Baileigh SS-3528, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY: SPECIFIC RULES
READ THE MANUAL. Know the limitations and hazards in using the shaper. One SAFETY rule
decal and one DANGER decal are placed on each machine as reminders of good safety
practice.
SHORT STOCK. Never shape stock less than 12 inches in length without special fixtures.
Where practical, shape longer stock and cut to size.
12 INCH RULE. When shaping, never allow your hands to come closer than 12 inches to the
cutters.
HAND SAFETY. Never pass the hands directly over, or in front
of, the cutters. As one hand approaches the 12 inch radius
point, remove it (or the push stick) in an arc motion and
reposition hands 12 inches beyond the cutters (Figure 1).
BLIND CUT. When blind cutting, the workpiece is positioned on
top of the template. This keeps the cutter(s) cutting only the
underside of the workpiece and providing a “distance” guard for
the operator.
STOCK FEED. Stock opposite to the direction of the
cutter rotation. Never back stock out of the cutter once
the cut has been started. Instead, pull the stock straight
back away from cutter and begin the cut again (Figure 2).
CUTTER CLEARANCE. With the power disconnected,
always revolve the spindle by hand with any new setup to
insure proper clearance with the cutters. At the same
time, check to be sure the cutter head is turning in the
correct direction.
TOOL MAINTENANCE. Clean and sharp tools give safer
and better performance. Dull tools can cause kickbacks and
excessive chatter. Before making a cut, always check the
condition and adjustment of the tools. Never use a tool that is
not balanced and rated for the selected RPM.
SAFETY LOCK NUT. Never operate the shaper without the
safety locking nut and spacer located on top of the spindle nut
(Figure 3). The lock nut has left hand threads. This left hand
lock nut prevents the spindle nut from coming loose when the
spindle is run in a counterclockwise direction.