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Model W1763W (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/16)
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Controls.&.Components
Refer to the
Figures.2–4
and the following descriptions to
become familiar with the basic controls and components
of this machine. Understanding these items and how they
work will help you understand the rest of the manual and
stay safe when operating this machine.
STOP/Reset Button: Press to turn machine
OFF
. Twist
button clockwise to reset.
START Button: Press to turn machine
ON.
START button
illuminates when machine has power.
Spindle Direction Switch: Adjusts cutter rotation left or
right. "0" is the neutral (off) position.
Spindle Height Lock Knob: Locks spindle and cutter
height adjustments.
Fence Offset Knob: Adjusts fence offset independently by
rotating clockwise or counterclockwise.
Fence Lock Knob: Locks fence in place.
Fence: Independently adjustable side-to-side and front-to-
back. Also removable for easy replacement with a zero-
clearance or other custom-made fence.
Carriage Lock Knob: Tighten to secure entire fence/
carriage assembly on table. Loosen to allow entire fence/
carriage assembly to pivot around cutterhead opening, or
remove it altogether for freehand shaping.
Workpiece Hold-Down: Assists with holding workpiece
tight against work table as it is fed through cutter.
Cutter Guard: Protects user from chips thrown by
cutterhead and allows for a clear view of workpiece
cutting area
Support Arm & Adjustment Knobs: Adjustment knobs
move cutter guard and hold-down along support arm.
Figure.2
. Control arm components.
START
Button
Figure.4.
Shaper components (front view).
Fence
(1 of 2)
Carriage
Lock Knob
(1 of 2)
Hold-Down
Knob
Support Arm
Knob
STOP/Reset
Button
Spindle
Direction
Switch
Figure.5.
Shaper guard components.
Support
Arm
Workpiece
Hold-Down
Cutter
Guard
Cutter
Guard Knob
Figure.3.
Carriage assembly (rear view).
Fence Offset
Knob (1 of 2)
Fence
Lock Knob
(1 of 2)
Spindle Height
Lock Knob
To.reduce.the.risk.of.serious.injury.
or. damage. to. the. machine,. read.
this. . entire. manual. BEFORE. using.
machine.