12.Keep the Cutters on the underside of the workpiece whenever possible. This provides a distance guard for the operator.
13.Unplug the Wood Shaper, and always rotate the Spindle by hand to test any new setup to ensure proper Cutter clearance before starting the Wood Shaper.
14.When shaping contoured work and using a Rub Collar, never start shaping at a corner. See the “Rub Collar” section further on in this manual. The danger of kickback is increased when the stock has knots, holes, or foreign objects in it.
15.Always run warped stock through a jointer before you run it through the Wood Shaper.
16.Keep any unused portion of the Cutter below the Table surface.
17.Never attempt to remove too much material in one pass. Several light passes are safer and give a cleaner finish.
18.In most applications, it is recommended to use a “push stick” (not included) as a safety device. In other situations, using a push stick can be dangerous. If the push stick comes in contact with the Cutter on the end grain it can be violently propelled from your hand, potentially causing serious injury. It is recommended to use some type of fixture, jig, or
19.Always make sure the Cutter is positioned in the correct direction before starting the Wood Shaper, and always feed against the rotation of the Cutter.
20.Always use the Overhead Guard when the Fence is not in place.
21.Never operate the Wood Shaper without the second Lock Nut in place over the Spindle Nut.
22.Turn off the Wood Shaper and allow the unit to stop on its own if the workpiece is to be backed out of an uncompleted cut.
23.Never attempt to remove material stuck in the moving parts of the Wood Shaper while it is plugged in and running.
24.Make sure the Table is clear with the exception of the workpiece to be shaped.
25.The Wood Shaper is designed for shaping wood workpieces only. Do not attempt to use the Wood Shaper to cut metal or other nonwood materials.
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