Delta 43-424 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALDATED 7-12-00 PART NO. 432-02-651-0018© Delta Machinery 2000Platinum Edition 2-SpeedHeavy-Duty Wood Shaper(Model 43-424)

10Fig. 19Fig. 20Fig. 21Fig. 23Fig. 225. Fig. 19, illustrates fence body (C) fastened to thetable with the two fence locking handles (F).6. Loosen lock

11Fig. 24Fig. 25Fig. 26Fig. 27 Fig. 28ASSEMBLING GUARDSTO FENCE BODY1. Assemble guard bracket (A) Fig. 24, and hex rod (B)to upright hex shaft (C) as

12Fig. 29Fig. 30Fig. 316. Fig. 29, illustrates complete fence and guard assemblymounted in the alternate position, 90 degrees to mitergage slot.ASSEMB

13Fig. 34Fig. 36 Fig. 37Fig. 35ASSEMBLINGTABLE INSERTSThree table inserts are provided for various size cutters,as shown in Fig. 34. The large insert

14Fig. 38Fig. 39Fig. 40ASSEMBLING SPINDLE GUARDA 4-1/2" diameter spindle guard is supplied as standard equipment and is supplied with a 1/2"

15CONNECTING SHAPER TO POWER SOURCEGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSCAUTION: THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATORFROM ELECTRIC SHOCK.I

16STARTING AND STOPPING THE SHAPERTo apply power to the machine, push “ON” button (A) Fig. 43. To stop the machine,push “OFF” button (B).LOCKING SWITC

17Fig. 45Fig. 46Fig. 47RAISING ANDLOWERING SPINDLEThe spindle can be raised or lowered by loosening lockknob (A) Fig. 45, and turning handwheel (B). T

18FENCE CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTSFig. 50 Fig. 51Fig. 491. DISCONNECT SHAPER FROM POWER SOURCE. IMPORTANT: The fence halves (A) Fig. 48, should beadjust

19Fig. 53Fig. 54Fig. 55Fig. 52GUARD CONTROLSAND ADJUSTMENTSDISCONNECT SHAPER FROM POWER SOURCE.The spring clamp (A) Fig. 52, holddown (B), and clearpl

2SAFETY RULESWoodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there are certainhazards in

20Fig. 564. Loosen thumb screws on guard mounting bracket(P) Fig. 56, and adjust spring clamp (N) so it will provideinward pressure on workpiece; then

21SHAPING WITH COLLARS AND STARTING PINWhen shaping with collars and starting pin, the following rules must always be followed for good workand safety

22Fig. 67 Fig. 68Fig. 69Fig. 70Fig. 71STARTING PIN1. Your machine is supplied with a tapered starting pin(A) Fig. 67, which is used as a support when

For Two-Speed Heavy DutyWood ShaperNo. 50-273 Mobile Base. For H.D. Shaper.22 Lbs.No. 43-348 Safety Ring Guard. For addedsafety and convenience on cur

24Delta Shaper Accessories (continued)Door Edge DetailAll 215/16" diameter. 3/4" bore, 1/2" T-Bushing.Bead or Half Round ConcaveAll 2

25Delta Shaper Accessories (continued)Male and Female SashAll 215/16" diameter. 3/4" bore with 1/2" T-Bushing.Drawer JointAll 215/16&

26Delta Shaper Accessories (continued)Double Sided 8-Cutter Cope and Pattern SetIncludes 1/4" and 1/2" wide x 5/8" tongue andgroove c

27Printed in U.S.A.PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCEAll Delta Machines and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards and are serviced

3ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOOD SHAPERS1. WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR WOODSHAPER UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED ANDINSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE INS

4UNPACKING AND CLEANINGCarefully unpack the shaper and fence system from the shipping containers. Clean all loose parts andremove the protective coati

54. 10" Wide Cast Iron Extension Wings5. Wrenches (2)6. 7/16-20 x 1" Hex Cap Screws (6) for mountingextension wings7. Flat Washers (6) for m

627. Fence Body28. Left and Right fence halves29. Locking Levers (2) for fence halves30. Flat Washers (2) for locking levers31. Spring clamp for fence

7ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE SHAPER TO THE POWER SOURCEUNTIL THE SHAPER IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU HAVE

8Fig. 9 Fig. 10Fig. 11Fig. 13Fig. 12ASSEMBLINGSWITCH BRACKETAND ON/OFF SWITCH1. The on/off switch (A) Fig. 9, and switch mountingbracket (B) are shipp

9Fig. 14Fig. 16Fig. 17Fig. 18ASSEMBLING FENCETO SHAPER TABLE1. The fence on this shaper can be mounted parallelto the miter gage slot using two holes