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Model W1888

***IMPORTANT UPDATE***

Applies to Models Mfd. Since 10/20

and Owner's Manual Revised 10/20

Phone #: (360) 734-3482 • Tech Support: [email protected] • Web: www.woodstockint.com

We made the following changes to this machine since the manual was printed:

• Added push stick hangar.

• Revised inventory on Page 17 and added steps to assembly on Page 28.

Aside from the information contained in this update, all other content in the owner's manual is applicable and MUST be read and understood for your own safety.

IMPORTANT: Keep this update with the owner's manual for future reference. If you have any further questions, contact our Technical Support.

Revised Inventory

Box Contents (see Figure 1) Qty

Z. Flat Washers 5mm .........................................2

Hex Nuts 1⁄4"-20 ...........................................2

AA.

Push Stick Hangar .........................................1

AB.

Added Assembly Steps (Follows Step 33, Page 28)

34. Locate hole in cabinet near bottom left corner of

cabinet access door, then open door (see Figure 35).

Thread (1) 1⁄4"-20 hex nut with (2) 5mm flat washers

35.

onto push stick hangar, secure with (1) nut (see Figure 35), then close door.

⁄4"-20 hex

Figure 1. Additional component inventory.

Push Stick

Hangar

Cabinet

Access Door

Figure 35. Push stick hangar installed.

WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT

THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Printed in Taiwan#21524BL

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MODEL W1888

10" HYBRID TABLE SAW

W/RIVING KNIFE

OWNER'S MANUAL

601745

Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: [email protected]

WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT

V2.10.20

(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 10/20)

THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.

#20868AI Printed in Taiwan

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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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Contents

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

Woodstock Technical Support Machine Specifications Identification Controls & Components

SAFETY ...............................................8

Standard Machinery Safety Instructions Additional Safety for Table Saws Preventing Kickback Protecting Yourself From Kickback Glossary of Terms

ELECTRICAL ....................................... 13

Circuit Requirements Grounding Requirements Extension Cords Converting Voltage to 230V

SETUP .............................................. 16

Unpacking Items Needed for Setup Inventory Hardware Recognition Chart Cleaning Machine Machine Placement Assembly Dust Collection Test Run

OPERATIONS....................................... 31

General Workpiece Inspection Non-Through & Through Cuts Blade Size Requirements Blade Selection Blade Installation Blade Guard Assembly Riving Knife Ripping Crosscutting Miter Cuts Blade Tilt/Bevel Cuts Dado Cutting Rabbet Cutting Resawing

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SHOP-MADE SAFETY ACCESSORIES ............ 55

Featherboards Push Sticks Push Blocks Narrow-Rip Auxiliary Fence & Push Block Outfeed & Support Tables Crosscut Sled

ACCESSORIES ...................................... 63

Table Saw Accessories

MAINTENANCE .................................... 64

General Cleaning & Protecting Lubrication

SERVICE ............................................ 66

General Blade Tilt Stops Miter Slot to Blade Parallelism Spreader or Riving Knife Alignment Fence Adjustments Fence Scale Calibration Table/Dado Insert Adjustment Miter Gauge Adjustments Belt Tension & Replacement Troubleshooting Electrical Safety Instructions Electrical Components Wiring Diagram

PARTS .............................................. 84

Body Trunnion Power Switch Blade Guard Miter Gauge Fence Rails Labels & Cosmetics

WARRANTY ........................................ 93

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OPERATIONS

SERVICE PARTS

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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

INTRODUCTION

Woodstock Technical Support

This machine has been specially designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation.

Woodstock International, Inc. is committed to customer satisfaction. Our intent with this manual is to include the basic information for safety, setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this product.

We stand behind our machines! In the event that questions arise about your machine, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 Ext. 2 or send e-mail to: [email protected]. Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot problems and process warranty claims.

If you need the latest edition of this manual, you can download it from: http://www.woodstockint.com/manuals.

If you have comments about this manual, please contact us at:

Woodstock International, Inc.

Attn: Technical Documentation Manager

P.O. Box 2309

Bellingham, WA 98227

Email: [email protected]

Like all machinery there is potential danger when operating this machine. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to decrease the risk of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.

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

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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

MODEL W1888

10" HYBRID TABLE SAW WITH RIVING KNIFE

Product Dimensions

Weight.......................................................................................................... 403 lbs.

Width (side‐to‐side) x Depth (front‐to‐back) x Height........................................ 66 x 40 x 48 in.

Footprint (Length x Width).................................................................... 19‐1/2 x 20‐1/2 in.

Shipping Dimensions

Carton #1

Type........................................................................... Cardboard Box on Wood Skids

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

Weight................................................................................................... 382 lbs.

Length x Width x Height..................................................................... 30 x 25 x 42 in.

Must Ship Upright........................................................................................... Yes

Carton #2

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

Content.......................................................................................... Fence & Rails

Weight.................................................................................................... 67 lbs.

Length x Width x Height...................................................................... 69 x 20 x 8 in.

Must Ship Upright............................................................................................ No

Electrical

Power Requirement.......................................................... 115V or 230V, Single‐Phase, 60 Hz

Prewired Voltage................................................................................................. 115V

Full‐Load Current Rating................................................................ 16A at 115V, 8A at 230V

Minimum Circuit Size................................................................... 20A at 115V, 15A at 230V

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

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

Power Cord Length............................................................................................... 6 ft.

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

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

Included Plug Type.................................................................................... 5‐20 for 115V

Recommended Plug Type............................................................................. 6‐15 for 230V

Switch Type......................................... Push Button w/Large Shut‐Off Paddle & Removable Key

Voltage Conversion Kit................................................................................... X1888224X

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Motors

Main

Horsepower................................................................................................. 2 HP

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

Amps..................................................................................................... 16A/8A

Speed.................................................................................................. 3450 RPM

Type................................................................... TEFC Capacitor‐Start/Run Induction

Power Transfer ............................................................................................ Belt

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

Centrifugal Switch/Contacts Type................................................................. External

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Main Specifications

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Main Information

Table Saw Type.......................................................................................... Hybrid

Maximum Blade Diameter............................................................................... 10 in.

Arbor Size................................................................................................ 5/8 in.

Arbor Speed.......................................................................................... 4000 RPM

Maximum Width of Dado............................................................................ 13/16 in.

Blade Tilt Direction........................................................................................ Left

Max Blade Tilt.......................................................................................... 45 deg.

Maximum Depth of Cut At 90 Degrees............................................................ 3‐1/8 in.

Maximum Depth of Cut At 45 Degrees............................................................ 2‐1/8 in.

Max Rip Right of Blade w/Included Fence & Rails............................................. 31‐1/2 in.

Max Rip Left of Blade w/Included Fence & Rails.............................................. 11‐3/8 in.

Additional Blade Information

Included Blade Information..................................................................... 10 in. x 40T

Riving Knife/Spreader Thickness................................................................... 0.100 in.

Required Blade Body Thickness........................................................... 0.063 ‐ 0.094 in.

Required Blade Kerf Thickness............................................................ 0.102 ‐ 0.126 in.

Rim Speed at Max Blade Diameter.............................................................. 10,500 FPM

Table Information

Floor to Table Height.............................................................................. 34‐1/4 in.

Table Size with Extension Wings Width......................................................... 40‐1/8 in.

Table Size with Extension Wings Depth............................................................... 27 in.

Distance Front of Table to Center of Blade..................................................... 16‐1/4 in.

Distance Front of Table to Blade At Maximum Cut............................................ 11‐1/2 in.

Main Table Size Thickness.......................................................................... 1‐1/2 in.

Fence Information

Fence Type................................................... Camlock T‐Shape w/High‐Low Profile Face

Fence Size Length.................................................................................. 34‐5/8 in.

Fence Size Width..................................................................................... 4‐5/8 in.

Fence Size Height......................................................................................... 3 in.

Fence Rail Type........................................................... Square Steel Tubing/Angle Iron

Fence Rail Length........................................................................................ 63 in.

Fence Rail Width........................................................................................... 3 in.

Fence Rail Height.................................................................................... 1‐3/4 in.

Miter Gauge Information

Miter Gauge Slot Type.................................................................................. T‐Slot

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

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

Construction

Table............................................................................. Precision‐Ground Cast Iron

Wings............................................................................. Precision‐Ground Cast Iron

Cabinet...................................................................................... Pre‐Formed Steel

Trunnions.............................................................................................. Cast Iron

Fence Assembly................................................................... Steel w/Aluminum Fence

Rails......................................................................................................... Steel

Miter Gauge Construction........................................................................... Cast Iron

Guard.............................................................................................. Clear Plastic

Body/Cabinet Paint Type/Finish.............................................................. Powder Coat

Arbor Bearings.......................................................... Sealed & Permanently Lubricated

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Other Related Information

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

Dust Port Size...................................................................................... 1‐1/2, 4 in.

Compatible Mobile Base................................................................................ D4666

Other

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

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

Approximate Assembly & Setup Time ...................................................................... 1 Hour

Serial Number Location .......................................................................... Machine ID Label

Sound Rating .................................................................................................... 87 dB

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

Features

Fully Enclosed Quick‐Release Blade Guard and Spreader Quick‐Release Riving Knife Hinged Motor Cover 4" Dust Port Heavy Cast Handwheels T‐Slot Miter Gauge Poly‐V Drive Belt for Reduced Noise/Vibration Precision‐Ground Cast‐Iron Table Cabinet‐Mounted Cast‐Iron Trunnions Durable Powder‐Coated Finish Deluxe 2‐Position Aluminum Rip Fence Easy‐Glide Fence System with Micro‐Adjustment Standard & Dado Table Inserts Built‐In Dust Port on Blade Guard Included 10" x 40T Carbide‐Tipped Blade

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INTRODUCTION

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

Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

Identification

Left

Extension

Wing

ON/STOP

Switch

Blade Height

Lock

Blade Height

Handwheel

Miter

Gauge

Blade

Guard

11⁄2"

Dust Port

Right

Extension

Wing

Blade Tilt

Handwheel

Dust

Collection

Hose

Fence

Lock

Blade Tilt

Scale

Fence Lock

4" Dust

Handle

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction

Manual Before Operating Saw

a) Wear eye protection. b) Use saw-blade guard and spreader for

every operation for which it can be

used, including all through sawing. c) Keep hands out of the line of saw blade. d) Use a push-stick when required. e) Pay particular attention to instructions

on reducing risk of kickback. f) Do not perform any operation freehand. g) Never reach around or over saw blade.

Port

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Controls & Components

Refer to Figures 1–3 and the following descriptions to 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 safely operate this machine.

A. ON/STOP Switch: Turns motor ON when pulled out;

turns motor OFF when pressed in. Switch is disabled when yellow key is removed.

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

B. Handwheel Locks: Lock blade height and angle

when tightened (one on each handwheel).

C. Blade Tilt Handwheel: Adjusts angle of blade tilt

from 90°–45°.

D. Blade Height Handwheel: Adjusts blade height from

. Fence: Guides workpiece as it moves into blade

. Fence Lock Knobs: Secure fence when tightened;

⁄8".

0"–3

and determines angle of cut. Fence face can be positioned for standard cutting operations, or placed in lower position for blade guard clearance during narrow ripping operations.

allow fence to be repositioned along fence tube when loosened.

Figure 1. Location of ON/STOP Switch.

Figure 2. Blade adjustment handwheels

and locks.

. Fence Lock Handle: Locks fence when pushed down,

unlocks fence when pulled up.

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Figure 3. Location of fence controls.

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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

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For Your Own Safety,

Read Manual Before Operating Machine

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

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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

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

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.

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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.

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Serious cuts, amputation, or death can occur from contact with rotating saw blade during operation. Workpieces, broken blades, or flying particles thrown by blade can blind or strike operators or bystanders with deadly force. To reduce the risk of these hazards, operator and bystanders MUST completely heed the hazards and warnings below.

Damaged saw blade teeth

Never use blades

risk of operator

HAND & BODY POSITIONING

BLADE GUARD.

RIVING KNIFE.

KICKBACK.

FEEDING WORKPIECE

PUSH STICKS/PUSH BLOCKS

Additional Safety for Table Saws

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from saw blade and out of blade path during operation, so they cannot accidentally slip into blade. Only operate at front of machine and always stand to side of blade path. Never reach behind or over blade, or under blade guard when blade is spinning.

The blade guard protects operator

from rotating saw blade. Make sure blade guard is installed, adjusted correctly, and used for all possible “through cuts.” Promptly repair or replace if damaged. Re-install immediately after operations that require its removal.

Use riving knife for all “nonthrough cuts.” Make sure it is aligned and positioned correctly. Promptly repair or replace it if damaged.

Kickback occurs when saw blade ejects

workpiece back toward operator. Know how to reduce risk of kickback, and learn how to protect yourself if it does occur.

. Keep hands away

FENCE. To reduce risk of kickback, make sure

fence remains properly adjusted and parallel with blade. Always lock fence before using. Do not use fence while using miter gauge.

CUT-OFF PIECES. To avoid risk of injury due to

blade contact, turn saw OFF and allow blade to completely stop before removing cut-off pieces near blade or trapped between blade and table insert. Never use your hands to move cut-of f pieces away from blade while saw is running.

BLADE ADJUSTMENTS. Adjusting blade height or

tilt during operation increases risk of crashing blade and sending metal fragments flying with deadly force at operator or bystanders. Only adjust blade height and tilt when blade is completely stopped and saw is O F F.

CHANGING BLADES. Accidental startup while

changing saw blade can result in serious injury. To reduce risk of accidental blade contact, always disconnect power before changing blades.

rectly increases risk of kickback. Always allow blade to reach full speed before cutting, feed workpiece from front of saw, making sure workpiece is flat against table and a fence, miter gauge, or other guide is used to feed workpiece in a straight line. Feed cuts through to completion. Never start saw with workpiece touching blade or pull workpiece from behind blade. Never back workpiece out of cut, move it sideways, or perform a “freehand” operation. Never plunge cut.

accidental blade contact, use push sticks/push blocks whenever possible. In event of an accident, these will often take damage that would have occurred to hands/fingers.

. Feeding workpiece incor-

. To reduce risk of

DAMAGED SAW BLADES.

can become deadly projectiles. that have been dropped or damaged.

DADO AND RABBET OPERATIONS. Dado and rab-

beting operations require special attention since they must be performed with blade guard removed, which increases risk of blade contact. DO NOT attempt dado or rabbeting operations without first reading these sections in this manual.

CUTTING CORRECT MATERIAL. Cutting metal,

glass, stone, tile, etc., increases injury due to kickback or flying particles. Only cut natural and man-made wood products, laminatecovered wood products, and some plastics. Never cut materials not intended for this saw.

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Preventing Kickback

Below are ways to avoid the most common causes of kickback:

• Only cut workpieces with at least one smooth and straight edge. DO NOT cut warped, cupped or twisted wood.

• Keep the blade guard installed and working correctly for all through cuts.

• Never move the workpiece backwards or try to back it out of a cut while the blade is moving. If you cannot complete a cut for some reason, stop the saw motor and allow the blade to completely stop before backing the workpiece out. Promptly fix the condition that prevented you from completing the cut before starting the saw again.

Protecting Yourself

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• Never attempt freehand cuts. If the workpiece is not fed parallel with the blade, kickback will likely occur. Always use the rip fence or miter gauge to guide the workpiece.

• Make sure the spreader or riving knife is aligned with the blade and secured tightly. A misaligned spreader or riving knife can cause the workpiece to catch or bind, increasing the chance of kickback.

• Take the time to check and adjust the rip fence parallel with the blade; otherwise, the chances of kickback are extreme.

• The spreader or riving knife maintains the kerf in the workpiece, reducing the chance of kickback. Always use the riving knife for all non-through operations, unless a dado blade is installed. Always use the spreader with the blade guard for all through cuts.

• Feed cuts through to completion. Anytime you stop feeding a workpiece in the middle of a cut, the chance of kickback is greatly increased.

• Keep the blade guard installed and in good working order. Only remove it when performing non-through cuts and immediately re-install the blade guard when finished. Remember, always use the riving knife for all non-through operations, unless a dado blade is installed.

• Make multiple, shallow passes when performing a non-through cut. Making a deep nonthrough cut will greatly increase the chance of kickback.

From Kickback

Even if you know how to prevent kickback, it may still happen. Here are some ways to protect yourself if kickback DOES occur:

• Stand to the side of the blade during every cut. If kickback does occur, the thrown workpiece usually travels directly in front of the blade.

• Wear safety glasses or a face shield. In the event of kickback, your eyes and face are the most vulnerable parts of your body.

• Never, for any reason, place your hand behind the blade. Should kickback occur, your hand will be pulled into the blade, which could cause amputation.

• Use a push stick to keep your hands farther away from the moving blade. If kickback occurs, the push stick will most likely take the damage your hand would have received.

• Use featherboards or anti-kickback devices to assist with feeding and prevent or slow down kickback.

Statistics show that most common accidents among table saw users can be linked to kickback. Kickback is typically defined as the high-speed expulsion of stock from the table saw toward its operator. In addition to the danger of the operator or others in the area being struck by the flying stock, it is often the case that the operator’s hands are pulled into the blade during kickback.

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Glossary of Terms

The following is a list of common definitions, terms and phrases used throughout this manual as they relate to this table saw and woodworking in general. Become familiar with these terms for assembling, adjusting or operating this machine.

Arbor: A metal shaft extending from the drive

mechanism that is the mounting location

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for the saw blade.

Bevel Edge Cut: A cut made with the blade

tilted to an angle between 0˚ and 45˚ to cut a beveled edge onto a workpiece. Refer

Page 45 for more details.

Blade Guard Assembly: Metal or plastic safety

device that mounts over the saw blade. Its function is to prevent the operator from coming into contact with the saw blade. Refer to

Crosscut: Cutting operation in which the

crosscut fence is used to cut across the shortest width of the workpiece. Refer to

Page 43 for more details.

Dado Blade: Blade or set of blades that are

used to cut grooves and rabbets. Refer to Page 45 for more details. The saw and arbor are not intended to safely use a larger dado blade.

