CX304 3 HP WOOD SHAPER
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1. 4 Figure 7 Installing the spindle Use a wrench to hold the top part of the spindle while tightening the spindle lock down bar nut on the draw bar from the bottom as shown in figure 8 Figure 8 Installing the spindle FENCE ASSEMBLY The CX304 comes with two 12 x 2 1 4 independent wooden fences which attach to the bracket To install the fence Attach the fence mounting bracket to the dust hood as shown in figure 9 and secure using screws and washers provided Dust Hood Fence Mounting Bracket Figure 9 Securing bracket to the dust hood the fence mounting Secure the second bracket to the other side of the dust hood in the same manner lt gt CRAFTE SZ cX Attach the fence onto the fence mounting bracket and secure it using the screws and washers provided See figure 10 M Figure 10 Securing the fence to the mounting bracket Once you have installed both fences lift the dust hood assembly with the fences and place it on the table Align the holes on the dust hood with the two holes on the table surface Thread the two lock knobs into the holes on the table through the dust hood as shown in figure 11 Tighten the lock knobs to secure the dust hood to the table Lock Knobs Figure 11 Installing dust hood assembly WARNING The guards should be as close to the cutter as possible without interfering with the travel of the work piece or c2. O 5 un 1 jn t2 N p me ON In 4 JW N NO 1 ON 1 RAFTE EE Oc NO DESCRIPTION H 3 5 a tri D MOTOR PLATE BRACKET HEX HEAD SCREW 1 2 X 1 L W 155 1592 LO gt W HEX HEAD SCREW 5 16 X 1 L SHAFT FLANGE j pe pe te lt HANDLE WHEEL HANDLE SOCKET SET SCREW 5 16 X 5 8 L HEX CAP SCREW 1 4 X 3 4 L HANDLE WHEEL LOCK LOCK LOCK SCREW WASHER GEAR COLLAR E 4 TH o2 JR 9 GEAR SHAFT 6 9 8 RAFTEX 9 22 CX304 PARTS DIAGRAM SPINDLE si 0 Oc RAFTEX CX304 PARTS LIST SPINDLE COLLAR 3 4 X 1 L HEX NUT 1 2 R H COLLAR 1 2 X 1 2 L 4 EE CA 2 5 pe j jme Z D D X Series 24 CX304 PARTS DIAGRAM FENCE amp GUARD CX304 PARTS LIST FENCE amp GUARD DESCRIPTION KNOB c O a 5 gt X NUT 3 8 GUARD SCREW GUIDE BRACKET FENCE R H FIAT HEAD SCREW GUIDE SUPPORT SCREW 3 8 X 1 L TENSION D D _ ri Z 3 OB BRACKET FENCE L H SCREW 3 8 X 3 4 L ASHER 5 16 9 LOCK WASHER 5 16 HEX NUT 5 16
3. SCREW 3 8 X 1 L 2 Ie R 2 6 WASHER 3 8 SOCKET SET SCREW 1 4 X 3 8 L NOB SCREW 3 8 X 3 4 L OG tA NOB 9 E lt gt z 7 2 26 S2 CRRFTEX indir 11107 WARRANTY CRAFTEX 3 YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY Craftex warrants every product to be free from defects in materials and agrees to correct such defects where applicable This warranty covers three years for parts and 90 days for labour unless specified otherwise to the original purchaser from the date of purchase but does not apply to malfunctions arising directly or indirectly from misuse abuse improper installation or assembly negligence accidents repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance Proof of purchase is necessary warranty claims are subject to inspection of such products or part thereof and Craftex reserves the right to inspect any returned item before a refund or replacement may be issued This warranty shall not apply to consumable products such as blades bits belts cutters chisels punches etceteras Craftex shall in no event be liable for injuries accidental or otherwise death to persons or damage to property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products RETURNS REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS To return repair or replace a Craftex product you must visit the appropriate Busy Bee Tools showro
4. CRRFTEX CX304 3 HP WOOD SHAPER User Manual 9 COPYRIGHT 2013 BY CRAFTEX INDUSTRIES 01097 Tits MANUAL MAY BE PRODUCED WITHOUT TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Inst HGHOTIS Lx Re E EU e i Res 3 Specific Safety oo edere ster a aede cde da ds 4 CASO BS ss dns ais lae ta EU E IU EE 5 Physical Fealites suot ti ER ERE BU PR eae RR IHE RE eas EIER e qr 6 SOLD Hd AIT 7 Un PackiNg PEE ER 7 PIE 8 SPINE S sies Ge ds i i i A Es E 8 as S ee Ore ur 9 10 TeSt RUM case eed este 11 stalling ih GUl faisssiosasiesasag M M 11 Table sand vene g gs sg gs gg 12 Soleto KE aiz 1 9 u u AAS SAVE M E 12 Forward OFF Reverse Switch i aad 13 Belt Beplaeemelll 2 cate eben cali added adi add 13 Shaping with the 14 FreeHand Shaping aeos set eee Pre 15 Using CM 15 auris iii ce idea cuta 16 16 8 17 1 16 VeBOLI SP
