Powermatic 2700 User's Manual
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1. 1 Tes asses PM2700 313 spindle Rule icon a and R eae ee 1 APA PM2700 315 Locking Washan u a u EENI A yaa usen 1 CA PM2700 316 Locking Nut icons M25 1 5P 1 V 52 2 sess PM2700 317 BEA ENE S tdt ins 1 16 2 sess PM2700 318 Spindle HOUSING EE 1 CA PM2700 319 Beta au Z Ne gn Eegen 2304 EE 1 DO PM2700 320 Motor Elei a ias 1 Dl TS 1523021 Socket Set Screw MOE AOT 4 Da TS 1490031 Hex Cap Screw E nennen 4 Ll TS 2361081 LOCK EE MS seu A 24 TS 1550061 Flat Washel a2220 2804204200 ici Metals 4 Lai PM2700 325 MOTON 2220005420 a etal einen ieee 3HP 230V 1Ph 1 tibia PM2700 325A 2 432 094 Motor DEED 230V 1Ph 1 BEE DMZ OO 2325 Motor DHP 230 460V 3Ph 1 SES PM2700 325CS Centrifugal Switch not shown 1 ET PM2700 325FC Fan Cover not sbown a 1 SES PM2700 325MF Motor Fan not SHOWN cici cici cici 1 aga Aa augu PM2700 325SC Starting Capacitor not shown for 3HP 1Ph motor 1 EE PM2700 325RC Running Capacitor not shown for 3HP 1Ph motor oooccccccccccccnnnncccco 1 E PM2700 325ASC Starting Cap2. 2h 4T2 613 Green 14ko O O O O Red WHITE Limited m S Yellow Black Black ve switch Red White y White ge D Ki d White QQ White White YELLOW Black Green YELLOW 50 BLACK Electrical Board 5HP 460V 3Phase Electrical Schematic Three Phase 5HP 460V 3Ph Motor Magnetic Switch White Red 3 Black I 4d Xx Q 3 m eQ T Black TY ellow Red 2n AT 6T Lie o GL BN Gei Limited Yellow Yellow Black Black va switch Red White White yo SS V J i d o 13 w x 8 97 96 95 lt White L On ebe cb a T White Red N x Red 3 White White _ ad m x l RED D Green C reen Black Green pee hie a7 ee oN gos Electrical Board RED I WHITE YELLOW 51 CO DIA DIAN UD POWERMATIC W
3. 12AWG x 3C 1 54 1 PM2700 454 1A Motor Cable 5HP 1Ph 12AWG x 2C 1 is PM2700 454B Motor Cable 5HP 3Ph 14AWG x 4C 1 DO ii PM2700 455 Star WW aslber gege aniline Mix 3 EE PM2700 113 Tapping Screw M5 2 12Px25 2 DT eegen PM2700 114 Magnetic Switch eect eeeeeeteeeeeee ee eeeeeeaa 3HP 230V 1Ph 1 DEE PM2700 114A Magnetic Switch X5HP 230V 1Ph 1 DEE PM2700 114B Magnetic Switch L51HP 230V 3Ph 1 EE PM2700 114C Magnetic Switch 5HP 460V 3Ph 1 D egen PM2700 115 Power Cord uuu inati neeaae nE 44 AEA 3HP 1Ph 14AWGx3C 1 Ree eR Ae PM2700 115A Power Cord DHP 1Ph 12AWGX3C 1 awa Serien ie PM2700 115B Power Cord DHP 3Ph 14AWGX4C 1 DO Ae PM2700 159 Cable amp Connector KST Male amp Female 3HP 1PH 14AWGx3C 1 Li asam hu w PM2700 159A Cable amp Connector KST Male amp Female 5HP 1PH 12AWGx3C 1 sides States aq PM2700 159B Cable amp Connector KST Male amp Female 5HP 3PH 14AWGx4C 1 DU PM2700 160
4. Cable amp Connector 2000 Male amp Female 3HP 1PH 18AWGx4C 1 ii PM2700 160A Cable amp Connector 2000 Male 8 Female 5HP 1PH 18AWGx4C 1 PTT PM2700 160B Cable amp Connector 2000 Male amp Female 5HP 3PH 18AWGx4C 1 GN PM2700 461 Stan Pole E KSS SR 7 R3 2 GEET PM2700 462 Stan RENCE ET KSS PG11 2 622206652 1 GE PM2700 463 PIAUG casei Sanu N Dita T A dl ee 1 64 PM2700 464 Strain Relief uu uuu Aaa DEE AVC MG25A 16 2 65 A 3522352046 PM2700 465 PO SURO EE 1 47 Cabinet and Base 48 iagrams D iring 3HP 5HP 230V 1Phase W OWA0SZ 03 WOOF pieog 891119913 MOTIBA gay MO men C T zeg UM eum uao les d lS am SINA wins seg eg woe pawn e 235 yeg prea Y FT eTM UdL N 0EZ dHS UdL N0EZ dHE OWASZLU3NOY j Pala OW AGZL G4WO009 oud aseyd a BuIS onewauos e911199 3 49 5HP 230V Electrical Schematic Three Phase 3Phase SHP 230V 3Ph DRO
5. MIOX25 22320222 0 nesh 4 E PM2700 702 Piliqa n au akay A yapay Qua uha Qayana unas 2 Seeche PM2700 703 Special Washer uuu La T uuu datada a dene 1 Auditado PM2700 704 Keyed Gollara tri Qs 1 Doda PM2700 705 Cola aaa egene eg undat L D 1 1 4 x 3 4 T 5 its PM2700 706 Coll8f ya fete Shela td L D 1 1 4 x 1 2 T 3 Mita PM2700 707 eil UE A 1 contienda PM2700 707A Spindle Assembly 1 thru 7 32 1 1 4 1 ito PM2700 708 Special Washer a uluya a dat a da 1 geesde PM2700 709 Keyed Collet agoe s Su Qu k talado Eege 1 TDL eeler PM2700 710 COAC 4722220202202362 ti L D 3 4 x 1 2 T 4 NET PM2700 711 Gollara fake She s SSS uum deeg eegen L D 3 4 x IPT 2 E PM2700 712 eil E SI EEN 1 SE PM2700 712A Spindle Assembly 1 8 thru 12 32 9 4 1 E PM2700 713 ee EE 1 VAs Seok PM2700 714 Keyed Collar arraro a tush ees gees dE dees 1 Ona PM2700 715 Elle L D P x 3 4 T 4 LA PM2700 716 O y Was basu ASS LD vi 4 VAA Hye PM2700 717 eil EE eegen ees 1 tias 1791205 Spindle Assembly 1 13 thru 17 32 1 1 MO TS 1504051 Socket Head Cap SCcre
6. iia ida Mix A E EE MOT O 2222225006342402 cake 4 Feather Board iii da Q u Ee 2 A t kia ama A E a tel ss Ja teed u D A Dius 4 Feather Board Assembly index 32 through 38 1 Fence Complete Assembly index 1 through 38 1 36 Fence Assembly Drawing O KS Dies 7 Frame and Motor Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty Tome aya TS 1503031 Hex Socket Cap ScreW A ndern 6 KEE TS 2361061 Lack Washer ege u italia Moira 10 KE TS 1550041 Flat Washer isla dadas M61222 2 Labau Guau as 2 EN PM2700 304 Dust Deflector 4220324022029003 0 aha ba asua uha 1 Diodori PM2700 305A spindle Nut kuu y dd Ga de M40x2 5p 1 O 529022232 PM2700 306 Retaining RING 1522520931205220 Lu aa 28 STW 40 1 att TS 2246202 Button Head Socket Screw MODO io au 50645366 4 E PM2700 308N Shaft Top Bearing Cover z u a aaa AA PARA CERA AER 1 D 129417244 BB 6008VV Beet RA e T AREALI A ieee GOOR VV aare 2 Je sec PM2700 310N Spindle le 1 RE PM2700 311 ew ganasaq ka a h SEA AERA qa OXT ID S su sa asa a ua 1 12 uA ass PM2700 312N QU tia 1 BEE PM2700 312QAN Quill Complete Assembly index 2 6 16 50 52
7. l feed cutter B tangent of taper angle Figure 62 ACAUTION Do not use the standard fence for short work 12 inches or less in length on the side to be cut Instead use a miter gauge or special fixture to avoid losing control of the workpiece 30 Tenoning The tenoning fixture illustrated in Figure 63 shows a miter gauge equipped with a hold down for shaping the ends of narrow work pieces The miter gauge can also be adapted to cut square and centered tenons at the ends of legs for tables chairs etc Secure the leg to jig and position for cut as shown in Figure 64 Make all first cuts with the same jig setting and spindle height When the first series of cuts have been made reposition leg on the jig for each succeeding cut Note If the leg is tapered use a wedge to place the side facing the cutter into a 90 degree vertical position as shown in Figure 65 31 Figure 65 Troubleshooting Trouble Possible Cause Remedy Shaper will not start 1 Cord unplugged from the power 1 Plug in power cord source 2 Fuse blown or circuited breaker 2 Replace fuse or reset circuit tripped breaker 3 Cord damaged 3 Replace cord 4 Reversing switch is in the Off 4 Turn switch to forward of reverse position 5 Overload tripped 5 Reset overload by depressing red stop button 6 Cabinet door is open 6 Close cabinet door Overload kicks out 1 Extension cord or wiring
8. Blut Swith Ee ii ada 1 Di TS 2284352 Pan Head Stew rositae nd a san a MAX en cece cece 21 w 2 Le uu TS 0810012 Slotted Round Head Machine Screw 10 24x1 4 1 2528042500 PM2700 425 J riction Box Cover 2254202254 a ide a CAL n t e 1 PA EE PM2700 429 Junction BOX sip id de baaa 1 KINNTE PM2700 430 Strain Relief eiii taa 2 le eg TS 2311061 IK al TEE MO ita e hu 4 EE TS 2361061 Lock Was hervida as MG sitiado tados 10 OO tunay PM2700 433 Window oea aus AS teria sa 1 KT TEE PM2700 434 A aaa M EE 1 Dd TS 1534042 Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw M t degen ah 8 KEE PM2700 436 Door Latina ab 1 Mio TS 0813022 Slotted Round Head Machine Screw 1 4 20x3 8 2 iii TS 0680021 ElatWasher ita tdi Su laa VAP ata 2 BO EE PM2000 105 POWERMATIC Name Plate 1 40 PM2700 440 SAA au au h ua a taka a k aa 2 A 44 24 PM2700 441 Narrow Stripe runtu did a tee k au deve NER GA L neia 2 42 PM2700 442 DRO Sensor Assembly us L u aps usa a 1 a si nn lenin 1 A u it mauwa PM2700 442SC Sensor Cord w Sensor 1 As PM2700
9. Similar to the glue joint both fences are kept in line for the tongued joint and adjusted for a 1 4 inch depth of cut with no reduction in stock width With this joint however both work pieces are fed with the same side up as shown in Figure 60 Drop Leaf Joint When shaping a drop leaf joint as shown in Figure 61 the leaf workpiece is shaped with a Drop Leaf Bead cutter the table workpiece is shaped with a Drop Leaf Cove cutter With this type joint the whole edge of both workpieces is shaped same side up and allowance made for a 1 16 inch reduction in width Adjust the in feed fence to reduce the workpiece width by 1 16 inch and adjust the out feed fence to compensate for stock removed Taper Cuts Taper cuts can be made by offsetting the fences for the amount of taper desired or with a layout line on the stock which can be paralleled to the infeed fence as shown in Figure 62 Start the cut by holding the stock against the infeed fence and swinging it into contact with the outfeed fence just past the cutterhead As the cut is started transfer pressure to hold the workpiece against the outfeed fence and continue feeding the workpiece through After the first cut the fences will have to be readjusted in order for the second cut parallel cut and the final depth of cut to remain true with the taper rabbett Figure 58 Figure 59 Figure 60 Figure 61 layout line parallel with fence t
