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Model W1764 (For Machines Mfg. Since 1/14)
OPERATIONS
General
This machine will perform many types of operations that
are beyond the scope of this manual. Many operations can
be dangerous or deadly if performed incorrectly.
The instructions in this section are written with the under-
standing that the operator has the necessary knowledge
and skills to operate this machine.
If. at. any. time. you..
experience. difficulties.performing.any. operation,.stop.
using.the.machine!
If you are an inexperienced operator, we strongly recom-
mend that you read books, trade articles, or seek training
from an experienced power feeder operator before per-
forming any unfamiliar operations.
Above.all,.your.safety.
should.come.first!
Always.wear.safety.glasses.when.oper-
ating.this.machine..Failure.to.comply.
may.result.in.serious.personal.injury.
DO.NOT.investigate.problems.or.adjust.
the.machine.while.it.is.running..Wait.
until. the. machine. is. turned.
OFF
,.
unplugged. and. all. working. parts.
have.come.to.a.complete.stop.before.
proceeding!
READ.and.understand.this.entire.instruc-
tion.manual.before.using.this.machine..
Serious. personal. injury. may. occur. if.
safety.and.operational.information.is.not.
understood. and. followed.. DO. NOT. risk.
your.safety.by.not.reading!
Basic.Use.and.Care
Power feeders reduce kickback hazards and improve
cutting results by feeding in a consistent and stable
manner. Remember, do not to stand in path of potential
kickback. When not in use, support power feeder with a
wooden block so rubber wheels are raised above table
and do not compress from weight of power feeder.
Universal joints on this power feeder allow you to adjust
power feeder tracking and height to accommodate many
workpiece sizes. Before loosening any lock lever, always
support power feeder with a block of wood, so power
feeder does not drop and cause damage.
Adjust power feeder so it is toed-in approximately 1° to
1.5° degrees towards machine fence. This adjustment
will ensure power feeder wheels slightly push workpiece
against fence during cutting operations (see
Figure.35.
on
.
Page.16
). A featherboard may be used on infeed side to
help feed long or large stock.
Next, adjust power feeder so rubber wheels are parallel
with table surface, and are
1
⁄
8
" lower than thickness of
your workpiece. This adjustment ensures that workpiece
will not slip or hang in middle of a cut. Always double
check that power feeder wheels are slightly lower
than workpiece before you begin feeding operations.
Otherwise, workpiece may slip and kickback. For machine
operations that generate a lot of dust, remove plastic
knock-out plug at bottom of port and connect a 1
3
⁄
8
"
inside diameter shop vacuum hose.
