Powermatic 2700 manual Spindle Assembly Installation, Spindle Assembly Removal, Locking the Arbor

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Spindle Assembly Installation

Refer to Figure 15. The fence guard (A) has been removed for clarity.

The spindle assembly (B) is mounted to the arbor

(C)and secured with a draw bar (J) and nut (E). Use the following procedure to install the spindle assembly. Reverse the order to remove the spindle.

When changing tools, making adjustments, or doing clean-up and maint- enance, always turn the machine off and unplug the machine from its power source.

1.Raise the arbor (C) all the way using the handwheel located on the front of the cabinet.

Locking the Arbor

2.Locate the spindle lock (F) accessible through the door on the right side of the cabinet. Pull out and rotate 90º right or left, resetting the knob into the indent.

Turn the arbor (C) by hand until it locks, then verify that it will not rotate.

Installing the Spindle Assembly

3.Thread the nut (E) onto the threaded end of the spindle (D) in the direction indicated by arrows (A1, A2). Tighten securely by hand.

4.Thread the spindle assembly (B) and nut (E) onto the arbor (C) and hand tighten only.

5.Insert the draw bar (J) through the opening in the shaft (H) just below the drive belt (G). Turn clockwise, fastening and securing it to the spindle. Tighten the draw bar (J) with the provided wrench (K).

6.Tighten the nut (E) with the wrench (K).

Shaper Cutter installation is described in the following section. Note that at this time the spindle holder is still locked.

Spindle Assembly Removal

Referring to Figure 15:

The spindle holder must be locked as described in

Spindle Assembly Installation, step 2.

1.Remove the draw bar (J).

2.Loosen the nut (E) then, using the wrench (K)

continue to turn until the spindle attachment

Figure 15

breaks free of the arbor.

 

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Contents Model 2700 Shaper More Information Warranty and ServiceTable of Contents Page Page Figure a Spindle Capacity Under Nut Introduction SpecificationsInstalling Shipping ContentsUnpacking General Information AssemblyElectrical Connections Mounting the FenceExtension Cords Voltage Conversion 3 Phase Shaper onlyAdjustments Fence Assembly MovementHandwheel Adjustments Coplanar Adjustment Coplanar AlignmentVerifying that fences are coplanar Loosen the outfeed fence lock knob B Ram Dial CalibrationSpindle Gib Adjustment Featherboard Hold-downsLoosen lock handles C and lock knobs D Locking the Arbor Spindle Assembly InstallationSpindle Assembly Removal Installing the Spindle AssemblyLocking the Spindle Shaper Cutter InstallationRouter Collet Optional Installation Installing the Shaper CutterBelt Replacement Changing Cutter SpeedDrive Belt Tension Loosen lock handle a Precision Miter GaugeDigital Readout Safety KeyOperating Controls Start/StopGrain Direction Considerations Safety DevicesOperations OverviewUsing the Fence Dimension Depth of CutStraight Edge Shaping On-Edge Shaping Edge ShapingEnd Shaping Shaping All SidesContour Edge Shaping With Collar Bearing Straight Line Bevel ShapingPosition of Collars Shaping With CollarsStarting Pin Enclosed Edge Shaping Arcs and CirclesSecuring the Template TemplatesSpecial Cuts Stacked CuttersSash and Door Shaping Drop Leaf Joint Butt JointsGlue Butt Joint Tongued JointTenoning See also Unsatisfactory Cuts TroubleshootingOptional Accessories Ordering Replacement PartsParts Index No Description Size Qty Table Parts ListTable Assembly Drawing Index No. Part No Description Size Qty Fence Parts ListFence Assembly Drawing Frame and Motor Parts List Frame and Motor Assembly Drawing Elevator Parts List Elevator Assembly Drawing Caster Assembly Parts List Caster Assembly Drawing Spindle Assembly Parts List Spindle 30mm Spindle 4 Spindle Spindle Assembly DrawingCabinet and Base Parts List PM2700-454 Motor Cable 3HP, 1Ph Cabinet and Base Diagrams 1Phase Wiring 3HP/5HP5HP, 230V, 3Phase Magnetic Switch5HP, 460V, 3Phase New Sanford Road LaVergne, TN Phone