10. ACAUTION Never perform this type operation without a ring guard safety collar or similar safety device over the cutterhead Enclosed Edge Shaping An enclosed workpiece edge is shaped in the same manner as an outside contoured edge except that a starting pin is not required as shown in Figure 48 Note If the whole edge is to be shaped the operator must use a pattern Position the workpiece on the table before starting the motor The operator must do the entire shaping cut by pushing feeding the workpiece into the cutter s AWARNING Enclosed edge shaping is extremely dangerous The operator must be aware at all times of the direction of feed Never perform this type operation without a ring guard safety collar or similar safety device over the cutterhead With a firm grip ease the edge into the cutter s until stopped by the collar as shown in Figure 48 Continue to push straight in while feeding and turning the workpiece at the same time until the cut is finished Turn off the motor and do not remove workpiece until the cutters have completely stopped ACAUTION Never perform enclosed edge shaping if there is less than two inches of workpiece material all around the opening Never perform enclosed edge shaping if the workpiece opening is smaller in any direction than twice the diameter of the cutter s 27 Figure 48 Templates The template must be thick enough to provide a solid bearing e
11. Dc PM2700 521 DUNA PM2700 522 QF 222 28002 PM2700 523 KEE PM2000 202 2D aia PM2700 525 el aus PM2700 526 KREE PM2700 527 LOs PM2700 528 KT EECH TS 2361061 Oia TS 1534042 Sl oss PM2700 531 idos PM2700 532 EE PM2700 533 I 2362402 2004 PM2700 534 SO E PM2700 535 BEE PM2700 536 DE PM2700 537 KT PM2700 538 39 Ane PM2700 539 dO en ene PM2700 540 Description Size Qty Lead SC Wii dt dado do 1 Retaining Riru Sa l un 7 3 019 08 STWs15 2343252233003523 Net 1 Thrust Bearing u uu adn 51202 Susu uye kamu 2 ler std diam M20 1 5P on 4 Adjusting NET 4 Lock Washer andane Mee a Q 4 Socket Head Cap Screw MIZ A ele ERT M I iia 4 lee luese dis UE A eebe OO NA 1 Socket Head Cap Screw M1020 1 HOUSING sti 1 Right ET TE 1 Lett Wom Gears ee Pu So lis 1 BUSO EE 1 DENSON Plate sm ZZ 27 oi 1 Nylon Insert Lock Nut M10 1 25P 1 Socket Set SCrew sz su m a U San RS M5X6 iio ds 4 Socket Set SCrew suru si m tear T Sah s 5 16 18x5 16 7 5 Eder DE 2 WASHER saer esse an EE ae Midis ke toilets 2 Woodruff Key uu A a feds sesar yk waded CAR SCAR A 1 ee y a
12. PM2700 222 PM2700 223 PM2700 224 PM2700 225 PM2700 226 TS 1523021 PM2700 228 TS 1490051 PM2700 230 PM2700 231 PM2700 232 TS 1550061 PM2700 234 PM2700 235 PM2700 236 PM2700 237 PM2700 238 PM2700 FBA PM2700 FA Description Size Qty elle EE 6 Guard ele EE 1 Cutter Guard Lt to dl GI Guna tes 1 Lock MOD iaa 2 Plats Nell eer tt tdo Zt URB iodo 2 Adjustment NOD uy A add ia 2 Adjustment Lead Screw edel dete 2 Socket Sete Wisin idad M6X25 zs sua e 6 Flex N t usa dd diaz MO ister td 6 ele EEN MONO tii ds 4 COMM eee ee e eege Qu S aq fons Sasa id 1 Socket Head Cap Screw M10X25 eena 4 Lock Washer na aa a a ANA MIO dis 4 Fence Column Bracket 1 Plat Washer susan Tu SEAN MIG EE 1 atelier 1 OPINO Pi EEN DOKI gees 10042 38 1 Button Head Socket Screw A 2222273600205466 a 1 Lock Washer s sa n Tn a ds MO eid Pee sas 1 Re BOY ins 1 A EE 2 LOCK KAO EE 2 WAS er iaa dat ot R YE TERE asa maa 2 Lett Eenelter Zeta a a a adds 1 Square Nuts uu lo dsc AA A 2 Right Fence Plate ocio ed dea 1 Socket Set ScreW uuu au ua ea laa MOX8 usant aaa aus 8 BUSHING uta EE 2 Hex Cap Screw M8X30 2 Fene imac ae iia 2 End Capian arde a konsa 2 Lock Handle uti did 4 FlattWasSheB ulna Lus usaq aksa AE M8 isis 4 Bracke tienda ld 2 Carriage Bolt
13. Spindle Assembly Installation Refer to Figure 15 The fence guard A has been Aye gt removed for clarity B The spindle assembly B is mounted to the arbor D Be 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 i spindle gt e A AWARNING When changing tools making SE adjustments or doing clean up and maint A enance always turn the machine off and unplug 7 j S the machine from its power source 1 Raise the arbor C all the way using the handwheel located on the front of the cabinet Locking the Arbor 2 Locate the spindle lock F accessible through the door on the right side of the cabinet Pull out and rotate 90 right or left resetting the knob into the indent Turn the arbor C by hand until it locks then verify that it will not rotate Installing the Spindle Assembly 3 Thread the nut E onto the threaded end of the spindle D in the direction indicated by arrows As A2 Tighten securely by hand 4 Thread the spindle assembly B and nut E onto the arbor C and hand tighten only 5 Insert the draw bar J through the opening in oss the shaft H just below the drive belt G Turn clockwise fastening and securing it to the f Washer aa spindle Tighten the draw bar J with the 1 4 Keyed provided wrench K G collar w colar R 6 Tighten the nut
14. positions make a fine adjustment with the knob C if necessary setting it against the scale indicator Extension plate The extension plate D can be adjusted by sliding to the right or left or removed entirely To adjust loosen two lock handles E position the extension plate and tighten the lock handles To remove slide the extension plate completely off and remove the lock handles E and mounting hardware Calibrating the miter gauge 1 Place the miter gauge in one of the slots H on the table top Set the miter gauge to 90 0 setting on the scale by loosening the lock handle A then pulling the spring loaded knob C out and turning the body B until 0 is indicated on the scale F Measure the accuracy of the gauge against the slot with a combination square If adjustment is necessary 4 Adjust the body B until it is perfectly square 909 to the miter slot H 18 Figure 19 5 Tighten the lock handle A Verify that the scale indicator G reads 0 If further adjustment is necessary 6 Loosen the screw F indicator G until it reads 0 and adjust the 7 Tighten the screw F The miter gauge should fit snugly within the miter slot while still sliding easily The bar of the miter gauge has two slots each with a set screw Rotate one or both of these set screws with a hex wrench as needed to eliminate any play between the miter gauge bar and miter slot Op
15. Planer Molder Mortisers WARRANT Y Oscillating Edge Sanders WARRANTY Dust Collection Dovetailers Warranty reverts to 1 Year if above products are used for commercial industrial or educational purposes WHAT IS COVERED This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below Cutting tools abrasives and other consumables are excluded from warranty coverage WHO IS COVERED This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE The general POWERMATIC warranty lasts for the time period specified in the product literature of each product WHAT IS NOT COVERED The Five Year Warranty does not cover products used for commercial industrial or educational purposes Products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial industrial or education purposes revert to a One Year Warranty This warranty does not cover defects due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents normal wear and tear improper repair or alterations or lack of maintenance HOW TO GET SERVICE The product or part must be returned for examination postage prepaid to a location designated by us For the name of the location nearest you please call 1 800 274 6848 You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection discloses a defect we will repair or replace the product or refund t
16. source If an extension cord becomes necessary make sure the cord rating is suitable for the amperage listed on the machine s motor plate An undersize cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating The chart in Table 2 shows the correct size cord to use based on cord length and motor plate amp rating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord 1280100C 3HP 1PH 230V 15 Amp 1280101C 5HP 1PH 230V 60 Amp 1280102C 5HP 3PH 230V 30 Amp 1280102C 5HP 3PH 460V 15 Amp subject to local codes Table 1 x E R lt mo 230V operation lt N rc N Cc x pes lt 460V operation lt c N Wi Figure 3 m EEEE feet feet feet feet feet feet ses m eu es en mape e e ma e e e based on limiting the line voltage drop to 5V at 150 of the rated amperes NR Not Recommended Table 2 10 Adjustments WARNING 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 Fence Assembly Movement Referring to Figure 4 The adjustment controls of the fence assembly are as follows A Fence Assembly Lock Knob to secure fence assembly to table B Fence Adjustment Knob moves fence assembly forward or back C Lock Knob to secure the infeed and outfeed fences D Inf
17. 1 2 Spindle Capacity Under Nut KE Spindle provided TTT 3 3 4 11 4 Spindle Provided EE 6 1 Spindle optional ACCS soy harata AE sae tia AE cat athens ARA Ra barcas 5 3 4 1 2 Spindle Optional ACCESSOLY heater a AEEA EE AE ATE E AAA 3 1 8 30mm Spindle optional accessory aiena a a a a a a a da tratan 3 1 2 Spindle Re RE 4 Spindle Speeds RPM erer eebe ege eet bereet 7500 10000 reversing Table Opening Diameter 2219200942 EEN detEEEN ERER tees 7 33 Insert Opening Diameters n u te tact es lege ies Deste ee btt dan dd sate 2 55 4 16 5 75 Fence SIZE X 2 u ri O quqa qa a asua 4 7 8 H x 18 3 4 W Dust Collection Minimum CFM Required 4 Port 600 Overall DIMENSIONS u u u iaa 40 L x 37 W x 45 H KE e LEE 690 lbs Shipping 664 Ibs Net Note For 460V operation magnetic switch Part No PM2700 114C must be purchased separately and installed A qualified electrician is recommended The above specifications were current at the time this manual was published but because of our policy of continuous improvement Walter Meier reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice without incurring obligations WARNING Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly or operation Failure to comply may cause serious injury Unpacking Remove box and wood crating completely from around shaper Check for shipping damage Report
