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To install a cutter, do these steps:
1. UNPLUG THE SHAPER!
2. Place the bushing (if needed) onto the spin-
dle for cutter support as shown in figure 18.
3. Slide the cutter onto the spindle, making
sure the rotation is correct for the specific ap-
plication as shown in figure 19.
4. Place the spindle washer onto the spindle as
shown in figure 20.
5. Install spacers or collars if necessary for the
specific application, followed by the nut and
locknut as shown in figure 21.
6. Tighten down the nut and locknut with an
open-end wrench while holding the top of the
spindle with the spindle wrench provided as
shown in figures 22 and 23.
7. Make sure the cutter will rotate in the cor-
rect direction.
8. Go to the Spindle RPM section and set the
spindle RPM as outlined.
9. Install applicable safety guard(s).
Setting Spindle Height
Correct spindle height is crucial to most shap-
ing applications. Use a piece of test wood to
confirm correct spindle height before cutting
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 24.
2. Rotate the handwheel on the front of the
shaper to raise or lower the spindle as shown
in figure 25.
3. Retighten the spindle lock handle on the
side of the shaper. DO NOT over tighten the
handle. Only a small amount of tension is
needed to keep the spindle from moving dur-
ing operation.
STRAIGHT SHAPING
Because the shaper fence is independently
adjustable, you can set up the shaper to make
cuts of part or all of the workpiece edge. To
set the fence up for cutting material from the
whole edge of the workpiece, do these steps:
1. Loosen the locking handles on the sides of
the fence mount as shown in figure 8.
2. Turn the adjustment knob located on the
back of the fence mount and adjust the infeed
fence until the workpiece contacts the cutter
at the desired location.
3. Tighten the lock handle located on the side of
the fence mount to lock the fence into position.
4. Adjust the outfeed fence so that it is located
as far back from the front of the table as pos-
sible.
5. Turn the shaper on.
6. Using a piece of scrap wood, advance the
workpiece 8" into the cutters, and turn the
machine off. DO NOT remove the workpiece
from the infeed fence face.
7. Once the cutter has come to a complete stop,
adjust the outfeed fence so that it just touches
the newly cut edge as shown in figure 26.
Fig.26
Infeed fence
Outfeed fence
Feeding
direction
Support
Fig.18
Fig.20
Fig.22
Fig.24
Fig.19
Fig.21
Fig.23
Fig.25
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