5. Using the fence is the safest method of shaping Most operations that use the fence for support can be performed by following the guidelines below If performing a cut where a portion of the edge of the work piece is not touched by the cutter head both sides of the fence are positioned at the same depth See figure 19 Depth of Cut Out feed FenceYV In feed Fence U Work piece Feed Direction Figure 19 Fences at the same depth When performing a cut where the entire edge of the work piece is removed the fence must be positioned differently If the fence halves are kept in line once the work piece passes through the cutter head the shaped edge would no longer be supported against the fence See figure 20 Shaper Cutter Out feed Fence 0 In feed Fence Not Supported Feed Direction Figure 20 Work piece not supported with the out feed fence To prevent this the out feed fence must be repositioned to compensate for the material CRRFTEX CX SERIES being removed Advance the out feed side of the fence equal to the amount of material being removed See figure 21 Shaper Cutter In feed Fence Work piece Out feed Fence A Supported Feed Direction Figure 21 Out feed forward egual to the depth of cut positioned If using a miter gauge the in feed side of the fence must be parallel with the miter slot Also make sure that the other fence p
6. CII0nss a a R M a ede 16 17 Paris Breakdown amp EISE 18 26 bition oe V tst Re 27 CRRFTEX CX SERIES GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MACHINES Extreme caution should be used when operating all power tools Know your power tool be familiar with its operation read through the user manual and practice safe usage procedures at all times ALWAYS read and understand the NEVER leave a tool unattended while it user manual before operating the machine CONNECT your machine ONLY to the matched and specific power source ALWAYS wear safety glasses respirators hearing protection and safety shoes when operating your machine DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating your machine A SAFE ENVIRONMENT is important Keep the area free of dust dirt and other debris in the immediate vicinity of your machine BE ALERT DO NOT use prescription or other drugs that may affect your ability or judgment to safely use your machine DISCONNECT the power source when changing drill bits hollow chisels router bits shaper heads blades knives or making other adjustments or repairs is in operation NEVER reach over the table when the tool is in operation ALWAYS keep blades knives and bits sharpened and properly aligned ALL OPERATIONS MUST BE performed with the guards in place to ensure safety ALWAYS
7. F Powder Coated Paint Switch e Eun SETUP Before setting up your machine you should read and understand the instructions given in this manual The unpainted surfaces of this shaper are coated with a rust preventive waxy oil and you will want to remove this before you begin assembly Use a solvent cleaner that will not damage painted surfaces WARNING CX304 is a very heavy machine do not over exert yourself For safe moving use fork truck or get the help of an assistant or friend UNPACKING The machine is properly packaged and shipped completely in crates for safe transportation When unpacking carefully inspect the crates and ensure that nothing has been damaged during transit Open the crates and check that the machine and the parts are in good condition NOTE while doing inventory if you can not find any part check if the part has already been installed on the machine Some parts come pre assembled for shipping purposes When setting up your machine you will want to find an ideal spot where your shaper will most likely be positioned most of the time Consider your complete work environment well working comfortability with the shaper before placing your machine in the ideal spot Figure 1 Minimum work space for CX304 e O Comis ASSEMBLY Read the manual and follow the instructions given in this manual to assemble your CX304 Slide the spindle height hand wheel onto th