18. 16 inch of finished size When an edge finish is unsatisfactory take two or more cuts with the final cut no more than 1 16 inch deep In the case of shaping across the grain the trailing board edge will often splinter To correct this the best solution is to make the board 1 4 inch oversize in width shape the board and simply trim off the excess Cutter Rotation Counterclockwise Setup With the cutter installed as shown in Figure 23 feed the workpiece from right to left Pe SN right to left feed Figure 23 Clockwise Setup With the cutter installed as shown in Figure 24 feed the workpiece from left to right feod LAN Ha eg MM left to right Figure 24 20 Using the Fence Cutting Circle Using the fence is the safest and most satisfactory z method of shaping and should always be used lcd E when the work permits Almost all straight work ageschoss can be used with the fence ae s Ke Depth of cut Workpiece lt C lt For average work where a portion of the original 4 Feed edge of the work is not to be touched by the cutter Figure 25 both the front and rear fences are set in a straight line as shown in Figure 25 When the shaping operation removes the entire Cutting Circle edge of the work e g in jointing or making a full H bead the shaped edge will not be supported by Cutter the outfeed fence when both fences are in line Figure 26 In this case the stock should be
19. 4 d Warnings 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area Keep children away 22 23 Make your workshop child proof with padlocks master switches or by removing safety keys Give your work undivided attention Looking around carrying on a conversation and horse play are careless acts that can result in serious injury 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 machine operation Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed rate Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed The right tool will do the job better and safer Use recommended accessories improper accessories may be hazardous Maintain tools with care Keep cutter sharp and clean for the best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Check the cutter for cracks or missing teeth Do not use a cracked cutter or one with missing teeth or improper set Make sure the cutter is securely locked on the arbor Keep hands clear of the cutter area Do not reach past the cutter to clear parts or scrap with the shaper running Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to contact the cutter Do not attempt to shape boards with loose knots or with nails or
20. E with the wrench K Shaper Cutter installation is described in the following section Note that at this time the spindle holder is still locked Collars Spindle Assembly Removal Spindle H I Spindle Components Inset A Inset B Figure 15 Referring to Figure 15 The spindle holder must be locked as described in K L Spindle Assembly Installation step 2 spidi nut 1 Remove the draw bar J 2 Loosen the nut E then using the wrench K continue to turn until the spindle attachment breaks free of the arbor 15 Shaper Cutter Installation Note Spindle previous section WARNING 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 installation is described in the 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 90 right or left resetting the knob into the indent Attempt to turn the spindle B Fig 15 by hand to verify that it is locked and will not rotate Installing the Shaper Cutter Referring to Figure 16 1 Place the shaper cutter A not included onto the spindle oriented in the proper direction 2 Place the spacers B and keyed collar C onto the spindle Note Spacers come in several widths and the stacked selection B must be such that the top o
21. K Fig 11 with a 2mm hex wrench followed by repositioning the casting with the micro adjust dial J Fig 11 as required Important It is recommended that the adjustment setscrews K Fig 11 be rotated in 1 16th increments or less at a time Alignment is complete when the skewed and reference fence castings are coplanar in line as shown in Figure 10 9 Replace both fences and secure 12 A mamam in Jasa L alabada a Leta a Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 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 ock knob E 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 tighten the setscrews Next loosen the outfeed fence lock knob B and turn the outfeed ram dial A counter clockwise to bring the outfeed fence C all the way back Place a straightedge G on the table against both fences If both fences are flush with the straightedge K and the outfeed ram dial A indicates zero no
22. Loosen Unto 4 Figure 18 RE Belt Replacement Referring to Figure 18 Replace the drive belt B as follows 1 Disconnect the machine from source the power Open the door of the cabinet Remove the belt tension by moving the belt tension handle A to the unlock left position This allows the motor E to swivel on its mounting hinge 4 Work the drive belt down all the way past the pulleys 5 Continue sliding the belt down on the left side until it is free from the spindle C then remove the belt over the top of the motor pulley D 6 Install the new belt by following these steps in reverse 17 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 Tighten the lock handle A Indent settings There are indents at the 0 30 and 45 right and left positions At these settings release the knob C to engage the stop rod Then tighten the lock handle A Note Do not rely solely on the indents for an accurate setting After the stop rod engages at the 0 30 and 45
23. Nut Midis 4 lee A Bal Beating yu dit 6002ZZ uya a ak Sasa 4 Thrust Beat ticas NK E A adicta 3 Socket Head Cap Screw M8xX50 usss ya 8 Spring PIN au Susa sa uuu Ga Sua s Klenges 1 Lead Screw Nai Sk SGS rd 1 Gear Shalfti au uu Su lun uhu Sanu qaa 0k aa an a ud 1 eweg ege eege ees SG AEE OEIT A Sasa aa AA lO E 1 A yu s eegene deeg yuaya R S 0k an derde 1 Flat Maer ua natal naaa MO tdi 2 Elevating Block uy uuu Za iia ai 4 E E A Lock Washer irere anaa aa nia TE EA MO 8 Socket Head Cap Screw M8x20 10 672119 ta ohare alee Utada okra dee To ong tee ea o ea 1 Sprocket Bracket enaa u n nats adidas dE asa ama 1 Retaining RIDA 220 enad aE an EAER STW 15 ceca aa 2 EE 1 Retaining RING u a Nn u TE NITER PRI WESE ERA 2 Ball Bearg yu A E ENAA GREEN 2 Socket Head Cap Screw M 2 Flat Washer MS citan 2 Gear HOUSING EE 1 Handley a a cil konan aq 1 Aand Wheel EE 1 Socket Set Screw snesseeneeerrrerreerrerrrerresrenn 5 16 18x5 16 1 eweg ect eege DRIU 194 eee 1 42 Caster Assembly Drawing 43 Spindle Assembly Parts List Optional accessory 44 Index No Part No Description Size Qty L ae acetess TS 1505031 Socket Head Cap Screw
24. 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 maintenance and safety instructions Shipping Contents Referring to Figure 1 Main Shaper Container 1 Fence Assembly A 1 Cabinet and Base B Hardware and included tools consist of the following items Lock Handle C M13 Flat Washer D Miter Assembly E Draw Bar F 1 1 4 Spindle G 3 4 Spindle H Spindle Nut 1 Insert Rings 2 55 4 16 5 75 J M10 Socket Head Cap Screw K M10 Lock Washer L Starting Pin M 8 mm Hex Wrench N Crosspoint Flathead Screwdriver O Wrench P N P P O N gt N Installing 1 Unbolt the shaper from the skid 2 Carefully slide the shaper from the pallet onto the floor ACAUTION Make sure that the casters do not get damaged when removing from the skid The Shaper should be placed in an area with a sturdy level floor good ventilation and sufficient lighting Leave enough space around the machine for mounting extension wings and rail assemblies and loading and off loading stock and general maintenance work e Main Shaper Container d Q
25. 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 source the power Open the door of the cabinet Remove the belt tension by moving the belt tension handle A to the unlock left position This allows the motor E to swivel on its mounting hinge 4 Move the drive belt B to the other set of grooves C 5 Lock the belt tension handle A securing the motor E and placing tension on the drive belt C Drive Belt Tension Referring to Figure 18 The drive belt should have sufficient tension to prevent slippage when the machine is in operation If the tension on the belt needs adjustment 1 Disconnect the machine from source the power Open the door of the cabinet With a 17mm wrench loosen the lock nut G on the belt tension assembly refer to inset for loosening direction 4 Adjust the hex bushing F with a 17mm wrench refer to inset for adjustment direction for proper tension on the belt B The tension handle A must be in the locked position right while performing this step Note Two 17mm wrenches are required for the next step 5 Maintain the position of the hex bushing F with one wrench while tightening the ock nut G with the other Increase Tension
