20.Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.
21.Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and
22.Never pass the hands directly over or in front of the cutters. As one hand approaches the
23.Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the cutter or other moving parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine operation.
24.Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. The right tool will do the job better and safer.
25.Use recommended accessories; improper accessories may be hazardous.
26.Maintain tools with care. Keep cutters sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
27.Feed stock opposite to the direction of the cutterhead rotation. Never back stock out of the cutter once the cut has been started. Instead, pull the stock straight out away from the cutter and begin the cut again. See Figure B.
28.When shaping, follow the
29.Never shape stock less than 12 inches in length without special fixtures. Where practical, shape longer stock and cut to size.
30.When shaping with collars, the collar must have sufficient bearing surface (see page 18). The work must also be fairly heavy in proportion to the cut
being made. Do not use short, lightweight stock when shaping against collars.
31.The opening between the fence plates should be only just enough to clear the cutter.
32.Never operate the shaper without the keyed lock washer located immediately under the spindle nut. See Figure C. This prevents the nut from coming loose when the spindle is run in a counterclockwise direction. Do not substitute any other type washer in place of the keyed lock washer.
33.Always use the miter gauge and clamp attachment when edge shaping stock less than 6” wide. The fence should be removed during this operation.
34.Make sure the spindle and the draw bar are tightened on the arbor.
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