8. S CX304 comes with three different size table inserts to be used with different size cutters Clean any dust or dirt on the spindle opening edges before installing the table insert Place the table insert on the spindle opening and make sure the insert is flush with the table surface Adjust the 3 cap screws on each table inserts if needed to adjust the height and make it flush with the table surface See figure 14 Figure 14 Adjusting the table inserts height SPEED CHANGE The CX304 is a two speed shaper and operates at 8 000 and 10 000 RPM To change the speed Turn the switch OFF and make sure the cord is un plugged from the power source Open the cabinet door and turn the spindle height hand wheel to lower the spindle and motor assembly lt gt CRAFTEX CX SERIES Loosen the belt tension by loosening the belt tension lock knob See figure 15 Belt Tension Lock Knob Figure 15 Loosening the belt tension Push the motor towards the belt spindle pulley and remove the belt from the pulley groove Line up the belt on the pulleys grooves according to the figure 16 to change the spindle speed Motor Pulley Spindle Pulley Figure 16 Belt positions on the pulleys Once the belt is aligned on the pulleys grooves pull the motor away from the spindle to tension the belt and tighten the belt tension lock knob 12 FORWARD OFF REVERSE SWITCH The CX304 is equippe
9. aces Then seal with an aerosol or paste wax V BELT INSPECTION The V belt stretches with use and should be checked regularly Check the V belt for proper tension and belt condition every month 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Check breaker If you ungualified 1 The supply circuit has low DO to test voltage determine circuit loads voltage or high resistance or rewire contact a qaulified electrician 2 Unplug the shaper and inspect the The shaper 2 The motor start capacitor is capacitor for oily residue bubbled does not start open or shorted plastic foul odor amp test and replace accordingly Forward Reverse switch is 3 Make sure the switch is in the in the OFF position Forward or Reverse position 1 The belt to pulley ratio is set 1 Unplug the shaper and move the low speed belt to the high speed pulley position The shaper 2 The extension cord used is 2 Eliminate the extension cord and runs slow the wrong gauge and has too move the shaper closer to the wall much resistance or supply receptacle If you are unqualified to circuit has low voltage or high test or determine circuit loads contact resistance a qualified electrician The drive belt 1 The belt tension is too low 1 Increase the belt tension to prevent tears or runs and the belt has run off the slippage DO NOT over tighten the off the shaper pulley belt tension 1 The shaper is unstable and 1 Stab
10. ck all the parts you have assembled once again and investigate to find out the problem See page 17 for Troubleshooting Lf READ THE MANUAL Before starting the shaper make sure that you have read and understood the manual and you are familiar with the functions and safety features on this machine Failure to do so may cause serious personal injury INSTALLING THE CUTTER The CX304 operates at speeds of 8 000 and 10 000 RPM Make sure to use the proper sized cutters with proper sized spindles on your CX304 to ensure safe operation To install the cutter Turn the machine OFF and make sure the cord is un plugged from the power source Loosen the two lock knobs securing the dust hood on the table and move the dust hood and the fence away from the spindle Place the appropriate spacer or collar on the spindle for proper height of cutter If needed Place the cutter on the spindle and make sure the orientation of the cutter is correct for the spindle rotation Please the spacers or collars as needed Thread the right thread nut onto the spindle and then tighten it using a wrench Now thread the left thread nut on the spindle holding the right thread nut with a wrench and tightening the left thread nut with another wrench to make sure both the nuts lock each other and the cutter does not come off while operation See figure 13 Figure 13 Installing the shaper cutter S CRRFTE O CRAFTEX TABLE INSERT