26. motor momentarily to check for proper rotation The spindle should rotate counterclock wise when looking down on the spindle Correct as required Run the machine for a short period of time to ensure that the moving parts are working properly with no excessive vibration If a problem develops correct it before turning the shaper over for general use Safety Devices Safety devices such as guards fixtures templates hold downs push sticks Figure 22 feather boards and power feeders should be used whenever possible Figure 22 shows a push stick which can be easily made from scrap wood Note For the sake of clarity the shaper guard has been omitted from most illustrations All shaper operations must be done with the proper guard in place and any other device which insures the safety of the operator Grain Direction Considerations Plan to shape the workpiece in the same direction as the grain when possible Some open grain woods such as redwood fir and oak will leave a rough or slightly splintered edge when cut against the grain AR 1 SQUARES This measurement may vary depend ng upon thickness of workpiece Figure 22 ACAUTION Deep cuts require excessive horsepower and pushing force to control the cut Deep cuts can also cause the wood to splinter or split and may lead to lost control or personal injury Preband shaper the stock whenever possible to 1
27. other foreign material on its surface Do not attempt to shape twisted warped bowed or in wind stock unless one edge has been jointed for guiding purposes prior to shaping Do not attempt to shape long or wide boards unsupported where spring or weight could cause the board to shift position Always use safety devices for all operations where they can be used Be sure to check the direction of spindle rotation before use Turn off the machine before cleaning Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris do not use your hands Do not stand on the machine Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over Never leave the machine running unattended Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area before starting the machine Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual ACAUTION This means that if precautions are not heeded it may result in minor injury and or possible machine damage AWARNING This means that if precautions are not heeded it may result in serious injury or possibly even death A Safety Rules 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 Ne
28. plug is not provided with the Model 2700 You may either connect the proper UL CSA listed plug or hardwire the machine directly to your electrical panel provided there is a disconnect near the machine for the operator Consult electrical drawings on pages 47 48 for further clarification of wiring setup E p d gt e Ka O SR T d I l l I Figure 2 This machine must be grounded Grounding provides a path of least resistance to help divert current away from the operator in case of electrical malfunction Make sure the voltage of your power supply matches the specifications on the motor plate of the machine The PM2700 Shaper should be connected to a dedicated circuit and protected by a circuit breaker or time delay fuse with minimum amp ratings as shown in Table 1 Local codes take precedence over recommendations Voltage Conversion 3 Phase Shaper only On the 3 phase model to convert from 230V to 460V replace the 230V switch with the 460V switch not included order part no PM2700 114C and re wire the incoming leads to the motor as shown on the diagram inside the cover of the motor junction box A similar diagram is also included in the back of this manual Figure 3 shows a summary of the lead changes for 230V to 460V conversion Extension Cords The use of extension cords is discouraged Try to position equipment within reach of the power
29. 1 Replace cord or wiring with proper frequently inadequate size gauge wire 2 Feeding stock too fast 2 Reduce feed stock rate 3 Cutter needs cleaning or replacing 3 Clean or replace cutter See also Unsatisfactory Cuts below Cuts are 1 Dull cutter 1 Replace cutter unsatisfactory 2 Cutterhead rotating in wrong 2 Check for proper rotation at startup direction 3 Feeding work in wrong direction 3 Feed work against the cutter rotation 4 Gum or pitch on cutter 4 Remove cutter and clean with 5 Gum or pitch on table causing solvent erratic feed 5 Clean table with solvent Cutter does not come 1 Shop wire gauge is too small 1 Replace wiring with proper gauge up to full speed wire 2 Extension cord or wiring 2 Replace wit adequate size cord inadequate size 3 Power source is not adequate 3 Contact your electric utility 4 Motor not wired for correct voltage 4 Refer to motor name place and wiring diagram for correct wiring 5 Spindle is locked with madrel lever 5 Unlock spindle see label next to lover on base Machine vibrates 1 Stand on uneven surface 1 Stand must rest solidly on level surface Fasten to floor if 2 Cutterhead damaged necessary 3 Defective V belt 2 Replace cutterhead 4 V belt incorrectly tensioned 3 Replace V belt 5 Bent pulley 4 Apply proper tension 6 Motor mounted improperly 5 Replace pulley 6 Motor must be properly mounted with snug nuts and bolts 1 Ch
30. 442ICB DRO IC Board dis PM2700 443 Stran Relef m wu pu u a teed wM sa 3HP 1Ph 5HP 3Ph 3 43 1 PM2700 443 1 Strain Relief not shown DAP AP EE 4 44 PM2700 444 Tapping SCrew uuu nm ed un a RR a M4x12 4 45 ds PM2700 445N Witch Plate a ma a qt eet 1 45 1 PM2700 445 1 Ee WEE 1 46 PM2700 446 RI 1 47 TS 1531012 Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw MID voca 4 48 PM2700 448 Forward Reverse Switch S FIP 4PRR ungeet 1 EE PM2700 448A Forward Reverse Switch 5HP 1PHh 1 sake yanasa PM2700 448B Forward Reverse Switch 5HP 3PhHh 1 49 PM2700 449 A EE 1 REN PM2700 450 Canoas S te lash Ach Ra at Masel cece 3 D asua PM2700 451 Limit Switch Cord EE 1 EEN PM2700 452 BAS corat OA cot Sua A AE b S atta EE 1 indias TS 1550061 Flat Maele an haha e sassa M8 tot di 6 Index No Part No Description Size Qty 54 PM2700 454 Motor Cable 3HP 1Ph 14AWG x 4C 1 Po alii PM2700 454 lt A Motor Cable 5HP 1Ph
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32. Cor A advanced to the position shown in Figure 26 and No wl stopped Turn off the machine and move the support Feed outfeed fence forward to contact the workpiece Figure 26 Figure 27 Remove the workpiece start the motor and then continue the operation Cutting Circle AWARNING Always remove workpiece before starting the machine This will prevent e Geen Lutter kickback and potential serious injury fe 4 Infeed fence Outfeed fence d d Feed Figure 27 21 Z Dimension Before making a template or using the edge of the workpiece for shaper cutting the Z dimension must be established in order to determine the shape and size of the finished stock The Z dimension is the difference between the innermost part of the cutter edge and the outside diameter of the ball bearing follower collar See Figure 28 Note The Z dimension can be either positive or negative The Z dimension is positive if the cutter is larger than the collar bearing The Z dimension is negative if the cutter is smaller than the collar bearing Depth of Cut The depth of cut is the distance from the outside circumference edge of the collar which the work rides against to the outside edge of the cutter The depth of cut is determined by the position of the fence relative to the cutterhead and or by the use of shaper collars see Figure 29 Straight Edge Shaping Straight edge shaping is always performed with the wo
33. Machine Screw MEXXI O 222380122 tas 8 Z ose TS 2361051 Lock Washer nit ti Meer ee tees 4 See TS 1550031 Flat Wasne y kue kanku asukuy ha Mitad 4 4 22 lada PM2700 404 BIS Oe EE 1 Dodra TS 1533032 Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw MB O 2 uu u S 13 Dit TS 2361051 Lock Washer an Anasa G QS tii iz Mere aus ge 6 Mid PM2700 407 Dust Deflector EE 1 O voted nt PM2700 408 PAG GING zres etiarn Qu huk a ML u Sisa uu 2 E e PM2700 409 Cabinete EE 1 UE TS 1504041 Socket Head Cap Screw M 6 1 27925272 asas TS 2361081 LOCK Was heroicas datada M82262 k Cuna da 6 AAA TS 1550071 Flat VOS dada dai MH ds 4 AAA TS 2361101 Lock NN eet x ios Min 4 E ret TS 1491031 Hex Gap OCW ridad T ke Md n M10x25 4 NK PM2700 415 SUAIN Relief dd mu Pu Saha han ane cated of ead So 1 Ori PM2700 416 BUTEN ENEE 2 Re TS 1541001 Nylon Insert Lock Nut M s 2 Banca TS 1550021 Flat Washer ado di Me asa de 6 A TS 2284082 Pan Head Screw MA4X8 oo n a aa 2 2025035223 tee PM2700 420 Bracket ee EE 1 Zilina mito PM2700 421 Blut ee ENEE 1 DI Ne PM2700 422
34. Q D F G x am My LOOOO Hardware Figure 1 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 four mounting holes C on the bracket with the threaded holes D on the rear of the table above the dust port E 2 Hand fasten with four each M10 hex socket cap screws F and M10 lock washers G Do not tighten at this time 3 Place two M13 flat washers H on two lock handles J Insert the lock handles through slots K on each side of the base Partially thread the lock handles J into two mounting holes L on the table Do not tighten at this time 4 Turn the adjust knob on the bracket to position the fence all the way to the rear 5 Tighten the lock handles J sufficiently to prevent the fence from movement Electrical Connections AWARNING Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes This machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possible fatal injury General Information A power
