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Instruction Manual & Parts List M-0460218 (800) 274-6848 ww w .powermatic.com WOOD SHAPER Model 29[...]
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W arranty & Service The JET Group warrant s every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair , one of our Autho- rized Repair Stations located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any one of these JET Group Rep air S tations can authorize warranty rep air , assist you in obtaining parts, or [...]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES: General ......................................................................................................... ................. 4 S pecific ........................................................................................................................ .4 RECEIVING THE SHAPER .............................[...]
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4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ THE MANUAL: Always read the owner's manual carefully before attempting to use the ma- chine. Know the limitations and hazards associated with its use. IN ST ALLA TION: If mounting machine to the floor , use high quality anchor bolts through the mounting holes on the base. If using a mobile base, be sure to lock the [...]
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5 FIGURE 1 FEED ST OCK opposite to the direction of the cutter rotation. Never back stock out of the cutter once the cut has been started. Instead, pull the stock straight back away from cutter and begin the cut again. See Figure 2. FIGURE 2 COLLARS: When shaping with collars, the collar must have sufficient bearing surface (see page 1 1). The work[...]
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6 RECEIVING THE SHAPER Carefully unpack the shaper and any loose items from the wood crate and inspect for damage. Any dam- age should be reported to your distributor and ship- ping agent immediately . Before proceeding further , read your manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with proper assembly , maintenance and safety pro- cedures. Contents[...]
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7 FIGURE 5 3. Mount the dust hood (J) to the rear of the fence body (A) with the four cross screws, Figure 6. FIGURE 6 MITER GAUGE/CLAMP ASSEMBL Y The miter gauge and clamp are used for shaping the end of stock. T o assemble the miter gauge: 1. Assemble miter gauge (A) by placing bottom screw into hole on bar (B) and screwing knob and washer onto t[...]
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8 FIGURE 9 SPINDLE INST ALLA TION & REPLACEMENT The Model 29 can use interchangeable spindles as well as router bit s. T o inst all the spindle, proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Lock the main shaft by opening the rear door in the cabinet and pulling out the knob (A), Figure 10, and rotating it to the right until i[...]
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9 FIGURE 13 RAISING & LOWERING SPINDLE 1. Loosen the small handwheel (K), Figure 13. 2 . T urn large handwheel (L) until spindle reaches the desired height. 3. Retighten small handwheel (K). INST ALLING CUTTERS 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Lock the main shaft (see Figure 10). 3. Set the desired cutterhead (A) on the spindle, Figu[...]
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10 Each half of the aluminum fence should be adjusted as close to the cutterhead as possible without inter- fering with it. Each can be moved independently de- pending on the type of work to be done: 4. Loosen the knob (D) on the connection plate and slide aluminum fence (E) to position, Figure 16. Retighten knob (D). WORK HOLD-DOWNS & SAFETY S[...]
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11 2. When the shaping operation removes the entire edge of the stock, e.g. in jointing or making a full bead, the shaped edge will not be supported by the outfeed fence when both fences are in line, Fig- ure 20a. In this case, the stock should be advanced to the position shown in Figure 20a and stopped. The outfeed fence should then be moved forwa[...]
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12 FIGURE 24 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. MITER GAUGE The miter gauge is used for shaping the end of stock, usually requiring removal of the f[...]
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13 FIGURE 27 MAINTENANCE Apply a drop of light machine oil occasionally on the ledge and wall of the table opening to facilitate the changing of table inserts. The bearings in the motor are sealed for life and do not require lubrication. The main shaft should be lubricated with grease regu- larly after continuous running for 30 days. See chart. FIG[...]
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14 T rouble-Shooting for Model 29 Shaper PR OBL EM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Shaper will not start. 1. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. 1. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker . 2. Cord damaged. 2. Have cord replaced by authorized service person. Overload kicks out 1. Extension cord too light or too long. 1. Replace with adequate size cord. fr[...]
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15 (continued) T rouble-Shooting for Model 29 Shaper PR OBL EM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cuts not smooth. 1. W rong R.P .M. 1. Use faster speed. 2. Feed too fast. 2. Pass stock more slowly . 3. Working against grain. 3. Work with grain whenever possible. 4. Cutting too deep. 4. On very deep cuts make several passes. S pindle does not raise 1. Sawdust[...]
