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Model W1701 (Mfd. Since 12/21)
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OPERATIONS
General
To. reduce. your. risk. of. serious. injury.
or. damage. to. the. machine,. read. this.
entire.manual.BEFORE.using.machine.
Eye. injuries,. respiratory. problems,. or.
hearing.loss.can.occur.while.operating.
this. tool.. Wear. personal. protective.
equipment. to. reduce. your. risk. from.
these.hazards.
If you are not experienced with this type
of machine, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND
that you seek additional training outside
of this manual. Read books/magazines
or get formal training before beginning
any projects. Regardless of the content
in this section, Shop Fox will not be
held liable for accidents caused by lack
of training.
To complete a typical shaping operation, the operator
does the following:
1.
Examines workpiece to make sure it is suitable for
shaping.
2.
Chooses, installs, and adjusts shaper cutter/bit to
desired height; adjusts and locks fence.
3.
Checks outfeed side of machine for proper fence
support and to make sure workpiece can safely pass
through cutter/bit without interference.
4.
Places workpiece on infeed side of machine and
stabilizes it with hold-downs, jigs, or other safety
workpiece holding devices.
5.
Removes any clothing, apparel, or jewelry that may
become entangled in shaper; puts on safety glasses,
respirator, and hearing protection.
6.
Turns machine
ON
.
7.
Verifies cutter rotation and feed direction.
8.
Feeds workpiece through cut while maintaining firm
workpiece pressure against both table and fence,
while keeping hands/fingers out of cutting path.
9.
Turns machine
OFF
.
This machine will perform many types of operations
that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these
operations can be dangerous or deadly if performed
incorrectly.
The instructions in this section are written with the
understanding that the operator has the necessary
knowledge and skills to operate this machine. If at any
time you are experiencing difficulties performing any
operation, stop using the machine!
The overview below provides the novice machine operator
with a basic understanding of how the machine is used
during operation, so the machine controls/components
discussed later in this manual are easier to understand.
Due to its generic nature, this overview is
NOT
intended
to be an instructional guide.
Keep. hair,. clothing,.
and.jewelry.away.from.
moving. parts. at. all.
times.. Entanglement.
can. result. in. death,.
amputation,.or.severe.
crushing.injuries!
