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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Model 2700 Shaper
Model: 2700
WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, TN 37086 Part No. M-1280100C
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision E3 04/2010
www.powermatic.com Copyright © 2010 Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc.
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Warranty and Service Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these Walter Meier Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance ® and major repair on your POWERMATIC tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your
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Table of Contents Warranty and Service..........................................................................................................................2 Table of Contents ...............................................................................................................................3 Warnings............................................................................................................................................4 Warning .............................
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Warnings 1. Read and understand the entire owner's manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed. 4. This shaper is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a shaper, do not
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21. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away. 22. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing safety keys. 23. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are careless acts that can result in serious injury. 24. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the blade or other moving parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any
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Warning Short stock – Never shape stock less than 12 inches in length without special fixtures. Where practical, shape longer stock and cut to size. 12 inch rule – When shaping, never allow your hands to come closer than 12 inches to the cutters. Hand safety – Never pass the hands directly over, or in front of, the cutters (Figure A). As one hand approaches the 12 inch radius point, remove it (or the push stick) in an arc motion and reposition hands 12 inches beyond the cutter
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Introduction This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Powermatic Model 2700 Shaper. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual. If there are any questions
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Unpacking Remove box and wood crating completely from around shaper. Check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the Shaper is assembled and running properly. Compare the contents of your container with the parts lists on this page to make sure all parts are intact. Missing parts, if any, should be reported to your distributor. Read the instruction manual thoroughly for assembly, maintenanc
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Cleaning Exposed metal surfaces, such as the table top and extension wings, have been given a protective coating at the factory. This should be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene. Do not use acetone, gasoline, or lacquer thinner for this purpose. Do not use solvents on plastic parts, and do not use an abrasive pad because it may scratch the surfaces. Assembly Mounting the Fence Referring to Figure 2: 1. Place the fence assembly (A) on the table (B), lining up the fo
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This machine must be grounded. Grounding Model Recommended circuit* provides a path of least resistance to help divert 1280100C (3HP 1PH 230V) 15 Amp current away from the operator in case of electrical malfunction. 1280101C (5HP 1PH 230V) 60 Amp Make sure the voltage of your power supply 1280102C (5HP 3PH 230V) 30 Amp matches the specifications on the motor plate of the machine. 1280102C (5HP 3PH 460V) 15 Amp The PM2700 Shaper should be connected to a *subject to local codes d
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Handwheel Adjustments Adjustments Referring to Figure 5: When changing tools, making The front handwheel (B) controls the spindle adjustments, or doing clean-up and maint- height. enance, always turn the machine off and unplug The side handwheel (C) controls the casters. The the machine from its power source. Model 2700 has a retractable caster system that can be extended to permit the shaper to be rolled Fence Assembly Movement from one location to another. Referring to Figure 4:
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Coplanar Alignment Follow steps 1–5 to determine if alignment is necessary. Steps 6–9 will guide you through the alignment if required. Figure 6 Verifying that fences are coplanar 1. Remove the guard and spindle attachment. 2. Adjust the fence assembly (A) so it is positioned approximately at midpoint and lock (B). 3. Place a straightedge (F) on the table pressed against the infeed (E ) and outfeed fences (E ). 1 2 Figure 7 4. Unlock the fence lock knobs
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Ram Dial Calibration The guard and spindle should be removed. Referring to Figure 12: 1. Loosen the infeed fence lock knob (E), then turn the infeed ram dial (D) counterclockwise to bring the infeed fence (F) back all the way until the limiter setscrew (P) touches the head casting (M). Then retighten the lock knob (E). 2. If necessary, loosen two setscrews on the infeed ram dial (D) with a 2mm hex wrench and align the zero on the dial with the indicator mark. Then tighte
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Spindle Gib Adjustment Referring to Figure 13: The spindle housing gib on your machine is factory adjusted and initially should not require readjust- ment. After a period of use the gib may wear and become loose, introducing play and potentially causing the spindle (A) to vibrate. This requires adjustment. To adjust (refer to Figure 13): 1. With a 12mm wrench, loosen four jam nuts (B) that secure the gib setscrews (C). 2. With a 4mm hex wrench, tighten each setscrew 1/8 or less turn s
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Spindle Assembly Installation Refer to Figure 15. The fence guard (A) has been removed for clarity. The spindle assembly (B) is mounted to the arbor (C) and secured with a draw bar (J) and nut (E). Use the following procedure to install the spindle assembly. Reverse the order to remove the spindle. When changing tools, making adjustments, or doing clean-up and maint- enance, always turn the machine off and unplug the machine from its power source. 1. Raise the arbor (C) all the way u
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Shaper Cutter Installation Note: Spindle installation is described in the previous section. When changing tools, making adjustments, or doing clean-up and maint- enance, always turn the machine off and unplug the machine from its power source. Locking the Spindle 1. Locate the spindle lock (F, Fig. 15) accessible through the door on the right side of the cabinet. Pull out and rotate 90º right or left, resetting the knob into the indent. Attempt to turn the spindle (B, Fig. 15) by han
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Changing Cutter Speed Referring to Figure 18: The Model 2700 Shaper is equipped with pulleys that allow you to change the spindle speed. The belt (B) placed on the upper pulleys (as shown in Figure 16) provides 7,500 RPM spindle speed. Placing the belt on the lower pulleys provides 10,000 RPM spindle speed. To change speed (refer to Figure 16): 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 2. Open the door of the cabinet. 3. Remove the belt tension by moving the belt tension hand
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Precision Miter Gauge Setting the miter gauge angle Referring to Figure 19: The precision miter gauge has a rack and pinion adjustment for setting the angle. To operate: 1. Slide the miter gauge into one of the slots on the table top. 2. Loosen lock handle (A). To adjust the body (B) of the miter gauge to the desired angle: 3. Pull the spring-loaded knob (C) out and turn until the body (B) of the miter gauge is at the desired angle as indicated on the scale. 4
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magnetic, the lock can be removed to make the Operating Controls machine inoperable and can be hidden for safe storage by attaching it underneath the rail or Start/Stop another magnetic surface. Power Indicator Light – The start switch has a When using the shaper, place the key on the power indicator lamp which is on whenever switch cover lining up the arrow on the key with there is power connected to the shaper, not the REMOVE arrow on the cover. Then rotate just when the shaper is
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Operations Deep cuts require excessive horsepower and pushing force to control the Overview cut. Before applying power to the machine, Check the motor and switch wiring diagrams for proper Deep cuts can also cause the wood to splinter or voltage connections. Check that all mounting split and may lead to lost control or personal injury. screws and bolts are tight. Preband shaper the stock whenever possible to 1/16 inch of finished size. When an edge finish is Turn on the motor momen
