Baileigh Industrial SS-2725, Руководство оператора

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Freehand Shaping
Freehand Shaping is shaping without the use of a miter gauge or fence.
1. Beginning the cut is the most dangerous part of freehand shaping. Many times when the
workpiece first contacts the cutter, the workpiece will tend to kickback or jerk, which can
surprise the operator.
To help reduce the frequency of these incidents and increase the safety aspect of freehand
shaping, a starting pin is provided with your shaper. This pin will allow you to anchor and
slowly pivot the workpiece into the cutter at the beginning of the cut. When freehand
shaping, it is always best to use a template jig.
Using Collars
When shaping workpieces that have irregular shapes, it is essential to use a collar. There are
three basic types setup for the collar. Each setup has advantages and disadvantages.
Below the Cutter
The advantage of the collar being positioned below the
cutter is that the user can see the progress of the cut.
While this method provides a good view of the cut being
made, the disadvantage is that any lifting of the
workpiece, even slightly, will cause the cutter to gouge
the wood and ruin the workpiece.
Above the Cutter
This type of setup is the safest of the three and produces the most consistent results.
Two advantages of this setup are:
1. The cut will not be affected by slight variations in the
thickness of the workpiece
2. The workpiece will not be gouged if you accidentally
lift it off the table. If the workpiece lifts off the table,
simply run it though the cutter again to produce a
finished cut
The only disadvantage of this type of setup is that the
user will not be able to see the cut being made as it will
be on the underside of the workpiece.