A. safety instructions for all tools – Woodstock THE SHOP FOX W1500 User Manual
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Shop Fox
®
WARNING: For Your Own Safety,
Read Instructions Before Using The Shop Fox
®
A. Safety Instructions For All Tools
These safety rules cannot cover every situation in a workshop. Consider your individual workshop conditions 
when setting up or operating any machine.
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Always wear eye protection
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Always feed against the rotation of the cutter
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Use overhead guard when fence is not in place
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Keep fingers away from rotating cutters
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Do not use awkward hand positions
7. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.
All children and visitors should be kept a safe 
distance away from your work area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with pad-
locks, master switches, or by removing starter 
keys.
9. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. Tools work better and
more safely when they are allowed to work at 
their own speed.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry that might 
get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear 
should be worn. Wear a hat or other protective 
head wear if your hair is long. 
11. NEVER STAND OR LEAN ON TOOL.
12. USE SAFETY GLASSES AND EAR PROTEC-
TION. Also use a DUST MASK if the cutting 
operation is dusty.
1.
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the own-
er’s manual carefully. Learn the tool’s applica-
tions and limitations, as well as its particular 
hazards.
2.
KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE and in work-
ing order.
3.
GROUND ALL TOOLS. If an adapter is used to 
accommodate a two-prong receptacle, the adapt-
er plug must be attached to a known ground. 
Never remove the grounding prong.
4.
REMOVE
ADJUSTING
KEYS
AND
WRENCHES. Make it a habit to check that keys 
and adjusting wrenches are removed from the 
machine before turning it on.
5.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas 
and benches invite accidents.
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do
not use power tools in damp or wet locations or 
expose them to rain. Keep your work area well 
lighted.
SECTION I: INTRODUCTION