35. This pdf document is bookmarked POWERMATIC Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Model 2700 Shaper G 162920 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 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 area call 1 800 274 6848 MORE INFORMATION Walter Meier is consistently adding new products to the line For complete up to date product information check with your local Walter Meier distributor or visit powematic com WARRANTY POWERMATIC products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product Industrial Products Non Industrial Products Horizontal Panel Saws Belt Sanders Tablesaws Disc Sanders Cut Off Saws Shapers Vertical Panel Saws Edge Sanders Rip Saws Power Feeders Bandsaws Drum Sanders Bandsaws Mortisers Jointers Shapers Y E A R Jointers Dovetailers GES E A R Planers Drill Press s Planers
36. W MOP EE 1 Ls PM2700 719 Special E 1 Odia PM2700 720 Keyed Colar iia dee ges edd aati ER EE 1 2 V 2202215024 PM2700 721 Collate ek Seng Ab ee e dead L D 1 2 x 3 4 T 2 Lin PM2700 722 Colla ovio toalla L D 1 2 x 1 2 T 2 LINE PM2700 723 eil EE NIE 1 LEE 1791204 Spindle Assembly 18 thru 23 32 1 2 1 24 PM2700 724 Dll asha ata Ins Eeer 2 2D ii PM2700 725 Special Washer iienaa eaa e a e e a aian 1 KE PM2700 726 Coll aiii SS taa aa sya Ska ale M30 x 20mmT 2 Lis PM2700 727 Gollara n aaa ieee ni eet M30 x 8mmT 2 KEE PM2700 728 Collins M30 x 10mmT 2 EE PM2700 729 eil ET MIO vuitton 1 S CSS 1791206 Spindle Assembly 1 24thru 29 32 M30 1 Oi 1791207 A Collet unu aq aaa u end tes enee ee 1 OM ias 1791208 coccion Collao a t ta tala EE 1 BQ Sie ete 24 PM2700 305A Spindle NUT te apaun fede get aaa uui iaa M40X2 5p 1 Spindle Assembly Drawing 45 30mm Spindle 1 2 Spindle 1 Spindle 3 4 Spindle 1 1 4 Spindle O 7 Cabinet and Base Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty Vidas TS 1533052 Phillips Pan Head
37. a hana q Quay 1 SWITCH Plate au sulis dd 1 Flat Wash r s 1 sau tada datan MB 2 Socket Head Cap Screw M v20 a 1 eens 2 Miter Gauge Assembly Index 19 thru 399 1 Miter Gauge Bo0Y ici 1 Pia EE A o N LE heed P A N P Wace T AA T POUA 1 Miter Gauge Bal gt cnd Z 02803 a ELA aY iy a aaye G teas 1 Guide Wash A eth en ease A Saa din 1 Flat Head Machine Screw M6xX9 au ideo 1 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20x1 2 Socket Head Cap Screw M5x8 2 leed 1 A E d Aue eee 1 Set SChOW O MAX4 7 Locking Handle eier eege d 2 Round Head Screw 10 24x1 4 1 ell 1 SPY EE 1 E LEE 1 Sali ciar o lod 1 a A 2 Handien heeten tee basa Sg r tip uiay Eege 1 FlattWasher uu uu cacao deen E EEN 1 SN aa asia 1 ee EE M8X61 2 uu cacha 2 Flat Head Socket Screw AA 3 34 Table Assembly Drawing Fence Parts List Index No Part No PM2700 201 PM2700 202 PM2700 203 PM2700 204 PM2700 205 PM2700 206 PM2700 207 TS 1523071 TS 2311061 TS 1522011 PM2700 211 TS 1505031 TS 2361101 PM2700 214 TS 155010 PM2700 216 PM2700 217 TS 2246202 TS 2361061 PM2700 220 PM2700 221
38. acitor not shown for SHP 1Ph motor eee 1 EE PM2700 325ARC Running Capacitor not shown for 5HP 1Ph motor eee 1 28 PM2700 326 ZARA nu hak uu au eg 5X5X00 2 a eosi 1 EE PM2700 327 Strain Relief BUSHING 3HP 1Ph 5HP 3Ph 1 27 1 PM2700 327 1 Strain Relief BUSHING SHP APH ses nai aaa 2 28 i Aisin PM2700 328 Retaining PIRO a a DSL au SS T STWEB u a aaneen 1 eegen PM2700 329 Was EE Mi 1 IO L ki PM2700 330 Shaft su panau uama matan E ma una t yas SEED 1 S LAIA PM2700 331 Motor MOUNT z cuns L uU S u aaa uu aaa ts eget ELE eg 1 limi PM2700 332 Adjustment Boll ardea ae at eaan ado dada 1 DO E TS 1550111 Flat Washers aech uD auqa E ku ik aa M20 EE 1 KE PM2700 334 Retaining RING 2234 Ls u un L au SS 4834 daw STW 20 k s aa ase 1 DO 241349 a TS 2361101 Lock Washel 2 5005 l D l tall ia aa Mi Orta 1 96 22 tua TS 2239551 Socket Head Cap Screw MTOX55 1222225040009625 a 1 1 7 a skype PM2700 337 COMME TEE 1 Iori PM2700 338 ln cocaina leads OIX musasasa 1 KEE PM2700 339 ROU EE 1 40 PM2700 340 Orar indica 1 EE PM2700 341 O DEE aa 1 42 PM2700 342 Retaining RING sesa ia
39. ally designed to filter out microscopic particles Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication Make certain the machine is properly grounded Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power source A machine under repair should be RED TAGGED to show it must not be used until maintenance is complete Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machine is in use If removed for maintenance purposes use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately Check damaged parts Before further use of the machine a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non glare overhead lighting Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material oil and grease Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area Keep children away Make your workshop child proof with padlocks master switches or by removing safety keys
40. aracteristic of this type of cut 1 Make cross grain cuts first then Edge splits off on cross grain cut finish cut with the grain Use scrap block to support end of cut 32 Trouble Possible Cause Remedy Raised areas on 1 Variation of pressure holding work Hold work firmly against table and shaped edge against cutter fence Use hold downs and push sticks Work pulled from 1 Feeding in wrong direction Always feed work against the hand rotation of the cutterhead Depth of cut not 1 Fence misalignment Align outfeed fence uniform 2 Side pressure not uniform Use hold downs keep constant pressure against fence and use push sticks Work burns 1 Cutting too deep on one pass On hardwoods take light cuts attain full depth with several passes 2 Forcing work Feed work slowly and steadily Cut height not 1 Variation in pressure holding work Keep pressure uniform throughout uniform to table pass Use hold downs Make pass slowly and steadily Keep work under cutter whenever possible Cuts not smooth 1 Wrong R P M Use faster speed 2 Feed too fast Slow feed speed 3 Working against the grain Work with the grain whenever possible 4 Cutting too deep on one pass Take several passes on very deep cuts Spindle does not 1 Shaper dust and dirt in raising Brush or blow out loose dust and Optional Accessories 1791204 1 2 Spindle 1791205 1 Spindle 1791206 30mm Spind
41. asan sh teeta i RON ee C NORS DXOXZO ast 18593 60086374 1 Shaolin hie ian Ua eects beak deel a eevee be 1 Hand Wh el z uu La lios 1 Handler da liado 1 A EE Eed 1 Bracket ide nunata EE eege 1 Tapping Screw M3 1 06Px6 2 Lock MN ageet uu R s ege ENEE A geriet 2 Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw M6XTZ2 22 u a 002100 a ba 2 8 EE 1 Round Head Scorew Y A 1 Cord e le EE 1 Key ua et E lacada LAKE 2 Flat Washers aou la da MA au hes 1 e EE 1 Slotted Round Head Machine Screw M6 1 0P x 12 3 Flat tWashers Geh ma Sg Eed eh dh e dee Mao qa k ua 1 SEENEN 1 Slotted Round Head Machine Screw M6 1 0P x 25 3 40 Elevator Assembly Drawing Caster Assembly Parts List Index No Part No ix Shasassq TS 2342141 Dial PM2700 602 O BB 6002ZZ e EE PM2700 503 See PM2700 605 Olas TS 1504101 Mitad PM2700 217 esoe PM2700 608 Disco PM2700 609 102 2 229 PM2700 610 is PM2700 611 AA TS 1550061 AAA PM2700 613 E EE PM2700 614 PS TS 2361081 AAA TS 1504041 NAAA PM2700 617 UE PM2700 618 CARA PM2700 342 20 rtnn PM2700 620 2 einir PM2700 621 Dadas BB 6002Z2 Vs asas TS 1504061 LA TS 1550061 EE PM2700 625 QO secats us PM2700 626 PA eegen PM2000 202 EEN TS 0270021 EE PM2700 522 Description Size Qty Nylon Insert Lock
42. be removed to make the machine inoperable and can be hidden for safe storage by attaching it underneath the rail or another magnetic surface When using the shaper place the key on the switch cover lining up the arrow on the key with the REMOVE arrow on the cover Then rotate the key so the arrow lines up with the LOCK arrow This will prevent the safety key from coming loose from vibration when the machine is in use Digital Readout The digital readout Figure 21 is used for making incremental spindle height adjustments where applicable if multiple shaping cutting passes are to be performed on a given work piece Set the digital readout as follows 1 Set the desired spindle height for the workpiece to be cut 2 Supply power to the machine so the digital display is lit 3 Select inch or mm by momentarily depressing the button on the right 4 Press the 0 SET button for approximately two seconds The digital display resets to zero which is your reference point When the spindle is raised or lowered front handwheel the change is relative to this reference If this feature is used the display should be reset to zero for each new cutting operation O pinh mm 88868 E OR SET mn in Figure 21 Operations Overview Before applying power to the machine Check the motor and switch wiring diagrams for proper voltage connections Check that all mounting screws and bolts are tight Turn on the
