X. SAFETY PROCEDURES
This tool is capable of causing serious injury if used recklessly. This doesn’t mean that the machin- ery should be feared, but it does deserve a healthy respect for its power and potential danger.
At the beginning of this manual we shared some general safety procedures with you. We want to re- emphasize a few points we feel are critical to safe shaper operation:
1.GROUND EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. We can’t
2.FOLLOW ELECTRICAL GUIDELINES. The electrical guidelines in this manual have been well researched and represent safe and efficient standards for the operation of this tool.
3.DISCONNECT TOOL DURING MAINTENANCE. Any adjustments and/or maintenance should be done with the power off, the plug pulled from the outlet and after all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
4.AVOID FIRE DANGER. Wood waste is combustible and wood dust can be explosive. Smoking and/or open fires should not be allowed in the work area.
5.MAINTAIN A CLEAN WORK AREA. Clean the machine and its surroundings thoroughly after each use.
6.DON’T MIX WORK AND ALCOHOL. If you have taken any kind of medication which can impair your responses, or if you have consumed any alcohol, DO NOT USE THIS MACHINE.
7.MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF. Use padlocks, master switches, or starter keys to prevent children from injuring themselves on this, or any other machine.
8.KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING KNIVES. A lot of people get hurt – sometimes seri- ously, and always unnecessarily – by trying to pick out wood scraps from the surface of the table while the machine is running. DO NOT attempt to clear anything away from the cutters until the power is of, the shaper is unplugged and the cutter has come to a complete stop.
9.SHAPE PROPER MATERIALS. This shaper is designed to cut wood fibers only.
10.SECURE SHAPER TO THE FLOOR. The shaper should be permanently affixed to the floor. Use the holes provided in the base.
11.READ THE MANUAL. Know the limitations and hazards of this shaper before attempting to use it. If you don’t understand some aspect of this machine’s operation, DO NOT use it until you are informed. Please call us for advice, if necessary.
12.SHORT STOCK. Never attempt to shape stock shorter than 12 inches in length without special fixtures or jigs. Where practical, shape longer stock and cut to shape.
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