Shop fox 2 in. x 27 in. Combo Belt 6 in. Disc Benchtop Sander W1838, W1838 Owner's manual

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Model W1838 Machine Specifications, Page 1 of 2
MODEL W1838
2" X 27" COMBO BELT/ 6" DISC BENCHTOP SANDER
Product Dimensions
Weight........................................................................................................... 22 lbs.
Width (side‐to‐side) x Depth (front‐to‐back) x Height........................................ 20 x 19 x 12 in.
Footprint (Length x Width)............................................................................ 6‐1/2 x 4 in.
Shipping Dimensions
Type.................................................................................................... Cardboard Box
Content........................................................................................................ Machine
Weight........................................................................................................... 31 lbs.
Length x Width x Height........................................................................... 16 x 17 x 13 in.
Electrical
Power Requirement.................................................................... 120V, Single‐Phase, 60 Hz
Prewired Voltage................................................................................................. 120V
Full‐Load Current Rating........................................................................................ 2.6A
Minimum Circuit Size............................................................................................. 15A
Connection Type......................................................................................... Cord & Plug
Power Cord Included.............................................................................................. Yes
Power Cord Length............................................................................................... 6 ft.
Power Cord Gauge............................................................................................ 18 AWG
Plug Included....................................................................................................... Yes
Included Plug Type............................................................................................... 5‐15
Switch Type............................................................................................ Rocker Switch
Motors
Main
Horsepower.............................................................................................. 1/3 HP
Phase.............................................................................................. Single‐Phase
Amps......................................................................................................... 2.6A
Speed.................................................................................................. 3450 RPM
Type......................................................................... TEFC Capacitor‐Start Induction
Power Transfer ................................................................................... Direct Drive
Bearings............................................................... Shielded & Permanently Lubricated
Centrifugal Switch/Contacts Type....................................................................... N/A
Model W1838 Machine Specifications, Page 2 of 2
Main Specifications
Belt Sander Info
Sanding Belt Width........................................................................................ 2 in.
Sanding Belt Length...................................................................................... 27 in.
Sanding Belt Speed.................................................................................. 3550 FPM
Table Length.......................................................................................... 2‐3/4 in.
Table Width........................................................................................... 1‐1/8 in.
Table Thickness......................................................................................... 1/8 in.
Belt Tension Release Type............................................................................. Spring
Platen Type................................................................................................ Steel
Platen Length.............................................................................................. 5 in.
Platen Width............................................................................................... 2 in.
Disc Sander Info
Disc Diameter.............................................................................................. 6 in.
Disc Speed............................................................................................ 3450 RPM
Disc Sandpaper Backing Type............................................................................. PSA
Table Length............................................................................................... 8 in.
Table Width........................................................................................... 5‐1/4 in.
Table Thickness......................................................................................... 5/8 in.
Table Tilt................................................................................ Left 0, Right 45 deg.
Table‐to‐Floor Height..................................................................................... 6 in.
Construction Materials
Base.................................................................................................... Cast Iron
Table............................................................................................ Cast Aluminum
Frame.................................................................................................. Cast Iron
Disc.............................................................................................. Cast Aluminum
Miter Gauge.............................................................................................. Plastic
Paint Type/Finish........................................................................................ Epoxy
Other Related Info
Miter Gauge Slot Width................................................................................ 5/8 in.
Miter Gauge Slot Height............................................................................... 1/4 in.
Number of Dust Ports......................................................................................... 2
Dust Port Size......................................................................................... 1‐1/2 in.
Other
Country of Origin ............................................................................................... China
Warranty ....................................................................................................... 2 Years
Approximate Assembly & Setup Time ................................................................. 30 Minutes
Serial Number Location .................................................................................... ID Label
ISO 9001 Factory ................................................................................................... No
Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) .......................................... No
Features
Tool Rests
Rocker‐Type Switch
Flexible LED Work Light
Included 80‐Grit Sanding Belt
Included 80‐Grit Sanding Disc
Included Miter Gauge
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