Figure 32. Forward and reverse switch.
NOTICE
Always check the direction of the cutterhead before performing a shaper operation.
ALWAYS feed the workpiece against the direction the cutters are turning. If you feed the workpiece in the same direction as the cutter rotation, a climb cut will result, which may grab and pull the workpiece and your hand through the shaping operation at a high rate of speed causing severe injury!
Cutter Direction
The Model W1702 is capable of operating in two directions by use of a forward and 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.
ONLY operate your shaper in the COUNTER- CLOCKWISE direction as looking downward at the spindle when you use a router bit adapter. Router bits are designed to cut in a
•When the switch is pointing to the FWD position, the spindle and cutter rotate
•When pointing to the REV position, the spindle and cutter rotate clockwise.
•When the forward and reverse switch is pointing to the OFF position, the shaper motor has no power, but power is still going to the switch. ALWAYS UNPLUG the power cord from the shaper to the power source before changing cutters or doing an adjustment or maintenance.
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.