Dado Cut: Cutting operation that uses a dado

blade to cut a flat bottomed groove into the face of the workpiece. Refer to

45 for more details.

Featherboard: Safety device used to keep the

workpiece against the rip fence and against the table surface. Refer to more details.

Kerf: The resulting cut or gap in the workpiece

after the saw blade passes through during a cutting operation.

Kickback:

propelled back towards the operator at a high rate of speed.

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An event in which the workpiece is

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Non-Through Cut: A cut in which the blade

does not cut through the top of the workpiece. Refer to details.

Parallel: Being an equal distance apart at every

point along two given lines or planes (i.e. the rip fence face is parallel to the face of the saw blade).

Perpendicular: Lines or planes that intersect

and form right angles (i.e. the blade is perpendicular to the table surface).

Push Stick: Safety device used to push the

workpiece through a cutting operation. Used most often when rip cutting thin workpieces. Refer to details.

Rabbet: Cutting operation that creates an

L-shaped channel along the edge of the workpiece. Refer to details.

Rip Cut: Cutting operation in which the rip

fence is used to cut across the widest width of the workpiece. Refer to more details.

Riving Knife: Metal plate located behind the

blade. It maintains the kerf opening in the wood when performing a cutting operation. Refer to

Straightedge: A tool used to check the flatness,

parallelism, or consistency of a surface(s).

Thin Kerf Blade: A blade with a kerf or

thickness that is thinner than a standard blade cannot be used on this saw without using a thin-kerf riving knife.

Through Cut: A cut in which the blade cuts

completely through the workpiece. Refer to

Page 33 for more details.

Page 41 for more details.

Page 33 for more

Page 58 for more

Page 48 for more

Page 42 for

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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

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 can be converted to operate on a power supply circuit that has a verified ground and meets the requirements listed below. (Refer to instructions for details.)

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,

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 115V .................. 16 Amps

Full-Load Current Rating at 230V ....................8 Amps

Circuit Requirements for 115V (Prewired)

Circuit Type ........ 110V/115 V/12 0V, 60 Hz, Single-Phase

Circuit Size ............................................. 20 Amps

Plug/Receptacle .................................... NEMA 5-20

Circuit Requirements for 230V

Circuit Type ....... 220V/230V/240V, 60 Hz, Single-Phase

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

Plug/Receptacle .................................... NEMA 6-15

Voltage Conversion

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 a dedicated circuit—

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.

A NEMA 6-15 plug (see figure) has a grounding prong that must be attached to the equipment-grounding wire inside the included power cord. into a matching and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

This machine is equipped with a power cord that has an equipment-grounding The plug

receptacle ( accordance with local codes and ordinances.

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:

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

Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

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.

wire to a live (current carrying) terminal.

you do not understand these grounding requirements,

ELECTRICAL

you are in doubt about whether the tool is

If you ever notice that a cord or

For 115V Connection (Prewired)

wire and NEM A 5-20 grounding plug.

must only be inserted into a matching

see Figure) that is properly installed and grounded in

For 230V Connection

The plug must only be inserted

receptacle that is properly installed

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 ..................................12 AWG

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

Extension Cords

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115V

Hot

Neutral

Grounding Pin

Figure 4. NEMA 5-20 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.

230V

Current Carrying Prongs

6-15 PLUG

Figure 5. NEMA 6-15 plug & receptacle.

GROUNDED

5-20 RECEPTACLE

5-20 PLUG

GROUNDED

6-15 RECEPTACLE

Grounding Pin

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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

GND

Converting Voltage to

230V

The voltage conversion MUST be performed by an electrician or qualified service personnel.

The voltage conversion procedure consists of rewiring the motor and installing the correct plug. A wiring diagram is provided on Page 83 for your reference.

IMPORTANT: If the diagram included on the motor conflicts with the one on changed since the manual was printed. Use the diagram included on the motor instead.

Items Needed Qty

• Phillips Head Screwdriver #2 ............................1

• Electrical Tape ................................. As Needed

• Wire Cutters/Stripper.....................................1

• NEMA 6-15 Plug ............................................1

• Circuit Breaker 10A (X1888224X) ........................1

To convert Model W1888 to 230V, do these steps:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

Cut off existing 5-20 plug.

. Open motor junction box, then loosen wire nuts

indicated in Figure 6.

Use wire nuts to connect wires as indicated in

4. Figure 7. Twist wire nuts onto their respective wires

and wrap them with electrical tape to help ensure they will not come loose during operation.

Page 83, the motor may have

Loosen

Motor Prewired for 115V

Figure 6. Motor prewired for 115V.

Connect Wires

with Nuts Here

Motor Rewired for 230V

These

Wire Nuts

ELECTRICAL

Close and secure motor junction box.

6. Remove ON/STOP switch cover from switch box.

Replace pre-installed 20A circuit breaker (see Figure

8) with 10A circuit breaker (part #X1888224X), then re-install switch cover.

Install a 6-15 plug on power cord, according to plug

manufacturer's instructions.

— If plug manufacturer's instructions are not

available, NEMA standard 6-15 plug wiring is provided on Page 83.

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Figure 7. Motor rewired for 230V.

Circuit Breaker

Figure 8. Location of circuit breaker.

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Unpacking

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.

Straining or crushing

improperly lifting the

parts. To reduce this

This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read

to become familiar with

tions before starting the

Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

SETUP

through this entire manual

the controls and opera-

Items Needed for Setup

Description Qty

• Additional Person ..........................................1

• Safety Glasses (for each person) ....................1 Pr.

• Degreaser or Solvent for Cleaning .......... As Needed

• Disposable Shop Rags ......................... As Needed

• Straightedge 4' .............................................1

• Wrench or Socket 10mm .................................1

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• Wrench or Socket 13mm .................................1

• Wrench or Socket 14mm .................................1

• Phillips Head Screwdriver #2 ............................1

• Dust Collection System ...................................1

• Dust Hose 4" ................................................1

• Hose Clamps 4" ............................................2

• Masking Tape ................................... As Needed

machine!

Wear safety glasses during entire setup process!

HEAVY LIFT!

injury may occur from

machine or some of its

risk, get help from other people and use a forklift (or other lifting equipment) rated for weight of machine.

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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

The following is a list of items shipped with your machine. Before beginning setup, lay these items out and inventory them.

Note:

check around/inside the machine and packaging materials. Often, these items get lost in packaging materials while unpacking or they are pre-installed at the factory.

Inventory

If you cannot find an item on this list, carefully

Box Contents (Figures 9–11) ..............................Qty

Main Table Saw Unit .......................................1

Extension Wings ............................................2

Saw Blade 10" x 40T .......................................1

Motor Door ..................................................1

Arbor Wrench 13/27mm ..................................1

Dado Table Insert ..........................................1

Blade Guard Dust Port ....................................1

Blade Guard Assembly ....................................1

Hex Wrench 6-Piece Set 2.5-8mm ......................1

Riving Knife .................................................1

Miter Gauge ................................................1

Dust Hose Adapters ................................ ........2

Push Stick ...................................................1

Dado Blade Arbor Flange .................................1

Dust Port 4" .................................................1

Handwheels .................................................2

Handwheel Lock Knobs ...................................2

Handwheel Handles .......................................2

Dust Hose 94" x 11⁄2" ......................................1

Hose Support Arm .........................................1

Dust Hose 3" x 26" .........................................1

Hose Clamp 31⁄4" ..........................................1

Cabinet Access Door ......................................1

Door Latch ..................................................1

—Phillips Head Screws 8⁄32" x 3⁄8" .......................2

—Hex Nuts 8⁄32".............................................2

Hinge Pins ...................................................2

Figure 9. Main table saw unit.

Figure 10. Extension wings.

C D

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Figure 11. Component inventory.

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Box Contents Cont'd (Figure 12) Qty

Z. Front Rail Tube 63" ........................................1

Front Rail Tape Scale .....................................1

AA.

Front Rail 55"...............................................1

AB.

Rear Rail 57" ................................................1

AC.

Fence Assembly ............................................1

AD.

Fasteners AE. Cap Screws M10-1.5 x 30

(Wing/Table) ...............................................6

Lock Washers 10mm (Wing/Table) ......................6

AF.

Flat Washers 10mm (Wing/Table) .......................6

AG.

Hex Bolts M10-1.5 x 25

AH.

(Front Rail/Table) .........................................2

AI. Hex Bolts M10-1.5 x 35

(Front Rail/Wings) .........................................2

Lock Washers 10mm

AJ.

(Front Rail/Table) .........................................4

AK. Flat Washers 10mm

(Front Rail/Table/Wings) .................................6

Hex Nuts M10-1.5

AL.

(Front Rail/Table/Wings) .................................2

Hex Bolts 1⁄4"-20 x 5⁄8" (Front Rail/Tube) ..............5

AM.

Lock Washers 6mm (Front Rail/Tube) ..................5

AN.

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Flat Washers 6mm (Front Rail/Tube) ...................5

AO.

Hex Bolts M10-1.5 x 25

AP.

(Rear Rail/Table) ..........................................2

Flat Washers 10mm (Rear Rail/Table) ..................2

AQ.

Lock Washers 10mm (Rear Rail/Table) .................2

AR. AS. Hex Bolts M10-1.5 x 35

(Rear Rail/Wings) ..........................................2

Flat Washers 10mm (Rear Rail/Wings) .................4

AT.

Lock Washers 10mm (Rear Rail/Wings) ................2

AU.

Hex Nuts M10-1.5 (Rear Rail/Wings) ...................2

AV. AW.

Lock Washers 6mm (Switch) .............................2

AX.

Flat Washers 6mm (Switch) ..............................2

AY.

Hex Nuts M6-1 (Switch) ...................................2

AZ.

Wing Nut M6-1 (Dust Hose Support) ....................1

BA.

Flat Washer 6mm (Dust Hose Support) .................1

BB.

Hex Nut M6-1 (Dust Hose Support) .....................1

BC.

Button Head Cap Screws M5-.8 x 12

BD.

(Dust Port) ..................................................4

Flat Washers 6mm (Dust Port) ...........................4

BE.

Lock Washer 6mm (Dust Hose Support) ................1

BF.

(Not Shown) Qty

Flat Hd Screws M6-1 x 15 (Switch) .....................2

Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

Figure 12. Rails and fence components.

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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

Hardware Recognition Chart

USE THIS CHART TO IDENTIFY HARDWARE DURING THE INVENTORY/ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

⁄4"

⁄8"

⁄2"

⁄8"

⁄16" INCH APART

LINES ARE

⁄16"

⁄4"

⁄8"

⁄4"

⁄2" ⁄4"

⁄4"

⁄2"

⁄4"

#10

⁄4"

⁄16"

⁄8"

⁄16"

⁄2"

8mm

⁄16"

WASHERS ARE MEASURED BY THE INSIDE DIAMETER

#10

⁄8"

4mm

10mm

⁄8"

⁄16"

5mm

12mm

⁄2"

6mm

⁄4"

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5mm 10mm 15mm 20mm 25mm 30mm

35mm

MEASURE BOLT DIAMETER BY PLACING INSIDE CIRCLE

40mm 45mm 50mm 55mm

LINES ARE 1MM APART

60mm 65mm 70mm 75mm

4mm

5mm

6mm

8mm

10mm

12mm

16mm

Cap Screw

Hex Bolt

External Retaining Ring

Key

Carriage Bolt

Flat Head Screw

Internal Retaining Ring

Flat Washer

Flange Bolt

Tap Screw

E-Clip

Lock Washer

Button Head Screw

Set Screw

Lock Nut

Hex Nut

Phillips Head Screw

Wing Nut

Hex Wrench

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To prevent machine, the factory has coated t of your machine compound

I be difficult to coating is as easy as possible, please gather the correct cleaner, lubricant, and tools listed below:

• Cleaner/degreaser and grease

• Safety glasses & disposable gloves

•

• Disposable Rags

immediately coat with a quality metal protectant.

Cleaning Machine

corrosion during shipment and storage of your

with a heavy-duty rust prevention

f you are unprepared or impatient, this compound can

remove. To ensure that the removal of this

designed to remove storage wax

Solvent brush or paint brush

remove rust preventative coating, do these steps:

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

he bare metal surfaces

Gasoline and petroleum products have low flash points and can explode or cause fire if used to clean machinery. Avoid using these products to clean machinery. Many cleaning solvents are toxic if inhaled. Minimize your risk by only using these products in a well ventilated area.

SETUP

Put on safety glasses and disposable gloves.

. Coat the rust preventative with a liberal amount of

cleaner/degreaser, then let it soak for 5–10 minutes.

. Wipe off surfaces. If your cleaner/degreaser is

effective, the coating will wipe off easily.

Tip: An easier way to clean off thick coats of rust preventative from flat surfaces is to use a PLASTIC paint scraper to scrape off the majority of the coating before wiping it off with your rag. (Do not use a metal scraper or you may scratch your machine.)

. Repeat cleaning steps as necessary until all of the

compound is removed.

. To prevent rust on freshly cleaned surfaces,

In a pinch, automotive degreasers, mineral spirits or WD•40 can be used to remove rust preventative coating. Before using these products, though, test them on an inconspicuous area of your paint to make sure they will not damage it.

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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

Weight Load

Refer to the weight of your machine. Make sure that the surface upon which the machine is placed will bear the weight of the machine, additional equipment that may be installed on the machine, and the heaviest workpiece that will be used. Additionally, consider the weight of the operator and any dynamic loading that may occur when operating the machine.

Space Allocation

Consider the largest size of workpiece that will be processed through this machine and provide enough space around the machine for adequate operator material handling or the installation of auxiliary equipment. With permanent installations, leave enough space around the machine to open or remove doors/ covers as required by the maintenance and service described in this manual.

required space allocation.

Physical Environment

The physical environment where your machine is operated is important for safe operation and the

ambient temperature range exceeds 41°–104°F;

(non-condensing); or the environment is subject

source. Make sure all power cords are protected

chemicals, or other hazards. Make sure to leave

Machine Placement

Machine Specifications for the

longevity of its components. For best results, operate this machine in a dry environment that is free from excessive moisture, hazardous chemicals, airborne abrasives, or extreme conditions. Extreme conditions for this type of machinery are generally those where the

the relative humidity range exceeds 20–95%

to vibration, shocks, or bumps.

Electrical Installation

Place this machine near an existing power

See below for

Children or untrained people may be seriously injured by this machine. Only install in an access restricted location.

Wall

Access

Door

Swing at 90º

Min. 30"

from traffic, material handling, moisture,

access to a means of disconnecting the power source or engaging a lockout/tagout device.

Lighting

Lighting around the machine must be adequate enough that operations can be performed safely. Shadows, glare, or strobe effects that may distract or impede the operator must be eliminated.

= Power Connection

66"

4" Dust Port

40"

SETUP

Figure 13. Working clearances.

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Assembly

Before beginning the assembly process, refer to Items Needed for Setup

Ensure all parts have been properly cleaned of any heavy-duty rust-preventative applied at the factory (if applicable). Be sure to complete all steps in the assembly procedure prior to performing the

or connecting

the machine to power.

and gather everything you need.

Test Run

To assemble machine, do these steps:

Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

1. Thoroughly clean heavy-duty rust preventative

off of gearing inside the saw and coat these with appropriate metal protectant (refer to Lubrication

Page 65 for location of gears).

Slide groove on back of each handwheel over

2. handwheel shaft pin (see Figure 14).

SETUP

3. Thread handwheel lock knob into center of each handwheel and tighten, then thread handle onto each handwheel and tighten (see

Figure 15).

Groove

Figure 14. Handwheel installed on shaft

pin.

Lock Knob

Handwheel

4. Raise motor with blade height handwheel and remove foam shipping block (see block for later machine transport (if necessary).

Figure 16). Save

Handles

Figure 15. Handwheels installed.

Foam

Shipping Block

Figure 16. Foam shipping block location.

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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

5. Remove switch from inside saw cabinet, and install motor door by inserting door pins into hinge sockets on cabinet (see Figure 17).

Inspect extension wings and main table (see Figure

18) mating surfaces for burrs or foreign materials

that may inhibit assembly.

Note: For a correct fit, mating edges of table and

wings must be clean, smooth, and flat. If necessary, use a wire brush or file to remove any flashing, dings or high spots.

Hinge Socket

Figure 17. Motor door installed.

x 3

SETUP

While an assistant holds wings in place, attach each

extension wing to main table with (3) M10-1.5 x 30 cap screws, 10mm lock washers, and 10mm flat washers (see

8. Place straightedge across extension wings and main table to make sure that combined table surface is flat.

— If combined table surface is flat, skip to next step.

— If outside end of extension wing tilts down, place

a strip of masking tape along bottom edge of main table to shim end of extension wing up (see Figure

19).

— If outside end of extension wing tilts up, place

strip of masking tape along top edge of main table to shim end of extension wing down (see

20).

Figure 18).

Figure

Figure 18. Extension wings installed.

Figure 19. Masking tape location for tilting

extension wing up.

Note: After installing wings, remove all excess

masking tape with a razor blade.

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Figure 20. Masking tape location for tilting

extension wing down.

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9. Attach front rail to table with (2) M10-1.5 x 25 hex bolts, (2) 10mm flat washers, and (2) 10mm lock washers, as shown in Figure

21. Finger tighten

fasteners for now.

10. Attach front rail to extension wings with (2) M10-1.5 x 35 hex bolts, (4) 10mm flat washers, (2) 10mm lock washers, and (2) M10-1.5 hex nuts, as shown in

Figure

. Make sure top of rail is parallel with table top, then

tighten fasteners installed in

22. Finger tighten fasteners for now.

Steps 9 –10.

Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

x 2

Front

Rail

Figure 21. Front rail attached to table.

x 2

SETUP

Figure 22. Front rail attached to extension

wings.

12.

Install front rail tube to front rail with (5) 1⁄4"-20

⁄8" hex bolts, 6mm flat washers, and 6mm lock

x washers, as shown in fasteners for now.

While standing at front of table, pull rail tube

13.

toward you as far as possible, then tighten fasteners installed in

Step 12. This will help make sure there

is enough room for fence to slide.

Figure 23. Finger-tighten

x 5

Figure 23. Front rail tube attached to

front rail.

