6.Tighten down the nut and locknut with an open-end wrench while holding the top of the spindle with the provided spindle wrench as shown in Figure 39.

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 over-tighten the knob.

Only a small amount of tension is needed to

keep the spindle from moving during

 

operation.

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Figure 40. Spindle lock knob.

Figure 41. Spindle height handwheel.

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Grizzly w1702 instruction manual Setting Spindle Height, To set the spindle height, do these steps