6.Tighten down the nut and locknut with an
7.Make sure the cutter will rotate in the correct direction.
NOTICE
Always check the direction of the cutterhead before performing a shaper operation.
8.Go to the Spindle RPM section on Page 20 and set the spindle RPM as outlined.
9.Install applicable safety guard(s).
Figure 39. Spindle locknut placement.
Setting Spindle Height
Correct spindle height is crucial to most shaping applications. Use a piece of test wood to confirm the correct spindle height before cutting expensive lumber.
To set the spindle height, do these steps:
1. | Loosen the spindle lock knob located on the | |
| side of the shaper as shown in Figure 40. | |
2. | Rotate the handwheel on the front of the | |
| shaper shown in Figure 41 to raise or lower | |
| the spindle. | |
3. | Retighten the spindle lock knob on the side | |
OPERATIONS | of the shaper. DO NOT | |
Only a small amount of tension is needed to | ||
keep the spindle from moving during | ||
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operation.