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16 N O. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 6292984 CHUTE, DUST 2 6292985 SCREW , HEX. SOC. SET M8 X 20 3 6292986 KNOB, ADJUSTMENT 4 6292987 PLA TE 5 6292988 SCREW , ADJ. 6 6292989 RAM 7 6292990 HANDLE, LOCK 8 6292991 WASHER 9 6292992 C A P , R.H. 1 0 6292993 BLOCK, R.H. 1 1 6292994 BLOCK, L.H. 1 2 6292995 SCREW , HEX. SOC. HD. M6 X 30 1 3 6292996 FENCE, R.H. [...]
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17 Fence Assembly (29 Shaper)[...]
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18 P AR TS LIST : S p i n d l e Assembly (29 Shaper) N O. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 6293033 N UT , 3/4" SPINDLE 6293034 N UT , 1 " SP I NDLE 6293035 NU T , 1-1/4" SPINDLE 2 6293036 WASHER, KEYED 3 6293037 S E T , S P ACER 3/4" 6293038 S E T , S P ACER 1" 6293039 S E T , S P ACER 1-1/4" 4 6293040 NUT , R ET AINER 5 629304[...]
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19 Spindle Assembly (29 Shaper)[...]
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20 P AR TS LIST : Shaper Body & Mitre Gauge Assemblies (29 Shaper) N O. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 6293060 RI NG , INSERT 2 6293061 RI NG , INSERT 3 6293029 SCREW , HEX. SOC. HD. M5 X 12 4 6293062 SCREW , HEX. SOC. HD. M5 X 16 5 6293063 RI NG , INSERT 6 6293064 T ABLE 7 6293065 WASHER, M12 8 6293066 CABINET 1 0 6293067 SCREW, HEX. SOC. M12 X 45 1 [...]
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21 Shaper Body & Mitre Gauge Assemblies (29 Shaper)[...]
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22 P AR TS LIST : T ilting Frame Assembly (29 Shaper) N O. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 6293124 SCREW , HEX SOC. HD. M10 X 35 2 62931 15 WASHER, M10 3 6293125 PULLEY MOTOR 4 6293126 BUSHING 5 6293127 RET AINER 6 6293128 SCREW , HE X. SO C. SE T , M10 X 35 7 6293129 NUT , HEX. M10 8 6293130 PL A TE, MOTOR 9 6293131 HANDLE, ADJ. BEL T 1 0 6293132 SCREW , [...]
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23 Ti lting Frame Assembly (29 Shaper)[...]
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24 ELECTRICAL SCHEMA TIC: Model 29 T ilting Shaper THREE PHASE Y- S T A R T (2-STEP SWITCH) D . O N T R A PN O I T P I R C S E DE P Y TN O I T A C I F I C E P S 4 7 0 3 9 2 6H C T I W S V E R - R O FS Ca 1 A 5 2 2 7 0 3 9 2 6P O T S1 B Pb 1 C A V 0 5 2 A 0 1 1 7 0 3 9 2 6T R A T S2 B Pa 1 C A V 0 5 2 A 0 1 7 7 9 2 9 2 6R O T C A T N O C C I T E N G[...]
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25 ELECTRICAL SCHEMA TIC: Model 29 Tilting Shaper THREE PHASE 24V . O N T R A PN O I T P I R C S E DE P Y TN O I T A C I F I C E P S 0 0 2 3 9 2 6R E M R O F S N A R T T I U C R I C L O R T N O C. r T4 5 T P 4 7 0 3 9 2 6H C T I W S V E R - R O FS Ca 1 A 5 2 2 7 0 3 9 2 6P O T S1 B Pb 1 C A V 0 5 2 A 0 1 1 7 0 3 9 2 6T R A T S2 B Pa 1 C A V 0 5 2 A[...]
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26 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Model 29 T ilting Shaper 6293198 1 " S pindle Assembly , 6" under the nut. 6293199 1-1/4" S pindle Assembly , 6" under the nut. 6293200 460V transformer .[...]
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27 T o order parts or reach our service department, please call our toll-free number between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (CST), Monday through Friday . Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately . Locating the stock number of the part(s) required from your part s m[...]
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C JET Equipment & T ools P .O. Box 1349 Auburn, WA 98071-1349 Phone: (800) 274-6848 Fax: ( 800) 274-6840 E-mail: powermatic@powermatic.com W ebsite: www .powermatic.com POWERMA TIC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 04/01[...]