Delta 43-431 Instruction Manual

Delta 43-431 Instruction Manual

Limited edition 2-speed heavy duty wood shaper

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Limited Edition
2-Speed Heavy Duty
Wood Shaper
(Models 43-431, 43-437, 43-495X)
PART NO. 432-02-651-0036 - 04-16-03
Copyright © 2003 Delta Machinery
To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY
visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com.
For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance,
1-800-223-7278 (
1-800-463-3582).
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  • Page 1 2-Speed Heavy Duty Wood Shaper (Models 43-431, 43-437, 43-495X) PART NO. 432-02-651-0036 - 04-16-03 Copyright © 2003 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com. For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance, 1-800-223-7278 ( 1-800-463-3582).
  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    If you have any questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Delta to determine if it can or should be performed on the product.
  • Page 3 BEFORE OPERATING of accessories and attachments not recom- MACHINE. Learning the machine’s application, mended by Delta may cause damage to the limitations, and specific hazards will greatly machine or injury to the user. minimize the possibility of accidents and injury.
  • Page 4 ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR WOOD SHAPERS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of Wood Shapers, obtain advice from your supervisor, CUTTER instructor or other qualified person. COLLAR FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections.
  • Page 5: Power Connections

    POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3- prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug.
  • Page 6: Extension Cords

    FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Delta Models 43-431, 43-437, and 43-495X are heavy duty, 2-speed wood shapers. The 3 HP single-phase motor provides ample power to perform all shaping operations. It has a unitized drive mechanism, a rugged spindle assembly, and a large table. These tools will operate in both forward and reverse at 7,000 and 10,000 RPM.
  • Page 7: Carton Contents

    CARTON CONTENTS Fig. 1 1. 10" Wide Cast Iron Extension Wings (2) 14. Keyed Washer 2. Wrenches (2) 15. Spindle 3. 7/16-20 x 1" Hex Cap Screws (6) for mounting 16. Tie Rod extension wings 17. Tie Rod Nut 4. 7/16"Flat Washers (6) for mounting extension wings 18.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY For your own safety, do not connect the machine to the power source until the machine is completely assembled, and you read and understand the entire instruction manual. ATTACHING SPINDLE RAISING AND LOWERING HANDWHEEL Insert key (A) Fig. 2 into slot in spindle raising and lowering shaft (B). Place the handwheel (C) Fig.
  • Page 9 Fig. 8 Fig. 7 NOTE: Position the switch adapter plates (H) inside the shaper cabinet (Fig. 11). Attach the on/off switch (A) Fig. 5 to the switch mounting bracket (B) Fig. 8, through the two holes (J). Use two #10-32 x 1/2" Phillips head screws (K) Fig. 5 and secure with #10-32 Keps nuts (L). ATTACHING AND CHANGING SPINDLES DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
  • Page 10 ATTACHING TABLE INSERTS Three table inserts are provided for various size cutters, (Fig. 13). The large insert is adjustable. To set it flush with the table: 1. Remove the three slotted head screws (A) Fig. 13. 2. Use a screwdriver to turn the three adjusting screws (B) Fig.13 until the insert is flush with the table.
  • Page 11: Operating Controls And Adjustments

    ATTACHING SPINDLE GUARD A 4-1/2” spindle guard is supplied with these machines. The diameter of the spindle guard should be at least 1" more than the maximum cutting circle of the shaper cutter and the height of the guard should not exceed 1/4" above the material. To attach spindle guard: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
  • Page 12: Changing Speeds And Adjusting Belt Tension

    CHANGING SPEEDS AND ADJUSTING BELT TENSION The tools are supplied with a 2-step motor pulley and a 2-step spindle pulley that provide spindle speeds of 7,000 and 10,000 RPM. With the belt on the largest step of the motor pulley and the smallest step of the spindle pulley, the spindle speed will be 10,000 RPM.
  • Page 13: Starting Pin

    The rear fence should then be advanced to contact the work (Fig. 27), putting it in line with the cutting circle. S H A P I N G W I T H C O L L A R S A N D STARTING PIN When shaping with collars and starting pin, follow the Fig.
  • Page 14: End Shaping

    END SHAPING Maintain sufficient support of the workpiece during all shaping operations. When end shaping a workpiece that is not long enough to be sufficiently supported halfway through the cut, USE A MITER GAUGE OR BACK-UP BLOCK (Figs. 38 and 39). Shaping narrow material without proper support and push stick could result in injury.
  • Page 15: Replacing Spindle Cartridge

    Two Year Limited New Product Warranty Delta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any new Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, provided that the customer returns the product prepaid to a Delta factory service center or authorized service station with proof of purchase of the product within two years and provides Delta with reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect by inspection.
  • Page 16 Delta Distributor, Authorized · Service Center, or Porter-Cable Delta Factory Service Center. If you do not have access to any of these, call 800-223-7278 and you will · be directed to the nearest Porter-Cable Delta Factory Service Center. Las Estaciones de Servicio Autorizadas están ubicadas en muchas grandes ciudades.

This manual is also suitable for:

43-43743-495x

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