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2. Connect your machine to the power source.
3. Turn the shaper ON. The shaper should run
smoothly with little or no vibration.
OPERATION
DO NOT investigate problems or adjust the
Machine Name while it is running.
Wait until the machine is turned OFF, un-
plugged and all working parts have come to a
complete stop before proceeding.
This machine will perform many types of oper-
ations that are beyond the scope of this manu-
al. 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 us-
ing the machine.
If you are an inexperienced operator, we
strongly recommend that you read books,
trade articles, or seek training from an expe-
rienced operator before performing any unfa-
miliar operations. Above all, your safety should
come first.
SPINDLE ELEVATION
Correct spindle height is crucial to most shap-
ing applications. Use a piece of test wood to
confirm the correct spindle height before cut-
ting expensive lumber.
To set the spindle height, do these steps:
1. Loosen the spindle
lock knob located on
the side of the shaper
as shown in figure 7.
2. Move the spindle
height lever shown in
figure 8 to raise the
spindle or left to low-
er the spindle.
3. Retighten the spindle lock knob on the side
of the shaper. DO NOT over-tighten the knob.
Only a small amount of tension is needed to
keep the spindle from moving during opera-
tion.
SPINDLE DIRECTION
The model TR701A is
capable of operating
in two directions by
use of the forward
and reverse switch
shown in figure 9.
It is very important that the workpiece be fed
against the direction of the cutter rotation.
This will prevent a climb cut and maintains a
safe cutting procedure for the operator. Most
operations are done with the switch in the
FWD position. However, there will be times
when it is necessary to flip the shaper cutter
over and run the spindle in the opposite direc-
tion (REV).
• When the switch is pointing to the FWD po
-
sition, the spindle and cutter rotate counter-
clockwise.
• When pointing to the REV position, the spin
-
dle and cutter rotate clockwise.
FENCE POSITIONING
The two fence faces are independently adjust-
able to allow for different shaping tasks. The
fence faces can be set at different positions
to remove material from the entire edge of
the wood stock or set at the same position to
shape part of the edge.
To adjust the fence, do these steps:
1. Loosen the fence
mount lock handle
shown in figure 10.
2. Adjust the position
of the fence by turn-
ing the adjustment
knob shown in figure
10.
3. Once the fence is in the desired position,
tighten down the fence mount lock handle.
FENCE ALIGNMENT
Before shaping, check that the two fence faces
are parallel. To align the fences so they are par-
allel with each other, do these steps:
1. Get a quality straightedge that is long
enough to span the entire length of the fence
assembly.
2. Adjust the fence faces so they are in as close
to the same parallel position as possible.
Fig.7
Fig.8
Fig.9
Fig.10
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