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Table of Contents Warranty and Service .................................................................................................................................... 2 Warning ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction....................................................................................................................................................
Warning 1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed. 4. This shaper is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only.
23. Never pass the hands directly over or in front of the cutters. As one hand approaches the 12-inch radius point, remove it (or the push stick) in an arc motion and reposition hand 12 inches beyond the cutters. See Figure A. 24. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the cutter or other moving parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine operation. 25. Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed rate.
36. Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris — do not use your hands. 37. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over. 38. Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until the cutter comes to a complete stop. 39. Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area before starting the machine.
Introduction This manual is provided by Powermatic covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Model TS29 Tilting Spindle Shaper. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide consistent, long-term operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual.
Unpacking Contents of the Shipping Container Open shipping container and all separate cartons containing accessories, and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Compare the contents of your container with the following parts list to make sure all parts are intact. Read the instruction manual thoroughly for assembly, maintenance and safety instructions.
Assembly Tools required for assembly: crane with hoist; or forklift 9/16", 7/16" and 1/2" wrenches level 1. Remove all wood crating from around the shaper. 2. Remove the bolts securing the machine to the skid. Figure 1 3. The shaper can be lifted by a crane with hoist (Figure 1), or by a forklift (Figure 2), either of which should be capable of lifting one ton. Remove the skid from under the shaper. 4. The shaper should be placed on a solid, level foundation, preferably a concrete floor.
4. Thread the short threaded end of the draw bar (B, Figure 3) into the threaded hole in the bottom of the interchangeable spindle (A, Figure 3). Remove the two lock nuts and the bevel washer from the other end of the draw bar (B, Figure 3). 5. Carefully insert the draw bar (B, Figure 3) and spindle (A, Figure 3) down through the shaft as shown. Make sure the tang (C, Figure 3) on the spindle is engaged with the notch (D, Figure 3), and thread the spindle nut (E, Figure 3) onto the threads (F, Figure 3).
Fence Assembly 1. Place the fence body (A, Figure 7) on the table. Mount the two fence locking handles (E, Figure 7) with washers, and secure fence to table using one of the two sets of holes on the table. 2. Fasten bar (B, Figure 8) to the front of the fence half using the locking lever (C, Figure 8) and washer. Slide an aluminum fence (D, Figure 8) onto the bar. (NOTE: Right hand and left hand fences are slightly different. Only one washer is required under lever (C) shown in Figure 8.
Miter Gauge and Clamp Mount miter gauge and clamp to the sliding table as follows: 1. Insert post (A, Figure 10) of the clamp assembly down through hole (B, Figure 10) of the miter gauge body (C, Figure 10), and thread post (A, Figure 10) into hole (D, Figure 10) of sliding table. 2. Insert shaft of locking handle (E, Figure 10) down through opening (F, Figure 10) of miter gauge and thread shaft into hole (G, Figure 10) of sliding table. Figure 10 3.
Grounding Instructions Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes. This machine must be properly grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock and possible fatal injury. Before connecting power, make sure the electrical current of your power source matches the electrical system on the shaper. To connect power, proceed as follows: Figure 14 1. Remove two screws (A, Figure 14) and remove terminal strip cover (B, Figure 14). 2.
Adjustments Speed Change Your machine is supplied with a 5-step motor pulley and a 5-step spindle pulley that provide spindle speeds of 3000, 4000, 6000, 8000 and 10,000 RPM. A speed chart, shown in Figure 18, is located on the inside of the front cabinet door for easy reference of the belt position on the pulleys for the five speeds available. Check machine speed setting before operating. Make sure cutter meets or exceeds speed rating of tool.
Spindle Lock The spindle lock will assist you in replacing the spindle or installing and removing cutters. NOTE: The spindle lock can be engaged only when the machine has stopped completely. 1. Open rear cabinet door. 2. Pull out the knurled part of the lock knob (A, Figure 21) and rotate it 180 degrees until the opposite hole in the knurled lock knob engages the pin. The spindle is now locked. Figure 21 3.
Fence Adjustment 1. To laterally adjust the aluminum fence plates, loosen the two fence locking levers (refer to C, Figure 8), slide the fence plates to the required positions and tighten locking levers. The aluminum fence plates should be adjusted inward so that the opening at the spindle is just enough to clear the cutter. 2. The right fence plate (infeed) can be moved independently, in or out, depending on the type of shaping operation that is being performed.
Operating Controls The elements of the control panel are shown in Figure 25: A. B. C. D. E. Power Indicator On-off Switch Forward/reverse Switch Start Indicator Emergency Stop 1. Make certain the spindle lock is disengaged as explained in the section "Spindle Lock" and that the cabinet door is closed. Be sure there is no conflict between the cutter(s) and the fence or insert, and that any bystanders are clear of moving parts. Figure 25 2.