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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

14. Attach rear rail to main table using (2) M10-1.5 x 25 hex bolts, 10mm lock washers, and 10mm flat washers, as shown in rear rail is parallel to table and below miter slots before completely tightening hex bolts.

Secure rear rail to extension wings with (2) M10-1.5

15.

x 35 hex bolts, (4) 10mm flat washers, (2) 10mm lock washers, and (2) M10-1.5 hex nuts (see

24).

16. Attach switch to bottom left-hand side of front

rail using (2) M6-1 x 15 flat head screws, 6mm lock washers, 6mm flat washers, and M6-1 hex nuts (see

Figure 25).

Figure 24. Check to make sure

Figure

Rear Rail

x 2

Figure 24. Rear rail installed.

SETUP

17. Attach dust hose support arm to rear rail with M6-1 hex nut, 6mm flat washer, 6mm lock washer, and M6-1 wing nut. Orient arm so open end of hook faces outward (see

Figure 26).

x 2

Figure 25. Switch box installed.

Dust Hose

Open End

Faces

Outward

Figure 26. Dust hose support installed.

Support

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18. Install saw blade as outlined in Blade Installation on Page 36.

Place fence on rails on right–hand side of blade.

19.

Note: Make sure cam foot contacts cam on fence

lock handle before you place fence on rail; otherwise, fence will not lock onto rail tube (see Figure 27).

Adjust foot at rear of fence so that gap between

20.

fence and table top is even from front to back.

Slide fence up against right hand edge of miter slot,

21.

and lock it in place. Examine how fence lines up with miter slot (see

Figure 28).

Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

Cam

Foot

Figure 27. Fence installed on rails.

Fence

Miter Slot

Note: It is permissible for back of fence to pivot

outward not more than

⁄64" from being parallel with miter slot. This creates a slightly larger opening between fence and blade, at rear of blade, to reduce risk of workpiece binding or burning as it is fed through cut. Many woodworkers intentionally

SETUP

set up their fence in this manner. Keep this in mind before adjusting your fence. For more details refer to Optional Offset Fence Adjustment on Page 74.

— If fence is still parallel with miter slot, proceed to

Step 22.

— If fence is not parallel with miter slot, then

you MUST adjust fence so that it is parallel, as described in

If miter slot is not parallel with blade, you must

—

follow procedures described in

Fence Adjustments on Page 72.

Miter Slot to Blade

Parallelism on Page 68.

Carefully slide fence so it barely touches saw blade

22.

and lock it in place.

Blade

Fence is

Parallel to

Miter Slot,

which is

Parallel to

Blade

Figure 28. Checking fence parallelism with

blade.

Lightly mark "0" location on fence tube (under

23.

indicator line on pointer window) with a pencil, then remove fence.

Peel tape from fence scale label and carefully align

24.

"0" mark on scale with pencil mark on fence tube, then make sure tape is parallel to fence tube along its length before placing label.

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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

25. Install fence, move it over to just touch blade, and

verify that indicator line is directly over "0" mark.

— If you need to correct position of indicator line,

loosen Phillips head screws on pointer window, adjust pointer window so line is over "0" mark on tape (see

Install blade guard as described in Blade Guard

26. Assembly on Page 38.

27. Attach cabinet access door to hinges (see Figure 30)

and secure with hinge pins.

Remove (2) hex bolts and flat washers (see Figure

28.

30) from right-hand side of cabinet. Close access

door and secure with hex bolts and flat washers.

Figure 29), then tighten screws.

Figure 29. Ruler aligned with pointer.

x 2

Hinges

SETUP

. Attach dust port to cabinet using (4) M5-.8 x 12

button head cap screws and (4) 6mm flat washers

Figure 31).

(see

Figure 30. Cabinet access door installed.

Figure 31. Dust port installed.

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30. Place 31⁄4" hose clamps over each end of 3" dust hose, then attach 3" dust hose to dust chute and dust port inside cabinet (see Figure 32).

31. Attach dust hose adapter to each end of dust hose

Figure 33).

(see

Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

31⁄4"

Hose

Clamp

Figure 32. Dust hose connected inside

cabinet.

Adapters

SETUP

32. Slide one adapter onto 11⁄2" dust port until it fits snugly (see Figure

Attach dust hose to dust hose support then insert

33.

dust port into rear of blade guard assembly (see

Figure

34).

Figure 33. Adapters attached to dust hose.

11⁄2" Dust Port

Blade

Guard

4" Dust

Port

Figure 34. Dust hose attached to saw,

hose support, and blade guard dust port.

Hose Support

11⁄2"

Dust Port

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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

Do not confuse this CFM recommendation with the rating of the dust collector. To determine the CFM at the dust port, you must consider these variables: (1) CFM rating of the dust collector, (2) hose type and length between the dust collector and the machine, (3) number of branches or wyes, and (4) amount of other open lines throughout the system. Explaining how to calculate these variables is beyond the scope of this manual. Consult an expert or purchase a good dust collection “how-to” book.

Dust Collection

Recommended CFM at Dust Port: .............. 500 CFM+

This machine creates substantial amounts of dust during operation. Breathing airborne dust on a regular basis can result in permanent respiratory illness. Reduce your risk by wearing a respirator and capturing the dust with a dust collection system.

SETUP

Tools Needed Qty

Dust Hose Adapters 1 Dust Hose 94" x 1 Dust Hose 4 Hose Clamps 4" (not included) Dust Collection System (not included)

To connect a dust collection hose, do these steps:

1. Fit a 4" dust hose over the dust port and secure it in

place with a hose clamp (see

Tug the hose to make sure it does not come off.

Note: A tight fit is necessary for proper

performance.

" (not included) ...................................1

⁄2" .......................................2

⁄2" ...........................................1

................................2

......................1

Figure 35).

Hose Clamp 11⁄2" Dust

Hose

4" Dust Hose

Figure 35. Dust hoses attached to port.

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Test Run

performed. Operating an improperly set

Once assembly is complete, test run the machine to ensure it is properly connected to power and safety components are functioning properly.

If you find an unusual problem during the test run, immediately stop the machine, disconnect it from power, and fix the problem BEFORE operating the machine again. The

section of this

manual can help.

Troubleshooting table in the SERVICE

The Test Run consists of verifying the following: 1) The motor powers up and runs correctly, and 2) the safety disabling mechanism on the switch works correctly.

To test run machine, do these steps:

Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

Serious injury or death can result from using this machine BEFORE understanding its controls and related safety information. DO NOT operate, or allow others to operate, machine until the information is understood.

DO NOT start machine until all preceding setup instructions have been

Lower blade all the way down with handwheel, and

make sure all tools and objects used during setup are cleared away from machine.

Connect machine to power source.

SETUP

3. Turn machine ON by pulling paddle switch out. Verify motor operation, then turn machine OFF by pressing paddle switch in.

The motor should run smoothly and without unusual

problems or noises.

Remove switch disabling key, as shown in Figure 36.

Try to start machine.

— If machine does not start, switch disabling feature

is working as designed.

— If machine does start, immediately stop machine.

The switch disabling feature is not working correctly. This safety feature must work properly before proceeding with regular operations. Call Tech Support for help.

up machine may result in malfunction or unexpected results that can lead to serious injury, death, or machine/ property damage.

Figure 36. Example of removing disabling

key from paddle switch.

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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

This machine will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these operations can be dangerous or deadly if performed incorrectly.

The instructions in this section are written with the understanding that the operator has the necessary knowledge and skills to operate this machine. If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing any operation, stop using the machine!

The overview below provides the novice machine operator with a basic understanding of how the machine is used during operation, so the machine controls/components discussed later in this manual are easier to understand. Due to its generic nature, this overview is to be an instructional guide.

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General

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

NOT intended

To complete a typical operation, the operator does the following:

Examines workpiece to make sure it is suitable for

cutting.

Adjusts blade tilt, if necessary, to correct angle for

desired cut.

Adjusts blade height no more than 1⁄4" higher than

thickness of workpiece.

Adjusts fence to desired width of cut, then locks it

in place.

Checks outfeed side of machine for proper support

and to make sure workpiece can safely pass all the way through blade without interference.

Puts on safety glasses, respirator, and hearing

protection, and locates push sticks/blocks if needed.

Starts saw.

8. Feeds workpiece all the way through blade while

maintaining firm pressure on workpiece against table and fence, and keeping hands and fingers out of blade path and away from blade.

Stops machine immediately after cut is complete.

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Eye injuries, respiratory problems, or hearing loss can occur while operating this tool. Wear personal protective equipment to reduce your risk from these hazards.

If you are an inexperienced operator, we strongly recommend that you read books or trade articles, or seek training from an experienced operator of this type of machinery before performing unfamiliar operations. Above all, safety

must come first!

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Workpiece Inspection

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Some workpieces are not safe to cut or may require modification before they can be made safe to cut.

Before cutting, get in the habit of inspecting all workpieces for the following:

• Material Type: This machine is intended for cutting natural and man-made wood products, laminate covered wood products, and some plastics. Cutting drywall or cementitious backer board creates extremely fine dust and may reduce the life of the bearings. This machine is NOT designed to cut metal, glass, stone, tile, etc.; cutting these materials with a table saw may lead to injury.

• Foreign Objects: Nails, staples, dirt, rocks and other foreign objects are often embedded in wood. While cutting, these objects can become dislodged and hit the operator, cause kickback, or break the blade, which might then fly apart. Always visually inspect your workpiece for these items. If they can't be removed, DO NOT cut the workpiece.

• Large/Loose Knots: Loose knots can

become dislodged during the cutting operation. Large knots can cause kickback and machine damage. Choose workpieces that do not have large/loose knots or plan ahead to avoid cutting through them.

• Wet or "Green" Stock: Cutting wood

with a moisture content over 20% causes unnecessary wear on the blades, increases the risk of kickback, yields poor results.

• Excessive Warping: Workpieces with

excessive cupping, bowing, or twisting are dangerous to cut because they are unstable and often unpredictable when being cut. DO NOT use workpieces with these characteristics!

• Minor Warping: Workpieces with slight

cupping can be safely supported if the cupped side is facing the table or the fence. On the contrary, a workpiece supported on the bowed side will rock during a cut and could cause kickback or severe injury.

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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!

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.

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Non-Through

& Through Cuts

Non-Through Cuts

A non-through cut is a sawing operation where the blade does not protrude above the top face of the wood stock, as shown in

Examples of non-through cuts include dadoes and rabbets. Non-through cuts have a higher risk of injury from kickback because the blade guard must be removed. However, the riving knife MUST be installed because it still provides some protection.

Figure 37.

Fence

Saw Blade

Workpiece

IM P O R TA N T: When making non-through cuts with a dado blade, do not attempt to cut the full depth in one pass. Instead, take multiple light passes to reduce the load on the blade.

A dado blade smaller than 10" will require removal of the riving knife, because the riving knife will be higher than the blade.

Through Cuts

A through cut is a sawing operation in which the workpiece is completely sawn through, as shown in

Figure

cuts, miter cuts, and beveled cuts. The blade guard assembly MUST be used when performing through cuts.

38. Examples of through cuts are rip cuts, cross

If you have never used this type of machine or equipment before, seek training from an experienced machine operator or read "how to" books before beginning any projects. Regardless of the content in this section, Shop Fox will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training.

Figure 37. Example of a non-through cut.

Fence

Saw Blade

Workpiece

Figure 38. Example of a through cut

(blade guard not shown for illustrative

purposes).

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Blade Size Requirements

When choosing a main blade, make sure the blade size meets the requirements listed below. The thickness of the blade body and teeth can be measured with calipers or any precision measuring device.

Blade Size Requirements:

• Body Thickness: 0.063"–0.094" (1.8–2.4mm)

• Kerf (Tooth) Thickness: 0.102"–0.126"

(2.6–3.2mm)

• Riving Knife Thickness: 0.1" ( 2.5 m m)

• Blade Size Required for Riving Knife: 10"

Using a blade that does not meet the specified blade size requirements presents a hazardous condition that could cause kickback, operator injuries, or property damage. ALWAYS use a blade that meets the given blade size requirements.

Flat Top

Blade

Figure 39. Example of a ripping blade.

Blade Selection

This section on blade selection is by no means comprehensive. Always follow the saw blade manufacturer's recommendations to ensure safe and efficient operation of your table saw.

Ripping Blade Features (Figure 39):

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• Best for cutting with the grain

• 20-40 teeth

• Flat-top ground tooth profile

• Large gullets for large chip removal

Crosscut Blade Features (Figure 40):

• Best for cutting across the grain

• 60-80 teeth

• Alternate top bevel tooth profile

• Small hook angle and a shallow gullet

Combination Blade Features (Figure 41):

• Designed to cut both with and across grain

• 40-50 teeth

• Alternate top bevel and flat, or alternate top bevel and raker tooth profile

• Teeth are arranged in groups

• Gullets are small and shallow (similar to a cross-cut blade), then large and deep (similar to a ripping blade

Alternate

Top

Bevel

Figure 40. Example of a crosscut blade.

Alternate

Top

Bevel

and

Flat

Figure 41. Example of a combination

blade.

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Laminate Blade Features (Figure 42):

• Best for cutting plywood or veneer

• 40-80 teeth

• Triple chip tooth profile

• Very shallow gullet

Thin Kerf Blade: A blade with thinner kerf than a standard blade. Since the spreader/riving knife included with this table saw is sized for standard blades, thin kerf blades cannot be used on this saw unless they meet the Blade Requirements specified in this manual; otherwise, they will increase the risk of kickback.

Dado Blades

Stacked Dado Blade (see Figure 43): Multiple blades are

stacked together to control the cutting width. Stacked dado blades are more expensive than wobble blades, but typically produce higher quality results.

Triple

Chip

Blade

Figure 42. Example of a laminate blade.

Wobble Dado Blade: A single blade mounted at a slight

angle on an arbor hub. The blade angle is adjustable on the hub, and the width of the dado cut is controlled by the angle setting of the blade.

Figure 43. Stacked dado blade.

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Blade Installation

Review this section, even if your saw blade came preinstalled.

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Items Needed Qty

Leather Work Gloves Arbor Wrench

To install blade, do these steps:

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Raise arbor all the way up, then remove blade

guard, spreader/riving knife (see Pages 38 & 41), and table insert.

Push arbor lock (see Figure 44) in and turn blade

until it locks in place.

....................................................1

..................................... 1 Pair

To reduce risk of injury, always disconnect power to saw before changing blades. Since blade is sharp, use extra care and wear gloves when installing it.

Arbor Lock

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4. While pressing arbor lock, use included arbor wrench to loosen and remove arbor nut, flange, and blade (see Figure 45).

Note: Arbor nut has right-hand threads; rotate

counterclockwise to loosen.

Figure 44. Location of arbor lock.

Figure 45. Example of removing table saw

blade.

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Flange

Recess

Tapered Edge

Arbor Nut

Arbor Nut Threads

Flange

Recess

Tapered Edge

Flange

Front of

Table Saw

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5. Install new blade, flange, and arbor nut on arbor

Figure 46), with upper teeth facing front of

(see saw. Ensure the tapered edge of the flange faces the arbor nut and the recess faces away from the arbor nut (see

Figure 47). The arbor nut should be flush

with the outer surface of the flange.

IMPORTANT: Make sure you install the components

in the correct orientation or the saw blade will not be properly secured!

6. Secure blade with arbor lock, then tighten flange and arbor nut against blade with arbor wrench. DO NOT overtighten.

Install table insert (see Page 76) and blade guard

Page 38) or riving knife (see Page 41).

(see

Flange

and Arbor

Nut

Blade

Front of

Table Saw

(Front of

Table Saw)

Arbor

Flange

Arbor Nut

Surfaces Flush

Figure 46. Blade order of installation and

teeth facing correct direction.

Tapered Edge

Recess

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Arbor Nut

Flange

Arbor Nut Threads

Flange

Figure 47. Flange and arbor nut joined.

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Blade Guard Assembly

The term "blade guard" refers to the assembly that consists of the clear polycarbonate shield and dust enclosure, the spreader, and the anti-kickback pawls on each side of the spreader (see components have important safety functions during the operation of the saw.

Guard

The clear polycarbonate guard allows the operator to see the blade cut the workpiece during operation. This guard is designed to lift as the workpiece is pushed into the blade and remain in contact with the workpiece throughout the entire cut.

The guard reduces injury risk by providing a barrier around the blade that prevents accidental contact and contains flying wood chips.

Figure 48). Each of these

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Dust Enclosure

Anti-Kickback

Pawl

Clear Shield

Figure 48. Blade guard assembly

components.

Spreader

To ensure that the guard does its job effectively, the guard must always be in the downward position against the table during idle operation, and the hinge mechanism must be maintained in good working condition so the guard can freely pivot up and down to accommodate the height of the workpiece and return to the table surface.

Spreader

The spreader is a metal plate that prevents the newly cut kerf of the workpiece from pinching the backside of the blade, causing kickback.

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The spreader also acts as a barrier behind the blade to shield hands from being pulled into the blade if a kickback occurs.

Installing Blade Guard & Spreader

Tools Needed Qty

Hex Wrench 3mm ...............................................1

Straightedge

To install blade guard and spreader, do these steps:

.....................................................1

In order to work properly, the spreader cannot be bent or misaligned with the blade. If the spreader gets accidentally bent, take the time to straighten it or just replace it. Using a bent or misaligned spreader will increase the risk of kickback! Refer to Page 70 to check or adjust alignment if necessary.

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

Slide end of spreader between adjustment block and

clamping plate. Press firmly until spreader snaps into place (see

Note: To remove spreader, pull firmly and wiggle

spreader forward and backward slightly.

Figure 49).

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Clamping

Plate

Figure 49. Spreader held between

clamping plate and adjustment block.

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3. Adjust flat head cap screws (see Figure 50) to make sure table insert is flush with table (use a straightedge as a guide).

Note: The blade guard, when properly installed,

should be set up similarly to Figure 50. It should pivot freely up and down and return to the table in the resting position. It should also swing up high enough to accommodate the workpiece.

4. While lifting up on one side of blade guard and right spreader pawl, place straightedge against blade and spreader, making sure straightedge does not touch a blade tooth.

