Woodstock THE SHOP FOX W1500 - Manual (Page 8)

Shop Fox ® -7-
SECTION III: ADJUSTMENTS
A. Sliding Table
Ensure that the Shop Fox ® slides freely on the base
plate assembly. Figure 5.
To Test:
1. Place the Shop Fox ® in any 3 /
8
" x 3 /
4
" miter slot,
i.e.: your table saw or shaper.
WARNING: Disconnect tool from power source
before testing.
2. Push the sliding table forward and backward by
gripping the hand-holds.
3. If you have difficulty moving the sliding table
from front to back, remove the sliding table assem-
bly from the base plate assembly.
4. Check for burrs, dirt, grit, etc. Clean, file, or sand
where appropriate and re-test until a smooth action
is obtained.
5. If there does not appear to be any foreign mate-
rial, check that the anti-friction tape is correctly
applied.
B. Hold-Down Bracket
The hold-down bracket should slide easily across the
face plate when installed correctly and not fall off.
However, you should be able to remove it without fur-
ther adjustment of the ball-plunger.
To Adjust the Hold-down Bracket:
1. Loosen the ball-plunger so the hold-down bracket
fits loosely on the face plate.
2. With the hold-down bracket in position on the
face plate, tighten the ball-plunger. Stop tightening
when there is slight resistance to sliding the hold-
down bracket across the face plate.
3. Turn the Shop Fox ® over to see if the hold-down
bracket falls off. If it falls off, tighten the ball-
plunger a bit more.
4. Try to pull the hold-down bracket off the face
plate. It should snap off with a light click. If it does
not come off without excessive force, loosen the
ball-plunger slightly and try again.
Once the ball-plunger is properly adjusted, you should
be able to snap the hold-down bracket on, clamp your
workpiece effectively, and then snap it off when not
in use.