Proxxon MICRO Shaper MT 300 User manual

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MICRO Shaper MT 300
Manual

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BreiteBuche Erle Pappel Balsa
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80 0,10,10,2 0,6
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n
Messerwelle
=6.000/min
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max
=80mm
MT300
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BreiteBuche Erle Pappel Balsa
20 0,50,80,80,8
40 0,3 0,6 0,80,8
60 0,2 0,2 0,3 0,8
80 0,10,10,2 0,6
U=230V~
50/60Hz
P=200WKB 15
n
Messerwelle
=6.000/min
Breite
max
=80mm
MT 300
max.Zustellungmm
BreiteBuche Erle Pappel Balsa
20 0,50,80,80,8
40 0,3 0,6 0,80,8
60 0,2 0,2 0,3 0,8
80 0,10,10,2 0,6
U=230V~
50/60Hz
P=200WKB 15
n
Messerwelle
=6.000/min
Breite
max
=80mm
MT 300
max.Zustellungmm
BreiteBuche Erle Pappel Balsa
20 0,50,80,80,8
40 0,3 0,6 0,80,8
60 0,2 0,2 0,3 0,8
80 0,10,10,2 0,6
U=230V~
50/60Hz
P=200WKB 15
n
Messerwelle
=6.000/min
Breite
max
=80mm
MT 300
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Fig. 2
Fig. 4
Fig. 7a Fig. 7b Fig. 7c
Fig. 6
Fig. 3a Fig. 3b
Fig 5a
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Fig. 5b
Fig. 5a

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Operating Instructions
MT 300
Instructions for the use of the MICRO Shaper
MT 300:
Dear Customer,
In order tobeable to operatethe shaper safely and
correctly,pleasecarefully readthe following safety and
operating instructions prior touse.
This instruction manualcovers:
•safety regulations
•operation and maintenance
•spare parts list
Pleasereadcarefully and become familiar withthis
entire instructions manual. Learnthe tool´s applications,
limitations and possible hazards.
Using this instruction manualwill
•make it easier for you to get used tothe machine,
•help prevent faults occurring dueto improper useand
•increasethe service life of your machine.
Keep this instruction manual in an easily accessible
place. Only operatethis machine if you are qualified to
do soand follow the guidelines in this instruction
manual.
PROXXON does not accept responsibility for the safe
functioning of the machine
•if it is handled in amanner whichconstitutes improper
use,
•if it is used for other purposes whichare not specified
in the instruction manual,
•if the safety regulations are not observed.
Warranty claims are invalid if
•the machine is incorrectly operated,
•the machine has not been sufficiently maintained.
Inthe interests of your safety,pleasealways observe
the safety regulations.
Only use genuine PROXXON spare parts.
Wereservethe right to make further alterations for the
purpose of technical progress.
Wewishyou every success withyour machine.
Safety instructions
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
2.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking tosee that keys and
adjusting wrenches areremoved from tool before
turning it on.
3.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.Cluttered areas and
benches inviteaccidents.
4. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations,or
exposethem torain. Keep workareawell lighted.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.All visitors should be kept
safe distance from workarea.
6.MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks,
master switches,or by removing starter keys.
7.DON’T FORCE TOOL.It will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL.Don’t forcetool or attachment
to do ajobfor which it was not designed.
9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, besuretouse one heavy
enough tocarry the current your product will draw.
Anundersized cordwill causeadrop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1
shows the correct sizetouse depending on cord
lengthand nameplateampererating. If in doubt,
usethe next heavier gage. The smaller the gage
number,the heavier the cord.
10.WEAR PROPER APPAREL.Do not wear loose
clothing,gloves,neckties,rings, bracelets,or other
jewelry which may get caught in moving parts.
Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering tocontain long hair.
Exception: The referenceto gloves may be omitted
from the instructions for agrinder.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.Alsouse face or
dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses,they
areNOT safety glasses.
12.SECURE WORK.Useclamps or aviseto hold work
when practical. It’s safer thanusing your hand and it
frees both hands to operatetool.
13.DON’T OVERREACH.Keep proper footing and
balanceat all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS beforeservicing; when
changing accessories,suchas blades, bits, cutters,
and the like.
16.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING.Make sureswitch is in off position
before plugging in.
17.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.Consult
the owner’s manual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may causerisk of
injury to persons.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL.Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.