When properly aligned, spreader/riving knife will be

in "Alignment Zone," as shown in Figure 51, and will be parallel with blade.

— If spreader/riving knife is not inside alignment

zone and not parallel with blade, then it needs to be adjusted. Proceed to

Adjusting Alignment on

Page 71.

Flat Head Cap Screw (1 of 4)

Figure 50. Blade guard installed.

Alignment

Zone

Spreader or

Riving Knife

Blade

Straightedge

Figure 51. Spreader/riving knife alignment

zone.

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Connect dust collection hose to blade guard as

shown in

Figure 52. For more information, see Dust

Collection on Page 29.

Dust Port

Dust Hose

Figure 52. Dust port and dust collection

hose installed on blade guard.

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Anti-Kickback Pawls

The anti-kickback pawls allow the workpiece to travel in only one direction. If the workpiece moves backwards, such as during a kickback, the pawls will dig into the workpiece to slow or stop it.

To work properly, the pawls must return to their resting position after pivoting (see Figure 53), and they must NOT be engaged in the arresting hooks.

If the pawls fail to return to the resting position, the pivot area may need to be cleaned or the spring may have been dislodged or broken and will need to be fixed/replaced.

Disabling Pawls

You might disable the pawls if you are concerned about them scratching a delicate workpiece, or if you believe that they will obstruct a narrow workpiece and cause feeding difficulty or loss of control. Use your best judgment before retracting the pawls, as they are provided for your safety.

To disable pawls, do these steps:

Arresting Hooks

Pawl

Figure 53. Pawls in resting position.

We do not recommend disabling pawls during normal operations unless absolutely necessary. In most situations, disabling pawls will increase your risk of serious personal injury in event of a kickback.

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Rotate one or both arresting hooks downward, then place pawls on each of the hooks (see Figure 54).

Enabling Pawls

To enable the pawls, lift up on each pawl and move them outward and down until they both touch the table

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surface, as shown in Figure 53.

When to Use Blade Guard

The blade guard assembly MUST always be installed on the saw for all normal through cuts (those where the blade cuts all the way through the thickness of the workpiece). If the blade guard is removed for specific operations, always immediately replace it after those operations are complete.

When Not to Use Blade Guard

The blade guard cannot be used on any non-through cuts (those in which the blade does not cut all the way through the thickness of the workpiece).

The pawls are sharp and can lacerate fingers or hands. Use caution, and wear leather gloves when handling the pawls to reduce risk of injury.

Pawl

Arresting Hooks

(1 of 2)

Figure 54. Pawls disabled.

Sometimes the blade guard or its components can get in the way when cutting very narrow workpieces or other specialized cuts. Because the blade guard is provided to decrease your risk of injury, it should not be used if it gets in the way of making a safe cut. Use good judgment!

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Whenever the blade guard cannot be used the riving knife must be installed.

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Riving Knife

The riving knife works in the same manner as the spreader on the blade guard assembly. It is a metal plate that prevents the newly cut workpiece from pinching the backside of the blade and causing kickback.

The key difference between the spreader and the riving knife is that the riving knife mounts below the blade's highest point of rotation, as shown in

The height difference between the riving knife and the blade allows the workpiece to pass over the blade during non-through cuts (those in which the blade does not cut all the way through the thickness of the workpiece).

Figure 55.

Minimum 1mm

Maximum 5mm

Figure 55. Example of height difference

between riving knife and blade.

Height Difference

Riving

Knife

The riving knife acts as a barrier behind the blade to reduce the risk of hands being pulled into the blade if a kickback occurs.

The riving knife must be kept within the range shown in Figure 56. Therefore, we only recommend using a 10" blade for operations that require use of the riving knife.

How to Install Riving Knife

The riving knife is installed in a similar manner to the blade guard and spreader. Refer to Blade Guard Assembly on Page 38 for installation instructions.

When to Use Riving Knife

Use the riving knife for all non-through cuts made with a standard table saw blade (i.e., dadoes or rabbet cuts, and when using a tenoning jig), or when using a 10" diameter dado blade.

Also, use the riving knife for those special operations where the blade guard or its components get in the way of safe operation, such as with very narrow cuts.

Top Distance

Minimum 3mm

Maximum 8mm

Riving

Bottom Distance

Minimum 3mm Maximum 8mm

Table

Figure 56. Example of allowable top and

bottom distances between riving knife and

blade.

To ensure riving knife works safely, it MUST be aligned with and correctly adjusted to blade. Refer to Page 70 to check or adjust riving knife alignment.

Knife

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When Not to Use Riving Knife

DO NOT use the riving knife with a dado blade that has a diameter smaller than 10". Otherwise, the riving knife height will exceed the blade height and the workpiece will hit the riving knife during the cut, forcing the operator into a dangerous situation of trying to turn the saw off with the workpiece stuck halfway through the cut.

In addition, although it is possible to use the riving knife for through cutting operations, the blade guard offers far more injury protection and risk reduction than the riving knife. Therefore, we strongly recommend you use the blade guard assembly instead of the riving knife for through cuts.

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Ripping

Ripping means cutting with the grain of a natural wood workpiece. In man-made materials such as MDF or plywood, ripping simply means cutting lengthwise.

To make a rip cut, do these steps:

Review Preventing Kickback on Page 11 and take

necessary precautions to reduce likelihood of kickback.

If using natural wood, joint one long edge of

workpiece on a jointer.

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

Ensure that blade guard/spreader is installed.

5. Loosen fence knobs (see Figure 57), remove rip

fence, then re-install in vertical position for thicker workpieces, or in horizontal position for thinner workpieces and angled cuts where blade is tilted over fence. Lift fence up and tighten each fence knob.

Serious injury can be caused by kickback. Kickback is a high-speed ejection of stock from table saw toward an operator. The operator or bystanders may be struck by flying stock, or the operator’s hands can be pulled into blade during kickback.

Vertical

Knob

(1 of 3)

Horizontal

Set fence to desired width of cut on scale.

7. Adjust blade height so highest saw tooth protrudes

no more than 1⁄4" above workpiece.

Set up safety devices such as featherboards (see

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Figure 58) or other anti-kickback devices, making sure no safety devices are contacting blade.

Plug saw into power source, turn it ON, and allow it

to reach full speed.

Note: Jointed edge of workpiece must slide against

fence during cutting operation.

Use push stick to feed workpiece through saw blade,

10.

as shown in beyond saw blade.

Turn saw OFF and allow blade to come to a complete stop before removing cutoff piece. Failure to follow this warning could result in severe cuts or amputation.

Figure 57, until workpiece is completely

Figure 57. Rip fence positions.

Featherboard

Figure 58. Typical ripping operation.

Keep blade guard installed and in down position. Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury or death.

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Crosscutting

"Crosscutting" means cutting across the grain of a natural wood workpiece, usually with a miter saw. In other manmade materials, such as MDF or plywood, crosscutting means cutting across the width of the workpiece.

To make a crosscut using miter gauge, do these steps:

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

Ensure that blade guard/spreader is installed.

To avoid kickback, move rip fence aside and position

miter gauge, adjusted to 90°, in a miter slot.

. Adjust blade height so teeth protrude no more than

⁄4" above workpiece.

. Slide miter gauge near blade and adjust workpiece

so blade will cut on waste side of line.

Turn saw OFF and allow blade to come to a complete stop before removing cutoff piece. Failure to follow this warning could result in severe cuts or amputation.

. Plug in table saw, turn it ON, and allow it to reach

full speed.

. Hold workpiece firmly against face of miter gauge

(as shown in Figure 59), and ease it through blade until workpiece is completely past saw blade.

Figure 59. Typical crosscutting operation.

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Miter Cuts

A miter cut is an angled crosscut. Miters are usually cut in the same manner as crosscuts, using the miter gauge and a predetermined mark on the workpiece.

To perform a miter cut, do these steps:

Ensure that blade guard/spreader is installed.

Determine angle of cut. If angle needs to be very

2. precise, use a protractor to set miter gauge to blade.

Place face of miter gauge against edge of workpiece

and place bar across face of workpiece. Use bar as a guide to mark your cut, as shown in

Place miter gauge back into slot and hold workpiece

4. firmly against miter gauge body. Slide miter gauge near blade and adjust workpiece so blade will cut on waste side of line.

Figure 60.

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Figure 60. Example of marking miter line.

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Proceed to make cut in same manner as described in

5. Crosscutting instructions.

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Blade Tilt/Bevel Cuts

When the blade tilt collar bolts are properly adjusted (as described starting on Page 66), the blade tilt handwheel allows the operator to tilt the blade to the left, between 0° and 45°. This is used most often when cutting bevels, compound miters, or chamfers. Figure 61 shows an example of the blade when tilted to 45°.

Dado Cutting

Commonly used in furniture joinery, a dado is a straight channel cut in the face of the workpiece. Dadoes are "non-through" cuts that can be made with a dado blade or a standard saw blade. Figure a dado cut being made with a dado blade.

The Model W1888 can accommodate dado blades up to 8" in diameter. However, you MUST install the included riving knife while using the 8" diameter dado blade as it provides a barrier behind the blade and reduces the risk of hands being pulled into the blade if kickback occurs.

DO NOT use the riving knife if you install a dado blade smaller than 8" in diameter. Otherwise, the riving knife height will exceed the blade height and the workpiece will hit the riving knife during the cut, forcing the operator into a dangerous situation and trying to turn the saw off with the workpiece stuck halfway through the cut.

62 shows a cutaway view of

Figure 61. Blade tilted to 45° for bevel

cutting on a typical table saw.

Dado Blade

Fence

Workpiece

Figure 62. Example of a dado being cut

with a dado blade.

OPERATIONS

Installing Dado Blade

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

Remove table insert, blade guard assembly or riving

knife, arbor nut, flange, and saw blade.

Attach and adjust dado blade system according to

dado blade manufacturer’s instructions, and secure with included dado blade flange and arbor nut.

Note: The dado blade flange is thinner than the

main saw blade flange. Make sure you use the correct flange when installing the dado blade.

Install dado table insert.

DO NOT make through cuts with a dado blade. The extra width of a dado blade will increase risk of kickback during a through cut. Dado blades are only intended for non-through cuts. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious injury.

Never try to cut a warped board by pushing it flat against the table. If kickback occurs, your hand could be pulled into blade, resulting in severe cuts or amputation.

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Cutting Dadoes with a Dado Blade

Because dado blades are much wider than standard blades, they place a greater amount of force against the workpiece when cutting. This additional force increases the risk of kickback, requiring the operator to take additional steps when cutting to keep the risk of injury at an acceptable level.

Figure 63 demonstrates the sequential process of making multiple, light cuts that get progressively deeper. The actual number of cuts used should be determined by workpiece hardness, total dado depth, and feed rate. In general, if you hear the motor slow down during the cut, you are cutting too deep or feeding too fast. Slow down!

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Dado blades have a higher risk of kickback than normal blades because their larger size applies stronger forces to the workpiece. This risk increases relative to depth and width of cut. To minimize your risk of serious personal injury, ensure that stock is flat and straight, and make multiple light cuts (rather than one deep cut) to achieve desired cutting depth.

To cut dado with dado blade, do these steps:

. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

Adjust dado blade to desired depth of cut.

Adjust distance between fence and inside edge of

3. blade, as shown in Figure 62 on Page 45, to dado length of a workpiece.

— If dadoing across workpiece, use miter gauge and

carefully line up desired cut with dado blade. DO NOT use fence in combination with miter gauge.

Reconnect saw to power source.

5. Turn saw ON. Blade should run smoothly, with no

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vibrations.

When blade has reached full speed, perform test cut

6. with scrap piece of wood.

— If cut is satisfactory, repeat cut with actual

workpiece.

Dado Blade

Workpiece

Cut 1

Fence

Cut 2

Workpiece

Fence

Cut 3

Workpiece

Finished

Dado Cut

Workpiece

Figure 63. Example of dado being cut with

multiple light cuts, instead of one deep

cut.

Fence

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Cutting Dadoes with a Standard Blade

A ripping blade (described on Page 34) is typically the best blade to use when cutting dadoes with a standard blade because it removes sawdust very efficiently.

To use standard saw blade to cut dadoes, do these steps:

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

. Mark width of dado cut on workpiece. Include marks

on edge of workpiece so cut path can be aligned when workpiece is lying on table.

Raise blade up to desired depth of cut (depth of

3. dado channel desired).

Set saw up for type of cut you need to make,

4. depending on whether it is a rip cut (Page 42) or crosscut (Page

Align blade to cut one side of dado, as shown in

5. Figure 64.

43).

Cut 1

Workpiece

Figure 64. First cut for a single-blade

Cut 2

Workpiece

Figure 65. Second cut for a single-blade

Blade

Fence

dado.

Blade

Fence

dado.

. Reconnect saw to power source and turn saw ON.

Allow blade to reach full speed, then perform cutting operation.

. Repeat cutting operation on other side of dado, as

shown in Figure 65.

. Make additional cuts (see Figure 66) in center

of dado to clear out necessary material. Dado is complete when channel is completely cleared out.

Cuts 3+

Fence

Workpiece

Figure 66. Additional single-blade dado

cuts.

OPERATIONS

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Sacrificial

Rabbet Cutting

Commonly used in furniture joinery, a rabbet cut is an L-shaped groove cut in the edge of the workpiece. Rabbets can be cut with either a dado blade or a standard saw blade.

Rabbet cutting along the edge of a workpiece with a dado blade requires a sacrificial fence (see the sacrificial fence the same length as the fence and

⁄4" thick. Attach it to the fence with screws or clamps,

making sure they are all secure and tight. Raise the blade into the sacrificial fence to the height and rabbet width needed.

When using a dado blade, the included dado table insert must be installed and used during rabbeting operations.

Figure 67). Make

Dado blades have a higher risk of kickback than normal blades because their larger size applies stronger forces to the workpiece. This risk increases relative to the depth and width of the cut. To minimize your risk of serious personal injury, ensure that stock is flat and straight, and make multiple light cuts (rather than one deep cut) to achieve the desired cutting depth.

Cutting Rabbets with a Dado Blade

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

. Lower dado blade all the way down.

3. Secure sacrificial fence with clamps to fence.

Note: Be sure to allow adequate clearance below

clamps for workpiece to travel freely.

Position fence so dado blade protrudes beyond fence

the same amount as desired width of rabbet (see Figure 68).

OPERATIONS

Mark a reference line on the face of the sacrificial

fence indicating approximate rabbet depth.

Secure fence, reconnect machine to power, and turn

machine ON.

Slowly raise dado blade into sacrificial fence slowly

until it reaches line marked previously on sacrificial fence.

Rip Fence

Sacrificial Fence

Dado Insert

Blade Cut-Out

Figure 67. Example of sacrificial fence.

Clamp

Protruding

Portion

Dado Blade

Workpiece

Fence

Perform test cut on a scrap piece of wood to verify

rabbet height and width.

If cut is satisfactory, repeat cut with workpiece.

—

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Figure 68. Rabbet cutting.

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Cutting Rabbets with a Standard Blade

A ripping blade is typically the best blade to use for cutting rabbets when using a standard blade because it removes sawdust very efficiently. (See details.) Also, a sacrificial fence is not required when cutting rabbets with a standard blade.

To cut rabbets with standard blade, do these steps:

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

Ensure that riving knife and standard table insert are

installed.

. Mark width of rabbet cut on edge of workpiece,

so you can clearly identify intended cut while it is laying flat on saw table.

. Raise blade up to desired depth of cut (depth of

rabbet channel desired).

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DO NOT place a tall board on edge to perform a rabbet cut with a standard blade. Workpieces that are too tall to properly support with fence can easily shift during operation and cause kickback. Instead, place stock flat on saw and perform rabbet cut with a dado blade, as instructed on Page 48.

5. Stand workpiece on edge, as shown in Figure 69,

then adjust fence so blade is aligned with inside of your rabbet channel.

— If workpiece is very tall, or is unstable when

placed against fence, lay it flat on table and use a dado blade to perform rabbet cut.

. Reconnect saw to power source, then perform cut.

7. Lay workpiece flat on table, as shown in Figure 70,

adjust saw blade height to intersect with first cut, then perform second cut to complete rabbet.

Blade

Workpiece

Fence

Figure 69. Example of rabbet cutting with

a standard blade.

Blade

Fence

Workpiece

OPERATIONS

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Figure 70. Example of second cut to cre-

ate a rabbet.

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Resawing

Resawing is the process of cutting a thick piece of stock into one or more thinner pieces.

Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

IM P O R TA N T: Although resawing can be done with a table saw, we strongly recommend that you use a bandsaw instead. A bandsaw is the ideal machine for resawing, and resawing with one is fairly easy and safe. A table saw is not intended for resawing, and resawing with one is difficult and dangerous due to the increased risk of kickback from binding and deep cuts, and the increased risk of injury from having to remove the guard.

If you insist on resawing with a table saw, DO NOT do so without using a resaw barrier and wearing a full face shield. The following instructions describe how to build a resaw barrier and add an auxiliary fence to your standard fence, to reduce the risk injury from resawing on a table saw.

Note: To determine the maximum resawing height for this table saw, find the maximum blade height, then double it and subtract

⁄8".

Making a Resaw Barrier

When resawing, the resaw barrier (see Figure 71) acts in tandem with the rip fence to provide tall support for the workpiece. This minimizes the probability of it binding against the blade and causing kickback.

Resawing operations require proper procedures to avoid serious injury and prevent kickback. Any tilting or movement of workpiece away from fence will likely cause kickback. Be certain that stock is flat and straight. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious personal injury or amputation.

Tools Needed: Qty

OPERATIONS

Table Saw ........................................................1

Jointer and Planer Clamps

Drill ...............................................................1

Drill Bits Countersink Bit

Components Needed for Resaw Barrier:

Wood* 3⁄4" x 5 1⁄2" x Length of Fence ........................1

Wood*

Wood Screws #8 x 2" ...........................................4

Wood Glue

* Only use furniture-grade plywood, kiln dried hardwood, or HDPE plastic to prevent warping.

