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24. Use recommended accessories; improper accessories may be hazardous.
25. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutter sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
26. Check the cutter for cracks or missing teeth. Do not use a cracked cutter or one with missing teeth or
improper set. Make sure the cutter is securely locked on the arbor.
27. Keep hands clear of the cutter area. Do not reach past the cutter to clear parts or scrap with the
shaper running. Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your
hand to contact the cutter.
28. Do not attempt to shape boards with loose knots or with nails or other foreign material, on its surface.
Do not attempt to shape twisted, warped, bowed or “in wind” stock unless one edge has been jointed
for guiding purposes prior to shaping.
29. Do not attempt to shape long or wide boards unsupported where spring or weight could cause the
board to shift position.
30. Always use safety devices for all operations where they can be used.
31. Be sure to check the direction of spindle rotation before use.
32. Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris — do
not use your hands.
33. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over.
34. Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it
comes to a complete stop.
35. Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area before starting the machine.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or
possible machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly
even death.
WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products generates wood dust and other
substances known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling dust generated from wood
products or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection.
Wood products emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information go to http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/wood.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead which is known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov.