Shop fox W1668 - User Manual

MODEL W1668/W1848
13
1
⁄4" OSCILLATING
DRILL PRESS
Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: tech-support@shopfox.biz
COPYRIGHT © MARCH, 2017 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT
THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Printed in China
#18837MN V2.03.17
OWNER'S MANUAL
(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 08/16)
W1848
W1668

Summary

Safety Guidelines for Drill Press Operation

Standard Machinery Safety Instructions

Essential safety guidelines applicable to all machinery operations.

Additional Safety for Drill Presses

Specific safety precautions tailored for operating drill presses.

Electrical Requirements and Safety

Circuit Requirements

Specifies necessary power supply circuit types and sizes for safe operation.

Grounding Requirements

Details the importance and procedure for machine grounding to prevent shock.

Drill Press Setup Procedures

Assembly Process

Step-by-step instructions for assembling the drill press components.

Final Setup Procedures

Procedures for dust collection, test run, and spindle break-in after assembly.

Drill Press Adjustments

Tensioning Belt

Adjusting Table Height & Tilt

Changing Spindle Speeds

Steps for changing the drill press spindle speed by adjusting V-belts.

Adjusting Depth Stop

Drill Press Operations

Changing Drill Bits and Drums

Using the Oscillator for Sanding

Service and Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Common Problems

A table of common problems, causes, and solutions for machine operation.

Electrical Safety Instructions

Drill Press Parts Identification

Main Parts List

Shop fox W1668 Specifications

General

Type	Wood Lathe
Motor Power	1 HP
Swing over bed	12"
Distance between centers	36"
Voltage	110V
Taper of spindle bore	MT2
Taper of tailstock bore	MT2