................................................2 Minimum

⁄8", 9⁄64" ....................................... 1 Each

⁄4" x 3" x Length of Fence ............................1

........................................... As Needed

............................. Recommended

..................................................1

Figure 71. Example of resaw barrier.

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To build a resaw barrier, do these steps:

. Cut your wood pieces to specified size. If you are

using hardwood, cut pieces oversize, then joint and plane them to correct size to make sure they are square and flat.

Pre-drill and countersink four holes approximately

⁄8" from bottom of 51⁄2" tall wood piece.

#8 x 2"

Wood Screw

⁄4"

Glue end of 3" board, then clamp boards at a 90°

angle with larger board in vertical position, as shown

Figure 72, and fasten them together with wood

in screws.

Making Auxiliary Fence

An auxiliary fence is necessary if you are resawing a workpiece that is taller than it is wide. The fence should be no less than

The fence should be similar to the one in when installed.

Tools Needed: Qty

Clamps ............................................................2

Drill ...............................................................1

Drill Bit

⁄32" .....................................................1

Countersink Drill Bit Hex Wrench 5mm

..............................................................1

Ruler

Components Needed:

Flat Head Cap Screws M6-1 x (Auxiliary Fence Width + Fence Tube Width)

Wood*

⁄4" x 4" x Length of Fence ............................1

⁄2" a than the board to be resawn.

Figure 73

............................................1

...............................................1

..............................................3

⁄4"

Figure 72. Resaw barrier.

Auxiliary Fence

M6-1 Flat

Head Cap Screw

Assembled

Resaw Barrier

Fence

OPERATIONS

*Only use furniture-grade plywood, kiln-dried hardwood, or HDPE plastic to prevent warping. Ensure the flat head

cap screw heads do not project beyond the auxiliary fence. Countersink holes in fence to install screws properly.

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Assembled Auxiliary Fence

Figure 73. Example of auxiliary fence

attached to Model W1888 fence face.

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Fence

M6-1 Flat

Head Cap Screw

To build an auxiliary fence, do these steps:

Cut auxiliary fence board to size. If you are using

hardwood, cut board oversize, then joint and plane board to correct size to make sure board is square and flat.

Unthread (3) knobs and (3) flat washers securing

fence face to fence tube shown in Figure 74, then remove fence.

. Place auxiliary fence board against fence tube.

Place a thin metal shim (such as a ruler) between table and bottom of auxiliary fence board to ensure adequate clearance between fence board and table. Clamp in position.

Mark location of three mounting holes on auxiliary

fence and remove auxiliary fence board from fence tube.

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Flat Washer

Knob

(1 of 3

Figure 74. Location of knobs and flat

washers securing fence to fence tube.

OPERATIONS

Using 7⁄32" drill bit, drill mounting holes in auxiliary

fence board. Countersink holes

⁄16" deep so head

of flat head cap screws sits slightly beneath face of auxiliary fence board.

Insert (3) flat head cap screws through holes in

auxiliary fence board (see Figure 73 on Page 51) and secure with knobs and flat washers removed earlier. The end result should be similar to

Figure 75.

Figure 75. Example auxiliary fence

attached to included fence.

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Resawing Operations

The table saw motor is pushed to its limits when resawing. If the motor starts to bog down, slow down your feed rate. Motor overloading and blade wear can be reduced by using a ripping blade. Ripping blades are designed to clear the sawdust quickly.

Components Needed for Resawing:

Zero-clearance Table Insert ...................................1

Ripping Blade 10" Clamps Shop-Made Auxiliary Fence Shop-Made Resaw Barrier

To perform resawing operations, do these steps:

............................................................2

. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

. Remove standard table insert and blade guard

assembly.

...............................................1

....................................1

......................................1

You may experience kickback during this procedure. Stand to the side of the blade and wear safety glasses and a full face shield to prevent injury when resawing.

. Install ripping blade, install riving knife, lower blade

below table surface, then install zero-clearance table insert.

. Attach auxiliary fence and set it to desired width.

Note: When determining correct width, don't forget

to account for blade kerf and inaccuracy of fence scale while auxiliary fence is installed.

Place workpiece against auxiliary fence and slide

5. resaw barrier against workpiece, as shown in Figure

76. Now clamp resaw barrier to top of table saw at

both ends, making sure it is parallel to fence.

Lower blade completely below table-top, and

slide workpiece over blade to make sure it moves smoothly and fits between resaw barrier and fence.

Raise blade approximately 1", or close to half the

height of workpiece, whichever is less.

Workpiece

Resaw

Barrier

Figure 76. Example illustration of a resaw

(Front View)

Auxiliary

Fence

setup.

OPERATIONS

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8. Plug in table saw, turn it ON, and use a push stick or push block to feed workpiece through blade, using a slow and steady feed rate.

Note: We recommend making a series of light cuts

that get progressively deeper, to reduce the chance of stalling the motor.

Flip workpiece end for end, keeping same side

against fence, and run workpiece through blade again.

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The danger of kickback increases relative to the depth of a cut. Reduce risk of kickback by making multiple passes to achieve the desired depth of cut. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious personal injury.

Always use push sticks or push paddles to increase safety and control during operations which require that blade guard and spreader must be removed from saw. ALWAYS replace blade guard after resawing is complete.

OPERATIONS

10.

Repeat Steps 7–9 until blade is close to half the

height of board to be resawn. The ideal completed

resaw cut will leave an resawing is complete, as shown in

Leaving an

⁄8" connection will reduce risk of

⁄8" connection when

Figure 77.

kickback.

Turn OFF table saw, then separate parts of

11.

workpiece and hand plane remaining ridge to remove it.

When finished resawing, remove resaw barrier and

12.

auxiliary fence, then re-install blade guard/spreader or riving knife and standard table insert.

Workpiece

Auxiliary

Resaw

Barrier

/8" Connection

Figure 77. Ideal completed resaw

operation.

Fence

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SHOP-MADE SAFETY ACCESSORIES

Featherboards

Easily made from scrap stock, featherboards provide an added degree of protection against kickback, especially when used together with push sticks. They also maintain pressure on the workpiece to keep it against the fence or table while cutting, which makes the operation easier and safer because the cut can be completed without the operator’s hands getting near the blade. The angled ends and flexibility of the fingers allow the workpiece to move in only one direction.

Making a Featherboard

This sub-section covers the two basic types of featherboards: 1) Those secured by clamps, and 2) those secured with the miter slot.

Material

Hardwood 3⁄4" x 3" x 10" (Minimum) .........................1

Hardwood

Additional Material Needed for Mounting Featherboard:

Hardwood 3⁄8" x (Miter Slot Width) x 5"L....................1

Wing Nut Flat Head Screw Flat Washer

To make a featherboard, do these steps:

Cut a hardwood board that is approximately 3⁄4"

Needed for Featherboard:

⁄4" x 6" x 28" (Maximum) .........................1

⁄4"-20 .................................................1

⁄4"-20 x 2" ..................................1

⁄4"-20 .............................................1

thick to size. The length and width of the board can vary according to your design. Most featherboards are 10"–28" long and 3"–6" wide. Make sure wood grain runs parallel with length of featherboard, so fingers you will create in

Step 3 will bend without

breaking.

We recommend using a bandsaw for making fingers in the next step because it tends to be safer. A table saw can be used, but it will over-cut the underside of the ends, produce a thicker kerf, and require you to stop the blade half-way through the cut, which can be dangerous.

10" (Minimum)

30°

/8"

Initial Cut

2"—3"

/8"

Kerf

/16"—1/8"

2"—3"

Kerf

/16"—1/8"

Progressively Longer Cuts

Figure 78. Patterns for making

featherboards.

IM P O R TA N T: Cuts made across grain result in weak fingers that easily break when flexed. When made correctly, fingers should withstand flexing from moderate pressure. To test finger flexibility, push firmly on ends with your thumb. If fingers do not flex, they are likely too thick (cuts are too far apart).

OPERATIONS

Cut 30º angle at one end of board.

Make a series of end cuts with the grain 3⁄8"– 1⁄4"

apart and 2"–3" long, as shown in

Figure 78

(A). Alternatively, start cuts at 2"–3" deep, then make them progressively deeper, as shown in

Figure 78 (B).

Only Steps 1–3 are required to make a clamp-mounted featherboard. Refer to Page 57 for instructions on clamping.

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4. Rout a 1⁄4"–3⁄8" wide slot 4"–5" long in workpiece and 1"–2" from short end of featherboard (see

Figure

79).

Cut a miter bar approximately 5" long that will fit in

table miter slot, as shown in

Figure 80.

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/4"—3/8" Slot

1"—2"

Tip: Consider making miter bar longer for larger

featherboards—approximately half the length of total featherboard—to support force applied to the featherboard during use.

Drill a 1⁄4" hole in center of bar, then countersink

bottom to fit a

Mark a 4" line through center of countersunk hole in

⁄4"-20 flat head screw.

center, then use a jig saw with a narrow blade to cut it out.

Assemble miter bar and featherboard with a 1⁄4"-

20 flat head screw, flat washer, and a wing nut or a star knob (see

Figure 81). Congratulations! Your

featherboard is complete.

Note: The routed slot, countersink hole, and flat

head screw are essential for miter bar to clamp into miter slot. When wing nut is tightened, it will draw flat head screw upward into countersunk hole. This will spread sides of miter bar and force them into walls of miter slot, locking featherboard in place.

Tip: The length of the flat head screw depends on

OPERATIONS

the thickness of the featherboard—

though 1 1⁄2" to 2"

lengths usually work.

9. Now, proceed to Mounting Featherboard in Miter Slot on Page 57.

4"—5"

Figure 79. Slot routed in featherboard.

(Top View)

/8"

/4" Hole

Countersink on Bottom

4" Slot

(Side View)

Figure 80. Miter bar pattern.

Wing Nut

(Side View)

Flat Washer

Featherboard

Miter Bar

Flat Head Screw

Figure 81. Assembling miter slot

featherboard components.

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Mounting Featherboard w/Clamps

1. Lower saw blade, then adjust fence to desired width

and secure it.

. Place workpiece against fence, making sure it is 1" in

front of the blade.

. Place a featherboard on table away from blade so

all fingers point forward and contact workpiece (see Figure 82).

. Secure featherboard to table with a clamp.

5. Check featherboard by pushing it with your thumb to

ensure it is secure.

— If featherboard moves, tighten clamp more.

6. Optional: If cutting long workpieces, it may be beneficial to use another featherboard to keep board firmly against table while feeding.

The featherboard should be placed firmly enough against the workpiece to keep it against the fence but not so tight that it is difficult to feed the workpiece.

Fence Featherboard

Clamp

Table

Featherboard

Mounting Featherboard in Miter Slot

1. Lower saw blade, then adjust fence to desired width

and secure it.

. Place workpiece evenly against fence, making sure it

is 1" in front of blade.

. Slide featherboard miter bar into miter slot, making

sure fingers slant toward blade, as shown in Figure

83.

. Position fingered edge of featherboard against edge

of workpiece, so that all fingers contact workpiece. Slide featherboard toward blade until first finger is nearly even with end of workpiece, which should be 1" away from blade.

. Double check workpiece and featherboard to

ensure they are properly positioned, as described in Step 4. Then secure featherboard to table. Check featherboard by hand to make sure it is tight.

Note: The featherboard should be placed firmly

enough against workpiece to keep it against fence but not so tight that it is difficult to feed workpiece.

Figure 82. Example of featherboards

secured with clamps.

OPERATIONS

Blade

Featherboard

Workpiece

Figure 83. Featherboard installed in miter

slot and supporting workpiece for ripping

cut.

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Push Sticks

When used correctly, push sticks reduce the risk of injury by keeping hands away from the blade while cutting. In the event of an accident, a push stick can also absorb damage that would have otherwise happened to hands or fingers.

Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

Supporting: A second push stick can be used to keep the workpiece firmly against the fence while cutting. When using a push stick in this manner, only apply pressure before the blade; otherwise, pushing the workpiece against or behind the blade will increase the risk of kickback (see

Push Stick Prohibition Zone in

Figure 84 below).

Using a Push Stick

Use push sticks whenever your hands will get within 12" of the blade. To maintain control when cutting large workpieces, start the cut by feeding with your hands then use push sticks to finish the cut, so your hands are not on the end of the workpiece as it passes through the blade.

Feeding: Place the notched end of the push stick against the end of the workpiece (see

Figure

85 below), and move the workpiece into

the blade with steady downward and forward pressure.

Making a Push Stick

Use this template to make

your own push stick.

90º

OPERATIONS

Figure 84. Using push sticks to rip narrow stock.

Figure 85. Side view of a push stick in-use.

" Minimum Length

Push Stick

Supporting

Push Stick

Prohibition

Zone

Blade

Path

Feeding

Store Push Stick Here

for Easy

Access

Push Stick

Cut here to

⁄4" stock

push

Cut here to push 1⁄2" stock

Notch for placing on corners of workpieces

MATERIAL: Only use hardwood, sturdy plywood, or high-density plastic. Do not use softwood that may break under pressure or metal that

⁄2" Grid

can break teeth from the blade!

Notch to help prevent hand from slipping

SANDING: Sand edges to remove rough edges and increase comfort.

SIZING: Push stick must be at least 15

⁄2"—3⁄4" thick

Use material.

⁄4" long.

Figure 86. Template for a basic shop-made push stick (not shown at actual size).

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Push Blocks

When used correctly, a push block reduces the risk of injury by keeping hands away from the blade while cutting. In the event of an accident, a push block often takes the damage that would have otherwise happened to hands or fingers.

The notched end of the push block is then used to push the workpiece the rest of the way through the cut, keeping the operator's hands at a safe distance from the blade. A push stick is often used at the same time in the other hand to support the workpiece during the cut (see Using a Push Stick on previous page).

Using a Push Block

A push block can be used in place of or in addition to a push stick for feeding workpieces into the blade. Due to their design, push blocks allow the operator to apply firm downward pressure on the workpiece that could not otherwise be achieved with a push stick.

The push block design on this page can be used in two different ways (see inset Figure

below). Typically, the bottom of the push block is used until the end of the workpiece reaches the blade.

Making a Push Block

Use this template to make your own push block.

Push Stick

Prohibition

Zone

Push Stick

Supporting

Blade

Path

Feeding

Push Block

Figure 88. Using a push block and push stick to

make a rip cut.

CAUTION: Bottom

of handle must be

at least 4" above

bottom of push

block to keep

hand away from

blade.

OPERATIONS

Figure 87. Side view of a push block in use.

Notch for use

as a push stick

CAUTION: Only use hardwood, sturdy plywood, or high-density plastic. Do not use softwood that may break under pressure or metal that can break teeth from the blade!

⁄2" Grid

Figure 89. Template for a shop-made push block (shown at 50% of full size).

Handle for firm grip

Make push block with

⁄2"—3⁄4" thick material

Lip for pushing workpiece

9"−10" Minimum Length

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Narrow-Rip Auxiliary

⁄4" Plywood

Completed Fence

⁄4" Hardwood

#8 x 1

⁄2"

Wood Screw

Fence & Push Block

There are designs for hundreds of specialty jigs that can be found in books, trade magazines, and on the internet. These types of jigs can greatly improve the safety and consistency of cuts. They are particularly useful during production runs when dozens or hundreds of the same type of cut need to be made. The narrow-rip auxiliary fence and push block system shown in this section is an example of a specialty jig that can be made to increase the safety of very narrow rip cuts.

Material Block

Hardwood Plywood Wood Screws #8 x 1

Needed for Narrow Rip Auxiliary Fence & Push

⁄4" x 3" x Length of Fence .......................1

⁄4" x 5 1⁄4" x Length of Fence ......................1

⁄2" ........................................8

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Length of Table Saw Rip Fence

⁄4" Hardwood

⁄4" Plywood

Length of Table Saw Rip Fence

⁄4"

Figure 90. Auxiliary fence dimension.

Material

Hardwood or Plywood 3⁄4" x 15" x 5 5⁄8" .....................1

Hardwood or Plywood Cyanoacrylate Wood Glue

Wood Screws #8 x 1 1⁄2" ............................ As Needed

Making a Narrow-Rip Push Block for an Auxiliary Fence

1. Cut a piece of 3⁄4" thick plywood 5 1⁄4" wide and as

OPERATIONS

Note: We recommend cutting the hardwood board

Needed for Push Block

⁄4" x 10" x 5"–9" .....................1

...............................Varies

long as your table saw fence; cut a piece of

⁄4"

thick hardwood 3" wide and as long as your table saw fence, as shown in

Figure 90.

oversize, then jointing and planing it to the correct size to make sure the board is square and flat. Only use furniture-grade plywood or kiln dried hardwood to prevent warping.

Pre-drill and countersink eight pilot holes 3⁄8"

from bottom of 3" wide board, then secure boards together with (8) #8 x 1 1⁄2" wood screws, as shown

Figure 91.

Using 3⁄4" material you used in previous steps, cut

out pieces for push block per the dimensions shown

Figure 92; for handle, cut a piece 10" long by

in 5"–9" high and shape it as desired to fit your hand.

Figure 91. Location of pilot holes.

⁄8"

15"

⁄2"

⁄8"

⁄4"

⁄2"

⁄8"

Handle

Lip

⁄2"

Figure 92. Push block dimensions and

construction.

. Attach handle to base with #8 x 11⁄2" wood screws,

and attach lip to base with cyanoacrylate-type wood glue.

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Using Auxiliary Fence and Push Block

1. Place auxiliary fence on table and clamp it to

fence at both ends, then adjust distance between auxiliary fence and blade—this determines how wide workpiece will be ripped (see

Install blade guard, then secure spreader pawls in

upright position, as shown in Figure 54 on Page 40, so they do not interfere with push block lip.

. Place workpiece 1" behind blade and evenly against

table and auxiliary fence (see Figure 94).

Figure 93).

Auxilliary Fence

Blade

Workpiece

Cutting

Width

Figure 93. Adjusting ripping distance

between blade and auxiliary fence.

Auxilliary Fence

Keep blade guard installed and in down position. Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury or death.

4. Turn saw ON, then begin ripping workpiece using a

push stick for side support.

. As workpiece nears end of cut, place push block on

auxiliary fence with lip directly behind workpiece, then release push stick just before blade.

