Harbor Freight Tools 32650 General Operating Instructions, Shaping and Routing Techniques

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Other means of support are roller stands. All are available from Harbor Freight Tools.

6.A light coat of clear automotive paste wax can be applied on the table top and the fence faces whenever necessary. This will reduce friction and protect wood surfaces.

General Operating Instructions

This Shaper/Router can be used in a variety of ways for different functions. Following are the basic steps needed for using the unit.

1.Prepare the workpiece. Make sure your workpiece is as close to its final size as possible using saws and planers or jointers. Do not make too heavy of a cut when using the Shaper/Router or poor results and dangerous kickback may result.

1.Make sure the Shaper/Router is unplugged and the Switch Key (27b) is removed.

2.Install the shaper cutter or router bit (both sold separately) along with the Table Insert (8). Hand spin the blade to make sure it will not come in contact with the Table Insert.

3.Install the guides needed for your project. Guides you may need include:

a.Fence Assembly (2)

b.Miter Gauge Assembly (1)

c.Radius Pin (6)

d.Chip Discharge Chute (9)

4.Install the Ring Guard (11).

5.Set the depth of cut. This is adjusted in several ways. You can move the Fence Assembly (2) or adjust the spindle height, or when shaping, you can use

collars with the cutters to adjust the cutting height.

6.Plug in the machine.

7.Insert the Switch Key (27b) into the Switch, and turn the Switch on.

8.Feed the workpiece into the blade from right to left.

WARNING! Use a push block to feed stock into shapers or bits. Always feed workpiece into blade from right to left.

9.When finished cutting, turn the Switch

Off, remove the Switch Key, and unplug the Shaper/Router.

Shaping and Routing Techniques

Following are some techniques that help when shaping or routing. Consult routing and shaping books and internet sources for more thorough information on various techniques.

Wood Grain

Since your machine operates at such high speeds, with most woods it doesn’t matter if you cut with or against the grain. With woods such as fir and redwood (open grained woods), cutting against the grain may give splintered, uneven results. When you must cut against the grain with such woods, make several shallow passes; the final and last pass should remove 1/16” material or less.

Across the Grain

Splintering of the back edge will occur when attempting cross-grain cuts. There are two ways to reduce this problem:

a. Cut the workpiece 1/4” oversize (lengthwise) and trim off excess.

b. Clamp a piece of scrap to trailing end.

REV 10e

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For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

SKU 32650

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Contents For technical questions or replacement parts, please call Bench TOP Shaper/RouterContents General Tool Safety Warnings Save This ManualSave all warnings and instructions for future reference 25’ 50’ 100’ 150’ Table a110-120 V~ Grounded Tools Tools With Three Prong Plugs Shaper Safety WarningsGrounding Instructions 125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and OutletVibration Safety For technical questions, please call SpecificationsComponents UnpackingInstructions for putting Into use Assembly/MountingInstalling the Height Knob MountingTool Set Up Adjusting the Main Spindle HeightOperating Instructions To remove the Shaper Spindle Removing or Installing the Shaper SpindleTo Install the Shaper Spindle SKU For technical questions, please callInstalling Shaper Bits Table InsertInstalling Router Bits Fence Guard and Guide LocationsRing Guard Chip Discharge ChuteRadius Pin Miter GaugeSwitch and Key Work Piece and Work Area Set UpWood Grain General Operating InstructionsShaping and Routing Techniques Across the GrainStraight Edge Shaping Irregular And Curved ShapingMaintenance Servicing Cleaning, Maintenance, LubricationCarbon Brush Replacement Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely SolutionsPlease Read the Following Carefully Record Product’s Serial Number HereParts List Part Description QtyAssembly Diagram Limited 1 year / 90 Day warranty