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  • Page 1

    INDUSTRIAL SHAPER/ROUTER Model 95668 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 © 2007 by Harbor Freight T ools ® . All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork con[...]

  • Page 2

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS SA VE THIS MANUAL Y ou will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly , op era ti ng, in spe ct ion , main te nan ce and cl ea nin g proc edu re s, par ts lis t and asse mb ly diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the [...]

  • Page 3

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 3 ELECTRICAL SAFETY 1. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way . Do not use any adapter plugs.Checkwithaqualiedelectri[...]

  • Page 4

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 4 in. Plugging in power equipment with the Power Switch on, invites accidents. 5. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the Wood Shaper may result in personal injury . 6. Do not overreach. K[...]

  • Page 5

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Wood Shaper . These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight T ools for a replacement. 2. A void unintentional starting. Make sure you are prepared to begin work before turning on [...]

  • Page 6

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 6 12. Keep the Cutters on the underside of the workpiece whenever possible. This provides a distance guard for the operator . 13. Unplug the Wood Shaper , and always rotate the Spindle by hand to test any new setup to ensure proper Cutter clearance before starting the Wood Shaper .[...]

  • Page 7

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 7 26. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do [...]

  • Page 8

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 8 THIS PRODUCT USES A 3-PRONG PLUG Grounded T ools: T ools with Three Prong Plugs T ools marked with “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong 1. grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If the tool should electrically malfunct[...]

  • Page 9

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 9 UNP ACKING When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts Lists on pages 27 and 28 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight T ools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS [...]

  • Page 10

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 10 5. Place the Wood Shaper’s Work T able (52) upside down on two sturdy blocks that are at least 3-1/2” off the oor . Make sure the Spindle (105) DOES NOT touch the oor or the weight of the Wood Shaper may damage the Spindle. (See Figure G.) 6. Place the Stand assembly o[...]

  • Page 11

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 1 1 FIGURE H RIGHT FENCE BODY (not Shown) (57) LEFT FENCE BODY (59) FENCE (60) PHILIPS HEAD SCREWS (12) W ASHERS (13) Installing The Safety Guard: 1. Connect the Hold Down Bar (77) to the Hex Post (79) with two Hex Bolts (75) and two Flat W ashers (76). (See Figure I.) 2. Connect t[...]

  • Page 12

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 12 2. Thread one end of the Draw Bar (121) into the bottom end of the Spindle (105) approximately 10 to 15 turns until tight. (See Figure J.) 3. Insert the Spindle/Draw Bar assembly into the Spindle Housing (1 10) from the top side of the Work T able (52). (See Figure K.) 4. Thread[...]

  • Page 13

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 13 Router Bit Assembly: 1. Prior to installation, make sure to remove any oil, grease, dirt and debris from the Collet (103, 104), Draw Bar (121), and Spindle Housing (1 10) surfaces before installing a Router Bit. 2. Remove the Spindle (105) as shown on page 12 of this manual. (Se[...]

  • Page 14

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 14 shaping tasks. The Fences (60) can be set at dif ferent positions to remove material from the entire edge of the wood stock or set at the same position to shape part of the edge. FIGURE P FENCE (60) FENCE (60) LOCK HANDLE (61) KNOB (64) Fence Alignment: 1. T o align the Fences ([...]

  • Page 15

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 15 T able Inserts: 1. T able Inserts (53, 53A) are used to reduce wood chips falling into the machine which could cause ying debris. Using the smallest T able Insert also covers any unused portion of the bit below the surface of the Work T able (52). (See Figure R.) 2. Position,[...]

  • Page 16

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 16 Cutter Direction: 1. The Wood Shaper is capable of operating in two directions by the use of the Forward/Reverse Switch (144). It is very important that the workpiece be fed against the direction of the Cutter rotation. (Cutter not included) (See Figure T .) 2. When the Forward/[...]

