Shop fox W1712 User Manual

MODEL W1712 

12" DISC & 

6" BELT SANDER

OWNER'S MANUAL

(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 3/12)

Phone: [phone] • Online Technical Support: [e-mail]

COPYRIGHT © AUGUST, 2003 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. REVISED DECEMBER, 2016 (BL)

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#5336 Printed in Taiwan

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.

Contents

INTRODUCTION .....................................2

Contact Info ....................................... 2

Manual Accuracy .................................. 2

Machine Specifications .......................... 3

Identification ..................................... 5

SAFETY ............................................... 6

Standard Machinery Safety Instructions ...... 6

Additional Safety for Combination Sanders .. 8

ELECTRICAL .........................................9

Circuit Requirements ............................9

Grounding Requirements ...................... 10

Extension Cords ................................ 10

SETUP .............................................. 11

Unpacking ....................................... 11

Inventory ........................................ 11

Shop Preparation ............................... 12

Dust Collection ................................. 12

Initial Cleaning ................................. 12

Cabinet Assembly .............................. 13

Mounting Sander ................................ 14

Installing Table ................................. 15

ACCESSORIES ...................................... 22

Combination Sander Accessories ............. 22

MAINTENANCE .................................... 23

General .......................................... 23

Table & Base .................................... 23

Sanding Surfaces ............................... 23

SERVICE ............................................ 24

General .......................................... 24

Belt Tracking .................................... 24

Table Angle Adjustment ....................... 25

Disc Table Alignment........................... 26

Troubleshooting ................................. 27

Electrical Safety Instructions ................. 29

Wiring Diagram ................................. 30

PARTS .............................................. 31

Main Breakdown ................................ 31

Base Breakdown ................................ 32

WARRANTY ........................................ 37

SAFETYINTRODUCTION

SET UPELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE

OPERATIONS....................................... 16

Test Run .......................................... 16

Power Switch ................................... 17

Belt/Disc Selection ............................ 17

Miter Sanding ................................... 17

Disc Sanding ..................................... 18

Flat Sanding ..................................... 18

Changing Sanding Belt ......................... 20

Changing Sanding Disc Paper ................. 21

OPERATIONS

SERVICE PARTS

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INTRODUCTION

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Specifications

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.

Date

Serial Number

Manufactured for Woodstock in Taiwan

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original purchase receipt, serial number, and
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Model W1712 (For Machines Mfd. Since 3/12)

INTRODUCTION

Contact Info

Woodstock International Technical Support

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Technical Documentation Manager

P.O. Box 2309

Bellingham, WA 98227

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Manufacture Date and Serial Number

Manufacture

Date

Serial Number

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Model W1712 (For Machines Mfd. Since 3/12)

MODEL W1712

11/2 HP 6" BELT / 12" DISK COMBINATION SANDER

Product Dimensions

Weight.......................................................................................................... 145 lbs.

Width (side‐to‐side) x Depth (front‐to‐back) x Height........................ 32‐1/2 x 16‐1/2 x 29‐1/2 in.

Footprint (Length x Width).............................................................................. 17 x 14 in.

Shipping Dimensions

Type.................................................................................................... Cardboard Box

Content........................................................................................................ Machine

Weight.......................................................................................................... 179 lbs.

Length x Width x Height........................................................................... 32 x 30 x 21 in.

INTRODUCTION

Electrical

Power Requirement.................................................................... 110V, Single‐Phase, 60 Hz

Prewired Voltage................................................................................................. 110V

Full‐Load Current Rating....................................................................................... 10.5A

Minimum Circuit Size............................................................................................. 15A

Connection Type......................................................................................... Cord & Plug

Power Cord Included.............................................................................................. Yes

Power Cord Length............................................................................................... 5 ft.

Power Cord Gauge............................................................................................ 14 AWG

Plug Included....................................................................................................... Yes

Included Plug Type............................................................................................... 5‐15

Switch Type............................................................. Toggle Safety Switch w/Removable Key

Motors

Main

Type......................................................................... TEFC Capacitor‐Start Induction

Horsepower.............................................................................................. 1.5 HP

Phase.............................................................................................. Single‐Phase

Amps....................................................................................................... 10.5A

Speed.................................................................................................. 1725 RPM

Power Transfer ................................................................................... Direct Drive

Bearings............................................................... Shielded & Permanently Lubricated

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Main Specifications

INTRODUCTION

Model W1712 (For Machines Mfd. Since 3/12)

Belt Sander Info

Sanding Belt Width........................................................................................ 6 in.

