Woodstock THE SHOP FOX W1500 - Manual (Page 4)

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B. Additional Safety Rules For The Shop Fox ®
18. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-
TENDED - TURN POWER OFF. Do not leave the
tool until it comes to a full stop.
19. DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL IF USING
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICATION.
20. DO NOT WORK IN HASTE or operate machine
if you are mentally or physically fatigued.
21. IF THERE IS SOMETHING YOU DO NOT
KNOW OR UNDERSTAND, DO NOT OPER-
ATE MACHINE! Ask for help first. Confusion is
dangerous.
22. BAD HABITS ARE DANGEROUS. Review all
safety procedures often.
8. Plan your work. Figure your steps out before you
start machining.
9. Do not shape material that is too small to be
clamped securely, even for the Shop Fox ® .
10. Make sure that all fasteners such as the cap screws
are not loose. Tighten them if necessary.
11. Make sure all clamps, jigs, and fixtures associated
with the Shop Fox ® and other tools are clear of
the cutting tool. It is imperative that all clamp-
ing methods be done correctly and inspected for
proper clearance.
12. Make sure your workpiece is solidly supported and
all clamps are secure. Unstable work may kick-out
during the cutting process if not properly secured
to the Shop Fox
® .
When adjusting the Shop Fox ® or stationary machine,
always turn the machine off, make sure it has come
to a complete stop and pull the plug from the outlet
or interrupt power at the disconnect switch BEFORE
performing such duties.
1. Feed against the rotation of the cutter, saw blade,
or sanding tool. Caution: Be aware when you
reverse the rotation on a machine like a shaper.
2. Cut end grain before putting an edge all the way
around any stock such as a table top, raised panel,
or rail end.
3. Guard against grain tear out by placing a scrap
piece behind the work so the cutter exits through it
as the workpiece clears the bit.
4. Use quality material. Wood that is cupped, warped,
bent, or split will not machine properly and is
dangerous. Do not shape loose material such as
knots.
5. Wear the appropriate ANSI approved safety equip-
ment for eyes, face, ears, and lungs.
6. Check all devices that hold cutting tools in place,
i.e. router collets, shaper spindles, moulding head
gibs and arbor nuts.
7. Always use sharp cutting tools.
13. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest per-
formance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER before
servicing and when changing accessories, such as
blades, bits, and cutters.
16. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure
the switch is in the “OFF” position before plug-
ging in the cord.
17. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Do not operate the
machine until you are certain it is in perfect run-
ning condition.