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Disconnect power to the
machine when perform-
ing any adjustments or
maintenance. Failure to
do this may result in seri-
ous personal injury.
Cutter Installation
Your shaper operates at speeds of 5500, 7500
and 10,000 R.P.M. 3
1
operated at the slowest speed. Always use the
largest spindle size possible. "Stacking" two
bushings inside each other in order to use a cut-
ter two sizes bigger than the spindle will result in
a malfunction of cutter operation, which may
damage your equipment. To install a cutter:
1.
Unplug the shaper.
2.
Place the Allen
®
wrench over the spindle cap
screw, and place a combo wrench on the
spindle nut.
3.
Loosen the spindle nut.
G9862/G9968 Shaper
⁄
" or larger cutters must be
2
4.
Install the cutterhead onto the spindle. Use
spacers or collars so the configuration suits
your particular task. Refer to the "Rub Collar"
instructions in this manual for ideas on the
safest setup.
5.
Thread the spindle nut onto the spindle and
thread the spindle cap screw back into its
hole.
6.
Tighten the nut and the cap screw as shown
in Figure 15. Use a wrench on the notches
at the top of the spindle for leverage.
Figure 15. Tightening spindle nuts.
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