Guide workpiece rest of the way through cut with

6. push block, as shown in Figure 95.

Turn OFF saw and allow blade to come to a complete stop before removing cut-off piece. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury.

Blade

Push Stick

for Side

Support

Push Block

Workpiece

Blade Path

Figure 94. Push block in position to push

workpiece through blade.

Release

Push Stick

Before Blade

OPERATIONS

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Figure 95. Ripping with push block.

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Outfeed & Support Tables

Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

One of the best accessories for improving the safety and ease of using a table saw is simply placing a large table (outfeed table) behind the saw to catch the workpiece

Figure 96). Additionally, another table to the left

(see of the saw (support table) can also help support large workpieces so they can be cut safely and accurately.

Crosscut Sled

A crosscut sled (see Figure 97) is a fantastic way to improve the safety and accuracy of crosscutting on the table saw. Most expert table saw operators use a crosscut sled when they have to crosscut a large volume of work, because the sled offers substantial protection against kickback when crosscutting.

Support

Table

Figure 96. Example of support and

outfeed tables.

Outfeed

Table

OPERATIONS

Crosscut

Sled

Figure 97. Example of a crosscut sled.

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ACCESSORIES

Table Saw Accessories

The following table saw accessories may be available through your local Woodstock International Inc. Dealer. If you do not have a dealer in your area, these products are also available through online dealers. Please call or e-mail Woodstock International Inc. Customer Service to get a current listing of dealers at: 1-800-840-8420 or at [email protected].

W1727—1 HP Dust Collector

Specifications: • 1 HP, 120V/240V, single-phase motor • 800 CFM air suction capacity • 5.67" static pressure • One 4" intake hole • 9" balanced steel, radial fin impeller • 2.1 cubic feet of bag capacity • 15 3⁄4" x 39 3⁄4" base on casters for portability • 2.5-micron bag filtration

• Power-coated finish for durability • 54 1⁄2" height with bag inflated.

W1500—Right Angle Jig

This jig is constructed using top quality aluminum castings and plates which are machined to exacting tolerances. It has the perfect weightuse ratio to dampen vibration, yet is still light enough to easily slide the workpiece through the machining process. Its quality and precision are evident from the first cut. Cut tenons, dadoes, rail ends, and finger joints safely and with complete accuracy.

D4902—Tenoning Jig

This jig can help you produce perfect tenons for mortise and tenon joinery. This tenoning jig also adjusts for angled tenon cutting set-ups. Standard

W1765—1⁄4 HP Power Feeder W1766 —1⁄2 HP Power Feeder

These feeders will make light work out of those big jobs with greater accuracy and safety. The Amp motor. The Both models feature forward/reverse, X/Y/Z adjustment, multiple feed speeds, and synthetic rubber wheels.

/8" x 3/4" miter bar fits all miter gauge slots including T-slots.

Model W1765 features a 1⁄4 HP, 110V, 1.8

Model W1766 features a 1⁄2 HP, 220V, 4 Amp moto r.

OPERATIONS

W1765 W1766

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MAINTENANCE

General

For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any specific instructions given in this section.

Daily Check

• Inspect blades for damage or wear.

Check for loose mounting bolts/arbor nut.

•

Check cords, plugs, and switch for damage.

•

• Check for the proper function of the blade guard (see Blade Guard Assembly on Page 38).

Check for any other condition that could hamper the

• safe operation of this machine.

• Wipe the table clean after every use—this ensures moisture from wood dust does not remain on bare metal surfaces.

Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

MAKE SURE that your machine is unplugged during all maintenance procedures! If this warning is ignored, serious personal injury may occur.

Weekly Maintenance

• Wipe down the table surface and grooves with a lubricant and rust preventive such as SLIPIT®.

• Vacuum dust buildup from the motor housing and trunnions.

• Clean the pitch and resin from the saw blade with a cleaner like OxiSolv® Blade & Bit Cleaner.

Monthly Maintenance

• Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside cabinet and

off motors.

• Check/tighten the belt tension (Page 78).

Every 6–12 Months

• Lubricate trunnion slides (Page 65).

• Lubricate worm gear and bull gear (Page 65).

• Lubricate leadscrew (Page 65).

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning & Protecting

Cleaning the Model W1888 is relatively easy. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. If any resin has built up, use a resindissolving cleaner to remove it.

Protect the unpainted cast-iron table by wiping it clean after every use—this ensures moisture from wood dust does not remain on bare metal surfaces. Keep your table ru s tfree with regular applications of quality lubricants.

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Lubrication

It is essential to clean components before lubricating them because dust and chips build up on lubricated components and make them hard to move. Simply adding more grease to them will not yield smooth moving components.

Clean the components in this section with an oil/grease solvent cleaner and shop rags.

If you thoroughly clean the components in this section before lubricating them, the result will be silky smooth movement when turning the handwheels, which will result in much higher enjoyment on your part!

Trunnion

Slides

Figure 98. Trunnion slide locations.

The following are the main components that need to be lubricated:

• Trunnion Slides

• Worm Gear, Bull Gear, and Leadscrew

Trunnion Slides

Lubrication Type ...........................NLGI#2 Equivalent

Amount Lubrication Frequency

Clean out the front and rear trunnion slides with mineral spirits and a rag, then apply grease into each groove. Move the blade tilt back and forth to spread the grease (see Figure 98).

................................................. 1-2 Dabs

........................... 6–12 Months

Worm Gear, Bull Gear, Leadscrew

Lubrication Type ...........................NLGI#2 Equivalent

Amount Lubrication Frequency

Clean away any built up grime and debris from the worm gear, bull gear, and leadscrew (see Figures 98–100) with a wire brush, rags, and mineral spirits. Allow the components to dry, then apply a thin coat of grease to them.

....................................................... Dab

........................... 6–12 Months

Bull Gear

Worm Gear

Figure 99. Worm and bull gear location.

Leadscrew

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Figure 100. Leadscrew location.

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General

This section covers the most common service adjustments or procedures that may need to be made during the life of your machine.

If you require additional machine service not included in this section, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to: [email protected].

Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

SERVICE

Blade Tilt Stops

The table saw features stop collars that stop the blade exactly at 45° and 90° when tilting it with the handwheel. The stops have been set at the factory and should require no adjustments, unless you notice that your cuts are not accurate.

Note: The tilt scale reads "0" when the blade is 90° to the table.

Tools Needed Qty

90° Square .......................................................1

45° Square Hex Wrench 2.5mm Hex Wrench 3mm

Setting 90° Stop Collar

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

Raise blade as high as it will go, then tilt it toward

0° until it stops and cannot be tilted any more.

.......................................................1

.............................................1

...............................................1

MAKE SURE that your machine is unplugged during all service procedures! If this warning is ignored, serious personal injury may occur.

Blade

Table

Figure 101. Checking blade at 90°.

90° Square

3. Place 90° square against table and blade so it contacts blade evenly from bottom to top, as shown

Figure 101. Make sure blade tooth does not

in obstruct placement of square.

— If blade is 90° to table, then adjustments do not

need to be made. Make sure tilt indicator arrow

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shown in Figure 102 points to 0° mark on scale. Adjust position by loosening button head screw, moving indicator with your fingers, then tightening screw.

— If blade is not 90° to table, you will need to

adjust 90° stop collar. Proceed to next step.

Indicator

Figure 102. Tilt indicator arrow.

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4. Tilt blade away from 0° by about 5°, so there is room for 90° stop collar to move.

Open motor door, loosen set screws shown in Figure

5. 103, then thread 90° stop collar one turn away from

trunnion bracket. This will allow you to square blade in next step.

6. Place square against blade, as shown in Figure 101 on Page 66, then adjust blade until it is perfectly square to table.

Without turning blade tilt leadscrew, finger-tighten

90° collar against trunnion bracket, then tighten two set screws to secure collar position.

8. Repeat Steps 2–3 to verify that collar adjustment you made was correct. When adjustment is satisfactory, close motor door.

Trunnion

Set Screws

90° Stop

Collar

Figure 103. 90° stop collar and set

screws.

Bracket

Setting 45° Stop Collar

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Raise blade as high as it will go, then tilt it towards

45° until it stops and cannot be tilted any more.

3. Place a 45° square against table and blade so it contacts blade evenly from bottom to top, as shown

Figure 104. Make sure a blade tooth does not

in obstruct placement of square.

— If blade is 45° to table, then adjustments do not

need to be made.

— If blade is not 45° to table, you will need to

adjust 45° stop collar. Proceed to next step.

Tilt blade to 30°, so there is room for stop collar to

move.

Open right access cover, loosen set screws on 45°

stop collar (see Figure 105), then turn collar one turn away from trunnion bracket. This will allow you to adjust blade to exactly 45° in next step.

6. Place a 45° square against blade, as shown in Figure 104, then adjust blade until it is exactly 45° to

table.

45° Square

Blade

Table

Figure 104. Checking blade at 45°.

Set Screws

45° Stop

Collar

Figure 105. Location of 45° stop collar

(right access cover removed).

Trunnion

Bracket

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Without turning blade tilt leadscrew, finger-tighten

45° stop collar against trunnion bracket, then tighten two set screws to secure collar position.

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8. Repeat Steps 2–3 to verify that col-

lar adjustment you made was correct. When adjustment is satisfactory, close right access cover.

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Miter Slot to Blade

Parallelism

Your table saw will give the best results if the miter slot and the rip fence are adjusted parallel to the blade. If either of these are not exactly parallel, your cuts and your finished work will be lower in quality, but more importantly, the risk of kickback will be increased.

Tools Needed Qty

Adjustable Square ..............................................1

Marker Metal Shim Stock Hex Wrench 6mm

To adjust blade parallel to miter slot, do these steps:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

............................................................1

.................................... As Needed

...............................................1

Tilt blade to 0°, then use an adjustable square to

measure distance from miter slot to a carbide tip on blade, as shown in Figure 106. Make sure that face of adjustable square is even along miter slot.

Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

STEP A

Blade tilted to 90º

With end of adjustable square just touching tip,

lock square in place. Now, mark carbide tip with a marker where you made this measurement.

4. Rotate marked blade tip to other end of table insert.

Slide adjustable square down to other end of table

insert and compare distance from marked blade tip to end of adjustable square, as shown in

— If blade tip measurement is equal on both sides,

Step 8.

go to

If blade tip does not touch end of adjustable

—

square similar to first measurement, table will need to be adjusted. Proceed to

Step 6.

Figure 107.

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Front

Figure 106. Making first slot-to-blade

measurement at 90°.

STEP B

Blade tilted to 90º

Front

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Figure 107. Making second slot-to-blade

measurement at 90°.

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6. Loosen (4) table mounting bolts securing table top to base (see direction needed to square table to blade.

7. Repeat Steps 2–6 until blade and miter slot are parallel, then retighten table mounting bolts.

8. Tilt blade to 45° and recheck miter slot-to-blade parallelism.

— If blade is still parallel with miter slot, no addi-

tional adjustments need to be made.

If blade was parallel with miter slot at 0° but not

—

at 45°, one end of table will need to be shimmed higher with metal shim stock. Continue to

Loosen (4) table mounting bolts from Step 6.

Figure 108), and lightly tap table in

Step 9.

Mounting

Bolts

Figure 108. Location of table mounting

bolts (table omitted for clarity).

. Refer to Figures 109–110 for shim placement. If

distance A is shorter than B, shim(s) will need to be placed under corners #1 and #2. If the distance of B is shorter than A, shim(s) will need to be placed under corner #3. Very thin shim stock works well.

11. Tighten one table mounting bolt a small amount and then repeat with the others, tightening each down the same amount. Continue this process with all the bolts, tightening them a little each time until they are all secure.

Now recheck blade to miter slot at 0° and 45° by

12.

repeating

— If distance of A and B are equal, continue to Step

13.

— If distances are not equal, repeat Steps 9–12.

Once miter slot is adjusted to blade, recheck all

13.

measurements and be sure table mounting bolts are secure.

Note: If you remove the table in the future, note the

shim placements and reassemble them exactly how they came apart.

Steps 2-5.

STEP A

Blade tilted to 45°

Front

Figure 109. Shim procedure diagram A.

STEP B

Blade tilted to 45°

Front

#2 #4

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Figure 110. Shim procedure diagram B.

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Table

Riving

Knife

Top Alignment

Bottom Alignment

Spreader or Riving Knife

Alignment

Checking Alignment

The blade guard spreader/riving knife must be aligned with the blade when installed. If the spreader/riving knife is not aligned with the blade, then the workpiece will be forced sideways during the cut, which will increase the risk of kickback.

Tools Needed Qty

Straightedge (min. 12") ........................................1

To check spreader/riving knife alignment, do these steps:

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Raise saw blade to maximum height so you have easy

working access.

Place straightedge against side of blade and

spreader/riving knife at top and bottom, as shown in Figure 111. Spreader/riving knife should be parallel with blade along its length at both positions, and in "Alignment Zone," as shown in Figure 112.

— If spreader is in alignment zone no adjustments

need to be made.

— If spreader/riving knife is not parallel with blade

and inside alignment zone, then it needs to be adjusted. Proceed to Adjusting Alignment instructions.

— If spreader/riving knife is not parallel with the

blade at either the top or bottom, it may be bent.

Remove spreader/riving knife and place it on flat

surface and check to see if spreader/riving knife lays evenly along its length.

— If spreader/riving knife does not lay evenly,

proceed to Adjusting Bent Spreader/Riving Knife

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on Page 71.

Figure 111. Example of checking top and

bottom riving knife parallelism with blade.

Alignment

Zone

Spreader or

Riving Knife

Blade

Figure 112. Spreader/riving knife

alignment zone.

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Adjusting Alignment

The spreader/riving knife mounting position can be adjusted into alignment with the blade using the set screws on the spreader/riving knife mounting block.

Tools Needed Qty

Hex Wrench 3mm ...............................................1

To adjust spreader/riving knife position, do these steps:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

Loosen (2) cap screws and wing nut on mounting

block, then adjust either top or bottom control set screws or side control set screws (see Figure 113) to move it the needed direction.

Note: Set screws are accessible through clamping

plate. Clamping plate does not need to be removed to make adjustment.

Set Screw

(1 of 4)

Clamping

Plate

Alignment

Zone

Misaligned Splitter or

Riving Knife

Blade

Cap

Screw

(1 of 2)

Wing

Nut

Adjustment Block

Top Control

Control

Side

Control

Bottom Control

Top and Bottom Control: To move the top of the

spreader/riving knife right or left (and the bottom of the spreader/riving knife in the opposite direction), adjust the top and bottom pair of set screws on the adjustment block an equal amount in the opposite direction.

Side Control: To move the front of the spreader/

riving knife left or right (and the rear of the spreader/riving knife in the opposite direction), adjust each pair of side control set screws an equal amount in the opposite direction.

Note: To adjust how tightly the mounting block

holds the spreader/riving knife, adjust the center screw.

Follow Checking Alignment, Steps 1–3.

— If spreader/riving knife is in alignment zone, no

additional steps are necessary.

— If spreader/riving knife is still not in alignment

zone, continue adjusting set screws on mounting block as necessary to correctly position spreader/ riving knife.

Figure 113. Set screws for adjusting

spreader/riving knife position.

Adjusting Bent Spreader/Riving Knife

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

Bend spreader or riving knife by hand

2. while installed, then follow Steps 1–3 in Checking Alignment on Page 70 to determine if it is parallel with

blade and inside "Alignment Zone" (see Figure 111 on Page 70).

— If this doesn't work, remove it to

straighten.

— If you cannot straighten it properly,

replace it.

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Tighten (2) cap screws on mounting block to secure

spreader/riving knife adjustment.

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Fence Adjustments

There are four main adjustments for the fence: height off the table, squareness, parallelism with the miter slot, and clamping pressure. These adjustments are interconnected and some repetition may be needed when adjusting.

Tools Needed Qty

Hex Wrench 6mm ...............................................1

Square Felt-Tipped Marker

............................................................1

.............................................1

Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

Height and Square

The fence should be adjusted high enough off the table so that it does not drag across the surface or allow wood chips to get caught between the fence and table. Also, the fence face must be square to the table in order to produce accurate cuts.

To check/adjust fence height and squareness to table, do these steps:

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Remove fence from saw and place on a flat surface.

3. Back out rear set screws until they are just threaded into fence flange (see Figure 114).

4. Install fence onto table, then loosen fence knobs

(see Figure 115), pull fence up from center, and tighten each knob.

Loosen top lock nuts on fence flange and lock nut on

5. rear rail foot, shown in Figure 115.

6. Turn top adjustment screws and rear foot screw

so there is approximately 1⁄16" clearance between bottom of fence and table, front-to-back and sideto-side, then tighten lock nuts.

7. Place square on table and against face of fence, as shown in Figure 116 , to check if fence is square to table.

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— If fence is square to table, proceed to Parallelism

& Clamping Pressure.

— If fence is not square to table, proceed to Step 8.

Rear Set Screws

Figure 114. Location of screws used to

adjust fence parallelism and clamping

pressure.

Top

Adjustment Screws

Lock Nut

Rear Rail

Knob

(1 of 3)

Fence Flange

Figure 115. Fence components used to

adjust fence height and squareness to

table.

90° Square

Foot

Fence

Table

Loosen top lock nuts and adjust top screws

(see Figure 115) to make fence face 90° to table, then tighten lock nuts.

Figure 116. Checking if fence is square to

table.

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Parallelism & Clamping Pressure

Set screws on the rear side of the fence flange position the fence parallel to the blade and adjust the clamping pressure to hold the fence securely. Before starting this procedure, make sure the blade is parallel with the miter slot.

To adjust fence parallelism and clamping pressure, do these steps:

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Lock fence, tap front side with your fist, and check

to see if it moved sideways over table.

If fence did not move, proceed to Step 5.

—

If fence moved, remove it from table and proceed

—

to Step 3.

Turn each rear set screw (see Figure 114 on

3. Page 72) in

just touch fence tube.

Install fence and repeat Step 2.

Slide fence up against right-hand edge of miter slot,

5. as shown in Figure 117, and lock it in place.

