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VI. CLEAN-UP BEFORE ASSEMBLY
All of the unpainted surfaces on this machine – and a few of the painted ones – are coated with a
preservative oil, called Cosmolene, which prevents rust and corrosion during shipping. The coating
can be removed with paint thinner (mineral spirits) and a good supply of paper towels, although you
may find that careful scraping with a putty knife may be necessary where the coating is particularly
thick. Use caution when removing the coating with your putty knife to avoid scratching the table top
or painted surfaces on your shaper.
DO NOT use gasoline, lacquer thinner, acetone, or other highly-flammable solvents. The possibility
of flash fire or explosion is far greater and they don’t work much better anyway. Don’t use chlorinat-
ed solvents, such as perchloroethelene; they will lift the paint and ruin the shaper’s finish. Be care-
ful when working around the drive belts. Any solvent that cuts grease will, in the long run, be harm-
ful to rubber. While you are cleaning the shaper, please pay attention to the following rules:
1. Work only in a well-ventilated area.
2. Make sure there are no sources of open flame in your work area, such as pilot lights or wood-
stoves.
3. DO NOT smoke while you’re working.
4. Dispose of soiled towels in a proper manner to avoid fire and environmental damage.
Packaged in a separate box you will find a number of parts also covered with Cosmolene. The small-
er pieces are best cleaned by placing them in a container of solvent for several minutes. After soak-
ing, the remaining coating may be removed with firm pressure, using rags or paper towels. Some
pieces may have to be pried apart using a putty knife. Don’t forget to remove the fence assembly
and clean under it. Once again, dispose of waste properly.
VII. SITE PLANNING
When placing the planer in your shop, three considerations should be addressed; floor load, work-
ing clearances and electrical requirements. We’ll look at the first two requirements now and leave
the third for the next section.
A. FLOOR LOAD
Your Model G1024 Shaper represents a fairly large weight load in a small footprint. For planning pur-
poses, the intended work area should be able to take a uniform distributed live load of 100 pounds
per square foot. Most commercial and residential floors are suitable for the Model G1024, though
some older wooden residential floors may require some additional build up to support both machine
and operator.
B. WORKING CLEARANCES
Working clearances will vary from one customer to the next, depending on individual requirements.
Place your shaper in a position that can handle your most ambitious shaping requirements. The
working area around the shaper should be lit well enough to eliminate shadows.
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