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19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.Before further use of
the tool,aguard or other part that is damaged
should becarefully checked to determine 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.
Aguard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced.
20.DIRECTION OF FEED.Feed work intoa 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 leavetool until it comes
toa completestop.
22.WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL
REPLACEMENT PARTS.
23.TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS A POLARIZED PLUG.
(One blade is wider thanthe other). This plugwill fit
in apolarized outlet only one way.Ifthe plug does
not fit fully in the outlet,reversethe plug. If it still
does not fit, contact aqualified electricianto install
the proper outlet.Do not change the plug in any
way.
Table 1:
Minimum gage for cord:
Total length of
cord in feet 25 ft50 ft100 ft150 ft
AWG: 18 161614
Additionalsafety instructions:
• Ensurethe workplace is tidy.
• Checkthe unit for damage beforeuse (connection
cable,protective devices,etc.),have defective parts
replaced by qualified personnel.
• This unit corresponds tothe pertinent safety
regulations.Repairs (e.g.,replacement of the power
supply lead) may only be performed by aqualified
electrician
• Never workwithout the safety equipment fitted.
• Do not use electrical power tools in the rain,in damp
surroundings or in the vicinity of flammable liquids or
gases.
• Only usethe tool when the handle is dry and free from
grease.
• Avoid contact with earthed components,e.g.,pipes,
radiators,ovens and refrigerators.
• Protect the connection lead from heat and sharp
edges and route it so it cannot be damaged.
• Do not removethe plug from the socket by pulling on
the cable.
• Do not pickupthe unit by the cable.
• Keep children and third parties away from the
workplace.
• Keep tools in childsafe locations when not in use.
• Do not overloadthe tool.
• Do not usethe tool to perform operations for which it is
not suitable.
• Replaceblunt tools in good time.
• Visually inspect application tools to ensurethey are in
good working order and suitable for the task prior to
setting upthe job.
• Fasten tools securely.
• Cleanthe unit thoroughly following all work.
• Disconnect the plug from the power supply when the
unit is not in use, before performing maintenance,tool
replacement or repair work.
• Only plugthe unit in when the unit is switched off.
• Always wear protective goggles (danger of tool
breakage).
• If necessary,wear aprotective dust mask.
• Only useappropriateworking clothes (no loose
sleeves,ties,jewelry).
• Wear ahair net if you have long hair.
• Only useaccessories and spare parts recommended
by PROXXON.
• Observethe max. permitted rotationalspeed.
• If necessary,use dust extract equipment.
• Do not usethe tool when you aretired or under the
influence of alcohol.
• Keep fingers away from rotating or fast moving tools
(saws,etc.).
• Keep the operation instructions in asafe place.
Additionalsafety instructions for shapers:
WARNING
For Your OwnSafety ReadInstruction ManualBefore
Operating Shaper!
• Always wear eye protection.
• Feed workpieceagainst rotation of cutter.
• Do not useawkward hand positions.
• Keep fingers away from revolving cutter –use fixtures
when necessary.
• Use overhead guardwhen adjustable fence is not in
place.
• Fix the machine toasolid base.
• Always wear ear protection.

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Description of the machine
The MT 300 table milling machine is ideal for shaping,
grooving, chamfering,edging and taking out.Withthe
milling cutter running at 30,000 rpm, cleanand precise
results withrapid wasteremovalare guaranteed. The
cutter height canbeadjusted for awide range of tasks.
Overall view (fig. 1):
1. Housing
2.Table
3.Fence
4. Hand wheel for milling cutter height adjustment
5. On-Off switch
6.Fenceclamping screw
7.Cutter shield (Guard)
8. Clamping screw for cutter shield
9. Milling cutter
10.Fixing holes
11. Vacuumcleaner connection
12.Spanner holder
13.Angle stop
14. Supply cable
Included in delivery:
1 pc.MICRO Shaper
2 pc.Spanners
1 pc.Extractor connection
1 pc.Angle stop
3 pc.Collets
Technical data:
Voltage:110-120 V, 50/60 Hz, ~
Power:1/8 hp (100 W) 10 min
Cutter speed:30000 rpm
Table Size:111/2”x 6” (293 x 150 mm)
Weight: approx. 4,4 lb(2.0 kg)
Milling cutter
shaft diameter:upto 1/8” (3.2 mm)
Noise level:91 dB(A)
Work piece
height/thickness:1,5” (40 mm)
Double Insulated
For indoor use
Operation
Before milling
Fixing the shaper
(see also fig. 2)
Beforestarting work,fasten the shaper toasolid
wooden basewithsuitable screws.Fixing holes are
provided for this purpose in the base of the housing.
The wooden basecanthen,for example, be fixed toa
benchby means of screw clamps.
Fitting and changing the milling cutter:
Note!
When carrying out any of the work described below,it is
appropriatetoraisethe adjustable cutter shield (see fig.
1,item 7)to its maximum height.Disconnect by pulling
the plug!
Fitting the milling cutter:
Note!
Ensurethat the cutter is suitable for running speeds up
to30,000 rpm.
1. With one of the C-spanners provided, blockthe
cutter shaft 1 (see fig. 3a). Withthe other,unscrew
and removethe clamping nut,2.
2.Insert a collet of the correct size in the mouth of the
shaft and screw the clamping nut back on but do not
tighten it.
3.Insert the selected milling cutter,4,(fig. 3b).
4. Tighten the clamping nut, as shown in fig. 3b.
Changing the milling cutter:
1. As shown in fig. 3b, loosen but do not removethe
clamping nut.
2.Removethe milling cutter,4.
3.Insert anew milling cutter.
4. Re-tighten the clamping nut.
Note!
The diameter of the cutter shaft and the inner diameter
of the collet must match! Ifthis requires that tochange
the collet,proceed as described under “Fitting the
milling cutter”above.
Cutter height adjustment
Before milling,the cutter height must beset.Tothis
end,turnthe hand wheel,1,(fig. 4). Turnclockwiseto
raisethe cutter,turnanti-clockwiseto lower.Notethat
one full turn of the hand wheel corresponds toan
adjustment of 1 mm (0,04 inch). Withthe adjustable
dial,2,the required cutter height canbeset exactly.
Adjusting the fence (figs. 5 and 6)
As shown in fig. 5a, the fence is suitably positioned for
bevelling or grooving the edges of boards.
1. Loosen the knurled screw,1.
2.Swing the fence,2,to obtain the desired cutting
depth.
3.Re-tighten the knurled screw.
If grooves aretobecut in the surface of boards or
similar items,the fencecanbe positioned as shown in
fig. 5b).

