Delta 43-290C Instruction Manual

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1 HP Professional

Wood Shaper

(Model 43-290C)

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Dated 8-30-01

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visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com.

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1-800-GO-DELTA (463-3582)

Copyright © 2001 Delta Machinery

Part No. 1235200

A Pentair Company

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................... 3,4

UNPACKING MACHINE............................................. 4,5

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Attaching Extensions Wing ................................................... 6

Attaching Adjusting Wrench and Bracket.............................. 6

Assembling and Attaching Fence ......................................... 7

Assembling and Changing Spindles..................................... 8

Stock Guide Assembly and Positioning................................9

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Power Source.....................................................................10

Grounding Instructions ....................................................... 10

Extension Cords ................................................................. 11

Changing Operational Motor Voltage ................................. 11

OPERATING CONTROLS
AND ADJUSTMENTS

Starting and Stopping the Shaper ......................................12

Reversing Spindle Rotation................................................12

Raising and Lowering Spindle............................................12

Locking the Shaper Spindle................................................ 12

Changing Speeds and Adjusting Belt Tension.................... 12

Fence Controls and Adjustments........................................ 13

OPERATIONS

Shaping When Using the Fence as a Guide ...................... 14

Typical Shaping Operations................................................ 14

ACCESSORIES............................................................... 15

PARTS, SERVICE AND WARRANTY................... 16

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SAFETY RULES

Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper
operating procedures are not followed. As with all machine ry ,
there are certain hazards involved with the operation of
the product. Using the machine with respect and caution
will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury.
However, if normal safety precautions are over- looked or
ignored, personal injury to the operator may result. Safety
equipment such as guards, push sticks, hold-downs,
featherboards, goggles, dust masks and hearing protection
can reduce your potential for injury . But even the best guard
won’t make up for poor judgment, careless or inattention.
Always use common sense and exercise caution in the
workshop. If a procedure feels dangerous, don’t try it.

W ARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

1. For your own safety , read instruction manual before
operating the tool. Learn the tool’s application and

limitations as well as the specific hazards peculiar to it.

2. Keep guards in place and in working order.

3. Always wear eye protection. Wear safety glasses.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses;
they are not safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if
cutting operation is dusty. These safety glasses must
conform to ANSI Z87.1 requirements. Note: Approved
glasses have Z87 printed or stamped on them.

4. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit
of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it “ON”.

5. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents.

6. Don’t use in dangerous environment. Don’t use
power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to
rain. Keep work area welllighted.

7. Keep children and visitors away. All children and
visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.

8. Make workshop childproof – with padlocks, master
switches, or by removing starter keys.

9. Don’t force tool. It will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.

10. Use the right tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do
a job fro which it was not designed.

11. Wear proper apparel. No loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry to get caught in
moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.

12. Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when
practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both
hands to operate tool.

13. Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.

14. Maintain tools in top condition. Keep tools sharp and
clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.

15. Disconnect tools before servicing and when changing
accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.

16. Use recommended accessories. The use of
accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta
may cause hazards or risk of injury to persons.

17. Reduce the risk of unintentional starting. Make sure
switch is in “OFF” position before plugging in power cord.

Figure out an alternative procedure that feels safer.
REMEMBER: Your personal safety is your responsibility.

This machine was designed for certain applications only.
Delta Machinery strongly recommends that this machine
not be modified and /or used for any application other than
for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative
to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until
you have first contacted Delta to determine if it can or
should be performed on the product.

Technical Service Manager
505 Southgate Drive
Guelph, ONTARIO N1H 6M7

In the event of a power failure, move switch to the “OFF”
position.

18. Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the
tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.

19. Check damaged parts. Before futher use of the tool,
a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to ensure that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function - check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced.

20. Direction of feed. Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

21. Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power
off. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

22. Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use

common sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattentioin while

operating power tools may result in serious personal injury .

23. Make sure tool is disconnected from power supply
while motor is being mounted, connected or reconnected.

24. The dust generated by certain woods and wood
products can be injurious to your health. Always operate
machinery in well ventilated areas and provide for proper
dust removal. Use wood dust collection systems whenever
possible.

25. WARNING: Some dust created by power

sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to cause

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-base paints

• Crystalline silica form bricks and cement and other masonry
products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. to reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work
with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOOD SHAPERS

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR WOOD SHAPER UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND
INST ALLED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

1. If you are not throughly familiar with the operation of
Wood Shapers, obtain advice form your supervisor,
instructor or other qualified person.

2. Follow all wiring codes and recommended electrical
connections. Make certain that the tool is properly grounded.

3. Never turn the tool “ON” before clearing the table of all
objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.).

4. Do not process materials less than 12” in length or 4” in
width without special supporting fixtures. Use push sticks,
featherboards, or hold downs whenever possible.

5. Always use a miter gauge and a clamp attachment when
edge shaping work less than 6” wide. Remove the fence
during this operation.

6. Avoid awkward hand positions. A sudden slip could allow
the hand to contact the cutter.

7. Keep hands away from cutting tool.

8. Never run the stock between the fence and the cutter.

9. Do not feed material that is warped, contains knots, or is
embedded with foreign objects, such as nails or staples.

10. Never start the tool with the stock in contact with the
cutter.

11. Never reach under the table while the tool is running.

12. Never perform layout, assembly, or set-up work on the
table while the tools is operating.

13. Keep cutters sharp and free from rust and pitch.

14. Adjust the fence halves so that the cutter opening is
never more than is required to clear the cutter.

15. Always lock the fence hardware after making fence
adjustments.

16. Properly secure the cutters before starting the tool.

17. Do not perform any operation freehand. Always use
the fence for straight shaping and the miter gauge for edge
shaping.

18. Always keep the motor access panels closed while
operating the tool.

19. Before leaving the machine, make sure the work area is
clean.

20. IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch
should be in the “OFF” position and the power cord
disconnected.

UNPACKING THE MACHINE

Carefully unpack the Delta Shaper and all loose items from the shipping containers. Check to see that you have all of the
items listed in this manual. Do not turn the machine ON if any of these items are missing. Y ou may cause injury to yourself
and also damage the machine.

Figure 2

The basic shaper unit is shipped as shown here. The table
top, table inserts, and operating controls are already
installed. Remove any packing material and tape from inside
and outside of machine.

Fig. 2

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Fig. 3

Figure 3

The following shaper parts require assembly . Please be sure all of the listed parts are included before starting assembly.

1. Center Guard and Dust Chute

2. 1/2” and 3/4” Spindles w/collars

3. Tie Rod and Nut

4. Fence Bracket Assembly (2)

5. Adjusting Wrench and Bracket

6. Adjustable Fence Halves (2)

7. Stock Guide Rods (2)

8. Stock Guide Brackets (4)

9. Stock Guide Allen Lock Screws (6)

10. Stock Guide Spring Bars (4)

11. Tools (3)

12. Extension Wing

13. Wing Hex Screws (3) and Lock Washers (3)

14. Fence Bracket Hex Screws (2) and Lock Washers (2)

15. Fence Adjuster Allen Screws (2), Lock Washers (2),

and Flat Washers (2)

16. Fence Assembly Allen Screws (2) and Lock

Washers(2)

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