11. d with a forward reverse switch which controls the direction of rotation of the cutter Figure 17 Forward OFF Reverse switch Most of the jobs are done with the forward rotation of the cutter but sometimes if it is necessary you will want to flip the cutter on the spindle and reverse the cutter rotation to perform some specific jobs The selector knob on the switch can be turned and set on any of the three positions Forward Off and Reverse When the switch is in the Forward position the spindle will rotate in counter clockwise direction and when in the Reverse position the spindle will rotate in clockwise direction When the switch is set on Off the spindle will stop moving WARNING Before operating the shaper check the direction of the rotation of the cutter Cutters rotating backwards can cause unsafe conditions BELT REPLACEMENT The belt stretches over time and should be checked regularly and replaced if needed To change the drive belt on your CX304 Turn the switch OFF and make sure the cord is un plugged from the power source Open the cabinet door and loosen the belt tension using the belt tension lock knob shown in figure 18 Belt Tension Lock Knob Figure 18 Belt tension lock knob Take the belt off the pulleys and replace with a new one Lock the motor back to its place using the belt tension lock knob e RAFTE 13 SHAPING WITH THE FENCE
12. e hand wheel shaft and secure it using the set screw provided See figure 2 Figure 2 Securing the spindle height hand wheel Thread the handle onto the hand wheel and tighten using a proper size wrench See figure 3 Figure 3 Installing the handle Attach the cast iron extension table to the shaper Remove the three bolts installed on the edge of the table Turn the extension table upside down install the center bolt and finger tighten only Rotate the table and lt S install the remaining two bolts Adjust the table so that it is flush to the top and then tighten the bolts See figure 4 Figure 4 Installing the extension table SPINDLE The CX304 comes with two spindles 1 and 3 4 WARNING Make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is un plugged from the power source To install the spindle Loosen the spindle lock knob on the side of the machine See figure 5 Figure 5 Loosening the spindle lock knob Raise the arbor all the way up using the spindle height hand wheel Slide the spindle into the arbor opening and make sure the keyway on the arbor is aligned with the groove on the spindle See figure 6 Figure 6 Sliding the spindle into the arbor Open the cabinet door and slide the spindle lock down rod into the shaft on the spindle pulley from the bottom and tighten with your hand WWM 3 KK Spindle ay Down P lt
13. er the CX304 a 3 HP Wood Shaper By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this user manual you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction The CX304 is a professional tool and like all power tools proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to Motor 3 HP 220 V 60 Hz Single Phase Spindle 3 Spindle Size 1 and 3 4 Spindle Speeds 8 000 RPM and 10000 RPM Forward Reverse Table Size with extension table 28 x 30 Spindle Table Openings 1 1 2 3 amp 4 1 4 Fence 2 12 x 2 1 4 Adjustable Hold Down Yes Starter Pins Yes T Slot for Miter Gauge Yes Magnetic Reversing Switch Yes Dust 4 Floor to Table Height 34 Gross 180 3 Years PHYSICAL FEATURES Dust Hood Sids Assembly Dust Hood Lock Knobs Independent Fences Clamps Extension Table Spindle Height Hand Wheel Spindle Height Scale 2 Reverse Switch ON OF
14. hased from us with the exception of some products that require the return to their authorized repair depots A Busy Bee representative will provide you with the necessary information to have this done e For faster service it is advisable to contact the nearest Busy Bee location for parts availability prior to bringing your product in for repairs CRRFTEX 2 CX SERIES
15. iece is positioned out of the way so that it does not contact the work piece after it passes through the cutter head 14 FREE HAND SHAPING To set up the shaper for free hand shaping Turn the switch OFF and make sure the cord is un plugged from the power source Remove the fence assembly and insert the starting pin in the most suitable hole on the insert See figure 22 Starting Pin Figure 22 Starting pin Use a hold down jig or push blocks for the safety of your hands and place the work piece against the starting pin Plug the cord into the receptacle and turn the machine ON Slowly pivot and feed the work piece into the cutter and try to avoid starting your cut on the corner of the work piece to avoid kick back WARNING When performing free hand shaping the fence is removed which exposes the cutter and increase the risk of injury USING COLLARS When shaping work pieces that have irregular shapes it is necessary to use rub collars Collars can be used below or above the cutter or between two cutters Each setup type has its own advantages and disadvantages Below the Cutter When using rub collars below the cutter the user will have a good view of the cut But if the work piece is lifted even slightly it will cause the cutter to gouge the wood and ruin the work piece Cutter Figure 23 Using collars below the cutter Above the Cutter When using collars above the cutter a
