Safety: General Rules; Specific Rules - Powermatic 27 Maintenance Instructions And Parts List

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SAFETY: General Rules
READ THE MANUAL: Read, understand, and
follow the safety and maintenance instructions
found in this manual. Know the limitations and
hazards associated with the 27 shapero
WORK AREA: Keep the floor around the machine
clean and free of scrap material, saw dust, oil or
grease to mimimize the danger of tripping or slip-
ping. POWERMATIC recommends the use of anti-
skid strips for the operator. Provide ample unob-
structed floor area around the machine for free
flow of stock from the infeed to the outfeed side of
the cutter. Mark off the machine area, and make
sure it is well lighted and equipped with a proper
exhaust system to mimimize dust.
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING: Your machine must
be electrically grounded. If a cord and plug are
used, make certain the grounding lug connects
to a suitable ground. Follow the grounding proce-
dure indicated by the National Electrical Code.
Keep power tools in dry areas free from moisture.
PROTECTION: Take every precaution to protect
yourself, others around you, and the machine it-
self from improper use.
CARELESS ACTS: Give the work you are doing
your undivided attention. Looking around, talking
to someone, and horseplay are careless acts that
can result in serious injury.
IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the
operation of shapers, obtain advice from your su-
pervisor, instructor, or other qualified person.
DO NOT OVERREACH: Maintain a balanced
stance and keep your body under control at all
times. Do not overreach or use excessive force
to perform any operation.
EYES: Always wear approved safety goggles,
glasses, or a face shield when operating the
shapero There are no exceptions to this rule.
DRESS CODE: Do not wear loose clothing, neck-
ties, jewelry, or gloves than can get caught in
moving parts. Confine long hair. Keep sleeves
above the elbow.
GUARDS: Be sure shaper guard, feather-boards,
hold-downs, and specially designed devices are
used whenever possible. If the guard must be
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removed for any operation, make sure it is replaced
immediately following completion of that opera-
tion.
HOUSEKEEPING: Before turning on machine,
remove all extra equipment such as keys,
wrenches, scrap, and cleaning rags away from the
shapero Keep the area around machine clean and
free of sawdust to mimimize danger of slipping.
POWER ON: Before connecting power to the
shaper, make sure the start switch is in the ·0·
position.
POWER OFF: Make sure the shaper is unplugged
or electrically disconnected and locked out before
performing maintenance, changing cutters, or ser-
vice work.
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SAFETY: Specific Rules
READ THE MANUAL: Know the limitations and
hazards in using the 27 shapero SAFETY rules
decals (page 6) are placed on each machine as
reminders of good safety practice.
SHORT STOCK: Never shape stock less than 12
inches in length without special fixtures. Where
practical, shape longer stock and cut to size.
12 INCH RULE: When shaping, never allow your
hands to come closer than 12 inches to the cut-
ters.
HAND SAFETY: Never pass the hands directly
over, or in front of, the cutters. As one hand ap-
proaches the 12 inch radius point, remove it (or
the push stick) in an arc motion and reposition
hands 12 inches beyond the cutters (Figure 1).
feed
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arc away from
cutters
FIGURE 1
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