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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Platinum Edition 2-Speed
Heavy-Duty Wood Shaper
(Model 43-424)
DATED 7-12-00 PART NO. 432-02-651-0018
© Delta Machinery 2000
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SAFETY RULES Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result. Safety equipment such as guards, push sticks, hold-downs, featherboards, goggles, dust masks a
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOOD SHAPERS 1. WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR WOOD 20. ALWAYS feed against the cutter rotation, as shown SHAPER UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND in Fig. A. INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. 2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of Wood Shapers, obtain advice from your supervisor, instructor or other qualified person. 3. MAKE SURE wiring codes and recommended electrical connections are followed and that machine is Fig. A properly grounded.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOOD SHAPERS (continued) 27. SHOULDany part of your shaper be missing, 23. WHEN SHAPING with collars and starting pin, the damaged or fail in any way, or any electrical component cutter should be positioned below the collar whenever fail to perform properly, shut off switch and remove plug possible, as shown in Fig. F. from power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged or failed parts before resuming operation. 28. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper
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4 5 7 8 15 6 16 14 17 13 26 9 12 18 11 23 25 19 10 22 24 20 21 Fig. 3 4. 10" Wide Cast Iron Extension Wings 17. Keyed Washer 5. Wrenches (2) 18. Spindle 6. 7/16-20 x 1" Hex Cap Screws (6) for mounting 19. Tie Rod extension wings 20. Tie Rod Nut 7. Flat Washers (6) for mounting extension wings 21. Keps Nut (2) for mounting switch-to-switch 8. Handwheel mounting bracket 9. Key for Handwheel 22. Phillips Head Screw (2) for mounting switch-to-switch mounting bracket 10. Lock Knob 23. Flange Nut (4)
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27 28 32 29 45 33 38 31 30 37 35 44 36 34 40 39 42 41 43 Fig. 4 27. Fence Body 37. Hex Soc. Hd. Screw (4) for mounting guard mounting bracket to top cover 28. Left and Right fence halves 38. Rod for fence guard 29. Locking Levers (2) for fence halves 39. Holddown for fence guard 30. Flat Washers (2) for locking levers 40. Brackets for fence guard (4) 31. Spring clamp for fence guard 41. Flat washers (2) for mounting top cover to fence 32. Top cover body 33. Guard Mounting Bracket 42. Lock Knobs
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING:FORYOUROWNSAFETY, DONOTCONNECTTHESHAPERTOTHEPOWERSOURCE UNTIL THE SHAPER IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. ASSEMBLING SPINDLE A RAISING AND LOWERING HANDWHEEL B D 1. Insert key (A) Fig. 5, into slot in spindle raising and C lowering shaft (B) as shown. 2. Assemble handwheel (C) Fig. 5, onto spindle shaft (B), making certain the key (A) fits into the slot (D) in the handwheel. Insert the set screw which holds the
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G A B H B F F E G H D L L C F K K C Fig. 9 Fig. 10 H ASSEMBLING SWITCH BRACKET AND ON/OFF SWITCH 1. The on/off switch (A) Fig. 9, and switch mounting bracket (B) are shipped inside the shaper cabinet. Open the side door of the shaper cabinet, remove switch package and remove packaging material. H 2. Position switch mounting bracket (B)Fig. 10, so holes (C) are over hole (D) in shaper cabinet (E), then Fig. 11 fasten bracket (B) to cabinet (E) using four truss head screws (F) Fig. 9, flange nuts
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ASSEMBLING FENCE TO SHAPER TABLE 1. The fence on this shaper can be mounted parallel A to the miter gage slot using two holes (B) Fig. 14, or B 90 degrees to the miter slot by using two holes (A). The following illustrates mounting the fence parallel to the A miter gage. B 2. Place fence body (C) Fig. 15, on the table as shown, and locate the two fence locking levers with washers (D) and fence lock bars (E). Fig. 14 C D E D E Fig. 15 Fig. 16 3. Fasten bar (E) to the front of the fence half using
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5. Fig. 19, illustrates fence body (C) fastened to the F table with the two fence locking handles (F). C F Fig. 19 6. Loosen locking lever (D) Fig. 20, and slide rear of G fence half (G) onto locking bar (E). Assemble remaining fence half in the same manner. Then tighten locking E lever (D) to secure each fence half to the fence body. D Fig. 20 7. Assemble guard mounting bracket (H) Fig. 21, to top cover (J) using the four inch-long hex head cap screws, hex nuts, and eight lock washers (K) as sh
