Craftsman G8693 - Manual (Page 18)

-18- G8693 Mini Shaper
Before making any adjustments or conversions to
the Mini Shaper, make sure the switch is in the
'OFF' position and the power cord is
UNPLUGGED.
Be sure the Table Insert (REF 16) is installed and
not in contact with the cutter prior to operation.
The cutter rotates in a counterclockwise direction.
Be careful to mount the cutter with the cutting
face toward the infeed as it rotates. See
Figure
15. If mounted upside-down, the cutter can kick
the wood back and injure the operator. Install the
keyed washer (REF 34) directly under the jam nut
(REF 33) and hold the spindle shaft (REF 39) with
wrench provided. Be sure to tighten the nut
before turning on the Mini Shaper. For best lever-
age, hold wrench against the table support boss
or squeeze them together using one hand.
Installing A Cutter
Figure 15.
The G8693 Mini Shaper is equipped with a
removable
1 ⁄
2
'' Stub Shaft and a 1 ⁄
4
'' router bit col-
let. See Figure 16.
Before making any adjustments or conversions to
the Mini Shaper, make sure the switch is in the
'OFF' position and the power cord is
UNPLUGGED.
Remove any dirt or wood chips found in the top of
the spindle. Place the Collet (REF 62) into the
Spindle (REF 39) and thread the Router Nut
(REF 63) down over the Collet, leaving it loose
enough to insert the shank of a Router Bit. Insert
a Router Bit into the Collet at least
5 ⁄
8
'' and tight-
en the Router Nut only until you cannot turn the
bit by hand while holding the Spindle (REF 39)
with the
5 ⁄
8
'' Wrench (REF 57).
Some height adjustment can be made by raising
or lowering the Router Bit in the Collet. For further
height adjustment, refer to instructions on
Spindle Height on page 15.
To change Router Bits or to remove the Collet
assembly, hold the Spindle in place with the
5 ⁄
8
''
Wrench while loosening the Router nut with the
1'' Wrench. The Router bit should ‘pop’ loose
from the Collet and pull out. Be careful that wood
chips and dirt do not get inside the Spindle as
they may damage the tapered faces.
Be sure to follow the instructions in the ASSEM-
BLY chapter when returning the tool to the
Shaper configuration using the Stub Shaft.
Using Router Bits