Use and Care Manual

10
9.0 Adjustments
All adjustments to the
machine must be made with the power off and
unplugged from the power source. Failure to
comply may result in serious injury.
9.1 Spindle installation and removal
The shaper comes with a 1/2" and 3/4" spindle
assembly.
To install:
1. Raise the spindle fully by turning handwheel
clockwise.
2. Clean the spindle and spindle housing.
3. Place the spindle into the spindle housing and
line up the cut out portion of the spindle with
the raised section of the spindle housing.
4. Completely thread the drawbar (Figure 3) into
the spindle through the bottom of the main
spindle housing.
Figure 3
5. Tighten the drawbar nut (B, Figure 3) while
holding the spindle nut, or spindle flat (A,
Figure 4). Make sure the left hand thread
safety lock nut is installed above the spindle
nut, and tightened.
Figure 4
To remove:
1. Raise the spindle fully.
2. Remove two knobs that hold the guard
assembly to the dust chute. Place an
adjustable wrench on the spindle nut, or
spindle flat (A, Figure 4).
3. Loosen the draw bar nut (B, Figure 3) with a
14mm wrench, and tap upward lightly with a
block of wood to break the spindle loose.
4. Finish removing the draw bar and lift out the
spindle from the top.
9.2 Belt adjustment
Check the drive belt to ensure that the pulleys are
accurately aligned. If alignment is required, loosen
the setscrew (A, Figure 5) in the motor pulley and
reposition the pulley on the motor shaft. Retighten
setscrew.
Figure 5