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ASSEMBLING GUARDS C A TO FENCE BODY B 1. Assemble guard bracket (A) Fig. 24, and hex rod (B) to upright hex shaft (C) as shown. Fig. 24 2. Assemble two guard brackets (A) Fig. 25, and clear A plastic guard (D) to holddown (E) as shown. A E D Fig. 25 3. Assemble holddown/clear plastic guard assembly to hex rod (B) as shown in Fig. 26. 4. Assemble guard bracket (A)Fig. 27, and spring B clamp (F) to hex rod (B) as shown, then tighten all wing nuts. 5. The spring guard (F), holddown (E) and clear pl
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6. Fig. 29, illustrates complete fence and guard assembly mounted in the alternate position, 90 degrees to miter gage slot. Fig. 29 ASSEMBLING AND CHANGING SPINDLES MAKE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 1. Thread one end of the tie rod (A) Fig. 30, into the threaded hole in the bottom of the spindle (B). B A E Fig. 30 2. Insert tie rod and spindle into the spindle cartridge, making sure the pin (C) Fig. 31, in the spindle cartridge, is engaged with notch (D), in the spi
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ASSEMBLING TABLE INSERTS Three table inserts are provided for various size cutters, as shown in Fig. 34. The large insert is adjustable and should be set flush with the table as follows: 1. Remove the three slotted head screws (A) Fig. 34. 2. Using a screwdriver, turn the three adjusting screws (B) Fig. 34, until insert is flush with table. Then replace the slotted head screws (A). Fig. 34 ASSEMBLING CUTTERS AND COLLARS TO SPINDLE 1. There are three different sized collars (A) Fig. 35, supplied
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ASSEMBLING SPINDLE GUARD A 4-1/2" diameter spindle guard is supplied as standard equipment and is supplied with a 1/2" bushing which enables the guard to be used with both the 1/2" and 3/4" spindles. CAUTION: 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 assemble the spindle guard, proceed as follows: MAKE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER
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CONNECTING SHAPER TO POWER SOURCE GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. The motor is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in acc
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OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS A B Fig. 43 STARTING AND STOPPING THE SHAPER To apply power to the machine, push “ON” button (A) Fig. 43. To stop the machine, push “OFF” button (B). C Fig. 44 LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION IMPORTANT: We suggest that when the shaper is not in use, the switch be locked in the “OFF” position using a padlock (C) Fig. 44 , through the switch plate and “ON” button as shown. 16
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RAISING AND LOWERING SPINDLE D The spindle can be raised or lowered by loosening lock knob (A) Fig. 45, and turning handwheel (B). To raise the spindle height, turn the handwheel (B) clockwise. To lower C the spindle height, turn handle (B) counterclockwise. The scale (C) Fig. 45, indicates the spindle travel range B from 0 to 3" and is marked in 1/16" increments. Minor cutter height adjustments can be measured using the A pointer (D) along the scale (C). CAUTION: Always tighten lock knob (A) af
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FENCE CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS E E C A C A B D B D Fig. 48 1. DISCONNECTSHAPERFROMPOWERSOURCE. IMPORTANT:The fence halves (A)Fig. 48, should be adjusted endwise so the opening at the spindle is never more than is required to clear the cutter. 2. To adjust the fence halves (A) Fig. 48 endwise, loosen the two fence locking levers (B), slide the fence halves to the required positions, and tighten locking levers (B). 3. Each fence half (A) Fig. 48, can be moved independently, forward or backward, de
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GUARD CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS DISCONNECT SHAPER FROM POWER SOURCE. C The spring clamp (A) Fig. 52, holddown (B), and clear plastic guard (C) are fully adjustable to provide safe D protection for most applications.NOTE:For certain applications, the supplied spindle guard may have to be used or a custom guard may need to be fabricated. B 1. Using a square (not shown), check to see if shaft (D) A Fig. 52, on spring clamp (A) is 90 degrees to the table surface. If an adjustment is necessary, procee
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4. Loosen thumb screws on guard mounting bracket R (P) Fig. 56, and adjust spring clamp (N) so it will provide P inward pressure on workpiece; then tighten thumb E screws. NOTE:Thumb screws on guard mounting bracket (R)Fig. 56, can be loosened to permit extension of guard assembly. WARNING: TURN THE CUTTER BY HAND TO MAKE CERTAIN CUTTER DOES NOT CONTACT ANY OF THE GUARDING OR FENCE HALVES BEFORE CONNECTING THE SHAPER TO POWER SOURCE. N CAUTION: Always make certain guard locking handle (E) Fig. 5
