Operating Instructions
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HSE (Health and Safety Executive)
Correct Operating Position
Position yourself offset to the machine as shown.
To operate the machine correctly, it is recommended to read the
HSE (Health and Safety Executive) information working sheet on
the safe use of the Spindle Moulder.
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Loosen the work guide clamping handle and set the
‘Work Guide’, just above and to centre of the work piece.
Set the ‘Anti’kickback’ plate to the front of the work piece and
set the height just above the table, see fig 5 and operating
position on the opposite page.
• Feed the work piece straight across the machine table, holding
the fingers close together and guiding the work piece with the
palms of your hands.
• Never put your hands under or behind the cutter guard.
• Always keep your hands well clear of the rotating cutter.
• Always feed the work piece against the cutter rotation as
shown by the arrow in illustration.
• Use a push stick when working the ends of narrow stock.
• Use a feeding aid if you are going to machine a work piece
shorter than 300mm.
• Always machine the work piece over its entire length.
Recess machining may only be carried out with the
aid of suitable longitudinal work piece stops.
• When working complex shapes, make jigs and guides to
guide the work piece properly and safely.
• Make trial cuts on a piece of scrap before working the actual
work piece.
• Support long work pieces with roller stands or table
extensions.
• Always work one work piece at a time.
Work Piece Handling
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Work guide
Anti-kickback plate
