Thank you for buying this Inland product. These instructions cover assembly and use of the SwapTop™ Router / Shaper (Glass Grinder), SwapTop™ Hobby Shaper and the SwapTop™ Router / Shaper Conversion Kit. Please read all the instructions to understand the correct components, set up, and use of your machine.

Safety

• Always wear safety glasses or goggles. You can use a FaceShield™ or MagnaShield™ for additional protection.

• Plug into a grounded electrical system. Do Not override the grounding system.

• Openings in the bottom of grinder body provide ventilation for the motor. They protect the motor from overheating and insure proper operation. NEVER block or cover these openings. Do not place your machine near or over heating vents or radiators. If you place your machine within another enclosure make sure it doesn't restrict ventilation.

• Always unplug your machine when switching between set ups, installing blades, and making adjustments.

• Place on a sturdy, level, water tolerant surface at a comfortable working height.

• Never operate with guard covers and safety features removed or disabled.

Parts List
Use the chart and picture to verify you have the following items:

Setting Up the SwapTop Router/Shaper

1. If your machine is set up for sawing, remove the entire table saw top, blade and blade arbor. You should have just the open base with yellow motor unit. 2. Position the yellow motor unit in the base with the motor shaft vertical. Press down on the unit slowly, yet firmly until you feel it seat into the base. 3. Place the gray reservoir surface onto the base making sure the spring loaded latches on each side snap into place. You should be able to lift the entire unit by the top.

4. Place the white grid surface onto the reservoir and insert the white BitSert™. 5. Use the 5/64 allen wrench to secure the 1" grinding bit to the flat side of the motor shaft. The amount of bit surface showing needs to be slightly more than the thickness of the material you are shaping. Depending on the thickness of the material, there are multiple sections of usable diamond/abrasive. As one section wears, loosen the bit, move the bit to expose a new section and re-secure to the motor shaft.

Wet Routing, Shaping, and Grinding
You can shape glass, stone, tile and similar materials using your SwapTop™ with Inland Diamond bits and coolant following these steps:

1. Attach the clear overflow drain tube onto the nipple located on the back of the gray reservoir. Place the end into a small bucket, can, etc.

2. Fill the reservoir with 18-20 ounces (2¼ to 2½ cups) of water. You can add a capful of Inland DiamondCoolant™ to the water at this time. It helps your diamond bits grind more efficiently and last longer.

3. Insert the splash guard into the holes in the BitSert, behind the grinding bit.

4. Insert a sponge into the rectangular hole of the BitSert™ behind the grinding bit. Make sure the sponge contacts the water in the reservoir and the diamond surface. The sponge supplies coolant from the reservoir to the bit while grinding. If you ever see a white powder appear when wet grinding stop immediately and check your coolant level and/or sponge position. Using diamond bits without sufficient coolant will severely affect their performance and life span.

5. Place a small scrap of material onto the work surface and start the machine. Slowly move the material into the grinding bit. Get a feel for the grinding action by trying different amounts of pressure against the bit. With a little practice you will get a feel for the optimal grinding action and pressure.

Drilling Holes
You can safely drill holes in all types of material using the 1/4" grinding bit (optional with the Conversion Kit and HobbyShaper). Place the bit on top of the 1" grinding bit and secure the he flat side of the motor shaft. For glass, tile, stone, etc., hold a coolant soaked sponge against the bit to keep it wet while drilling. Turn on the SwapTop™. Start by holding the material at a 45° angle and then bring it down flat onto the bit. Work the material around the bit keeping the wet sponge against the bit. Continue working until you see the bit start to come through the back. Slow down to prevent chipping as the bit comes through the back. You can enlarge the hole by grinding the inside of the existing hole to the desired size. Drilling wood or plastics is done without any coolant.

Dry Shaping and Sanding
Your SwapTop™ Router / Shaper is also freehand shaper and sander. You can sand scallops onto the edge of wood, sand out blade marks caused by rip sawing wood or plastics, shape wood or plastic model parts, or create your own parts from scratch. Depending on the material and finish desired, you can shape and sand wood with either Inland DBI™ Sanding Drums or Inland Diamond Bits. Follow the same general instructions as for wet grinding, omitting the use of coolant. If the machine has been set up for wet use, make sure to drain and dry all parts.