16. ilize the shaper with the floor wobbles using shims 2 The spindle cutter or router 2 Reinstall spindle cutter or router bit bit spindle adapter is loose or spindle adapter as outlined out of alignment The shaper vibrates the spindle is loose or the cutter 3 Unplug the shaper amp carefully look chatters 3 The shaper has a loose for loose motor motor mounts spindle motor or spindle cartridge cartridge or other parts Tighten faste ers as required 4 The spindle gib screws are 4 Tighten the spindle gib screws loose RRFTE CX304 PARTS DIAGRAM STAND ASSEMBLY CX304 PARTS LIST STAND ASSEMBLY s SCREW 4 FORWARD REVERSE SWITCH BN r uo 1 O ITABLEINSERT TABLEINSERT rape 1 cabet poor LOCK cmmerpon 8 LOCK WASHER du e 9 19 1 xasi s STRANRELIET 1 2 9 tri o j Ili 2 D s m C 23 lt gt CRAFTE 19 CX304 PARTS DIAGRAM MOTOR amp SPINDLE lt gt CRAFTE ORTA 20 CX304 PARTS LIST MOTOR amp SPINDLE DESCRIPTION SPINDLE HOUSING m 2 j 2 LOCK WASHER 3 8 HEX HEAD SCREW 3 8 X 16X 1 L 10 ATWASHERGM 3 MOTORPUMEY B CERNI MOTOR CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 X 3 4 mar o fratwaswpe vay
17. om or call 1 800 461 BUSY Craftex is a brand of equipment that is exclusive to Busy Bee Tools For replacement parts directly from Busy Bee Tools for this machine please call 1 800 461 BUSY 2879 and have your credit card and part number handy e All returned merchandise will be subject to a minimum charge of 15 for re stocking and handling with the following qualifications Returns must be pre authorized by us in writing We do not accept collect shipments Items returned for warranty purposes must be insured and shipped pre paid to the nearest warehouse Returns must be accompanied with a copy of your original invoice as proof of purchase Returns must be in an un used condition and shipped in their original packaging a letter explaining your reason for the return Incurred shipping and handling charges are not refundable e Busy Bee will repair or replace the item at our discretion and subject to our inspection e Repaired or replaced items will be returned to you pre paid by our choice of carriers e Busy Bee reserves the right to refuse reimbursement or repairs or replacement if a third party without our prior authorization has carried out repairs to the item Repairs made by Busy Bee are warranted for 30 days on parts and labour e Any unforeseen repair charges will be reported to you for acceptance prior to making the repairs e The Busy Bee Parts amp Service Departments are fully equipped to do repairs on all products purc
18. position and the cord is un plugged 9 9 Never leave the shaper unattended while it is running Always use the cutters designed to be used with CX304 and similar shapers Do not expose the shaper to rain or use in damp locations Clean and sharp tools give safer and better performance Dull cutters can cause kick backs and excessive chatter Always check the cutter and other parts for proper adjustment before cutting operation Always make sure that your shaper is in a stable position Cutting heavy long stock may alter the stability of the shaper In the event that this may occur the shaper should be firmly bolted to the floor Do not wear loose clothing neckties jewelry or gloves that can get caught in moving parts Confine long hair and keep sleeves above the elbow Always use a feather board and or hold downs to support your work piece when necessary Make sure you have read and understood all the safety instructions in the manual and you are familiar with your shaper before operating it If you fail to do so serious injury could occur WARNING The safety instructions given above can not be complete because the environment in every shop is different Always consider safety first as it applies to your individual working conditions lt S Oron CX304 WOOD SHAPER FEATURES MODEL CX304 WOOD SHAPER As part of the growing line of Craftex woodworking equipment we are proud to off
