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    Instruction Manual & Parts List M-0460270 (800) 274-6848 ww w .wmhtoolgroup.com SPINDLE SHAPER Model TS29 This Manual is Bookmarked[...]

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    W arranty & Service WMH T ool Group warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair , one of our Autho- rized Repair S tations located throughout the United S tates can give you quick service. In most cases, any one of these WMH T ool Group Repair S tations can authorize warranty repair , assist you in obtaining p a[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ................................................................................................................... ................... 4 - 6 Safety Decals .................................................................................................................. ..................... 7 S pecifications .......[...]

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    4 As with all machines, there is a cert ain amount of hazard involved with the use of this shaper . Use the machine with the respect and caution demanded where safety precautions are concerned. When normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator can result. Read, understand and follow the safety and operating i[...]

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    5 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 . Never pass the hands directly over or in front of the cutters. As one hand approaches the 12 inch[...]

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    6 Health hazards. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities cont ains chemicals known to cause cancer , birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some ex- amples of these chemicals are: * Lead from lead-based paint. * Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products. * Arsen[...]

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    7 SAFETY Familiarize yourself with the location and content of these safety decals on your shaper . ! FIGURE 4 W ARNING DO NOT ENGAGE SPINDLE LOCK WHILE MACHINE IS RUNNING 6293077[...]

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    8 Motor ...................................................................... TEFC 7.5HP , 3Ph, 230/460V , 60Hz S tarter ...................................... 230/460V Magnetic w/ 24V low voltage control circuit Overall dimensions .............................................................. 51-1/4" L x 44" W x 53" H T able size .[...]

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    9 UNP ACKING Open shipping container and all separate cartons con- taining accessories. Report any damage immediately to your distributor . Read the instruction manual thor- oughly for assembly , alignment, maintenance and safety instructions. Crate contents: 1 shaper 1 fence assembly 1 dust chute 1 mitre gauge and clamp assembly 1 aluminum fence 1[...]

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    10 5. Secure the machine to the floor with good qual- ity lag screws through the holes in the bottom of the cabinet. 6. Exposed metal parts such as the table top have been given a protective coating at the factory . This should be removed with a soft cloth and solvent (such as mineral spirits). Do not use an abrasive pad. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS W A[...]

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    11 FIGURE 12 INTERCHANGEABLE SPINDLE INST ALLA TION One of the features of this machine is that it will ac- cept interchangeable spindles with a drawbar or with- out a draw bar . Router bits can also be used on this shaper . INTERCHANGEABLE SPINDLE WITH DRA WBAR 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source and remove the table inserts (NOTE: Rem[...]

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    12 4. Disengage spindle lock before operating. NOTE: Whenever possible, the cutter should be posi- tioned on the spindle in such a way that the cut is being performed under the surface of the workpiece. W ARNING: Always place the "keyed" washer (C) on the spindle before threading the nut. FENCE ASSEMBL Y 1. Place fence body (A), shown in [...]

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    13 FIGURE 19 MITRE GAUGE & CLAMP Mount mitre gauge and clamp to the sliding table as follows (Figure 19): 1 . Insert post (A) of the clamp assembly down through hole (B) of the mitre gauge body (C), and thread post (A) into hole (D) of sliding table. 2. Insert shaft of locking handle (E) down through opening (F) of mitre gauge and thread shaft [...]

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    14 ADJUSTMENTS Control Panel Instructions The elements of the control panel are as follows: (See Figure 24). A. power indicator B. on-off switch C. forward/reverse switch D. start indicator E. emergency stop 1. Make certain the spindle lock is disengaged as explained in the section "S pindle Lock" and that the cabinet door is closed. Be s[...]

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    15 The cutting speed should always exceed 40 m/s to lessen risk of kickback but should not exceed 70 m/s to lessen the risk of tool damage. T o change the speed and adjust the proper belt ten- sion, proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Open front cabinet door and move belt tension lever (A) to the right to loosen belt ten[...]

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    16 SPINDLE TIL TING The machine should come to a complete stop before the spindle is tilted, and the insert with the oval slot should be placed into the table. Make sure the cutter does not touch the table or the fence when in tilted position. 1. Loosen the knob (C) on the front handwheel (D). See Figure 29. 2. Loosen the two locking handles (E) on[...]

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    17 SLIDING T ABLE ADJUSTMENT There are six adjustable eccentric rollers (A) on the sliding table, shown in Figure 31. Wherever the table is unstable or not traveling in line, adjust the sliding table as follows: 1. Use open end wrench (B) to adjust the rollers. 2. Lock the rollers by using the hex wrench (C). T o operate the sliding table (F) pull [...]

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    18 POSITION OF COLLARS When shaping with collars, the collar must have suffi- cient bearing surface, as shown in Figure 35. Also the work must be fairly heavy relative to the cut being made. Under no circumstances should a short, light workpiece be shaped against the collars, as shown in Figure 36. The collars may be used in any of the following po[...]

