Delta 43-435, 43-455 User guide
2-Speed Heavy-Duty
Wood Shaper
(Model 43-435)
(Model 43-455)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PART NO. 432-02-651-0033 - 05-08-02
Copyright © 2002 Delta Machinery
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, 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 overlooked 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, carelessness or inattention. Always use common sense
and exercise caution in the workshop.
If a procedure feels dangerous, don’t try it. 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 that 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
Delta Machinery
4825 Highway 45 North
Jackson, TN 38305
(IN CANADA: 505 SOUTHGATE DRIVE, GUELPH, ONTARIO N1H 6M7)
WARNING: 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
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 well-lighted.
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 be
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to
do a job for 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 bal-
ance 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.
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 further 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 cut-
ter 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 inattention 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-based paints,
· crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
· 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.
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1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is assem-
bled and installed according to the instructions.
2. OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or
another qualified person if you are not familiar with the
operation of this machine.
3. FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended
electrical connections.
4. USE THE GUARDS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Check to
see that they are in place, secured, and working correctly.
5. NEVER TURN THE MACHINE “ON” before clearing the
table of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.).
6. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSI-
TIONS where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move
into the cutter.
7. KEEP ARMS, HANDS AND FINGERS away from the
cutter.
8. NEVER START THE MACHINE with the workpiece con-
tacting the cutter.
9. NEVER REACH UNDER THE TABLE while the machine
is running.
10. KEEP CUTTERS SHARP and free from rust and pitch.
11. NEVER ADJUST THE FENCE while the machine is run-
ning.
12. ADJUST THE FENCE HALVES so that the cutter open-
ing is never more than is required to clear the cutter.
13. LOCK THE FENCE hardware after making fence adjust-
ments.
14. PROPERLY SECURE THE CUTTERS before starting
the machine.
15. DO NOT PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE-HAND.
Use the fence for straight-shaping, a miter gauge for
end-shaping, and the starting pin and rub collars for
curve-shaping.
16. KEEP THE FRONT MOTOR ACCESS PANEL
CLOSED while the machine is running.
17. DO NOT FEED A WORKPIECE that is warped, con-
tains knots, or is embedded with foreign objects (nails,
staples, etc.).
18. NEVER RUN A WORKPIECE between the fence and
the cutter.
19. USE A MITER GAUGE and a clamp attachment for end
shaping a workpiece whenever possible. Remove the
fence during this operation.
20. PROVIDE SUFFICIENT BEARING SURFACE when
shaping with a starting pin and collar(s) Figs. B and C.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOOD SHAPERS
Fig. B
21. ONLY SHAPE LARGE WORKPIECES when using start-
ing pin and collar(s). DO NOT SHAPE short or light workpieces when using starting pin and collar(s). (Figs. D and
E).
Fig. D
Fig. E
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Fig. F
SUFFICIENT
BEARING SURFACE
CUTTER
COLLAR
RIGHT
CUTTER
COLLAR
RIGHT
CUTTER
COLLAR
WRONG
CUTTER
COLLAR
WORK
TABLE
22. POSITION THE CUTTER below the collar(s) when
shaping with starting pin and collar(s)
(Fig. F).
24. NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, assembly or set-up
work on the table/work area when the machine is
running.
25. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” AND DISCONNECT THE
MACHINE from the power source before installing or
removing accessories, before adjusting or changing setups, or when making repairs.
26. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, disconnect the machine
from the power source, and clean the table/work area
before leaving the machine. LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE
“OFF” POSITION to prevent unauthorized use.
27. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and
proper operation of this machine is available from the
Power Tool Institute, 1300 Summer Avenue, Cleveland,
OH 44115-2851. Information is also available from the
National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca,
IL 60143-3201. Please refer to the American National
Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for
Woodworking Machines and the U.S. Department of
Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.
Fig. G
CUTTER ROTATION
FEED
Fig. C
INSUFFICIENT
BEARING SURFACE
CUTTER
COLLAR
WRONG
23. FEED WORKPIECE against cutter rotation (Fig. G).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others.
WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THE MACHINE TO RAIN OR OPERATE THE MACHINE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
WARNING: THIS MACHINE MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK.
POWER CONNECTIONS
Model 43-435 - A separate electrical circuit should be used for this machine. This circuit should not be less than #12
wire and should be protected with a 20 amp time lag fuse or motor-starting circuit breaker. If an extension cord is used, use
only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the tool’s
plug. Before connecting the motor to the power line, make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric current is of the same characteristics as indicated on the tool. All line connections should make good contact. Running
on low voltage will damage the motor
.
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Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for use on a
supply circuit having a nominal rating between 150 250 volts, inclusive:
If the tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet
that looks like the one illustrated in Fig. AA, the tool will
have a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in
Fig. AA. Make sure the tool is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter is available or should be used with this tool. If the tool must be
reconnected for use on a different type of electric circuit,
the reconnection should be made by qualified service personnel; and after reconnection, the tool should comply with
all local codes and ordinances.
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
CURRENT CARRYING PRONGS
GROUNDING BLADE
IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES
Fig. AA
Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension
cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord
which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matching
receptacle which will accept the tool’s plug. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current of the tool. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power
and overheating. Fig. 5 shows the correct gauge to use
depending on the cord length. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
EXTENSION CORDS
Fig. 5
MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD
RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC TOOLS
Ampere Total Length Gauge of
Rating Volts of Cord in Feet Extension Cord
0-6 240
up to
50 18 AWG
0-6 240 50-100 16 AWG
0-6 240 100-200 16 AWG
0-6 240 200-300 14 AWG
6-10 240
up to
50 18 AWG
6-10 240 50-100 16 AWG
6-10 240 100-200 14 AWG
6-10 240 200-300 12 AWG
10-12 240
up to
50 16 AWG
10-12 240 50-100 16 AWG
10-12 240 100-200 14 AWG
10-12 240 200-300 12 AWG
12-16 240
up to
50 14 AWG
12-16 240 50-100 12 AWG
12-16 240
GREATER THAN 100 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE RECEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS
PROPERLY GROUNDED. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE, HAVE A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
CHECK THE RECEPTACLE.
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UNPACKING AND CLEANING
Carefully unpack the tool from the shipping container. Clean all loose parts and remove the protective coating from the
machined surface of the tool. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone,
gasoline, or lacquer thinner for this purpose).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOREWORD
Delta Model 43-435 (3 HP) and Model 43-455 (5 HP) are both single phase, 240V wood shaping machines. They utilize a Poly Vbelt drive system that transmits more efficient torque to the spindle and have a capacity (under nut) of 5".
NOTICE: THE MANUAL COVER PHOTO ILLUSTRATES THE CURRENT
PRODUCTION MODEL. ALL OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS ARE REPRESENTATIVE ONLY AND MAY NOT DEPICT THE ACTUAL COLOR, LABELING, OR
ACCESSORIES.
Model 43-455 - This machine is not supplied with a power cord, and must be be permanently connected to the
building electrical system and grounded according to the National Electrical Code and/or local codes and ordinances.
Since this machine is permanently connected to the building electrical system, extension cords cannot be used with
this shaper.
Permanently connected tools:
If the tool is intended to be permanently connected the tool should be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system; or to a system having an equipment-grounding conductor.
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