Harbor Freight Tools 32650 manual

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    1/2” BENCH T OP SHAPER/ROUTER Model 32650 SET UP AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Visit our website at: http://www .harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury . SA VE THIS MANUAL. Copyright © 1998 by Harbor Freight T ools ® . All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artw[...]

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    Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 CONTENTS IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION ................................. 3 GENERAL T OOL SAFETY W ARNINGS . 3 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS .......... 5 1 10-120 V~ GROUNDED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS 5 SHAPER SAFETY W ARNINGS .............. 5 SPECIFICA TIONS .................[...]

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    Page 3 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 SA VE THIS MANUAL Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly , operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’ s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product ha[...]

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    Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or 8. attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (120 VOL T) NAMEPLA TE AMPERES (at full load) EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 25’ 50’ 100’ 150’ 0 – 6 18 16 16 14 6.1 – 10 18 16 14 [...]

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    Page 5 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEA TH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS: 1 10-120 V~ Grounded T ools: T ools with Three Prong Plugs In the event of a malfunction or 1. breakdown, grounding provides a path of least re[...]

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    Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 Use overhead guard when fence is not in 6. place. DO NOT OPERA TE WITH ANY 7. GUARD DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR REMOVED. Moving guards must move freely and close instantly . The use of accessories or attachments 8. not recommended by the manufacturer may result in a risk of injury to p[...]

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    Page 7 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 women or people who have impaired blood circulation to the hand, past hand injuries, nervous system disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease should not use this tool. If you feel any medical or physical symptoms related to vibration (such as tingling, numbness, and white or bl[...]

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    Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 SPECIFICA TIONS Electrical Input 120 V~, 60 Hz, 7/8 HP Motor No Load Speed 1 1,500 RPM Max. Accessory Diameter 2” Shank Diameter Router: 1/4” Shaper: 1/2” T able T op 1 1-3/4” x 9-3/4” surface UNP ACKING When unpacking, make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. I[...]

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    Page 9 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PUTTING INT O USE Read the ENTIRE IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y FROM ACCIDENT AL OPERA TION: T urn the Power Swi[...]

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    Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 T o install the Height Knob: Figure 4 Nut (56) Stud (17) W asher (18) a. Unthread the Shipping Nut (56) from the Stud counterclockwise and remove it from the Stud. W asher (18) Figure 5 Height Knob (16) Stud (17) b. Leave the W asher in place and thread the Height Knob (16) onto[...]

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    Page 1 1 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 Removing or Installing the Shaper Spindle The Shaper/Router is packaged with the Shaper Spindle (47) installed so that the unit is ready for use as a shaper . T o use the unit as a router , the Shaper Spindle must be removed. Reinstall the Shaper Spindle when using shaper cutte[...]

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    Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 Figure 10 Double Ended Wrench (55) Main Spindle (43) Shaper Spindle Nut (46) Shaper Spindle (47) Spindle Wrench (54) a) Hold Main Spindle b) T urn Clockwise 3. Use the Double Ended Wrench (55) and Spindle Wrench (54) to tighten the Shaper Spindle (47) in place, turning the Doubl[...]

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    Page 13 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 Slide the W asher (13) and the Keyed 4. W asher (48) onto the Shaper Spindle, and thread the Nut onto the end of the Shaper Spindle. Figure 13 Cutter (sold separately) Spindle Wrench (54) Double Ended Wrench (55) Shaper Spindle (47) Nut (49) 5. Use the Spindle Wrench (54) to hol[...]

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    Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 while holding the Main Spindle with the Spindle Wrench (54) Note: With the T able Insert (8) in place, you will need to use both wrenches from below the T able T op (7). Y ou may need to adjust the height of the Main Spindle with the Height Knob (16) to best access the Main Spin[...]

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    Page 15 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 Ring Guard Always use the Shaper/Router with the Ring Guard (1 1) in place. It is an important safety feature which protects against contact with the blade. Before plugging in the machine, the Ring Guard should be positioned about 1/4” above the workpiece and then locked into [...]

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    Page 16 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 Chip Discharge Chute (9) Adapter (52) Figure 1 1 1. T o add Adapter , slide it into the Discharge Chute. Adapter (52) Fence Assembly (2) Figure 20 Chip Discharge Chute (9) 2. Use the four Bolts (10) to secure the Chute onto the Fence Assembly (2). Attache your vacuum to the end [...]

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    Page 17 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 Slide along channel in this direction Hold workpiece against face of gauge T able T op (7) channel Miter Gauge Assembly (1) Figure 24 T o use the Gauge: Loosen the Miter Knob (1d) counter 1. clockwise and rotate the Miter Scale (1a) so the Miter Indicator (1b) is pointing to the[...]

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    Page 18 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 Other means of support are roller stands. All are available from Harbor Freight T ools. A light coat of clear automotive paste 6. wax can be applied on the table top and the fence faces whenever necessary . This will reduce friction and protect wood surfaces. General Operating I[...]

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    Page 19 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 Straight Edge Shaping Position fence faces so that they are parallel to each other and lock them into place after installing shaper . Position the shaper so that one of the cutting faces is 90° from the fence faces. T o get an idea of the prole of the cut, place the workpiec[...]

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    Page 20 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 MAINTENANCE AND SER VICING  Proceduresnotspecically explained in this manual must beperformedonlybyaqualied technician. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y FROM ACCIDENT AL OPERA TION: T urn the Power Switch of the Shaper/Router to its “OFF” positi[...]

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    Page 21 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 Figure 28 Belt (34) Spindle Pulley (38) Motor Pulley (3e) Bolts (35) Motor Bracket (36) Bolts (35) 5. Remove the old Belt (34) and place a new belt on the Pulleys (3e and 38). If the tension needs adjusting: 6. Loosen the four hex head Bolts (35) on a. the Motor Bracket (36). Sl[...]

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    Page 22 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 T roubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions T ool will not start. Cord not connected. 1. No power at outlet. 2. Internal damage or wear . 3. (Carbon brushes or switch, for example.) Check that cord is plugged in. 1. Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered, 2.[...]

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    Page 23 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 REV 10e Record Product’ s Serial Number Here: Note: If product has no serial number , record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only , and are not available individually as replacement parts. PLEASE READ THE FOLL[...]

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    Page 24 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 Part Description Qty 1 Miter Gauge Assembly 1 1a Miter Scale 1 1b Miter Indicator 1 1c Miter Bar 1 1d Miter Knob 1 2 Fence Assembly 1 2a Half Fence 1 2b Long Fence 1 3 Motor Assembly 1 3a Brush Cover 2 3b Carbon Brush 2 3c Motor 1 3d Screw 1 3e Motor Pulley 1 4 Knob w/Shaft 4 5 [...]

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    Page 25 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM REV 10e 2 4 27 55 25 3c 3e 9[...]

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    Page 26 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32650 LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DA Y W ARRANTY Harbor Freight T ools Co. makes every ef fort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of ninety days from date of purchase that the engine/motor , the belt[...]