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G8622 Tilting Spindle Sliding Table Shaper -21-
Never adjust the spindle tilt when the
shaper is running. The cutterhead may
come in contact with the table or table
insert and break apart, throwing shards of
metal through the air. These metal chunks
will be flying extremely fast and could
cause death or severe injury.
Figure 30. Spindle tilt control and gauge.
Tilting Spindle
The Model G8622 Shaper has a tilting spindle
feature to allow a wider variety of profiles.
Spindles can be tilted when needed as long as
the cutterheads do not hit the table insert or table
during operation. ALWAYS adjust and check the
spindle tilt BEFORE you turn the shaper on.
Figure 30 shows the tilt wheel that controls the
tilting feature. Notice that on the other side of the
shaper, there is an angle guide located below the
vertical adjustment wheel. This will show you the
present angle of spindle tilt.
Angle Guide
Tilt Control
Table Insert
The Model G8622 is supplied with a special table
insert that allows room for the spindle to tilt. Using
this insert offers more support for the workpiece
and reduces the amount of chips that can fall into
the machine.
The table insert must be flush with the top of the
table. To adjust the insert:
1. Remove the three Phillips
®
head screws that
hold the cast iron insert in place.
2. By using a straightedge and a screwdriver,
turn the barrel screws clockwise or counter-
clockwise to level the cast iron insert with the
top surface of the table as shown in Figure
31.
3. Inspect the table insert with the straightedge
positioned from both side-to-side and front-
to-back to ensure that the insert is flush with
the table. Replace and secure the Phillips
®
head screws.
Figure 31. Leveling table insert
(guard removed for clarity).