Table Inserts; Installing Spindle - Shop fox W1674 Owner's Manual

Your shaper has an aluminum table insert with a 1
centerbore, and a larger cast iron insert ring with a 3-1/8"
centerbore. When removed, the aluminum insert leaves
a 3 1 ⁄ " table opening and the insert ring leaves a 5" table
8
opening (see Figure 34).
Use the smallest-size opening that will safely accept the
cutter to reduce wood chips falling into the machine and
causing flying debris. Using the smallest-size opening also
allows any unused portion of the cutter to remain below
the table surface, which increases operator protection.
If necessary, refer to Table Insert Adjustment on
Page 44 for detailed instructions on leveling the inserts
with the table.
The Model W1674 comes with
It is very important that any spindle you use is properly
seated into the spindle cartridge so that safety is
maintained.
Tools Needed
Spindle Wrench Set .............................................1
To install a spindle, do these steps:
1. DISCONNECT SHAPER FROM POWER!
2. Thread the drawbar into the bottom of the spindle
until it is snug, as shown in Figure 35.
3. Insert the spindle/drawbar assembly partially into
the spindle cartridge, align the spindle keyway with
the cartridge guide pin, as shown in Figure 36, then
fully seat the spindle into the cartridge.
Make sure that the spindle keyway and cartridge
guide pin are correctly aligned before tightening
the drawbar. Improper assembly creates an unsafe
condition that could result in personal injury.
1 ⁄ "
8
1 3
⁄ " and ⁄ " shaper spindles.
2 4
-26-
Aluminum
Insert
Qty
35 Installing the drawbar into the
36 Aligning spindle keyway with
the guide pin.
Cast Iron Insert
34 Table insert.
Spindle
Drawbar
spindle.
Keyway
Guide Pin