Shop fox W1833 User Manual

MODEL W1833 

POCKET HOLE MACHINE

Manufactured Under License

U.S. Patent No 7,140,813

OWNER'S MANUAL

(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 11/14)

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

COPYRIGHT © MAY, 2013 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC., REVISED JUNE, 2017 (BL)

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#15748BL  Printed in TaiwanV2.11.14

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
Manual Accuracy
Controls & Features
Basic Controls

SAFETY ............................................... 7

Standard Machinery Safety Instructions
Additional Safety for Pocket Hole Machines

ELECTRICAL ....................................... 10

Circuit Requirements
Grounding Requirements
Extension Cords

SETUP .............................................. 12

Unpacking
Inventory
Machine Placement
Cleaning Machine
Assembly
Test Run

OPERATIONS....................................... 20

General
Adjusting Fence and Depth Stop
Squaring Fence to Table

Changing Drill Bit............................... 23

Setting Flip Stops

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MAINTENANCE .................................... 26

Schedule
Cleaning
Table
Lubrication

SERVICE ............................................ 27

General
Changing Motor Brushes
Troubleshooting
Electrical Safety Instructions
Electrical Components
Wiring Diagram

PARTS .............................................. 32

Main
Labels & Cosmetics

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

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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.

Date

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Manufactured for Woodstock in Taiwan

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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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MACHINE

SPECIFICATIONS

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model W1833

Pocket hole machine

Product Dimensions:

Weight ....................................................................................................................56 lbs.

Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height .................................................18 x 29 x 27 in.

Foot Print (Length x Width) ................................................................................ 14 x 25-3⁄4 in.

Shipping Dimensions:

Type ................................................................................................................... Cardboard

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

Weight .....................................................................................................................62 lbs.

Length/Width/Height ........................................................................................32 x 17 x 16 in.

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Electrical:

Power Requirement.............................................................................. 120V, Single-Phase, 60 Hz

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

Switch ......................................................................................................... Lever-Activated

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

Cord Gauge ..............................................................................................................18 AWG

Plug Included ................................................................................................................. Ye s

Included Plug Type ................................................................................................. NEMA 5-15

Motors:

Main

Type ............................................................................................................. Universal

Horsepower ............................................................................................. 1/2 HP (360W)

Voltage ................................................................................................................120V

Phase .........................................................................................................Single-Phase

Amps ..................................................................................................................... 3A

Speed ..........................................................................................................17,500 RPM

Cycle ................................................................................................................. 60 Hz

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

Bearings ......................................................................... Sealed and Permanently Lubricated

Main Specifications:

Operation Information

Material Thickness Range .............................................................................. 1/2 – 1-1/2 in.

Spindle Speed ................................................................................................. 2500 RPM

Drilling Angle .......................................................................................................... 15°

Other Information

Drill Bits ....................................................... 3/8 in. Shank Diameter, 3/16 in. Pilot, 6 in. Long

Fence .................................................................................................................12 in.

Back Fence Stop .................................................................................................. 2 Piece

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INTRODUCTION

Model W1833 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/14)

Construction

Body ................................................................................................... Steel Sheet Metal

Lever .................................................................................................. Steel Sheet Metal

Table ....................................................................................Cast Iron & Steel Sheet Metal

Fence ............................................................................................................Aluminum

Hold-Down ........................................................................................................... HDPE

Swing Stops .......................................................................................................... HDPE

Paint ...................................................................................................... Powder Coated

Other Specifications:

Country Of Origin ....................................................................................................... Taiwan

Warranty .................................................................................................................. 2 Year

Serial Number Location ................................................................................... ID Label on Stand

Customer Cleanup and Assembly Time ..........................................................................30 Minutes

Features:

"No-Adjust" Hold Down Clamp
Drills Pocket Holes in Workpieces from 1/2" to 1-1/2" Thick
Two Swing Stops
Aluminum Fence

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

Controls & Features

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A

B

C

D

G

E

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A. Work Lever
B. Fence

Flip Stop

C.
D. No-Adjust™ Hold-Down Clamp
E. Lock Lever (1 of 2)

Drill Bit

F.
G. Right Extension Wing

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

H. Motor Ventilation Port
I. Sheet Metal Table
J Left Extension Wing
K. Bushing
L. Collet

Depth Stop

M.

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Basic Controls

Refer to Figures 1–2 and the following descriptions to

INTRODUCTION

become familiar with the basic controls of the pocket
hole machine.

Work Lever: Starts motor and moves drill bit into

A.

workpiece when pulled down. When raised up it
stops motor and retracts drill bit.

Hold-Down Clamp: Secures workpiece against

B.

the table and fence. Automatically adjusts to
accommodate stock from

Fence: Supports workpiece and keeps it

C.

perpendicular to drill bit. Adjusts from front to back
for different stock thicknesses.

Flip Stops: Enable pocket holes to be drilled in

D.

the same location in multiple workpieces. Adjusts
anywhere along the length of the fence.

1

⁄2" to 11⁄2" thick.

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A

C

D

B

Depth Stop: Sets maximum drilling depth.

E.

Figure 1. Basic controls.

E

Figure 2. Depth stop.

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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,

INTRODUCTION

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.

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 W1833 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/14)

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 [phone].

Model W1833 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/14)

Additional Safety for Pocket Hole Machines

HAND PROTECTION. A spinning drill bit is sharp

and can cause laceration injuries. Keep
hands and fingers out of drill bit path. Avoid
awkward hand positions that could lead to loss
of control or cause fingers to slip into rotating
bit. To avoid crushing injuries, do not place
hands or fingers between hold down clamp
and workpiece.

ENTANGLEMENT. Fingers, hair, and clothing

could be drawn into spinning drill bit, or
trapped between moving components inside
cabinet, causing crushing or entanglement
injuries. Always keep sheet metal table closed
during machine operation.

READ and understand this
entire 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!

DISCONNECT POWER WHEN SERVICING OR

ADJUSTING. Disconnect machine from power

and allow drill bit to come to a complete stop
before performing service, maintenance, or
adjustments.

DULL OR WORN BITS. A dull, damaged, or

improperly secured bit may break apart during
operation, be thrown at operator, or reduce
performance of operation. Inspect bit before
each use and ensure it is secured in collet. Do
not operate with dull or damaged bit.

USE this and other machinery with caution
and respect. Always consider safety first,
as it applies to your individual working
conditions. No list of safety guidelines can
be complete—every shop environment is
different. Failure to follow guidelines could
result in serious personal injury, damage
to equipment or poor work results.

SAFETY

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Model W1833 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/14)

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 120V 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 120V ....................3 Amps

Circuit Requirements for 120V

Circuit Type ......................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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