply
circuit that has a verified ground and meets the following
requirements:
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.
or machine damage. To reduce this risk,
a dedicated circuit—
where only one machine will be running
multiple machines will be running at the
This machine is prewired to operate on a power supply
circuit that has a verified ground and meets the following
requirements:
ELECTRICAL
Circuit Requirements
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 later in
this manual.
ELECTRICAL
Full-Load Current Rating
Full-Load Current Rating at 120V .................. 15 Amps
Full-Load Current Rating at 240V ................. 7. 5 Amps
Circuit Requirements for 120V (Prewired)
Circuit Type .............. 110V/115V/120V, 60 Hz, 1-Phase
Plug/Receptacle .................................... NEMA 6-15
Incorrectly wiring or grounding this
machine can cause electrocution, fire,
only an electrician or qualified service
personnel should do any required
electrical work on this machine.
NOTICE
The circuit requirements listed in this
manual apply to
at a time. If this machine will be
connected to a shared circuit where
same time, consult with an electrician
to ensure that the circuit is properly
sized for safe operation.
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Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16)
This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain
types of
a path of least resistance for electric current
order
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
will
increase
insulation
grounding
cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipmentgrounding
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel
if
or if
properly grounded.
plug is damaged or worn, disconnect it from power, and
immediately replace it with a new one.
We do not recommend using an extension cord with
Any extension cord used with this machine must contain a
plug and receptacle, and
meet the following requirements:
This machine is equipped with a power cord with an
equipment-grounding
plug
a matching
grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.
This machine is equipped with a power cord that has
an equipment-grounding
plug
a matching
grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.
Grounding Prong
Current Carrying Prongs
6-15 PLUG
GROUNDED
6-15 RECEPTACLE
240V
Grounding Requirements
malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding provides
to travel—in
to reduce the risk of electric shock.
wire
the risk of electric shock. The wire with green
(with/without yellow stripes) is the equipment-
wire. If repair or replacement of the power
wire to a live (current carrying) terminal.
you do not understand these grounding requirements,
you are in doubt about whether the tool is
If you ever notice that a cord or
For 120V Connection (Prewired)
wire and NE M A 5-15 grounding
(see figure). The plug must only be inserted into
receptacle that is properly installed and
120V
5-15 PLUG
Figure 4. NEMA 5-15 plug & receptacle.
GROUNDED
5-15 RECEPTACLE
Grounding Prong
Neutral Hot
ELECTRICAL
For 240V Connection (Must Be Rewired)
wire and NE M A 6-15 grounding
(see figure). The plug must only be inserted into
receptacle that is properly installed and
Extension Cords
this machine. Extension cords cause voltage drop, which
may damage electrical components and shorten motor
life. Voltage drop increases with longer extension cords
and smaller gauge sizes (higher gauge numbers indicate
smaller sizes).
ground wire, match the required
Minimum Gauge Size at 120V ...................... 12 AWG
Minimum Gauge Size at 240V ...................... 14 AWG
Maximum Length (Shorter is Better).................50 ft.
Figure 5. NEMA 6-15 plug & receptacle.
DO NOT modify the provided plug or
use an adapter if the plug will not
fit the receptacle. Instead, have an
electrician install the proper receptacle
on a power supply circuit that meets
the requirements for this machine.
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SET UP
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.
The following items are needed, but not included, to set
up your machine.
Immediately discard all
materials to eliminate
This machine presents
serious injury hazards
to untrained users. Read