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    19 COPYING (MACHINING WITH A JIG) When using the same procedure on multiple workpieces, a jig or template can be made to facilitate the operation: 1. Prepare the jig (A) to accomodate your original workpiece. See Figure 40. 2. Place the jig (A) against the table ring guide shoul- der (B). 3. Fasten the new workpiece (C) on the jig (A) with the clam[...]

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    20 The bearings in the motor are sealed for life and do not require lubrication. The spindle bearing should be lubricated every 200 hours of use by using the grease gun (A) supplied. See Figure 41. T wo grease fittings, one of which (B) is shown, are supplied on the spindle housing for this purpose. The other grease fitting is directly opposite fit[...]

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    21 T rouble-Shooting for Model TS29 Shaper PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION [with page #] Machine will not start. 1. Faulty switch. 1. Replace switch. 2. Cord damaged. 2. Have cord replaced by authorized service person. 3. Not connected to power source. 3. Check connection. 4. Connected to wrong voltage. 4. Check voltage. 5. Fuse blown or circuit br[...]

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    22 T rouble-Shooting for Model TS29 Shaper PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION [with page #] Depth of cut not uniform. 1. Misalignment. 1. Adjust outfeed fence. 2. Side pressure not uniform. 2. Use hold-downs or stock feeder; keep pressure against fence or collars consistent. V ariation in height of cut. 1. V ariation in pressure which holds work 1. Ke[...]

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    23 Parts List: Fence Assembly (TS29 Shaper) No . Part No. Description Quantity 1 TS29-001 S pring Guard ....................................................................................................... 1 2 TS-1503021 Socket Head Cap Screw , M6 x 10 ...................................................................... 1 3 TS-236106 Lock W ash[...]

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    24 No . Part No. Description Quantity 57 TS29-037 Retaining Ring .................................................................................................... 1 5 8 BB-6204 Ball Bearing 6204 ............................................................................................... 1 60 TS29-038 Bevel Gear ...............................[...]

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    25 Fence Assembly (TS29 Shaper)[...]

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    26 Parts List: Spindle Assembly (TS29 Shaper) No . Part No. Description Quantity 1 6293033 S pindle Nut, 3/4 .................................................................................................. 1 6293034 S pindle Nut, 1 ..................................................................................................... 1 6293035 S pi[...]

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    27 Spindle Assembly (TS29 Shaper)[...]

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    28 Parts List: Cabinet Assembly (TS29 Shaper) No . Part No. Description Quantity 1 TS-1502041 S o ck e t H e a d C a p Screw , M5 x 16 ...................................................................... 9 2 TS29-075 T able Insert, 2-1/2" I.D. ....................................................................................... 1 4 TS29-07[...]

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    29 Cabinet Assembly (TS29 Shaper)[...]

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    30 Parts List: Sliding T able Assembly (TS29 Shaper) No . Part No. Description Quantity 1 TS29-095 Main T able .......................................................................................................... 1 2 TS-1504101 S o ck e t H e a d C a p Screw , M8 x 50 ...................................................................... 6 3 T[...]

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    31 Sliding T able Assembly (TS29 Shaper)[...]

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    32 Parts List: Speed Indicator (TS29 Shaper) No . Part No. Description Quantity 1 TS29-129 Belt Fork ............................................................................................................ 1 2 TS29-130 Fork Slide .......................................................................................................... 2 3 TS29-[...]

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    33 Speed Indicator (TS29 Shaper)[...]

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    34 Parts List: Electrical Component s (TS29 Shaper) No . Part No. Description Quantity 1 TS29-139 S peed Indicator Light .......................................................................................... 5 2 TS29-140 S top Button ........................................................................................................ 1 3 TS2[...]

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    35 Electrical Component s (TS29 Shaper)[...]

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    36 Parts List: Quill Assembly (TS29 Shaper) No . Part No. Description Quantity 1 TS-149105 Hex Cap Screw , M10 x 35 .................................................................................. 4 2 TS-2361 10 Lock Washer , M10 .............................................................................................. 4 3 TS29-146 Motor Pull[...]

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    37 No . Part No. Description Quantity 55 TS29-177 H andw heel .......................................................................................................... 1 5 6 TS-1503071 Socket Head Cap Screw , M6 x 30 ...................................................................... 4 5 7 TS-1540081 Hex Nut, M12 ...............................[...]

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    38 Quill Assembly (TS29 Shaper)[...]

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    39 Electrical Schematic (TS29 Shaper) T o order p ar t s or reach our service de p artment, please call our toll-free number between 7 : 3 0 a.m. and 6 : 0 0 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 num[...]

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    C WMH TOOLGROUP 2 4 2 0 V a n t a g e D r i v e Elgin, IL 60123 Phone: (800) 274-6848 Website: www.wmhtoolgroup.com POWERMA TIC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 08/02[...]