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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
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.
Figure 40. Spindle lock knob.
Figure 41. Spindle height handwheel.
OPERATIONS
Figure 39. Spindle locknut placement.
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.
8. Go to the Spindle RPM section on Page 20
and set the spindle RPM as outlined.
9. Install applicable safety guard(s).
NOTICE
Always check the direction of the cutterhead
before performing a shaper operation.