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THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
#18917JH 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.
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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.
Date
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Manufactured for Woodstock in Taiwan
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Country of Origin ....................................................................................................... Taiwan
Warranty ................................................................................................................. 2 Years
Approximate Assembly & Setup Time ................................................................................1 Hour
Serial Number Location ............................................................................................... ID Label
ISO 9001 Factory ..............................................................................................................No
Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) .....................................................No
Features
Left Arbor Accepts Buffing Wheels, Sanding Drums, or Flap Wheels
Belt Arm Can Be Tilted from 0–90 Degrees
All Ball-Bearing Construction
Cast-Iron Body
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Model W1843 (For Machines Mfd. Since 3/17)
Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better
Identification
Tracking
Adjustment
Knob
Sanding
INTRODUCTION
Idler
Wheel
Belt Quick-Release Lever
Platen
Auxiliary
Arbor
Push/Pull
ON/OFF
Button
Tilting
Sanding
Arm
Figure 1. Model W1843 identification.
Adjustable
Tool Rest
Drive
Wheel
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating the Sander
a) Wear eye and ear protection.
b) Support workpiece on worktable.
c) Maintain
between worktable and sandpaper.
d) Avoid kickback by sanding in accordance
with directional arrows.
1
⁄16" maximum clearance
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Model W1843 (For Machines Mfd. Since 3/17)
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 W1843 (For Machines Mfd. Since 3/17)
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 (360) 734-3482.
Model W1843 (For Machines Mfd. Since 3/17)
Serious injury or death can occur from fingers, clothing, jewelry, or hair getting entangled in
belt, spindle, or other components. Abrasion injuries can occur from touching moving
damage can occur from using sander without proper use of a respirator. To reduce the risk of these
tor, or aggressively grab workpiece, resulting in
piece control. Always inspect sandpaper before
ing 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
pieces can result in loss of control, resulting in
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
faces unless a jig is used to maintain support
dust that can lead to eye injury or respiratory
illness. Reduce your risk by always wearing
approved eye and respiratory protection when
dust collection system in place and running.
Additional Safety for Belt Sanders
moving
sandpaper with bare skin. Incorrect feeding of workpiece can lead to workpiece being thrown and
SAFETY
striking operator or bystanders with enough force to cause impact injuries. Long-term respiratory
hazards, operator or bystanders MUST completely heed the hazards and warnings below.
SANDPAPER DIRECTION. Feeding workpiece incor-
rectly 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 the leading
side of the workpiece.
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 sand-
paper can fly apart and throw debris at opera-
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 work-
piece 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
hai r.
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.
subsequent injuries from operator loss of work-
operation and replace if worn or damaged.
IN-RUNNING NIP POINTS. The gap between mov-
1
⁄16"
diameter of installed drum.
WORKPIECE INTEGRITY. Sanding fragile work-
sanding workpieces without flat bottom sur-
and control when sanding force is applied.
SANDING DUST. Sanding creates large amounts of
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.
using sander. Never operate without adequate
However, dust collection is not a substitute for
using a respirator.
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Model W1843 (For Machines Mfd. Since 3/17)
Serious injury or death can occur from fingers, clothing, jewelry, or hair getting entangled in rotating buffing wheel, spindle, or other moving components. Workpieces thrown by buffing surface can
strike operator or bystanders with moderate force, causing impact injuries. Long-term respiratory
damage can occur from using machine without proper use of a respirator. To reduce the risk of
workpieces securely, do not buff them with
DISCONNECT POWER WHEN SERVICING.
Disconnect the machine from power and
allow the wheel to come to a complete stop
before service, maintenance, or adjustments.
Avoid pulling cord-connected machinery
from the cord—instead, grasp the plug when
remove any loose-fitting clothing or jewelry
that could be caught up in the buffing wheel
gloves as they may get caught in the buffing
An unsecured
buffer may become dangerously out of control
during operation. Make sure buffer is FIRMLY
a grinding wheel on this buffer. It is only
designed for buffing and polishing. Never
Do not stand directly in
front of the buffer wheel when turning the
machine on, or when buffing. Do not buff
Firmly support the
buffing wheel. Otherwise, the buffing wheel
Additional Safety for Buffing Systems
these hazards, operator or bystanders MUST completely heed the hazards and warnings below.
HAND/WHEEL CONTACT. Never purposely touch
moving buffing wheel or shaft. Take care to
keep fingers away from buffing wheel during
operations. If the workpiece is small or difficult to hold, use a workpiece holding fixture.
Abrasives can quickly remove large amounts
of skin!
WORKPIECE CONTROL. If you cannot hold small
this machine. Hold them with clamps or similar
jigs, or use a smaller buffer.
ELECTRICAL
BE AWARE OF DUST ALLERGIES. Be aware that
certain woods may cause an allergic reaction
in people and animals, especially when fine
dust is created by buffing. Make sure you know
what type of wood dust you will be exposed
to in case there is a possibility of an allergic
reaction.
AVOID KICKBACK. Avoid kickback by buffing in
accordance with directional arrows. Always
buff on the downward side of the wheel—pay
close attention to the direction of wheel rotation to avoid placing the workpiece against the
upward side of the buffing wheel. Avoid buffing with excessive force.
WORKPIECE SELECTION. Always inspect the con-
dition of your workpiece. DO NOT buff pieces
with loose knots, large splinters, protruding
nails, or other objects with sharp edges. DO
NOT buff cable, chain, or other irregularly
shaped objects that may be grabbed by the
buffing wheel and thrown at the operator.
WORKPIECE FEED. Allow the wheel to reach full
speed, then slowly ease the workpiece into
the buffing wheel, holding it in front of and
slightly below the wheel center. DO NOT buff
workpiece on the top or sides of the buffing
wheel. DO NOT place an edge or corner of the
workpiece against the buffing wheel or jam it
against the wheel. The workpiece may eject
toward the operator or be torn from the operator's hands, causing serious personal injury.
disconnecting it from power.
AVOID ENTANGLEMENT. Tie back long hair and
or other moving machine parts. Avoid wearing
wheel and cause entanglement injuries.
MOUNTING TO BENCH/STAND.
secured to a bench/stand before use.
CORRECT ACCESSORIES AND USE. Never install
exceed maximum speed listed on each buffing/polishing wheel.
OPERATOR POSITION.
material from the rear of the machine.
AVOID WORKPIECE GRAB.
workpiece against the rotation direction of the
could grab the workpiece and pull your hands
into the moving wheel.
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Model W1843 (For Machines Mfd. Since 3/17)
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 .................. 14 A mps
Circuit Requirements for 110V
Circuit Type ............... 110V/120V, 60 Hz, Single-Phase
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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Model W1843 (For Machines Mfd. Since 3/17)
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.
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 110V Connection
wire and NE M A 5-15 grounding
(see figure). The plug must only be inserted into
receptacle that is properly installed and
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
ELECTRICAL
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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SETUP
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.
This machine presents
serious injury hazards
to untrained users. Read