Sanding Belt Length...................................................................................... 48 in.

Sanding Belt Speed.................................................................................. 1066 FPM

Sanding Belt Tilt....................................................................................... 90 deg.

Table Length......................................................................................... 12‐3/8 in.

Table Width................................................................................................ 7 in.

Table Thickness............................................................................................ 1 in.

Table Tilt................................................................................ Left 0, Right 45 deg.

Max Height of Belt in Vertical Position.......................................................... 29‐1/2 in.

Belt Tension Release Type.................................................................... Quick Release

Platen Type........................................................................................... Cast Iron

Platen Length........................................................................................ 14‐1/2 in.

Platen Width............................................................................................... 6 in.

Disc Sander Info

Disc Diameter............................................................................................. 12 in.

Disc Speed............................................................................................ 1725 RPM

Disc Sandpaper Backing Type............................................................................. PSA

Table Length......................................................................................... 17‐5/8 in.

Table Width............................................................................................... 10 in.

Table Thickness............................................................................................ 1 in.

Table Tilt................................................................................ Left 0, Right 45 deg.

Construction Materials

Base................................................................................................. Sheet Metal

Table......................................................................................... Ground Cast Iron

Frame............................................................................................... Sheet Metal

Disc..................................................................... Computer Balanced Cast Aluminum

Miter Gauge............................................................ Die Cast Aluminum/Aluminum Bar

Paint Type/Finish............................................................................. Powder Coated

Other Related Info

Miter Gauge Slot Width................................................................................ 3/4 in.

Miter Gauge Slot Height............................................................................... 3/8 in.

Number of Dust Ports......................................................................................... 2

Dust Port Size...................................................................................... 2, 2‐1/2 in.

Other

Country of Origin ............................................................................................. Taiwan

Warranty ....................................................................................................... 2 Years

Approximate Assembly & Setup Time ................................................................. 45 Minutes

Serial Number Location ......................................................................... ID Label on Motor

ISO 9001 Factory .................................................................................................. Yes

Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) ......................................... Yes

Features

Two Precision‐Ground Cast‐Iron Tables
Quick Change Belt Release
Direct Ball Bearing Drive
Tables Tilt 0‐45 Degrees
Heavy‐Duty Miter Gauge

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Model W1712 (For Machines Mfd. Since 3/12)

Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better

Identification

INTRODUCTION

12" Sanding Disc

Sanding Disc Table

Miter Gauge

Sanding Disc

Dust Port

Cabinet Stand

Paddle Switch

w/Safety Key

Motor

Sanding Belt

Sanding Belt Table

Sanding Belt Dust Port

Table Tilting Knobs

Figure 1. Machine features.

To reduce your risk of serious injury
or damage to the machine, read this
entire manual BEFORE using machine.

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Model W1712 (For Machines Mfd. Since 3/12)

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

SAFETY

For Your Own Safety,

Read Manual Before Operating Machine

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This

SAFETY

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.

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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Model W1712 (For Machines Mfd. Since 3/12)

WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear

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

clothing, apparel, or jewelry that can become
entangled in moving parts. Always tie back
or cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to
avoid accidental slips, which could cause loss
of workpiece control.

DUST. Dust created while using

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.

machinery can become dangerous projectiles
upon startup. Never leave chuck keys,
wrenches, or any other tools on machine.
Always verify removal before starting!

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!

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.

bystanders at a safe distance from the work
area. Stop using machine if they become a
distraction.

Only use machine for its

Tools left on

Keep proper footing and

Keep children and

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.

SAFETY

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 [phone].

Model W1712 (For Machines Mfd. Since 3/12)

pieces can result in loss of control, resulting in

Additional Safety for Combination Sanders

Serious injury or death can occur if fingers, clothing, jewelry, or hair get entangled in moving
components. Impact injuries can occur from kickback if workpiece is improperly fed into moving
sandpaper. Serious pinch injuries can occur from touching in-running nip point between table and

SAFETY

sanding surface. Long-term respiratory damage can occur from using sander without proper use
of a respirator. To reduce the risk of these hazards, operator and bystanders MUST completely
heed the hazards and warnings below.

