GENERAL & SPECIFIC
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. KNOW YOUR TOOL
Read and understand the owners manual and labels affixed to the
tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as its specific
potential hazards.
2. GROUND THE TOOL.
This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord and a
3-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type
receptacle. The green conductor in the cord is the grounding wire.
NEVER
connect the green wire to a live terminal.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE.
Keep in good working order, properly adjusted and aligned.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it on.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Make sure the floor
is clean and not slippery due to wax and sawdust build-up.
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to
rain. Keep work area well lit and provide adequate surrounding
work space.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF.
Use padlocks, master switches or remove starter keys.
9. USE PROPER SPEED.
A tool will do a better and safer job when operated at the proper
speed.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL.
Don’t force the tool or the attachment to do a job for which it was
not designed.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings,
watch) because they could get caught in moving parts. Non-slip
footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair. Roll up long sleeves above the elbows.
12. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
Always wear safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1). Everyday eyeglasses
only have impact resistant lenses, they are
NOT
safety glasses.
Also use a face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
13. DON’T OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS.
Before servicing, when changing accessories or attachments.
16. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
Make sure the switch is in the ‘’OFF’’ position before plugging in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the manual for recommended accessories. Follow the
instructions that accompany the accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause hazards.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL.
Serious injury could occur if the tool tips over. Do not store materials
such that it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other parts that are
damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that they will
operate properly and perform their intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other
parts that are damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
20. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING
UNATTENDED.
Turn power ‘’OFF’’. Don’t leave any tool running until it comes to a
complete stop.
1.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL
it is assembled and
installed according to the instructions.
2.
OBTAIN ADVICE
from your supervisor, instructor, or another
qualified person if you are not familiar with the operation of this
machine.
3.
USE THE GUARDS WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
Check to see that
they are in place, secured, and working correctly.
4.
KEEP ARMS, HANDS AND FINGERS
away from the cutter.
5.
NEVER START THE MACHINE
with the workpiece contacting the
cutter.
6.
KEEP CUTTERS SHARP
and free from rust and pitch.
7.
PROPERLY SECURE THE CUTTERS
before starting the machine.
8.
DO NOT PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE-HAND.
Use the
fence for straight-shaping, a miter gauge for end-shaping and rub
collars for curve-shaping.
9.
DO NOT FEED A WORKPIECE
that is warped, contains knots, or is
embedded with foreign objects (nails, staples, etc.).
10.
NEVER RUN A WORKPIECE
between the fence and the cutter.
11.
USE A MITER GAUGE
and a clamp attachment for end shaping a
workpiece whenever possible. Remove the fence during this
operation.
12.
FEED WORKPIECE
against cutter rotation (Fig. 1).
13.
TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” AND DISCONNECT THE MACHINE
from the power source before installing or removing accessories,
before adjusting or changing setups, or when making repairs.
14.
FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES
and recommended electrical
connections.
15.
NEVER TURN THE MACHINE “ON”
before clearing the table of all
objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.).
16.
AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS
where
a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the cutter.
17.
ADJUST THE FENCE HALVES
so that the cutter opening is never
more than is required to clear the cutter.
18.
LOCK THE FENCE
hardware after making fence adjustments.
19.
NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT
, assembly or set-up work on the
table/work area when the machine is running.
20.
NEVER REACH UNDER THE TABLE
while the machine is
running.
21.
NEVER ADJUST THE FENCE
while the machine is running.
FIGURE 1
Rotation direction
Feed
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHAPERS
