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OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
Changing Speeds and Adjusting Belt
Tension
DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
Figure 23
The shaper is supplied with a two-step spindle pulley that
provides spindle speeds of 8,000 and 10,000 RPM. With
the belt on the upper pulley (A), the spindle speed will be
10,000 RPM. With the belt on the lower pulley (B), the
spindle speed will be 8,000 RPM.
To change speeds, loosen indexable locking lever (C), and
release tension on belt. Position belt on desired spindle
pulley, reapply tension to belt, and tighten locking lever (C).
To check for correct belt tension, use light finger pressure
on the belt between the spindle pulley and the motor drum.
A deflection of no more than 3/32” should be noted.
Figure 22
To apply power to the machine, turn knob (A) to the right
for forward operation, and to the left for reverse operation.
Never attempt to reverse the rotation of the spindle while
the motor is still running.
The spindle can be raised or lowered by
unlocking spindle locking lever (C) and turning the
handwheel (B). To raise the spindle height, turn handwheel
clockwise. To lower the spindle height, turn handwheel
counter clockwise.
Once you have determined the proper spindle height, it is
important to lock the spindle. Rotate the indexable locking
lever (C) toward lock until it is tight.
Starting and Stopping the Shaper
Reversing Spindle Rotation
Raising and Lowering Spindle
Locking Shaper Spindle
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