6. Examine how fence lines up with miter slot along its

length.

— If fence and miter slot are flush from front to rear,

as shown in Figure 117 (Side View A), fence is parallel and no further steps are required.

— If rear of fence overlaps miter slot, as shown in

Figure Proceed to Step 7.

7. Remove fence, then alternately loosen and tighten

rear fence set screws in equal amounts to adjust rear of fence until it is parallel with miter slot.

⁄6 of a turn. Glide pads on fence should

117 (Side View B), fence is misaligned.

Fence

Miter

Slots

Figure 117. Example of aligning fence to

Face

Top View

miter slot.

Flush

Side View (Good)

Overlap

Side View (Bad)

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Optional Offset Fence Adjustment

Some woodworkers prefer to offset the rear of the fence

⁄64" from the blade, as shown in Figure 118, to help

prevent the workpiece from binding and burning.

This offset adjustment can reduce the chance of kickback by alleviating binding that may occur between the blade and fence. The trade off is slightly less accurate cuts.

To offset fence, do these steps:

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. With a felt tip pen, mark one saw tooth and rotate

blade so this tooth is positioned at back of table insert.

Place fence on table, and clamp fence to table.

Measure distance between tooth and fence face, as

shown in Figure 118.

Remove fence, and adjust rear set screws as

previously discussed to achieve an offset of between marked tooth and fence face.

⁄64"

X = Your Measurement

⁄64"

X" +

Extra Space

to Prevent Binding

Figure 118. Adjusting fence with a

offset.

⁄64"

Install fence and measure distance again between

marked tooth and fence face. The rear measurement

should be

⁄64" greater than previously measured in

Step 4.

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Fence Scale Calibration

The fence scale indicator window, shown in Figure 119, can be calibrated with the fence scale if you notice that your cuts do not accurately match what is shown on the fence scale.

The indicator adjusts by loosening the two mounting screws and sliding it in the desired direction.

Tools Needed Qty

Hex Wrench 3mm ...............................................1

Scrap Piece of Wood Tape Measure

....................................................1

............................................1

Screws

Indicator Window

To calibrate fence scale indicator windows, do these steps:

Position and lock fence at 13", as indicated by scale,

then cut your scrap piece of wood.

Reposition and lock fence at 12", as indicated by

scale.

Flip your scrap piece of wood over, placing side that

was cut in Step 1 against fence, and cut your scrap piece of wood.

Measure width of freshly cut workpiece with tape

measure. Workpiece width should be exactly 12". If it is not, then adjust indicator window to match width of workpiece.

Figure 119. Fence indicator window.

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Table/Dado Insert

Adjustment

The table/dado insert must sit perfectly flush with the table to provide a smooth, continuous surface for the workpiece to slide over. The insert is held in place by a magnet and sits on top of four adjustment screws (see Figure 120).

The insert should be checked and adjusted any time it is removed and replaced, after prolonged use, or any time you notice the workpiece or fence does not slide smoothly over the insert.

Tools Needed Qty

Hex Wrench 3mm ...............................................1

Straight Edge

To check and adjust insert, do these steps:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Place straightedge across insert and check to make

sure insert is flush with table at front and back of throat.

— If insert is flush with table, no adjustments are

necessary.

— If insert is not flush with table, proceed to Step 3.

Insert hex wrench through holes shown in Figure

120. Loosen screws to raise insert, or tighten screws to lower it.

4. Repeat Steps 2–3 until insert is perfectly flush with surface of table.

....................................................1

Figure 120. Location of table/dado insert

holes with adjustment screws.

Note: Table insert should be firmly installed (should

not rock) in the table. Each screw should support insert evenly.

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Miter Gauge Adjustments

The miter gauge can be adjusted so it is perpendicular to the blade and snug in the T-slot.

Tools Needed Qty

90° Square .......................................................1

45° Square Hex Wrench 2mm Hex Wrench 2.5mm Hex Wrench 4mm

.......................................................1

...............................................1

.............................................1

...............................................1

Lock Knob

Set Screw

Checking/Setting 90° Stops

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Slide miter gauge into T-slot on table.

3. Loosen miter gauge lock knob, pull out positive stop

knob, then pivot miter gauge body to 90° so stop knob springs into position (see Figure 121).

4. Place square evenly against face of miter gauge and blade, as shown in Figure 122.

— If square touches miter body and body of blade

(not the teeth) evenly at same time, then it is square to blade and 90° stop is set correctly. No further adjustments are necessary.

— If square does not touch miter body and blade

body evenly at same time, then proceed to Step 5.

Loosen lock nut on 90° set screw (see Figure 123),

then adjust set screw until miter body is flush with square. Tighten lock nut.

Lock Nut

Figure 121. Screws for adjusting miter

stops.

Square

Miter Gauge

Figure 122. Checking 90° stop on miter

Blade

gauge.

Loosen indicator screw on top of miter bar, adjust

pointer to 0°, then tighten screw.

Adjusting Miter Bar Tightness

The miter bar can be adjusted so it fits more tightly in the miter slot. To adjust the miter bar tightness, adjust the set screws shown in Figure 121 as needed. Bar should slide with little resistance.

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Set Screws

Figure 123. Set screws for adjusting miter

bar tightness in miter slot.

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Belt Tension &

Replacement

The drive belt stretches slightly as the saw is used. Most of the belt stretching will happen during the first 16 hours of use, but it may continue through continued use. If you notice that the belt is slipping, it will need to be tensioned. If the belt is cracked, frayed, or shows other signs of excessive wear, it will need to be replaced.

Tools Needed Qty

Hex Wrench 6mm ...............................................1

Tensioning Belt

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Raise blade completely, then open the motor door.

3. Loosen cap screw on motor (see Figure 124), and

pivot motor up and down to verify it is movable.

Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

Belt

Press down on motor with one hand to keep belt

tension tight, then tighten cap screw.

Press belt in center to check belt tension. The belt

is correctly tensioned when there is approximately

⁄4" deflection when it is pushed with moderate

pressure, as shown in Figure 125.

— If there is more than 1⁄4" deflection, loosen cap

screw, push motor down, then tighten cap screw.

Close motor door.

Replacing Belt

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

Raise blade completely, then open motor door.

3. Loosen cap screw shown in Figure 124 and lift motor

fully to remove tension on belt. Tighten cap screw, then roll belt off arbor and motor pulleys.

Install new belt, loosen cap screw, then lower motor.

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5. Press down on motor with one hand to keep belt tension tight and tighten cap screw.

Cap Screw

Figure 124. Location of cap screw for

adjusting belt tension.

Pulley

⁄4"

Deflection

Pulley

Figure 125. Checking belt tension.

Follow Step 5 in the Tensioning Belt subsection on

this page to check V-belt tension.

7. Close motor door.

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The following troubleshooting tables cover common problems that may occur with this machine. If you need replacement parts or additional troubleshooting help, contact our Technical Support.

Note:

available, your original purchase receipt. This information is required to properly assist you.

Troubleshooting

Before contacting Tech Support, find the machine serial number and manufacture date, and if

Motor & Electrical

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Machine does not

start, or power

supply breaker

trips immediately

after startup.

Machine stalls or

is underpowered.

Machine has

vibration or noisy

operation.

1. Switch disabling key removed.

2. Machine circuit breaker tripped.

3. Power supply circuit breaker tripped or fuse blown.

4. Plug/receptacle at fault/wired incorrectly.

5. Motor wired incorrectly.

6. Wiring broken, disconnected, or corroded.

7. START/STOP switch or circuit breaker at fault.

8. Start capacitor at fault.

9. Motor at fault.

1. Feed rate/cutting speed too fast.

2. Blade dull or incorrect for type of cut.

. Workpiece unsuitable for machine.

. Motor overheated; tripping machine circuit

breaker.

. Belt slipping.

. Pulleys slipping on shaft or misaligned.

. Motor wired incorrectly.

8. Run capacitor at fault.

9. Motor bearings at fault.

10. Contactor not energized/has poor contacts.

11. Centrifugal switch at fault.

. Motor at fault.

1. Motor or component loose.

2. Blade at fault.

3. Belt/pulley(s) worn, loose, or misaligned.

. Motor mount loose/broken.

5. Arbor pulley loose.

6. Motor fan rubbing on fan cover.

7. Arbor bearings at fault.

8. Motor bearings at fault.

1. Install switch disabling key.

2. Reset circuit breaker on switch (Page 83).

3. Ensure circuit is sized correctly and free of shorts. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.

4. Test for good contacts; correct wiring.

5. Correct motor wiring connections (Page 83).

6. Fix broken wires or disconnected/corroded connections.

7. Replace switch/circuit breaker.

8. Test/replace if at fault.

9. Test/repair/replace.

1. Decrease feed rate/cutting speed.

2. Use correct, sharp blade (Page 34).

. Only cut wood; replace crooked workpiece/ensure

moisture is below 20%.

. Clean motor/let cool and reduce workload; Reset

breaker.

. Tension/replace belt (Page 78).

. Tighten/replace loose pulley; ensure pulleys are

aligned (

. Wire motor correctly (Page 83).

8. Test/repair/replace.

9. Test/repair/replace.

10. Test all legs for power; replace if faulty.

11. Adjust/replace centrifugal switch if available.

. Test/repair/replace.

1. Inspect/replace damaged bolts/nuts, and re-tighten with thread-locking fluid.

2. Replace warped/bent blade; resharpen dull blade.

3. Inspect/replace belt. Realign/replace shaft, pulley, set screw, and key (

. Tighten/replace.

5. Retighten/replace arbor pulley.

6. Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan.

. Replace arbor housing bearings; replace arbor.

8. Test by rotating shaft; grinding/loose shaft requires bearing replacement.

Page 78).

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Operation

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Rip f ence does not move smoothly.

Material moves away from fence when ripping.

Blade not aligned with miter slot or fence.

Blade tilt does not stop at 4 5 °/ 9 0 °.

Blade hits table insert when tilting to 45°.

Board binds or burns when feeding through table saw.

Handwheel binds or is difficult to move.

Blade too close to insert.

Blade will not go beneath table sur face.

Blade will not move up or down.

1. Rip fence mounted/adjusted incorrectly.

2. Rails dirty or sticky.

1. Improper feeding technique.

2. Fence not parallel with blade.

1. Blade warped/damaged/dull.

2. Fence not parallel with blade.

3. Miter slot not parallel with blade.

1. Sawdust built up in/on trunnions.

. 45°/90° stops out of adjustment.

. Sawdust/debris stuck in trunnion slides.

1 2

. 45° stop out of adjustment.

3. Table/trunnion assembly out of alignment. 4

. Miter slot not parallel with blade.

. Blade incorrectly installed.

1. Blade warped/damaged/dull. 2

. Too many teeth on blade for cutting type.

. Fence not parallel to blade.

4. Miter slot not parallel with blade. 5

. Riving knife or spreader not correctly aligned

with blade.

1. Lock knob is tightened.

2. Handwheel shaft pins are wedged.

1. Blade or arbor washers incorrectly installed on arbor.

2. Table/trunnion assembly out of alignment.

1. Roll pin/set screw in worm gear contacting geared trunnion.

1. Set screw on worm gear is loose or missing.

1. Remount rip fence. Adjust fence to ensure adjustment screws are not too tight (

2. Clean and wax rails.

1. Review proper feeding technique (Page 31).

2. Adjust fence parallel with blade (Page 73).

1. Replace blade (Page 36).

2. Adjust fence parallel with blade (Page 73).

3. Adjust miter slot parallel with blade (Page 68).

1. Remove sawdust from trunnions. Clean and relubricate as necessary (

. Adjust 45°/90° stops (Page 66).

. Clean sawdust/debris out of trunnion slides.

1 2

. Adjust 45° stop (Page 66).

. Adjust table/trunnion mounting position (Page 68).

. Adjust miter slot parallel with blade; shim table

(

Page 68).

. Re-install blade (Page 36).

1. Replace blade (Page 36).

. Use correct, sharp blade (Page 34).

3. Adjust fence parallel with blade (Page 73).

. Adjust miter slot parallel with blade (Page 68).

. Adjust riving knife or spreader into alignment with

blade (

Page 70).

1. Loosen lock knob.

2. Remove handwheel and adjust shaft pins (Page 22).

1. Verify blade and arbor washers are correctly installed in the required positions (Page 37).

. Adjust table/trunnion mounting position (Page 68).

1. Tighten roll pins and set screws in the worm gear (Page 85).

1. Tighten or replace set screw (Page 85).

Page 65).

Page 72).

Too much sawdust blown back toward operator.

Workpiece catch-

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es on table/dado insert or table throat during cutting operation.

1. Blade guard removed.

2. Too many air leaks in cabinet for proper dust collection.

3. Dust collection system clogged.

4. Dust collection system lacks required CFM at machine.

5. Fence not parallel with blade (pressure at blade backside).

6. Miter slot not parallel with blade.

1. Table/dado insert out of adjustment. 1. Adjust table/dado insert so it is perfectly flush with

1. Re-install blade guard for maximum safety and dust

control (Page 38).

2. Seal leaks in cabinet or around blade guard dust port.

3. Remove clog.

4. Revise ducting layout for improved suction; use a different dust collector.

5. Adjust fence parallel with blade (Page 73).

6. Adjust miter slot parallel with blade (Page 68).

table surface (Page 76).

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These pages are current at the time of printing. However, in the spirit of improvement, we may make changes to the electrical systems of future machines. Compare the manufacture date of your machine to

If there are differences between your machine and what is shown in this section, call Technical Support

for assistance BEFORE making any changes to the wiring on your machine. An updated

machine before calling. This information can be found on the main machine label.

Electrical Safety Instructions

the one stated in this manual, and study this section carefully.

at (360) 734-3482 wiring diagram may be available. Note: Please gather the serial number and manufacture date of your

SHOCK HAZARD. Working on wiring that is

connected to a power source is extremely dangerous. Touching electrified parts will result in personal injury including but not limited to severe burns, electrocution, or death. Disconnect the power from the machine before servicing electrical components!

QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. Due to the inherent

hazards of electricity, only a qualified electrician should perform wiring tasks on this machine. If you are not a qualified electrician, get help from one before attempting any kind of wiring job.

WIRE CONNECTIONS. All connections must

be tight to prevent wires from loosening during machine operation. Double-check all wires disconnected or connected during any wiring task to ensure tight connections.

WIRE/COMPONENT DAMAGE. Damaged wires

or components increase the risk of serious personal injury, fire, or machine damage. If you notice that any wires or components are damaged while performing a wiring task, replace those wires or components before completing the task.

MODIFICATIONS. Using aftermarket parts or

modifying the wiring beyond what is shown in the diagram may lead to unpredictable results, including serious injury or fire.

MOTOR WIRING. The motor wiring shown

in these diagrams is current at the time of printing, but it may not match your machine. Always use the wiring diagram inside the motor junction box.

CAPACITORS/INVERTERS. Some capacitors

and power inverters store an electrical charge for up to 10 minutes after being disconnected from the power source. To reduce the risk of being shocked, wait at least this long before working on capacitors.

CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS. You MUST follow

the requirements at the beginning of this manual when connecting your machine to a power source.

EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If you are

experiencing difficulties understanding the information included in this section, contact our Technical Support at

(360) 734-3482.

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WIRING DIAGRAM COLOR KEY

The photos and diagrams included in this section are best viewed in color. You can view these pages in color at www.shopfox.biz.

BLACK

WHITE

GREEN

RED

BLUE

BROWN

GRAY

ORANGE

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YELLOW YELLOW

GREEN PURPLE

PINK

LIGHT BLUE

BLUE WHITE

TURQUOISE

Page 85

Start

Capacitor

Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

Electrical Components

ON/STOP

Switch

Run

Capacitor

Circuit

Breaker

Figure 126. Motor capacitors.

Motor Junction

Box

Figure 127. Motor junction box.

Figure 128. Switch box components.

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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

GND

Wiring Diagram

SWITCH BOX

ON/STOP

SWITCH

A1B1

WARNING!

SHOCK HAZARD!

Disconnect power before working on wiring.

