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Fox F60-105 - Operating and Adjusting the Spindle Shaper; Spindle Height and Speed Adjustment; Lengthwise Moulding Techniques

Fox F60-105
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Before adjusting or replacing any tools and before making any adjustments, alterations or maintenance, always turn
off the switch and disconnect the the plug from the mains supply.
This machine my be earted. Inspect it and ensure the socket is reliably earthed.
Direction of Rotation
Viewing the machine from above, the spindle rotates anticlockwise.
OPERATING AND ADJUSTING THE SPINDLE SHAPER
Spindle Height
Set the height of the spindle by means of the hand wheel located on the rear right side
of the stand and secure it with the arresting screw. Select the suitable number of table
rings according to the tool used.
Speed Change
The machine can be operated at 6500rpm (lower pulleys) or 4500rpm (upper pulleys).
To change the spindle speed, loosen the lock handle (A) and pivot the motor assembly
toward the spindle. Reposition the belt to the desired speed and tension the knob (B).
Lengthwise Moulding
Tool : use suitable tools with a defined thickness of the chip for manual
feeding.
Working cycle : while test moulding is being performed, start working with
a workpiece of sufficient length, width and height. It is important to prevent
blocking of the machine, or to use a safeguard against kickback adapted
to the workpiece dimensions. In order to prevent kickback it is necessary
to use back and/or front end stops fixed to the fence, table or extension
table.
Never set the rulers while the machine is being operated.
While working, perform the lateral adjustment of the fence plates, keep tool opening to a minimum, lock the fence
plates and adjust the fine adjusting handle to set the required chip (wood removal) and lock tghe station using the

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