Woodstock W1702 instruction manual Replaces, Cutter Direction

Model W1702 Manual Insert (Mfg. Since 8/10)

Replaces Page 23

Forward/Reverse	Cutter Direction
Switch	The Model W1702 is capable of operating in two
	directions by use of a forward/reverse switch
	as shown in Figure 32. It is very important that
	the workpiece be fed against the direction of
	the cutter rotation. This will prevent a climb
	cut and maintains a safe cutting procedure for
	the operator. There will be times when it is
	necessary to flip the shaper cutter over and run
	it in the opposite direction, and feed the board
	from the opposite end of the shaper.

		• When the switch is pointing to the FWD
		position, the spindle and cutter rotate
		counter-clockwise.
		• When pointing to the REV position, the
		spindle and cutter rotate clockwise.
		• When the forward and reverse switch is
	Figure 32. Forward/reverse switch.
		pointing to the OFF position, the shaper
The forward/reverse switch comes with a		motor has no power, but power is still
		going to the switch. Always unplug the
padlock so that the switch can be disabled when
		power cord from the shaper to the power
the machine is not in use. This will ensure that
		source before changing cutters or doing an
only authorized operators can use the shaper.
		adjustment or maintenance.

NOTICE

If the included padlock must be replaced for any reason, you must use a lock that meets the following requirements. Otherwise, the shaft may not properly disable the switch.

12.5 Radius 5

24

16
30	10

Dimensions Expressed in Millimeters

Always try to operate the shaper so the wood is cut from the underside. Topside cutting is more dangerous for the operator, because when the wood is cut on the top side, the cutter can lift and grab the wood and cause severe injury! Refer to Rub Collars on Page 29, for specific recommendations.

When using a router bit adapter, ONLY operate your shaper in the COUNTER-CLOCKWISE direction as looking downward at the spindle, and ALWAYS feed the workpiece against the rotation of the cutters. Router bits are designed to cut in a counter-clockwise direction only. DO NOT operate the shaper in the clockwise direction to make any sort of router-bit back cut. If this warning is ignored, the workpiece can kick back, the collet can loosen and throw the cutter, and cause severe injury or death!

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