2. When the shaping operation removes the entire edge of the stock, e.g. in jointing or making a full bead, the shaped edge will not be supported by the outfeed fence when both fences are in line, as shown in Figure 27. In this case, the stock should be advanced to the position shown in Figure 27 and stopped. The outfeed fence should then be moved forward to contact the work, as shown in Figure 28. The outfeed fence will then be in line with the cutting circle, and the operation can continue.
2. When the collar is used above the cutter, as shown in Figure 32, the cut cannot be seen, but this method offers an advantage in that the cut is not affected by slight variations in the thickness of the stock. Also, accidental lifting of the workpiece will not gouge the workpiece; simply repeat the operation to correct the mistake. 3. Using the collar between two cutters has the advantages and disadvantages of the first two procedures, and is frequently used where both edges of the work are to be molded.
Maintenance Disconnect machine from power source before doing any maintenance. Periodically clean the inside of the machine of shavings and dust. This will increase machine performance and extend its life. Clean the spindle with compressed air. Do not get oil on the pulleys and belts. If they are dirty, use paper or a soft rag to clean and dry them. Never place the v-belt under excessive strain, as this can overload the motor and damage the bearings, spindle or belt.
Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause Remedy* [with page #] Machine will not start. Not connected to power source. Check connection. Cord damaged. Have cord replaced by authorized service person. Connected to wrong voltage. Check voltage. Faulty switch. Replace switch. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped at incoming power source. Replace fuse, reset breaker. Extension cord too light or too long. Replace with adequate size cord. Feeding stock too fast. Feed stock more slowly.
Trouble Raised areas on shaped edge. Probable Cause Remedy* [with page #] Variation in pressure which holds work against cutter. Excessive feed rate. Keep work firmly against fence or collars throughout pass. Use hold-downs or stock feeder. [19] Decrease feed rate. Use miter gauge with clamp or holddown to start cut when shaping freehand; hold work firmly against fence. Work pulled from hand. No support of workpiece. Adjust tension of spring guard. Depth of cut not uniform.
Fence Assembly – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... TS29-001 ................. Spring Guard ............................................................................................. 1 2 ............... TS-1503021 ............. Socket Head Cap Screw ................................M6 x 10 .............................. 1 3 ............... TS-236106 ............... Lock Washer ..................................................M6 .....................................
Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 63 ............. TS-1524041 ............. Socket Set Screw ...........................................M8 x 16 .............................. 2 64 ............. TS29-040 ................. Retainer..........................................................R42 .................................... 1 65 ............. TS29-041 ................. Lock Knob ......................................................M12 ................................... 1 67 .............
Fence Assembly – Exploded View 25
Spindle Assembly – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... 6293033 ................... Spindle Nut.....................................................3/4 ..................................... 1 ................. 6293034 ................... Spindle Nut.....................................................1......................................... 1 ................. 6293035 ................... Spindle Nut.....................................................1-1/4 .............
Spindle Assembly – Exploded View 27
Cabinet Assembly – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... TS-1502041 ............. Socket Head Cap Screw ................................M5 x 16 .............................. 9 2 ............... TS29-075 ................. Table Insert ....................................................2-1/2" I.D. .......................... 1 4 ............... TS29-076 ................. Table Insert ....................................................5-1/2" I.D. ..........................
Cabinet Assembly – Exploded View 29
Sliding Table Assembly – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... TS29-095 ................. Main Table ................................................................................................ 1 2 ............... TS-1504101 ............. Socket Head Cap Screw ................................M8 x 50 .............................. 6 3 ............... TS29-096 ................. Ring Nut .....................................................................................
Sliding Table Assembly – Exploded View 31
Speed Indicator – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... TS29-129 ................. Belt Fork .................................................................................................... 1 2 ............... TS29-130 ................. Fork Slide .................................................................................................. 2 3 ............... TS29-131 ................. Rack ..........................................................................
Speed Indicator – Exploded View 33
Electrical Components – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... TS29-139 ................. Speed Indicator Light ................................................................................ 5 2 ............... TS29-140 ................. Stop Button ............................................................................................... 1 3 ............... TS29-141 ................. Start Switch ......................................................................
Electrical Components – Exploded View 35
Quill Assembly – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... TS-149105 ............... Hex Cap Screw ..............................................M10 x 35............................ 4 2 ............... TS-236110 ............... Lock Washer ..................................................M10 ................................... 4 3 ............... TS29-146 ................. Motor Pulley ...........................................................................................
Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 60 ............. TS-2331121 ............. Cap Nut ..........................................................M12 ................................... 1 61 ............. TS29-179 ................. Quill ........................................................................................................... 1 62 ............. TS-1503041 ............. Socket Head Cap Screw ................................M6 x 16 .............................. 1 63 .............
Quill Assembly – Exploded View 38
Electrical Connections – TS29 Shaper 39
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