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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOOD SHAPERS
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR WOOD SHAPER UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND
INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
1. If you are not throughly familiar with the operation of
Wood Shapers, obtain advice form your supervisor,
instructor or other qualified person.
2. Follow all wiring codes and recommended electrical
connections. Make certain that the tool is properly grounded.
3. Never turn the tool “ON” before clearing the table of all
objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.).
4. Do not process materials less than 12” in length or 4” in
width without special supporting fixtures. Use push sticks,
featherboards, or hold downs whenever possible.
5. Always use a miter gauge and a clamp attachment when
edge shaping work less than 6” wide. Remove the fence
during this operation.
6. Avoid awkward hand positions. A sudden slip could allow
the hand to contact the cutter.
7. Keep hands away from cutting tool.
8. Never run the stock between the fence and the cutter.
9. Do not feed material that is warped, contains knots, or is
embedded with foreign objects, such as nails or staples.
10. Never start the tool with the stock in contact with the
cutter.
UNPACKING THE MACHINE
Carefully unpack the Delta Shaper and all loose items from the shipping containers. Check to see that you have all of the
items listed in this manual. Do not turn the machine ON if any of these items are missing. You may cause injury to yourself
and also damage the machine.
Figure 2
The basic shaper unit is shipped as shown here. The table
top, table inserts, and operating controls are already
installed. Remove any packing material and tape from inside
and outside of machine.
Fig. 2
11. Never reach under the table while the tool is running.
12. Never perform layout, assembly, or set-up work on the
table while the tools is operating.
13. Keep cutters sharp and free from rust and pitch.
14. Adjust the fence halves so that the cutter opening is
never more than is required to clear the cutter.
15. Always lock the fence hardware after making fence
adjustments.
16. Properly secure the cutters before starting the tool.
17. Do not perform any operation freehand. Always use
the fence for straight shaping and the miter gauge for edge
shaping.
18. Always keep the motor access panels closed while
operating the tool.
19. Before leaving the machine, make sure the work area is
clean.
20. IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch
should be in the “OFF” position and the power cord
disconnected.