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Proceed as follows:
Note!
For this purpose,it is necessary toremovethe cutter
shield (fig. 1,item 7). Inthis case,loosen the knurled
screw,8,(fig. 1) and lift off the shield. When re-
mounting the shield,ensurethat the hexagonaltip on
the shield engages correctly withthe hexagonalsocket
of the milling cutter carriage.
1. Completely removethe knurled screw and the Allen
screw,1and 2,(fig. 6),including the corresponding
washers and sleeves.
2.Roughly estimatethe distance from the milling
cutter.The fencecanthen be fixed in the position
shownas item 3 by inserting the screws in the
appropriatethreaded holes in the milling table. Do
not forget the sleeves and washers.Do not
immediately tighten the knurled screw.
3.The fine setting can now becarried out as
described under “Adjusting the fence” above.
Angle stop (fig. 1,item 13)
This canbe fitted in the groove provided and slid tothe
desired position. Toadjust,loosen the knurled nut and
rotatethe plasticpart
Milling
Fig. 7 shows some applications for the usewith our
MICRO-shaper.
Note!
Wear ear defenders!
Danger of injury:
Always workwiththe the milling cutter shield!
Ifyou haveto dismount the cutter protection for an
application like shown in Fig. 7 c, be extremely careful!
Danger of injury!
Note!
For useinschools (children over 14 years age) the
knurled screw of the milling cutter shield must be
replaced by ascrew requiring atool and the cutter
shield must beset at 5 mm (0,2 inch).
The cutter shield must beset sothat it covers the cutter
immediately abovethe work piece. Exercise particular care
when milling workpieces over 5 mm (0,2 inch) thickness.
Keep your fingers clear of the rotating cutter.The
workpiece may only beso long and wide as canbe
properly supported and fed on the milling table. The
cutting depthshould never exceed 0.04 inch. For
milling,the work piece is slid along the fence. It must be
ensured that the cutting depthand feed rateare not
excessive! Cutting too deeply and too high afeed rate
leadto poor results and loadthe mechanism
unnecessarily.It is preferable to make anumber of
milling passes withsmall adjustments of the fenceand/
or the cutter height.
Note!
It is recommended that the dust extraction should
always beused. Arubber extractor connection is
located on the rear of the machine. Vacuumcleaner can
bereadily connected here.
Careand maintenance
Note!
Defective parts should bechanged by aqualified
technician.
Note!
Beforecarrying out repairs,pull the electrical plug. The
shaper requires little maintenance. To prolong its life,
you should cleanthe machine after eachusewith
compressed air or asoft cloth. Always usethe dust
extractor.
Maintenance
Important
Pull out the mains plug prior tocommencing all
maintenanceand repair work.
Warning!
TurnswitchOFF and always remove plug from power
sourcebefore making any adjustments or repairs.
Ifany part is missing or damaged,do not plugthe tool in
until the missing or damaged part is replaced, and
assembly is complete. Toavoid electricalshock,use
only identicalreplacement parts when servicing the tool.
Warning!
Toavoid fire or toxicreaction,never use gasoline,
naphtha, acetone,lacquer thinner,or similar highly
volatile solvents tocleanthe MICRO Shaper.
Do not allow brake fluids,gasoline,or penetrating oils to
come in contact withthe plasticparts.They contain
chemicals that can damage or destroy plastics!
All electrical or mechanicalrepairs should be done only
by qualified servicetechnicians.
When servicing use only PROXXON replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may createahazard or cause
product damage.
Any attempt torepair or replace electrical parts on this
tool may createahazardunless repair is done by a
qualified servicetechnician.
Repair service is available at your PROXXON service
center
(You find the address at address at the back of this
manual).