Powermatic 2700 manual Shaper Cutter Installation, Router Collet Optional Installation

Shaper Cutter Installation

Note: Spindle installation is described in the previous section.

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.

Locking the Spindle

1.Locate the spindle lock (F, Fig. 15) 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.

Attempt to turn the spindle (B, Fig. 15) by hand to verify that it is locked and will not rotate.

Installing the Shaper Cutter

Referring to Figure 16:

1.Place the shaper cutter (A) (not included) onto the spindle, oriented in the proper direction.

2.Place the spacers (B) and keyed collar (C) onto the spindle.

Note: Spacers come in several widths and the stacked selection (B) must be such that the top of the keyed collar (C) sits slightly above the top of the spindle (D). This will ensure sufficient pressure to properly secure the shaper cutter (A) when installation is complete.

3.Install the pronged washer (E) and socket head cap screw (F). Tighten screw with the 8mm hex wrench provided.

Unlocking the Spindle

4.Pull out the spindle lock (F, Fig. 15) accessible through the door on the right side of the cabinet. Rotate 90º right or left, resetting the knob into the indent.

Using gloves to prevent injury from the shaper cutter, turn the spindle (B) by hand to verify that it turns freely.

Router Collet (Optional) Installation

1.Locate the spindle lock (F, Fig. 15) 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.

Attempt to turn the spindle (B, Fig. 15) by hand to verify that it is locked and will not rotate.

2.Place the router collet (A, Fig. 17) onto the spindle (B, Fig. 17) and secure with the wrench (K, Fig. 15) provided.

Figure 16

Figure 17

3.Unlock the spindle by pulling out the lock knob (F, Fig. 15) accessible through the door on the right side of the cabinet. Rotate 90º right or left, resetting the knob into the indent.

Turn the router collet (A, Fig. 17) by hand to verify that it turns freely.

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