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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Router / Shaper (Model 43-505) P ART NO. 902118 (0112) Copyright © 2001 Delta Machinery ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 19 T o learn more about DEL T A MACHINER Y visit our website at: www .deltamachinery .com. For Parts, Service, W arranty or other Assistance, please call 1-800-223-7278 ( In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).[...]
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2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES W oodworking can be dangerous if safe and pr oper operating procedur es ar e not followed. As with all machinery , ther e are certain hazar ds involved with the operation of the pr oduct. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury . However , if normal safety precaut[...]
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3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR FOR THE ROUTER/SHAPER WARNING: F AILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MA Y RESUL T IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJUR Y Fig. B 21. USE A HEA VY WORKPIECE when shaping with starting pin and collar(s). DO NOT SHAPE a short, light workpiece against the collar(s) (Figs. D and E). Fig. D Fig. E Fig. F SUFFICIENT BEARING SURF ACE CUTTER COLL[...]
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4 POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This cir cuit should not be less than #12 wir e and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cor d is used, use only 3-wir e extension cords which have 3- prong gr ounding type plugs and matching r eceptacle which will accept the machine’ s[...]
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Use proper extension cor ds. Make sur e your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wir e extension cor d which has a 3-prong gr ounding type plug and matching r eceptacle which will accept the machine’ s plug. When using an extension cord, be sur e to use one heavy enough to carry the curr ent of the machine. An undersized cord will caus[...]
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6 ASSEMBL Y ASSEMBLING ACCESSOR Y ST AND If you purchased the accessory stand for use with your Router/Shaper , the stand must be assembled as follows: 1. Remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the Router/Shaper . 2. Assemble the stand as shown in Fig. 2. Align the holes in the stand and fasten the stand together by inserting a M8X20mm carriage [...]
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7 ASSEMBLING OVERHEAD CUTTER GUARD BRACKET Assemble the overhead cutter guard holding bracket (A) Fig. 6, to the rear of the Router/Shaper and fasten with the two M6x10mm sheet metal screws (B). Fig. 6 ASSEMBLING AND INST ALLING FENCE ASSEMBL Y AND DUST CHUTE T wo fence halves are supplied as standard equipment with the Router/Shaper . T o assemble[...]
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8 6. Place dust hood (P) Figs. 9 and 10, over dust chute (H) and fasten dust hood to back of fence body (A) using two M5x10mm sheet metal screws (S), as shown in Fig. 10. NOTE: Dust hood (P) should always be used. Dust chute (H) is used only with a dust collection system. Fig. 10 ASSEMBLING T ABLE INSER T The table insert (A) is assembled in the ta[...]
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9 OVERLOAD PROTECTION The Router/Shaper is equipped with overload protection. If the motor shuts off, or fails to start due to overloading (cutting stock too fast; using dull bits and cutters; using the machine beyond its capacity or at low voltage, etc.), TURN THE SWITCH (A) FIG. 16, TO THE “OFF” POSITION . Let the motor cool three to five min[...]
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10 SEE-THRU CUTTER GUARD The see-through cutter guar d (A) Fig. 20, should always be used when using the fence to guide the work. The guard (A) raises as the workpiece is pushed along the fence and lowers at the completion of the cut. The guard (A) can be moved up and out of the way as shown in Fig. 21, when changing bits and cutters. Fig. 20 Fig. [...]
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11 5. Loosen adjustment bolt (D) Fig. 24, and corresponding bolt at the rear of the machine (not shown.). 6. Carefully move the spindle height lock knob (E) Fig. 24, up or down until the metal rod (A) is 90 degr ees to the table surface. Then tighten adjustment bolts (D) which were loosened in STEP 5 . Fig. 24 A E D ADJUSTING T ABLE 90 DEGREES (FRO[...]
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12 INST ALLING ROUTER BITS 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Raise spindle to the maximum height and tighten lock knob. 3. This machine is supplied with a 1/2 inch collet (A) Fig. 27, that accepts 1/2 inch shank router bits. A 1/4 inch adapter sleeve (B) Fig. 28, is also furnished that allows you to use 1/4 inch shank router bits. 4. Inse[...]
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13 INST ALLING OVERHEAD CUTTER GUARD An overhead cutter guard, shown in Fig. 31, is supplied as standard equipment with your Router/Shaper and should always be used for operations that requir e the fence to be removed. T o install the overhead cutter guard, pr oceed as follows: 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Remove the fence assembly f[...]
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14 OPERA TION The following is an example of the setting-up and operational procedur es when using the fence, collars and starting pin. Please review this information car efully befor e turning on the power to avoid damage to the machine or personal injury . WARNING: The use of accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta may result in risk[...]
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15 POSITION OF COLLARS 1. The collars may be used in any of the following po- sitions: above, below or between two cutters. 2. When the collar is used below the cutter , as shown in Fig. 43, the progr ess of the cut can be observed at all times. However , any accidental lifting of the work will gouge the wood and ruin the workpiece. 3. When the col[...]
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T wo Y ear Limited W arranty Delta will repair or r eplace, at its expense and at its option, any Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, pr ovided that the customer returns the product prepaid to a Delta factory service center or authorized service station with pr[...]
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17 NOTES[...]
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