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MAINTENANCE
This shaper requires very little maintenance other than minor lubrication and cleaning. The
following sections detail what will need to be done in order to assure continued operation of your
shaper.
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Check daily for any unsafe conditions and fix immediately.
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Check that all nuts and bolts are properly tightened.
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On a weekly basis clean the machine and the area around it.
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Lubricate threaded components and sliding devices.
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Apply rust inhibitive lubricant to all non-painted surfaces.
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Clean and oil the tables so that the material will slide easily. Clean any rust spots that may
develop on the bed with a commercial rust remover.
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Use compressed air to blow out the interior of the machine in order to keep chips and
sawdust from accumulating on the belts and pulleys.
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Check the drive belt for tightness. It should be snug but not overly tight.
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Use a mill file to remove any nicks or dings from the infeed or outfeed tables.
Note
: Proper maintenance can increase the life expectancy of your machine.
Cleaning
Cleaning the shaper is relatively easy. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off
the remaining dust with a dry cloth. If any resin has built up, use a resin dissolving cleaner to
remove it.
After cleaning, treat all unpainted cast iron and steel with a non-staining lubricant.
Occasionally it will become necessary to clean the internal parts with more than a vacuum. To
do this, remove the cover panel(s) and clean the internal parts with resin/pitch dissolver or
mineral spirits and a stiff wire brush or steel wool.
Make sure the internal workings are dry before using the shaper again, so that wood dust will
not accumulate. If any essential lubrication is removed during cleaning, re-lubricate those areas.
WARNING:
Make sure the electrical disconnect is OFF before working on
the machine.
Maintenance should be performed on a regular basis following proper safety
precautions.
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