43. dge against a collar When constructing a template similar to the one shown in Figure 49 keep in mind that it serves only as a guide for the cutter If the workpiece requires all around shaping the template can be constructed from several sections pieced together as shown in Figure 50 Securing the Template There are various methods used to secure the template to the workpiece The experienced operator will choose the most appropriate according to the shape size and type construction of the template For example if the workpiece is large enough to extend beyond the front of the table and still leave room for the desired cut it can be securely held to the template with C clamps as shown in Figure 51 In many situations the workpiece is positioned against the template using dowels as anchor points and handles wood blocks to assist the operator in guiding the work piece through the cut as shown in Figure 52 clamps Figure 51 Figure 52 28 Special Cuts The illustrations in this section show the profile or section views made by the cutter s The most efficient cutters are carbide tipped to ensure clean and long term cutting Small cutters may be solid carbide and some use inserts Since there are such a wide variety of choices the operator is limited only by his experience and imagination Stacked Cutters A variety of interesting and timesaving cuts can be made in a single setup by stacking the cutt
44. eed Outfeed Ram Adjust fine adjustment for infeed or outfeed fence E Lock Knob loosening permits side to side adjustment of infeed or outfeed fence F Lock Knob loosening permits vertical adjustment of guard H G Lock Knob loosening permits backward forward adjustment of guard H Figure 4 11 Handwheel Adjustments Referring to Figure 5 The front handwheel B controls the spindle height The side handwheel C controls the casters The Model 2700 has a retractable caster system that can be extended to permit the shaper to be rolled from one location to another Spindle height 1 Loosen the lock knob B on the spindle height adjust handwheel A 2 Turn the handwheel A clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower the spindle 3 Tighten the lock knob B Caster system adjustment Retractable casters can be extended permitting the shaper to be moved as follows 1 Turn the handwheel C clockwise to extend the casters raising the shaper Note Because of the weight of the machine both hands may be needed to turn the handwheel Raise the shaper just enough to permit moving to another location When the shaper has been repositioned 2 Retract the casters by turning the hand wheel C counterclockwise Figure 5 Coplanar Alignment Follow steps 1 5 to determine if alignment is necessary Steps 6 9 will guide you through the alignment if required Verifying tha
45. erating Controls Start Stop Power Indicator Light The start switch has a power indicator lamp which is on whenever there is power connected to the shaper not just when the shaper is running Do not assume that no light means there is no power fo the machine If the bulb is bad there will be no indication Always check before use WARNING Do not rely that no light means no power to the machine Always check for power first Failure to comply may cause serious injury Referring to Figure 20 Start Press the green start switch see Note When power is connected to the machine the green light is always on regardless of whether the shaper is running or not Note In addition the switch on the digital readout must be set to forward or reverse and the cabinet door must be closed Stop Press the red switch to stop Reset In the event that the shaper stops without pressing the stop button as the result of a tripped fuse or circuit breaker etc 1 Press red button to reset restart the 2 Press the green button to machine START SWITCH and Power Indicator Light STOP RESET Figure 20 Safety Key The start stop switch on the Model 2700 comes equipped with a magnetic safety key When in place on the switch as shown in Figure 20 the magnetic safety key trips a relay which will allow the machine to start and stop when the respective switches are pressed Being 19 magnetic the lock can
46. ers When the operator stacks the cutters extra care should be taken to see that all parts are clean free of nicks and flaws and perfectly balanced in the stacked position Sash and Door Shaping Shaping a door requires two operations Figure 53 shows the sash cut for the first operation Figure 54 shows the stock flipped over and the sash cutter used with a 1 4 inch groove cutter to complete the cut Figure 55 shows the first shaping cut with the sash cutter for the matching door stile sash Figure 56 shows the same cut with the stock flipped over Figure 57 shows the first shaping cut for a window sash stile utilizing a sash cutter collar and a 1 2 inch groove cutter Figure 56 Figure 53 sash cutter cutter Figure 54 groove cutter Figure 57 29 Figure 58 shows BOTH cuts required for a window sash rail end The first operation at top is a rabbet cut made with a groove cutter The second operation is performed with a stub spindle and buttonhead screw Butt Joints All butt type joints require both work pieces to be perfectly square and straight edged Glue Butt Joint To perform a glue butt joint both fences are kept inline and adjusted for a depth of cut Figure 59 The cuts on both work pieces are part edge cuts which do not reduce the stock width during the cutting procedure When shaping the two workpieces one is fed top side up the other is fed bottom side up Tongued Joint
47. f the keyed collar C sits slightly above the top of the spindle D This will ensure sufficient pressure to properly secure the shaper cutter A when installation is complete 3 Install the pronged washer E and socket head cap screw F Tighten screw with the 8mm hex wrench provided Unlocking the Spindle 4 Pull out the spindle lock F Fig 15 accessible through the door on the right side of the cabinet Rotate 90 right or left resetting the knob into the indent Using gloves to prevent injury from the shaper cutter turn the spindle B by hand to verify that it turns freely Router Collet Optional Installation 1 Locate the spindle lock F Fig 15 accessible through the door on the right side of the cabinet Pull out and rotate 90 right or left resetting the knob into the indent Attempt to turn the spindle B Fig 15 by hand to verify that it is locked and will not rotate 2 Place the router collet A Fig 17 onto the spindle B Fig 17 and secure with the wrench K Fig 15 provided 16 Figure 16 Figure 17 Unlock the spindle by pulling out the lock knob F Fig 15 accessible through the door on the right side of the cabinet Rotate 90 right or left resetting the knob into the indent Turn the router collet A Fig 17 by hand to verify that it turns freely Changing Cutter Speed Referring to Figure 18 The Model 2700 Shaper is equipped with pulleys that allow you to
48. further action is necessary If alignment is necessary J 5 Slide the outfeed fence C aside to reveal the limiting setscrew P on the fence casting N Loosen the hex locking nut O with a 10mm wrench and back out the limiting setscrew P with a 3mm hex wrench to permit a sufficient backward and forward adjustment range for the outfeed fence C Slide the outfeed fence C back onto the casting and secure Loosen the outfeed fence lock knob B While maintaining pressure H on_ the straightedge G against the fences C F adjust the outfeed ram dial A until both fences are in line K After proper alignment is made 10 11 12 13 14 Slide the outfeed fence C aside again Turn the limiting setscrew P in turn cw until it comes in contact with the head casting M Tighten the hex locking nut O with a 10mm wrench while maintaining the setscrew position with the 3mm hex wrench Replace the outfeed fence and secure Loosen the two set screws 2mm hex wrench on the outfeed ram dial A and align the zero on the dial with the indicator mark Then tighten the setscrews 13 H ad Uestotadotato dodo atctal dodo dedonta dotada J P O Infeed side fence casting Outfeed side is mirror image Figure 12 Spindle Gib Adjustment Referring to Figure 13 The spindle hou
49. g jig in combination with the regular fence as shown in Figure 34 in feed edge Figure 34 To perform a bevel edge cut the in feed edge of the jig is placed against the infeed fence and clamped to the table as shown in Figure 35 The outfeed fence is moved forward as necessary to compensate for the cut workpiece Figure 35 ACAUTION Never attempt to bevel cut free hand Always use a bevel edge fixture Contour Edge Shaping With Collar Bearing To shape contoured edges the operator must first remove the fence assembly In order to control the workpiece and limit the depth of cut the operator must use an anti friction collar with the cutter s as shown in Figure 36 cutter anti friction collar Figure 36 The collar may be positioned above or below the cutter s and its function is to ride against the workpiece or template At the same time the collar will establish the depth of cut as shown in Figure 37 Whenever possible always use the ring guard or safety collar Figure 37 Note Since the collar requires at least 1 8 of surface edge to ride against the entire edge cannot be shaped as shown in Figure 38 The added use of a pattern however permits the shaping of the entire contour edge at least 1 8 edge thickness collar workpiece Figure 38 24 If the workpiece is to be shaped all around the perimeter hold it firmly and push the work straight into the cutter until t
