Operational Safety Precautions

1. Wear eye protection before conduct operation.
2. Ensure that the the work being machined is securely fastened.
3. Use hand to turn the machine ram through a complete stroke to ensure that the tool and ram head clear the workpiece and housing.(Note:This is impossible for some of the shaper;Hence,put the machine through a complete cycle at a slow speed,and observe the position of the ram head and tool.)
4. The machine must be stop before trying to make any adjustments to the tool or ram.
5. A chip guard should be use in front of the vise to catch flying chips which coming from the work.
6. The machine must stop before when taking any measurements on the work.
7. All machine guards ought to be securely in place before you conduct a shaper
8. Never use your hands to remove chips.
9. Allow approximately 18 in.(45cm) of clearance behind the reciprocating ram.