Shaper Safety Rules for Woodworking and Your Woodshop

• Make all adjustments while the power is off.
• It is always safer to install the cutters so that the bottom edge of the stock is shaped. Always tighten the cutters to the spindle securely.
• Make sure that both fences are perfectly in line with each other.
• Carefully rotate the spindle by hand to make sure the cutters clear the guards and fences.
• Always wear eye and ear protection.
• Allow a minimum of 4" safety margin between your fingers and the cutters when the power is on.
• Do not stand directly behind the stock being shaped.
• Turn the power on to determine the direction of the cutters before attempting to shape any stock.
• Always feed the stock against the cutters.
• Always feed the entire length of the stock through the cutters before attempting to remove it.
• Do not attempt to shape stock that has loose knots of other defects.
• Firmly hold down the stock and feed it into the cutters at a slow, constant speed.
• Avoid taking deep cuts. First take a shallow cut, and then readjust the fences or the height of the cutter to finish the shape.
• Use a push stick and a hold down device to shape narrow stock.
• It is wise to avoid shaping stock less than 10" in length. Refer to your owner's manual for confirmation.

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