Woodstock W1702 User Manual
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Model W1702 Manual Insert (Mfg. Since 8/10)
Cutter Direction
The Model W1702 is capable of operating in two
directions by use of a forward/reverse switch
as shown in
Figure 32. It is very important that
the workpiece be fed against the direction of
the cutter rotation. This will prevent a climb
cut and maintains a safe cutting procedure for
the operator. There will be times when it is
necessary to flip the shaper cutter over and run
it in the opposite direction, and feed the board
from the opposite end of the shaper.
• When the switch is pointing to the FWD
position, the spindle and cutter rotate
counter-clockwise.
• When pointing to the REV position, the
spindle and cutter rotate clockwise.
• When the forward and reverse switch is
pointing to the
OFF position, the shaper
motor has no power, but power is still
going to the switch.
ALWAyS uNPLuG
the
power cord from the shaper to the power
source before changing cutters or doing an
adjustment or maintenance.
Always try to operate the shaper so the wood
is cut from the underside. Topside cutting is
more dangerous for the operator, because when
the wood is cut on the top side, the cutter can
lift and grab the wood and cause severe injury!
Refer to
Rub Collars on Page 29, for specific
recommendations.
Figure 32. Forward/reverse switch.
When using a router bit adapter, ONLy
operate
your shaper in the
COuNTER-CLOCKWISE
direction as looking downward at the spindle,
and ALWAyS feed the workpiece against
the rotation of the cutters. Router bits
are designed to cut in a counter-clockwise
direction only.
DO NOT
operate the shaper
in the clockwise direction to make any sort
of router-bit back cut. If this warning is
ignored, the workpiece can kick back, the
collet can loosen and throw the cutter, and
cause severe injury or death!
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The forward/reverse switch comes with a
padlock so that the switch can be disabled when
the machine is not in use. This will ensure that
only authorized operators can use the shaper.
Forward/Reverse
Switch
NOTICE
If the included padlock must be replaced for
any reason, you must use a lock that meets
the following requirements. Otherwise, the
shaft may not properly disable the switch.
12.5 Radius
5
10
30
16
24
Dimensions Expressed in Millimeters