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Rotation
CAUTION:
shaping operation. Cutters rotating backwards will cause unsafe conditions.
Your shaper is equipped with a FORWARD/ REVERSE switch (A). In many instances, it will be
necessary to flip the cutter over and reverse cutter rotation. Whenever possible, mount the
cutter so the board is milled on the bottom side (the side away from the operator). This does a
better job and it is safer for the operator.
Switch Operation
Do not turn the shaper on until all assembly and
adjustment instructions have been completed.
NEVER start the shaper with material on the table!
1. To select the direction of spindle rotation, use
selector switch (A).
2. To start the shaper, press the green start button
(B).
3. To stop the shaper, press the red emergency stop
paddle (C).
4. Verify that the spindle is turning in the desired
direction. If not, stop the shaper, change the
direction of rotation, and then start the shaper.
Using the Fence
1. If performing a cut where a portion of the workpiece is not touched by the cutterhead, both
sides of the fence will be set at the same depth.
2. When performing a cut where the entire edge of the workpiece is removed, the fence must
be positioned differently. If the fence halves are kept in line, once the workpiece passes
through the cutterhead, the shaped edge would no longer be supported against the fence.
To prevent this, the outfeed side of the fence must be positioned further out to compensate
for the material being removed. Advance the outfeed side of the fence until it contacts the
shaped edge of the workpiece.
3. If using a miter gauge, the infeed side of the fence MUST be parallel with the miter slot. Also
make certain that the outfeed side of the fence is positioned out of the way so that it does not
contact the workpiece after it passes through the cutterhead.
Always check the direction of cutter rotation before any
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