50. h he akapa has 33 Ordering Replacement Parts u u u uama 002909 REA paypa ARR AGA AA EA a ARA 33 Table Parts List os ye telus Pace ant oats nhau uay Ee Cet Mara q apana yusa quz 34 Table Assembly Drawing esrin Ee EEN kasqa qaypanku EEN EEN Eet teas 35 Fenc amp Parts Sto lr nia darias 36 Fenc Assembly DrawihG TEE 37 Frare and Motor Parts lisina 38 Elevator Parte LIST 2222002022220242 yanay das 40 Elevator Assembly Drawing iconos total qasaq akakaw PAAR RR ARAK NEEN La 41 Caster Assembly Parts Lettre eege Eege I PRAY Doria aes Denese site 42 Caster Assembly ite page uuu 2 putes aia pone ER EAEE EENAA Ena EE contada 43 Spindle Assembly Parts Listu uuu usasqa EAA TRN i e AENA NETEN iE EANAN 44 Spindie ul Re EE 45 Cabinet and Base Parts ist u claridad 46 Cabine and Base u uu u e a E E AT EEEE ENE EAEE 48 Wining NR le TEE 49 3SHP SHP 230V lee uuu n n t aE a a e Ae eege eech 49 SHP SPhasgu up uu u u t Sus Ad Aen E E eebe geg Esseg deg Leger ebe eiser 50 SHP LEET 51 AX Warnings 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 Read and understand the entire owner s manual before attempting assembly or operation 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 Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed This shaper is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel onl
51. he depth of cut is established by the collar as shown in Figure 39 Continue to feed the work so that the point of contact on the edge is always 90 degrees to the collar or directly in line with the cutter edge and held firmly against it When the workpiece is not contoured all around start the cut as shown in Figure 45 With this operation the workpiece is positioned against the starter pin and the end swung into place to start the cut When the cut has begun and the workpiece firmly against the collar swing the stock away from the pin and proceed with cut AWARNING Freehand shaping is extremely dangerous The operator must be aware at all times of the proximity of his hands to the cutter Hands must never come closer than 12 inches to the cutter without the proper guard or similar safety device over the cutterhead Shaping With Collars When shaping with collars and starting pin always adhere to the following rules for good work and safe operation The collar must have sufficient bearing surface as shown in Figure 40 Also the stock must be fairly heavy in proportion to the cut being made Under no circumstances should a short light workpiece be shaped against the collars as in Figure 41 Note The edge of the work to be shaped must be smooth Any irregularity on the surface which rides against the collar will be duplicated on the molded surface Collars must be smooth and free from pitch and other substances Posi
52. he purchase price at our option We will return the repaired product or replacement at our expense unless it is determined by us that there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty in which case we will at your direction dispose of or return the product In the event you choose to have the product returned you will be responsible for the handling and shipping costs of the return HOW STATE LAW APPLIES This warranty gives you specific legal rights you may also have other rights which vary from state to state LIMITATIONS ON THIS WARRANTY WALTER MEIER MANUFACTURING INC LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU WALTER MEIER SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY OR FOR INCIDENTAL CONTINGENT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Walter Meier sells through distributors only The specifications in Walter Meier catalogs are given as general information and are not binding Members of Walter Meier reserve the right to effect a
53. le 1791207 1 4 Collet 1791208 1 2 Collet Parts Ordering Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages To order parts or reach our service department call 1 800 274 6848 Monday through Friday see our website for business hours www powermatic com Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately 33 Table Parts List Index No Part No A PM2700 101 Lidia PM2700 102 dada PM2700 103 Aiaia PM2700 104 Sosa amas PM2700 105 O oiae TS 2361061 A ENA TS 1503031 Greente PM2700 108 O suk sa Q PM2700 109 Ticas PM2700 110 AAA TS 1550061 AAA TS 1504041 APA 1791789 LAA PM2000 323 KE PM2000 324 21 2 sassa PM2000 325 Llica PM2000 326 PA qaa PM2000 327 E TS 0050051 D0 i nasa oas PM2000 329 VAS Rarer sss PM2000 330 QM ere PM2000 331 Loria TS 1521011 a AA PM2000 333 3022 TS 0810012 losen PM2000 335 deidad PM2000 336 Iii PM2000 337 EE PM2000 338 did PM2000 339 EE PM2000 340 n aus TS 0680031 Iii PM2000 342 leen PM2000 343 Actis TS 1513021 Description Size Qty insert RING Ss dto taa 2 565 LD 2224330362234884 1 Insert RING retorta da 416 Diada 1 E GD DED Dis ana aus 1 El EE 1 Starting Platini 1 Lock Washer s yusa lu uk AR n dete A saus a gu 4 Socket Head Cap Screw M6X12 uuu ps 4 Left Dust Deflector inicia dias 1 Right Dust Dellegt or uu u m T awqa aa
54. n a 020 EEN RENE 2 E PM2700 343 Fla Was heroicos intacta A g sasaqa 2 44 PM2700 344 ll e EE 1 45 PM2700 345 Shaft a usakama uku A aire 1 Frame and Motor Assembly Drawing Index No Part No Description Size Qty 46 PM2700 346 Flex BISING ass my aa AA SS Sua a AA sn naga dia 1 AT TS 1540071 Hex NU adri Mi 1 48 PM2700 348 Belt Tension Handle 1 Aaa PM2700 349 Spindle Nut Wrench a 1 O tin PM2700 350 Upper Bushido 1 IE PM2700 351 Wave Was E 1 DZ id PM2700 352 Lower Bushing EE 1 E Y YR Z d em I D 39 Elevator Parts List Index No Part No So haya s PM2700 501 EE PM2700 342 A PM2700 503 A asta ays PM2700 504 D hak een PM2700 505 Otra TS 2361121 Y AA k aaa TS 1506141 Outs maq PM2700 508 A AA TS 1540061 TOZ 5A 22 PM2700 510 AM TS 1505021 PARA PM2700 512 E s asss PM2700 513 TU PM2700 513 1 Var ese PM2700 514 Da PM2700 515 CAS TS 2342102 Misas TS 1522011 iaa TS 0270021 19122 Sa ss PM2700 519 QO i en in PM2700 520
55. nly safety type cutters on the spindle Stock condition The danger of kicked back stock can occur when the stock has knots holes or foreign objects such as nails Warped or in wind stock should first be jointed on one surface before attempting to use it on the shaper fence feed move hands in arc away from cutters Figure A pull stock straight back Figure B 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 or comments please contact either your local supplier or Walter Meier Walter Meier can also be reached at our web site www waltermeier com Specifications Model Number s aya A BEEN 2700 Motor Stock Number 3HP 230V 60HZ 1 Phase ue a e id ide 1280100C DHP 230V DOS 1 Ph8S6 u 40000064 a ai AAR RANSA 1280101C 5HP 230V 460V prewired 230V for 460V see Note below 60Hz 3 Phase 1280102C T bl Size L xW u uya an as a A Ee Edge Dei 40 x 30 ele Eeler EE 3 4 1 1 4 Interchangeable Router Bit Collet Size Optional aree w un a EE EE 1 4
56. o feed workpiece against rotation of the cutter 3 Feed the workpiece slowly and steadily with firm even pressure to make a smooth cut Important The rate of feed depends on depth of cut and experience of operator End Shaping When end shaping narrow stock it is important that at least one half of the workpiece end be in contact with either the in feed or out feed fence Use a guide similar to the one shown in Figure 31 which tightly clamps the scrap piece to the work piece and provides the necessary width AWARNING End shaping a narrow work piece without a special guide could result in the workpiece rocking into the cutterhead causing personal injury Shaping All Sides Because cross grain shaping is more likely to create chipping out and splinters on some woods it is good practice to first shape the cross grain sides Any chipping that does occur is taken care of by the with grain cuts as shown in Figure 32 On Edge Shaping If the shaper fence does not firmly support wide stock use the T slots in the fence to attach a special rigid high fence as shown in Figure 33 Note Be sure the screw holes are countersunk in the special fence to avoid interference with the workpiece Figure 30 workpiece Figure 31 4th cut a 3rd cut Figure 32 wide stock high fence Figure 33 Straight Line Bevel Shaping To shape a beveled straight edge use a bevel edge shapin
57. rkpiece against the fence Use only push sticks and hold downs to keep the workpiece on position AWARNING Do not use a miter gauge to feed material along the fence face The work piece can bind and cause kickback Failure to comply may cause serious injury To set up 1 Disconnect or unplug the machine from its power source 2 Check to see that the fence faces are parallel properly in line or offset if necessary and securely tightened Rotate the cutters and inspect for clearance Lock the spindle Install all necessary guards Reconnect power to the machine NO VUV O Take a trial cut on a piece of scrap the same thickness as workpiece Note Only a short cut is necessary to determine if the profile depth and height of cut is correct 22 OD Cutter Edge I D Cutter Edge OD Collar i 2 Figure 28 et a DEPTH OF CUT Figure 29 Edge Shaping When edge shaping never attempt to hand guide any stock less than 12 inches long or narrower than 3 inches without the use of a special guide as shown in Figure 30 ACAUTION When edge shaping the work piece must be at least 12 inches long unless a special guide is used 1 Use the hold ins and hold downs as shown in Figure 30 to firmly hold the workpiece down and against the fence If workpiece is too wide for the hold ins to be used clamp a scrap board to the table to substitute for the hold ins 2 Check the rotation of the cutter Be sure t
