Removing or Installing the Shaper

Spindle

To Install the Shaper Spindle:

Thread the fine threaded end of the Nut (46) onto

The Shaper/Router is packaged with the

Shaper

this end of the Spindle (47).

Shaper Spindle (47) installed so that the unit is ready for use as a shaper. To use the unit as a router, the Shaper Spindle must be removed. Reinstall the Shaper Spindle when using shaper cutters.

To remove the Shaper Spindle:

 

Shaper Spindle (47)

Shaper

Double

Spindle

Ended

Nut (46)

Wrench

Spindle

(55)

 

Wrench

 

(54)

 

Main Spindle

(43)

a) Hold Main Spindle

b) Turn Counter-

Figure 7

clockwise

 

Hold the Main Spindle (43) with the Spindle Wrench (54) and the Shaper Spindle Nut (46) with the Double Ended Wrench (55). Turn the Double Ended Wrench counter clockwise to unthread the Nut from the Main Spindle.

Note: Insert the Spindle Wrench from under the Table Top (7) and the Double Ended Wrench from above the Table Top. You may need to adjust the Main Spindle height for easier access.

SpindleShaper Spindle (47) Nut (46)

Fine Threads

Course Threads

Figure 8

1.Thread the Shaper Spindle Nut (46) onto the Spindle. The Nut has one end with fine threads and the other with course threads. Match the fine threads with the Shaper Spindle. (The course threads fit the Main Spindle (43)). BE CAREFUL NOT TO SCREW THE NUT ONTO THE SHAPER SPINDLE WITH THE COARSE THREADS OR YOU WILL DAMAGE BOTH PARTS. Thread the Nut onto the Shaper Spindle until the threads of the Spindle reach the coarse threads of the Nut.

Shaper Spindle (47)

Shaper Spindle

Nut (46)

Figure 9

Main Spindle (43)

Table Top (7)

 

 

2.Insert the Shaper Nut/Spindle assembly onto the Main Spindle (43). Hand tighten the Nut onto the Main Spindle threads clockwise.

REV 10e

 

 

SKU 32650

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

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Harbor Freight Tools 32650 operating instructions Removing or Installing the Shaper Spindle, To Install the Shaper Spindle