230 VAC

6-15 PLUG

(As Recommended)

Hot

Ground

Hot

Rewired

for 230V

KUOYUH

10A 125V/250V

Circuit Breaker

KUOYUH 88

20A 125V/250V

Circuit Breaker

115 VAC

5-20 Plug

Neutral

Hot

Ground

B3 A3

GND

Read

Page 81

STOP

Before

Wiring

Rewired for 230V

Motor Rewired for 230V

(Rewired for 230V)

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Run

Capacitor

30uF-d

350VAC

115V/230V MOTOR

Motor Prewired for 115V

Start

Capacitor

200MFD

125VAC

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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

17V2

19 X1888019 HEX NUT M5-.8

PARTS

Body

10-1

10-2

10-4

10-3

13V2

20 23

8V2

37V2

18V2

REF PAR T # DESCRIPTION REF PAR T # DESCRIPTION

1 X1888001 EXTENSION W ING 20 X1888020 FLAT WASHER 5MM 2 X1888002 CAP SCREW M10-1.5 X 30 21 X1888021 LOCK WASHER 5MM 3 X1888003 LOCK W ASHER 10MM 22 X1888022 KNOB 1/4-20, D1-1/16, BALL 4 X1888004 FLAT WASH ER 10MM 23 X1888023 LEADS CREW BRACK ET 18MM ID 5 X1888005 TABLE INSERT (STANDARD) 24 X1888024 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M5-.8 X 20 6 X1888006 FLAT HD CAP SCR M5-.8 X 10 25 X1888025 LOCK NUT M8-1.25 7 X1888007 TABLE INSERT MAGNET 26 X1888026 TILT SCALE 8V2 X1888008V2 MAIN TABLE V2.10. 20 28 X1888028 HINGE PIN 9 X1888009 MOTOR ACCESS COVER 30 X1888030 STRAIN RELIEF TYPE-3 M16-1.5 10 X1888010 DRAW LATCH ASSEMBLY 31 X1888031 TABLE INSERT (DADO) 10-1 X1888010-1 DRAW LATCH STRIKE 32 X1888032 HEX BOLT M5-.8 X 10 10-2 X1888010-2 P HLP HD SCR 8-32 X 3/8 33 X1888033 FLAT WASHER 6MM 10-3 X1888010-3 H EX NUT 8-32 34 X1888034 DUST P ORT 4" X 1- 1/2" 10-4 X1888010-4 DRAW LATCH HOOK 35 X1888035 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M5-. 8 X 12 11 X1888011 HEX BOLT 1/4-20 X 3/4 36 X1888036 GRAB CATCH 12 X1888012 HEX NUT 1/4-20 37 X1888037 TAP SCREW #5 X 1/4 13 X1888013 HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 25 37V2 X 1888037V2 PHLP HD SCR 5-40 X 1/4 V2.10.20 13V2 X 1888013V2 HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 45 V2.10.20 38 X1888038 HEX NUT 5-40 14 X1888014 FLAT WASHER 8MM 39 X1888039 LEADSCREW B RACKET 23MM ID 15 X1888015 LOCK WASHER 8MM 40 X1888040 LOCK W ASHER 1/4 16 X1888016 CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 25 41 X1888041 SET SCREW M5-.8 X 10 17V2 X 1888017V2 CABINET V2.10.20 44 X1888044 PUSH LOCK BRACKET 18V2 X 1888018V2 CABINET ACCESS COVER V2.10.20 45 X1888045 SET SCREW M6-1 X 10

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Trunnion

108

101

102

106

206

187

198

106-3

106-4

106-9

106-2

133

104 105

105 104 125

188

107

103

104

105

114

115V2

106-5

106-6

106-10

106-8

106-1

132

102

195

194

186

111

139

108

109

116

106-7

106-11

136

209

115V2

192

172

110

103 135

174

112

122

140

199

137

138

175

180

120V2

128

125

107

176

191

117

126

119

200

119

190

196

193

170

108

109

134

189

108

125

120

109

124

120

197 120

119

169

118

120

173

141

108

103

135

121

127

177

113

201

129

163

162

130

167

142

204

179

208

201

146

209

184

161

135

133 104 105

108

178

174

166

210

139

182

148

171

132

105 104 125

147

164

167

163

155

150

188

146

187

158

115

149

168

205

202

159

160

203

183

202

108

185

157V2

151

152

153

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206

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149 X1888149 FLANGE RING

Trunnion Parts List

REF PAR T # DESCRIPTION REF PA RT # DESCRIPTION

101 X1888101 LOCK NUT M16- 2 150 X1888150 FLAT HD CAP SCR M5-.8 X 50 102 X1888102 FLAT WASHER 5/8 151 X1888151 SAW BLADE 10" X 40T 103 X1888103 CAP SCREW M8-1. 25 X 20 152 X1888152 ARBOR FLANGE 104 X1888104 LOCK WA SHER 8MM 153 X1888153 ARBOR NUT 5/8-12 105 X1888105 FLAT WASHER 8MM 155 X1888155 SPREADER ADJUSTMENT BLOCK 106 X1888106 MOTOR 2HP 110/220V 1- PH 157V2 X1888157V2 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 30 V2.10.20 106-1 X1888106- 1 MOTOR FAN COVER 158 X 1888158 SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 12 BALL-P T 106-2 X1888106- 2 MOTOR FAN 159 X 1888159 SPREADER CLAMPING PLATE 106-3 X1888106- 3 S CAPACITOR COVER 160 X 1888160 CAP SCREW M6- 1 X 25 106-4 X1888106- 4 S CAPACITOR 200M 125V 1-1/2 X 2- 3/4 161 X1888161 BUTTON H D CAP SCR M6-1 X 20 106-5 X1888106- 5 R CAPACITOR COVER 162 X 1888162 CONNECTI NG PLATE 106-6 X1888106- 6 R CAPACITOR 30M 350V 1-1/2 X 2- 3/8 163 X1888163 LOCK NUT M6-1 106-7 X1888106- 7 MOTOR JUNCTION BOX 164 X1888164 BUTT ON H D CAP SCR M5-.8 X 16 106-8 X1888106- 8 CONTACT PLATE 63 X 63MM 166 X 1888166 EXTENSION SPRING 1 X 7.2 X 68MM 106-9 X1888106- 9 CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH M14-2 167 X 1888167 SHO ULDER SCREW M6-1 X 10.5, 8 X 5 106-10 X1888106-10 BALL BEARING 6204Z Z (FRONT) 168 X 1888168 DUST COLLECTION CASE 106-11 X1888106-11 BALL BEARING 6202Z Z (REAR) 169 X 1888169 CAP SCREW M5- .8 X 12 107 X1888107 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16 170 X 1888170 P OINT ER 108 X1888108 LOCK WA SHER 6MM 171 X1888171 BUTTO N HD CAP SCR M5-.8 X 12 109 X1888109 FLAT WASHER 6MM 172 X1888172 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M4-.7 X 8 110 X1888110 ARBOR PULLEY 173 X1888173 MOTOR LOCATING SHAFT 111 X1888111 POLY V-BELT 150PJ6 174 X 1888174 STOP COLLAR 112 X1888112 BUSH ING 175 X 1888175 I NT RETAINING RING 24MM 113 X1888113 BALL BEARING 6203-2RS 176 X 1888176 TILT LEADSCREW NUT 114 X1888114 KEY 6 X 6 X 20 177 X 1888177 TILT LEADSCREW BASE 115 X1888115 SET SCREW M6- 1 X 10 178 X 1888178 ROLL PIN 4 X 16 115V2 X 1888115V2 SET SCREW M6- 1 X 6 V2.10.20 179 X1888179 TILT LEADSCREW 116 X1888116 MOTOR PULLEY 180 X1888180 ROLL PIN 4 X 20 117 X1888117 HEX BOLT M6-1 X 16 182 X1888182 BEARING W ASHER 22 X 12 X 10MM 118 X1888118 LOCK NUT M5-.8 183 X1888183 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16 119 X1888119 LOCK WA SHER 5MM 184 X1888184 BEVELED BUSH ING 120 X1888120 FLAT WASHER 5MM 185 X1888185 WING NUT M6-1 120V2 X 1888120V2 FLAT WASH ER 4MM V2.10. 20 186 X 1888186 H ANDW HEEL TYPE-7 160D X 12B-N X M10-1.5 121 X1888121 ARBOR LOCK 187 X 1888187 KNOB M8-1.25, D60, 6- LOBE 122 X1888122 HEX BOLT M8-1. 25 X 40 188 X1888188 REVOLVING H ANDLE 21 X 90, M10-1.5 X 13 124 X1888124 BLADE HEIGHT LIMIT BLOCK 189 X 1888189 LO CK NUT M12-1.75 125 X1888125 HEX NUT M8-1.25 190 X 1888190 FLAT W ASHER 12MM 126 X1888126 MOTOR MOUNT 191 X1888191 COLLAR 127 X1888127 ARBOR BUSHING 192 X1888192 ELEVATION SHAFT 128 X1888128 BALL BEARING 6202-2RS 193 X 1888193 POINTER BASE 129 X1888129 KEY 5 X 5 X 15 194 X 1888194 HANDWHEEL BUSHING 130 X1888130 ARBOR 195 X 1888195 COMP RESSION SP RI NG 1.2 X 15 X 36MM 132 X1888132 TRUNNIO N 196 X 1888196 ELEVATION SHAFT SPACER 17 X 30 X 1MM 133 X1888133 HEX BOLT M8-1. 25 X 45 197 X1888197 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20 134 X1888134 LIMIT BLOCK 198 X1888198 STRAIN RELIEF TYP E-3 M16-1. 5 135 X1888135 FLAT WASHER 6MM 199 X1888199 CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 30 136 X1888136 FLAT HD CAP SCR M10-1.5 X 45 200 X 1888200 CAP SCREW M5- .8 X 20 137 X1888137 SPACER 16.5 X 24.5 X 5.5MM 201 X1888201 SET SCREW M6-1 X 20 138 X1888138 SPACER 10 X 33 X 11MM ( NYLON) 202 X 1888202 H OSE CLAMP 3- 1/4" 139 X1888139 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 35 203 X 1888203 CLEAR H OSE 3" X 26" 140 X1888140 SHAFT BRACKET 204 X 1888204 H EX NUT M10-1. 5 141 X1888141 MAI N TRUNNION 205 X 1888205 ARBOR FLANGE (DADO) 142 X1888142 MOTOR SHAFT M16-2 X 120 206 X 1888206 K NOB B USHI NG 146 X1888146 GASKET 208 X 1888208 KEY 5 X 5 X 10 147 X1888147 SP READER BRACKET 209 X1888209 SPACER 4 X 2MM 148 X1888148 SPRING BRACKET 210 X1888210 SET SCREW M6-1 X 6

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232V2 X1888232V2 PHLP H D SCR M5-. 8 X 10 V2.10.20

Power Switch

221V2

240

232V2

238

224

223V2

224X

233

239

231V2

235

222V2

(for 230V conversion)

REF PART # DESC RIPTION R EF PART # DESCRIPTION

221V2 X1888221V2 TAP SCREW M3 X 20 V2.10.20 233 X 1888233 STRAIN RELIEF TYPE-3 PG11 222V2 X1888222V2 PADDLE SWITCH UV03-006 V2.10.20 235 X1888235 POWER CORD 14G 3W 72" 5-20P 223V2 X1888223V2 SW ITCH B OX AP-9501B-205 JP950B V2.10. 20 236 X1888236 MOTOR CORD 14G 3W 32" 224 X1888224 CIRCUIT BREAKER 20A 238 X1888238 EXT TOOTH WASHER 5MM 224X X1888224X CIRCUIT BREAKER 10A 239 X 1888239 HEX NUT M5-.8 231V2 X1888231V2 SW ITCH B RACKET V2.10.20 240 X1888240 FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 10

236

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Blade Guard

311

326

321

312

320

301

336

305

319

301

313

302

315

314

308

302

316

309

304

317

341

318

319

320

303

321

303

331

332

333

312A

324

301

339

340

325

323

322

301

311

306307

335

337

338

343 334

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

301 X1888301 FLAT H D CAP SCR M5-.8 X 10 320 X1888320 SPACER 6 X 10 X 4MM 302 X1888302 GUARD SUPPORT (LEFT) 321 X1888321 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M4-.7 X 5 303 X1888303 GUARD SUPPORT (RIGHT) 322 X1888322 SHOULDER SCREW M5-.8 X 10, 6 X 25 304 X1888304 FLANG E NUT M5-.8 X 9 323 X 1888323 SH OULDER SCREW M5-.8 X 10, 6 X 10 305 X1888305 DUST CHUTE 324 X1888324 GUARD (RIGHT) 306 X1888306 G UARD (LEFT) 325 X1888325 TAP SCREW M3 X 10 307 X1888307 TAP SCREW M3.5 X 16 326 X 1888326 RIVING KNIFE 308 X1888308 S PRING CLAMP 331 X1888331 HOSE SUPPORT ARM 309 X1888309 BLADE GUARD DUST PORT 332 X 1888332 HEX NUT M6-1 311 X1888311 B UTTON HD CAP SCR M5-. 8 X 10 333 X1888333 FLAT WASHER 6MM 312 X1888312 SIDE GUARD (RIGHT) 334 X1888334 W I NG NUT M6-1 312A X1888312A COMPLETE B LADE GUARD ASSY 335 X1888335 HO SE CONNECTO R 1- 1/2" 313 X1888313 TORSION SPRING 336 X1888336 DUST HOSE 1-1/2" X 94" 314 X1888314 PAWL SHAFT 337 X1888337 PUSH STICK 315 X1888315 S PREADER 338 X1888338 H EX WRENCH SET 2.5-8MM 6-PC 316 X1888316 ROLL PIN 4 X 16 339 X1888339 W RENCH 13 X 27MM O PEN-ENDS 317 X1888317 P AWL RELEAS E HOOK 340 X1888340 SIDE GUARD (LEFT) 318 X1888318 R IVET 4 X 6 341 X1888341 FLANGE NUT M5- .8 X 6 319 X1888319 ANTI-KICKBACK PAWL 343 X1888343 LO CK W ASH ER 6MM

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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

408 X1888408 HEX NUT 10-24

Miter Gauge

401

400

412

407

414

403

410

408

411

409

402

415

416

413

405

406

404

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

400 X1888400 MITER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 409 X1888409 SET SCREW 10-24 X 1/4 401 X1888401 MITER HANDLE 5/16-18 X 1 410 X1888410 STOP LINK 402 X1888402 FLAT WASHER 5/16 411 X1888411 POINTER 403 X1888403 MITER GAUGE BODY 412 X1888412 SCALE 404 X1888404 MITER BAR 413 X1888413 SET SCREW 10-24 X 3/8 405 X1888405 MITER BAR GUIDE WASHER 414 X1888414 ROLL PIN 3 X 6 406 X1888406 FLAT HD SCR 1/4-20 X 5/16 415 X1888415 MITER HINGE PIN 407 X1888407 SET SCREW 10-24 X 3/4 416 X1888416 RIVET 2 X 5

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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)

510 X1888510 MAGNET 525 X1888525 KNOB M6-1, D30, 5-LOB E

Fence

507

503

502

512V2

521

523

513

515

523

514

524

522

523

524

525

502

519

524

503

525

510

509

511

506

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

500 X1888500 FENCE ASSEMBLY 511 X1888511 KNOB 3/8-16, D1-9/16, BALL 501 X1888501 GLIDE PAD 512V2 X1888512V2 LOCK NUT 3/8-16 V2.10.20 502 X1888502 KNURLED NUT M12-1.75 513 X1888513 PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 3/8 503 X1888503 SET SCREW M12-1. 75 X 20 NYLO N-TIP PED 514 X 1888514 FLAT WASH ER #10 504 X1888504 SET SCREW 3/8-16 X 5/16 515 X1888515 MAGNIFIED CURSOR 505 X1888505 HEX B OLT 1/4-20 X 1-3/4 519 X 1888519 FENCE BASE END CAP 50 X 50MM 506 X1888506 CAM LOCK PLATE 521 X1888521 FENCE FACE 507 X1888507 LOCK NUT 1/4-20 522 X1888522 FENCE BASE 508 X1888508 HEX B OLT 3/8-16 X 1-3/4 523 X 1888523 T- BOLT M6-1 X 20 509 X1888509 FENCE LOCK CAM LEVER 524 X1888524 FLAT WASHER 6MM

508

505

504

501

525

500

PARTS

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611

610

613

609

614

611

609

614

613

617

609

608

619 618

620

Rails

609

610

608

609

610

614

611

613

609

613

614

608

609

612

609

610

611

609

608

602

604

603

605 606

607

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

602 X1888602 FENCE GUIDE TUBE 611 X 1888611 HEX NUT M10-1.5 603 X1888603 FENCE RAIL (FRONT) 612 X1888612 FENCE RAIL (REAR) 604 X1888604 FENCE SCALE LAB EL 613 X1888613 HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 25 605 X1888605 FLAT WASHER 6MM 614 X1888614 LOCK WASH ER 10MM 606 X1888606 LOCK W ASH ER 6MM 617 X1888617 FLAT H D SCR M6-1 X 16 607 X1888607 HEX BOLT 1/4-20 X 5/8 618 X1888618 LOCK W ASH ER 6MM 608 X1888608 HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 35 619 X1888619 FLAT WASHER 6MM 609 X1888609 FLAT W ASHER 10MM 620 X1888620 H EX NUT M6- 1 610 X1888610 LOCK WASH ER 10MM

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708 X1888708 MODEL NUMBER LAB EL 716 X1888716 TABLE SAW WARNINGS LABEL

Labels & Cosmetics

601745

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

701 X1888701 DO NOT OPEN DOOR WARNING LABEL 709 X1888709 SHOP FOX BLACK TAPE 702 X1888702 BLADE GUARD LABEL 710V2 X1888710V2 MACH INE ID LABEL V2.10.20 703V2 X 1888703V2 FENCE LABEL V2.10.20 711 X1888711 READ MANUAL LABEL 704 X1888704 HANDWHEEL NOTICE LABEL 712 X1888712 RIVING KNIFE CAUTION LABEL 705 X1888705 EYE/LUNG HAZARD LABEL - SMALL 713 X1888713 DI SCONNECT POWER LABEL 706 X1888706 TOUCH-UP PAINT, SHOP FOX WHITE 714 X1888714 ELECTRICI TY LAB EL 707 X1888707 SHOP FOX NAMEPLATE-LARGE 715 X1888715 DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN LABEL

Safety labels warn about machine hazards and how to prevent serious personal injury. The owner of this machine MUST maintain the original location and readability of all labels on this machine. If any label is removed or becomes unreadable, REPLACE that label before allowing machine to be operated again. Contact us at (360) 734-3482 or www.woodstockint.com to order new labels.

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warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents,

WARRANTY

Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all Shop Fox machinery to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase by the original owner. This

lack of maintenance, or reimbursement of third party expenses incurred.

Woodstock International, Inc. will repair, replace, or arrange for a dealer refund, at its expense and option, the Shop Fox machine or machine part proven to be defective for its designed and intended use, provided that the original owner returns the product prepaid to an authorized warranty or repair facility as designated by our Bellingham, Washington office with proof of their purchase of the product within two years, and provides Woodstock International, Inc. reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect through inspection. If it is determined there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of Woodstock International Inc.'s warranty, then the original owner must bear the cost of storing and returning the product.

This is Woodstock International, Inc.’s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may be implied by law, including any merchantability or fitness, for any particular purpose, are hereby limited to the duration of this written warranty. We do not warrant that Shop Fox machinery complies with the provisions of any law, acts or electrical codes. We do not reimburse for third party repairs. In no event shall Woodstock International, Inc.’s liability under this limited warranty exceed the purchase price paid for the product, and any legal actions brought against Woodstock International, Inc. shall be tried in the State of Washington, County of Whatcom. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.

Every effort has been made to ensure that all Shop Fox machinery meets high quality and durability standards. We are commited to continuously improving the quality of our products, and reserve the right to change specifications at any time.

To register the warranty, go to https://www.woodstockint.com/warranty, or scan the QR code below. You will be directed to the Warranty Registration page on www.woodstockint.com. Enter all applicable production information.

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