SANDPAPER DIRECTION. Feeding workpiece
incorrectly can cause it to be thrown from
machine, striking operator or bystanders, or caus­ing your hands to slip into the moving sandpaper.
To reduce these risks, only sand against direction
of sandpaper travel, ensure workpiece is properly
supported, and avoid introducing sharp edges into
moving sandpaper on leading side of workpiece.

HAND PLACEMENT. Rotating sandpaper can
remove a large amount of flesh quickly. Always
keep hands away from sandpaper during opera­tion. Never touch moving sandpaper on purpose.
Use a brush to clean table of sawdust and chips.

FEEDING WORKPIECE. Forcefully jamming work­piece into sanding surface could cause it to be
grabbed aggressively, pulling hands into sanding
surface. Firmly grasp workpiece in both hands and
ease it into sandpaper using light pressure.

AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. Becoming entangled
in moving parts can cause pinching and crushing
injuries. To avoid these hazards, keep all guards
in place and closed. DO NOT wear loose clothing,
gloves, or jewelry, and tie back long hair.

WORKPIECE SUPPORT. Workpiece kickback can
occur with violent force if workpiece is not prop­erly supported during operation. Always sand
with workpiece firmly against table or another
support device.

WORKPIECE INSPECTION. Nails, staples, knots,
or other imperfections in workpiece can be dis­lodged and thrown from sander at a high rate of
speed at people, or cause damage to sandpaper
or sander. Never sand stock that has embedded
foreign objects or questionable imperfections.

SANDPAPER CONDITION. Worn or damaged sand­paper can fly apart and throw debris at operator,
or aggressively grab workpiece, resulting in sub­sequent injuries from operator loss of workpiece
control. Always inspect sandpaper before opera­tion and replace if worn or damaged.

IN-RUNNING NIP POINTS. The gap between
moving sandpaper and fixed table/support cre­ates a pinch point for fingers or workpieces; the
larger this gap is, the greater the risk of fingers or
workpieces getting caught in it. Minimize this risk
by adjusting table/support to no more than
away from sandpaper. For spindle sanders, always
use the table insert that fits closest diameter of
installed drum.

MINIMUM STOCK DIMENSION. Small workpieces
can be aggressively pulled from your hands, caus­ing contact with sanding surface. Always use a
jig or other holding device when sanding small
workpieces, and keep hands and fingers at least
2" away from sanding surface.

WORKPIECE INTEGRITY. Sanding fragile work-

1

⁄16"

SANDING DUST. Sanding creates large amounts
of dust that can lead to eye injury or respiratory
illness. Reduce risk by wearing approved eye and
respiratory protection when using sander. Never
operate without adequate dust collection system
in place and running. Dust collection is not a sub­stitute for using a respirator.

abrasion injuries, impact injuries, or damage to
sandpaper. Only sand solid workpieces that can
withstand power sanding forces. Make sure work­piece shape is properly supported; avoid sanding
workpieces without flat bottom surfaces unless
some type of jig is used to maintain support and
control when sanding force is applied.

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Model W1712 (For Machines Mfd. Since 3/12)

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

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 110V ................10.5 Amps

Circuit Requirements for 110V

Circuit Type ............... 110V/120V, 60 Hz, Single-Phase

Circuit Size ............................................. 15 Amps

Plug/Receptacle .................................... NEMA 5-15

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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Grounding Requirements

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.

Model W1712 (For Machines Mfd. Since 3/12)

malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding provides

to reduce the risk of electric shock.

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

ELECTRICAL

For 110V Connection

(see figure). The plug must only be inserted into

receptacle that is properly installed and

to travel—in

wire

If you ever notice that a cord or

wire and NE M A 5-15 grounding

110V

5-15 PLUG

Figure 2. NEMA 5-15 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.

GROUNDED

5-15 RECEPTACLE

Grounding Prong

Neutral Hot

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 110V ...................... 14 AWG

Maximum Length (Shorter is Better) ................50 ft.

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