Using the Straight Edge Guides
The straight edge guides consist of 2 T-shape guides and 4 thumb screws with hex screw posts. The underside of the grid surface has 4 hex shaped holes, two on each side of the bit opening. (The holes in the grid front are used with the optional 30°-60°-90° tool) From the underside insert a hex post up through the grid. From the grid top place the straight edge guide channel over the post with the edge guide facing front and secure with the thumb screw. Repeat for all screws so that you have one guide on each side of the bit opening. Replace the grid.

You can use the straight edge guide to even edges and make uniform strips and pieces. Slightly loosen the thumb screws and adjust the guides to remove the amount of material desired. Tighten the screws. Hold the material against the guide as you feed it into the bit. Remove larger amounts of material in several passes and never force material into the bit to the point it bogs or stalls. When wet grinding make sure there is adequate coolant supplied to the bit.

• Always unplug the unit when cleaning.

• We recommend after wet use to drain any remaining coolant: The debris from glass and related materials has a tendency to harden. Rinse and dry the reservoir and removable work surface. After dry use empty or vacuum the reservoir of debris and then wipe down and dry the reservoir and removable work surface.

• Apply Inland Motor Shaft Lubricant (#50022) to the shaft whenever changing or removing grinding heads. Remove the head if you won't be using the grinder for more than a week.
• Tighten grinding head set screws ONLY to the flat side of the motor shaft to prevent scaring the shaft which makes removing the head nearly impossible. Never force a bit onto the shaft and never pry off a bit. If the bit is stuck, contact Inland Customer Service for instructions at 800-521-8428, ext.306
• Remove and clean the reservoir tray after every 4 hours of use (or more often if grinding heavily). Ground glass accumulates in the reservoir and can slow down the bit and hardened residue is difficult to remove. To remove the reservoir first remove any grinding heads. Lift off the work surface and then lift the reservoir tray off the grinder body. Scrape the glass sludge into the trash and rinse clean. Reassemble the machine (refer to page 2 diagram).
• After every hour of use you need to remove accumulated glass residue from the sponge in the BitSert. Remove the sponge and hold it under running water and squeeze it several times to rinse it clean. Replace in the BitSert.
• The work surface is reversible. When one side becomes worn, simply flip it over. Replacement grids are available.
• It is also very important not to overfill the water reservoir. Fill only until the water is level with the fill line. Over filling can cause shocking and motor damage.

• Check the power cord periodically for cuts or damage.

• Check all coolant lines and tubes to see that they are not clogged

Convertible Motor Unit	Router / Shaper
Permanent Magnet AC Motor	Work Surface: 10" x 12"
5/16" Stainless Steel Motor Shaft	Height: 6 ½"
115VAC / 60Hz, or 230/240VAC / 50Hz	Bit Diameter: 1"
180 Watts / 31 oz-in Torque / 2800 RPM	Maximum Sanding Thickness: 5/8"
Two Year Full Confidence Warranty

• Diamond Bits: Available in 1/4", 3/4", and 1" diameters with grits ranging from super fine to super speed to meet every grinding or shaping need.

• DiamondCoolant™ no. 50011: Use this water soluble coolant to grind faster and make your bits last longer by reducing grinding friction.

• Table Saw Conversion Kit no. 10665: Turn your SwapTop™ Router / Shaper into a full function wet or dry operating table saw.

• FaceShield™ #50017: A clear 9" x 12" acrylic shield for added eye protection.

• MagnaShield™ #50018: A 9 x 12" acrylic shield with optical quality convex magnifying surface built in to reduce eye strain and make detail work easier.

Service

If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of this or any Inland product please call Inland Customer Service at 1-800-521-8428 9 AM to 5 PM EST., email us, or write us at:

Inland Craft Products, Co. 32052 Edward Madison Heights, MI 48071

Document No. 3000/QF/600 Rev No. 1 Stock No. 69861050