19. s shown in figure 24 the cut will not be affected by slight variations in the thickness of the work piece and the work piece will not be gouged if lifted up accidentally The only disadvantage of using a collar above the cutter is that the operator will not be able to see the cut being made S O C Cutter Workpiece Figure 24 Using collar above the cutter Between the Cutters A collar is used between two cutters when both edges of the work piece are to be shaped Like using the collar below the cutter this method has also the disadvantage that if the work piece is accidentally lifted up the cutter will gouge and ruin the work piece Cutter Workpiece Figure 25 Using collar between the cutters lt MAINTENANCE During the life of your machine you will need to practice some regular maintenance to keep your shaper in peak performance condition WARNING Make sure the machine is turned off and the cord is disconnected from the power source before servicing and removing replacing any components on the machine LUBRICATION The shaper has sealed lubricated bearings in the motor housing and arbour assembly and do not require any lubrication CLEANING The moisture from the wood dust remaining on the table surface can cause rust The table and other un painted surfaces of the machine should be cleaned and wiped after every use to make sure that there is no moisture against bare metal surf
20. use push sticks and feather boards to safely feed your work through the machine and clamp the work piece when necessary to prevent the work piece from any unexpected movement ALWAYS make sure that any tools used for adjustments are removed before operating the machine ALWAYS keep the bystanders safely away while the machine is in operation NEVER attempt to remove jammed cutoff pieces until the saw blade has come to a full stop CX304 3 HP WOOD SHAPER SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and follow all the instructions and safety precautions in the user manual before setup or use For the protection of your eyes always wear safety glasses goggles or face shield while operating the shaper Never place your fingers or hands in the line of cut If you slip your hands or fingers may come into contact with the cutter Always use a push stick when feeding stock against the cutter Make sure the keyed washer is mounted directly under the spindle nuts All guards must be in place while operating the shaper to ensure safety Always feed the stock smoothly against the rotation of the cutter Do not force the machine It will perform a better job at a rate for which it is designed Allow the motor to reach the full speed before feeding stock against the cutter Use the overhead guard when adjustable fence is not in place Make sure before making any adjustments the switch is in the OFF
21. utter lt gt CRAFTEX CX SERIES BASIC CONTROLS The basic controls of this machine are shown in the figure 12 Use the figure and read the text to understand what the basic controls of your CX304 are A ON Button This button turns the machine ON B Emergency Stop Button This button turns the machine OFF C Forward OFF Reverse Switch It is used to control the direction of rotation of the cutter head D Spindle Height Hand Wheel The spindle height hand wheel is used to raise and lower the spindle E Spindle Lock Knob not shown in the picture It is used to secure the spindle in position so that it does not move during operation 10 TEST RUN Once you have assembled your machine completely it is then time for a test run to make sure that the machine works properly and is ready for operation WARNING Always unlock the spindle before turning on the shaper Remove all the tools and objects used during assembly of the machine before the test run Make sure the spindle draw bar and cutters should be tight Plug the cord into the power outlet and press the green button to turn the machine ON Test the ON 8 OFF buttons and Forward Reverse switch and make sure they are working properly During the test run if there is any unusual noise coming from the machine or the machine vibrates excessively shut off the machine immediately and disconnect the cord from the power source Che
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