58. sing 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 starting with the lowest one followed by the uppermost one then the two middle setscrews If this is not enough to remove the table play repeat this step until the play is removed Note If the gibs are too tight the front handwheel A Fig 3 that controls the spindle height will be difficult to turn 3 When adjustment is complete hold the set screws C in position with the 4mm hex wrench to maintain the setting while tightening the jam nuts B with the 12mm wrench Featherboard Hold downs Referring to Figure 14 The 2700 Shaper comes equipped with two featherboard hold downs A B mounted on the infeed and outfeed fences 1 Loosen lock handles C and lock knobs D 2 Slide the hold down guides to the desired position along the fence and tighten the lock handles C 3 Place the workpiece E on the table against the fence and under the hold down guide A 4 Adjust the featherboard stay to put moderate pressure on the workpiece then tighten the lock knob D 14 Figure 14
59. t any time without prior notice those alterations to parts fittings and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever 2 Table of Contents Warranty and Seria A lAs 2 EIERE 3 Klee E A Klee E 6 tele Uerde E 7 eet e e 7 H gpeekipg a A E OE ne sack m QQ Sa tii 8 Shipping CONTENER E Ai ata 8 ll Le BEE 8 ASENSI paksa N EE EES 9 Mounting those dada 9 Electrical GOIN ia 9 General informato N cer Asia te ae NE EE EE 9 EXTENSION COS ii O 10 e UE it A Ai 11 Fence Assembly Movement NEEN id 11 Coplanar Alignments enosis eena aeaa AEA de ee alo 12 Rani BUER e Tee TEE 13 Spindle Gib Adjustment sairin ianei yE ad abad ENEE 14 Featherboard HOold dOWNS iii a dad 14 Spindle Assembly Installati n ct rr nn EA AA EARRA Rime T iaa 15 Spindle Assembly Removal U L L u aaa 15 Shaper Cutter Installation soiien eiae niara sassa aaa dean Dalai iia 16 Router Collet Optional Installation n naa 16 Changing Cutter Speed EEN 17 Drive Belt Tension td ur ML am dido dada Quya awa asada uka ask Qanaq tu Edi a 17 Precision Miter Gauge iii iii ds 18 Handwheel Adjustments sii is A id E A ita 11 Belt Replace Menta ANESEC 17 Operating Controls viii ai adi 19 SLARU SLOP EE 19 Safety KO ia ay Ska wudu usaq ku dada 19 Digtal READO Util iia 19 EIDEN eege Jeena gels NEE dE tee 20 Specia l EE 29 roubles e lt e EE 32 er 33 RAMS ta at muquman a RARA alo ao cota a yaqam akapa At
60. t 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 E4 and outfeed fences E3 4 Unlock the fence lock knobs D D2 With the ram adjust dials C4 C2 adjust the position of either fence as required to bring both fences in line coplanar alignment using the straightedge as the point of reference No adjustment is required if both fences are flush with the straightedge as shown in Figure 7 Pro cede to Ram Dial Calibration step 00 Adjustment is required if the fences appear skewed Figure 8 Continue with Coplanar Adjust ment following steps Coplanar Adjustment Determine which fence is skewed in this example G4 Fig 8 which will require adjustment while the remaining fence G2 will serve as the reference point 6 Remove both fences and place the straight edge against the infeed and outfeed fence castings Figure 9 7 Lock the reference fence Dz and unlock the skewed fence D4 Read step 8 completely before attempting 8 Maintain steady pressure of the straightedge against the fence castings H Fig 9 At the same time attempt to bring both fences into alignment as shown in Figure 10 This is accomplished by alternately making incremen tal adjustments to four setscrews L Fig 11 on the front face of the casting
61. tion of Collars Collars may be used above below or between cutterheads 1 When the collar is used below the cutter as shown in Figure 42 the progress of the cut can be seen throughout the operation However any accidental lifting of the work will gouge the wood and ruin the workpiece When the collar is used above the cutter as shown in Figure 43 the cut cannot be seen But this method offers an advantage in that the cut is not affected by slight variations in the thickness of the stock Also accidental lifting of the workpiece will not gouge the workpiece simply repeat the operation to correct the mistake eS collar a A ASE workpiece edge START POSITION Figure 39 Sutticient Bearing Surface Collar se Workpiece Cutter RIGHT Figure 40 NOT sufficient Bearing Surface Collar ss i TOA E Workpiece too a short and light WRONG Figure 43 25 3 Using the collar between the two cutters has the advantages and disadvantages of the first two procedures and is frequently used where both edges of the work are to be molded Figure 44 Note It is advisable to place the cutter as low as possible on the spindle to reduce spindle deflection and ensure the best possible finish Also make sure that the contacting surfaces of the cutter are smooth clean and without dents Starting Pin AWARNING Use of the starting pin should only be attempted b
62. ver 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 cutters Blind cut When blind cutting the workpiece is positioned on top of the template This keeps the cutter s cutting only the underside of the workpiece and provides a distance guard for the operator Cutter Clearance With the power disconnected always rotate the spindle by hand with any new set up to ensure proper clearance with the cutters At the same time check to be sure the cutterhead is turning in the correct direction Stock feed Feed stock opposite to the direction of the cutter rotation Figure B Never back stock out of the cutter once the cut has been started Instead pull the stock straight out away from cutter and begin the cut again Guide pin Whenever possible use a guide pin when performing pattern shaping and collar shaping operations Tool maintenance Clean and sharp tools give safer and better performance Dull tools can cause kickbacks and excessive chatter Before making a cut always check the condition and adjustment of the tools Never use a tool that is not balanced and rated for the selected RPM Spindle speed Do not operate tools at speeds higher than rated by the manufacturer Cutter selection Use only those cutters designed to be used on the machine and mount o
63. y If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a shaper do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained Do not use this shaper for other than its intended use If used for other purposes Walter Meier Manufacturing Inc disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result from that use Always wear approved safety glasses face shields while using this shaper Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses they are not safety glasses Before operating this shaper remove tie rings watches and other jewelry and roll sleeves up past the elbows Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair Non slip footwear or anti skid floor strips are recommended Do not wear gloves Wear ear protectors plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation Some dust created by power sanding shaping grinding drilling and other construction activities contain chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are e Lead from lead based paint e Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products e Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk of exposure varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as face or dust masks that are specific
64. y advanced users If you have never used this method it is recommended you get training from a qualified person Failure to comply may result in serious injury The starting pin is used to support the work when starting the cut 1 The work should be placed in the position 1 Figure 45 using the starting pin as a support 2 Swing the work into the cutter as shown in the position 2 The work is now supported by the starting pin and the collar 3 After the cut has been started the work is swung free of the starting pin and only rides against the collar Figure 46 Always feed against the cutterhead rotation Cutter la Collar ge he lt Figure 44 Position 1 es Xs O re Figure 45 Workpiece Position 3 Figure 46 26 Arcs and Circles Large circular and arc shaped stock can be shaped as described in Contour Edge Shaping on page 24 However smaller sized stock requires the use of special shaping jigs similar to those shown in Figure 47 With the entire fence assembly removed carefully position the jig for desired depth of cut and securely clamp to the table It is important with the arc and circle shapes that the workpiece prior to being shaped must be roughly cut to the desired size and curve of the finished piece Make sure that the jig curve matches exactly the workpiece curve At all times keep the workpiece firmly in contact with the jig while the cutter is cutting the stock
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