Woodstock System W1827 User Manual

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This overview explains the basic process that 
happens during an operation with this machine. 
Familiarize yourself with this process to better 
understand the remaining parts of the 
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(%  Examines the workpiece to make sure it is 
suitable for cutting.
)%  Installs the cutter onto the spindle and 
adjusts the spindle height for the operation.
*%  Correctly adjusts the safety guard and fence 
boards for the operation and locks them in 
place.
+%  Checks the outfeed side of the machine 
for proper support and to make sure the 
workpiece can safely move past the cutter 
without interference from other objects.
,%  Places the workpiece on the infeed side 
of the table and firmly against the fence, 
stabilizing it with hold-downs, jigs, or other 
safety workpiece holding devices.
-%  Wears safety glasses and a respirator, and 
locates push sticks if needed.
.%  Starts the machine.
/%  Verifies cutter rotation and feed directions.
0%  Holds the workpiece firmly and flatly against 
both the table and fence, and then pushes 
the workpiece past the cutter at a steady 
and controlled rate until the workpiece 
moves completely beyond the cutter.
 
The operator is very careful to keep the 
workpiece firmly against the table and fence 
during the entire cut, while also keeping 
hands well away from the spinning cutter.
('% Stops the machine.
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Follow these rules when choosing and cutting 
stock:
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Nfibg`\Z\DXk\i`Xc1 Your shaper and cutters 
are designed to cut wood and wood products 
ONLY! DO NOT attempt to cut man-made 
materials (such as glass, metal, plastics, 
etc.) that may cause the cutter or workpiece 
to break apart, which could cause serious 
personal injury or property damage.
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=fi\`^eFYa\Zkj1 Nails, staples, dirt, 
rocks and other foreign objects are often 
embedded in wood. While cutting, these 
objects can become dislodged and hit the 
operator, cause kickback, and break or chip 
the cutter, which might then fly apart. 
Always visually inspect your workpiece for 
these items. If they cannot be removed, do 
NOT cut the workpiece.
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CXi^\&Cffj\Befkj1 Loose knots can become 
dislodged during the shaping operation. 
Large knots can cause kickback and machine 
damage. Choose workpieces that do not have 
large/loose knots or plan ahead to avoid 
cutting through them.
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N\kfi>i\\eJkfZb1 Cutting wood 
with a moisture content over 20% causes 
unnecessary wear on the cutter, increases 
the risk of kickback, and yields poor results.
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<oZ\jj`m\NXig`e^1 Workpieces with 
excessive cupping, bowing, or twisting 
are dangerous to shape because they are 
unstable and often unpredictable when being 
cut. DO NOT use workpieces with these 
characteristics!
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D`efiNXig`e^1 Workpieces with slight 
cupping can be safely supported if the 
cupped side is facing the table or the fence. 
On the contrary, a workpiece supported 
on the bowed side could rock during the 
operation and could cause kickback or severe 
injury.
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