Adjustment; Mounting Shaper/Router - Craftsman 137.217100 Owner's Manual

MOUNTING THE SHAPER / ROUTER (FIG. M)
1. To mount your shaper/router in a permanent location
such as a sturdy workbench, bolt the shaper base to a
solid workbench top. The shaper base (1) has 4
mounting holes.
2. Place the shaper/router on the work surface (5), mark
the holes on the work surface and drill 3/8" holes. Use
bolts, washers, nuts to secure.
3. if the workbench moves or shakes during operation,
it must be fastened to the floor.
4. Your shaper/router is designed to be used on horizontal
surfaces only. Motor damage may result when mounted
on a non-horizontal surface.
Fig. M
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2. Hex head bolt
3. Rubber washer
4. Flatwasher
5. Workbench
6. Flatwasher
7. Lockwasher
8. Hex nut
9. Jamb nut
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ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid injury from an accidental start, always make sure
the switch is OFF and the plug is removed from the power
source before making any adjustments.
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT AND DEPTH OF CUT
(FIG. N, O)
The cutting depth can be adjusted three ways: adjusting
the spindle height, moving the fence, and by using of
spacing collars above and below the shaper cutter or
router bit. The cutting depth and alignment of both fence
sides can be individually and accurately controlled with
the help of the scales on the table.
Adjusting the spindle (FIG. N)
An adiustment is provided for convenience of installing
and removing bits and cutters, and to adjust the cutter
height for various shaping applications.
1. Unlock the cutter depth lock handle (1) on the front of
the shaper/router by turning the handle 1/4 turn
counterclockwise.
2. Move the handle to the right to raise the spindle (2),
and to the left to lower the spindle.
3. Lock the spindle in the desired position by turning the
handle clockwise until tight.
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Adjusting the fence (FIG. O)
1. To move the entire fence position, loosen the two
knobs (1) behind the backstop (2). Slide the fence
backstop forward or backwards. The fence mounting
slots allow up to 1-1/4" adjustment.
2. Position the fence so the bit or cutter is located
directly between the fence boards (3). Tighten the
knobs securely.
3. To move the fence boards, loosen the mounting
screws (4) and nuts. The board slots allow up to
1" sideways adjustment.
4. Slide the boards toward the center until they are as
{-lose as possible to the guard (5) without touching it.
Tighten the screws and nuts securely, Use a
straightedge and the scales on the table to check
their alignment.
5. The sliding fence bracket (6) allows an individual side
adjustment of up to 1-3/4". To move the sliding bracket,
loosen the bracket knob (7).
6. Slide the bracket backwards or forwards in its grooved
track to the desired position: tighten the knob securely.
7. Proper fence settings for various cutting applications
are shown in the OPERATION section.
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Adjusting height with spacer collars
The cutting height of shapers or router bits can be adjusted
further by placing collars below or between the cutters.
Certain requirements MUST be followed when using this
method, explained in the OPERATION section.
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