  • Page 17

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 17 2. Place the required spacers, also called Rub Collars (98, 99, 100), onto the Spindle (105). (See Figure V .) RUB COLLARS (98, 99, 100) SPINDLE (105) CUTTER (NOT INCLUDED) FIGURE V 3. Install the Safety W asher (97) and Upper Spindle Nut (96) securely . T ighten the Upper Spind[...]

  • Page 18

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 18 the left to lower the Spindle (105). (See Figure Z.) 4. Retighten the Spindl e Hand Knob (92) on the side of the Wood Shaper . DO NOT overtighten the Knob. Only a small amount of tension is needed to keep the Spindle (105) from moving during operation. (See Figure Y .) FIGURE Y [...]

  • Page 19

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 19 B. Between two Cutters: This set-up has the advantage of making two prole cuts in a single pass. Although there is a Rub Collar (98, 99, 100) beneath a Cutter , this set-up is safer than the previous set-up. Any lifting of the workpiece will still cause the Cutter to make an [...]

  • Page 20

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 20 Start Up: 1. Once assembly is complete and all adjustments have been made, the Wood Shaper is ready for start up. Always pay attention to any unusual noises and vibrations on every start up, as well as making sure the Wood Shaper operates as intended. 2. Make sure the Fences (60[...]

  • Page 21

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 21 6. T ighten the Lock Handle (61) to lock the infeed Fence (60) in position. (See Figure DD.) FENCE (60) INFEED SIDE LOCK HANDLE (61) HAND KNOB (68) FIGURE DD FENCE (60) OUTFEED SIDE 7. Adjust the outfeed Fence (60) so that it is located as far back from the front of the Work T a[...]

  • Page 22

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 22 T o Set Up The Aluminum Fences For Partial Edge Removal: 1. W ARNING! AL W A YS use the aid of a jig (not included) when shaping small or narrow workpieces. A jig will reduce the chance of your hands coming into contact with the Cutter . 2. Loosen the Lock Handle (61). (See Figu[...]

  • Page 23

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 23 2. T o reduce this tendency , use a T aper Pin (56). The T aper Pin allows you to anchor and slowly pivot the workpiece into the Cutter as the cut is started. Thus, shaping freehand is more stable and safer . (See Figures HH). W ARNING! AL W A YS use an auxiliary jig (not includ[...]

  • Page 24

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 24 Pattern Shaping: 1. Sometimes the location of the T aper Pin (56) holes on the Work T able (52) will not always be in the safest position. Y ou can clamp a piece of scrap wood to the Work T able so the edge of the scrap wood can be used as the starting support. (See Figure JJ.) [...]

  • Page 25

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 25 INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING 1. CAUTION! Always make sure the Power Switch (5) of the Wood Shaper is in its “OFF” position and the unit is unplugged from its electrical outlet prior to performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. 2. Before each us[...]

  • Page 26

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Reason Possible Solution The Wood Shaper does not start or the circuit breaker trips. 1. Electrical supply circuit has low voltage or high resistance. 1. Make sure machine is plugged into a working, 1 10 volt, grounded, electrical outlet. The Woo[...]

  • Page 27

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 27 P ARTS LIST NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only , and are not available individually as replacement parts. Part # Description Part # Description 1 Side Panel 59 Fence Body (Left) 2 T ie Bar 60 Fence 3 Rubber Foot 61 Lock Handle 4 Philips Head Scr[...]

  • Page 28

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 28 P ARTS LIST (CONT .) WIRING DIAGRAM Disconnect power from machine before performing any electri- cal service. Failure to do this will result in a shock hazard leading to injury . GREEN BLACK WHITE REAR VIEW OF SWITCH BLACK WHITE REAR VIEW OF SWITCH BLACK WHITE FWD/REV SWITCH CAP[...]

  • Page 29

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 29 ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only , and are not available individually as replacement parts.[...]

  • Page 30

    SKU 95668 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P AGE 30 LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DA Y W ARRANTY Harbor Freight T ools Co. makes every effort 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 belts[...]