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>L8I;@E>=IFD:LKK<I<OGFJLI<% When setting up cuts, take every possible step to reduce operator exposure to the cutter to prevent laceration or amputation injuries.

These steps include but are not limited to: Keeping the unused portion of the cutter below the table, using the smallest table insert allowed by cutter, adjusting fences as close as practical to the cutter on both sides, using a properly installed box guard, and securing the guard as close to the workpiece as possible. B\\gk_\gifm`[\[^lXi[fifk_\igifk\Zk`m\ [\m`Z\jY\kn\\epfli_Xe[jXe[k_\Zlkk\iXk Xcck`d\j

B<<G@E>?8E;JJ8=<% Never pass your hands near or directly over or in front of the cutter. As one hand approaches the 6-inch radius point, move it in an arc motion away from the cutter to the outfeed side and reposition that hand more than 6 inches beyond the cutter. Do not use awkward hand positions.

JD8CCNFIBG@<:<J% There is a risk when shaping a small workpiece that it will slip between the fence boards and draw the operator's hand into the spinning cutter. Keep fingers away from revolving cutter—use fixtures when necessary. Where practical, shape longer stock and cut to size.

K<JK@E>=FI:C<8I8E:<% If the spinning cutter should contact the fence, guard, or insert, the resulting flying debris presents injury hazards. Unplug the shaper, and always rotate the spindle by hand to test any new setup for proper cutter clearance before starting the shaper.

J8=<:LKK<I@EJK8CC8K@FE% A tight spindle nut

reduces the risk of the cutter or rub collars flying off during operation. Always make sure that the arbor key and the spindle keyway are aligned. Always use both spindle nuts and make sure they are tight.

:LKK<IGFJ@K@FE@E>% Keep the cutters on the underside of the workpiece whenever possible to reduce operator exposure to the moving cutter.

8MF@;@E>:LKK<I8E;NFIBG@<:<>I89% Moving the workpiece into the cutter in the same direction as it is rotating will aggressively pull the workpiece from your hands and could draw them into the cutter. Always make sure the cutter is rotating in the correct direction before starting shaper, and always feed the workpiece against the rotation of the cutter.

GI<G8I@E>8NFIBG@<:<% Always "square up" a workpiece before you run it through the shaper. A warped workpiece is difficult to process and increases the risk of an accident. Always inspect the workpiece before shaping. The danger of kickback is increased when the stock has knots, holes, or foreign objects in it.

8MF@;@E>8EFM<ICF8;% Removing too much material in one pass increases the risk of the workpiece kicking back toward the operator. Never attempt to remove too much material in one pass. Several light passes are safer and give a cleaner finish.

J8=<CP=<<;@E>8NFIBG@<:<% We recommend using some type of fixture, jig, or hold-down device to safely support the workpiece when feeding. ALWAYS use a push stick when shaping small or narrow workpieces. Use an outfeed support table if shaping long workpieces to make sure that they remain supported during the entire cutting procedure.

J8=<KP>L8I;J% To reduce the risk of unintentional contact with the rotating cutter, ALWAYS make sure the cutter safety guard and a properly dimensioned box guard are correctly installed before beginning operation.

:FEKFLIJ?8G@E>% When shaping contoured work and using a rub collar, NEVER start shaping at a corner. See the rub collar section in the manual. Use the overhead safety guard when the adjustable fence is not in place.

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