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G5912Z–G8621 Update (Mfd. Since 1/17)
Attaching Spindle Enclosure Guard
Before attaching the spindle enclosure guard,
follow instructions in the Owner's Manual for
installing the cutter guard and attaching the safety
guard (for
G5912Z/G7214Z, see Pages 18–19;
for
G8621, see Pages 14–15).
To attach spindle enclosure guard:
1. Attach front guard extension plate to thread-
ed holes on front of safety guard with (2)
1
⁄
4
"-
20 x
1
⁄
2
" knob bolts and (2)
1
⁄
4
" flat washers
(see
Figure 1).
2. Attach front spindle enclosure guard to exten-
sion plate with (2)
1
⁄
4
"-20 x
1
⁄
2
" knob bolts and
(2)
1
⁄
4
" flat washers, (see
Figure 1).
Spindle Enclosure Guard Positioning
The spindle enclosure guard protects the user
from exposure to the cutter and chips thrown by
it. To minimize the risk of injury, the spindle enclo-
sure guard must be adjusted so it encloses as
much of the spindle area as possible, while still
allowing the workpiece to pass through the cut.
Typically this means the front guard is positioned
to just clear the top of the workpiece.
To position the spindle enclosure guard, loosen
the top knob bolts and slide the extension plate in
or out, then loosen the front knob bolts and raise
or lower the spindle enclosure guard as needed.
Tighten the knob bolts to secure the setting.
All guards MUST be
installed on your shaper
before operating it.
Shapers can quickly cause
serious injury if some kind
of guard is not used. To
reduce your risk of injury,
read and follow the entire
Owner's Manual carefully
and do additional research
on shop made guards and
safety jigs.
Figure 1. Front guard extension plate and
spindle enclosure guard attached to safety
guard.
1
⁄
4
"-20 x
1
⁄
2
"
Knob Bolt
Safety Guard
Front Guard Extension
Plate
1
⁄
4
" Flat Washer
Front Spindle Enclosure
Guard
