Shopsmith Mark VII - We Know You Are Anxious to Use Your New Shopsmith - but; Speed Dial Setting

Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016 2
WE KNOW YOU ARE ANXIOUS TO USE YOUR NEW SHOPSMITH - BUT
The features incorporated in SHOPSMITH are so unlike ordinary tools that you must learn to use them correctly
for maximum utility, safety and satisfaction. Before you even turn on the switch, read at least this page and
make the accuracy checks. At your very first opportunity study this entire manual, it will make you a better and
happier craftsman.
1. Always turn SPEED-DIAL to "slow" (below 1200) before changing from one operation to another. Never turn
SPEED-DIAL unless spindle is turning under power.
2. Always allow machine to come to full stop before turning key and pushing button to reverse rotation of spindle.
3. When mounting attachments to SHOPSMITH MARK VII always check to see that they are operating in correct
rotation. Never use any accessory arbor except the special 1/2" (Item No. 505505 and 5/8" (Item No. 505506)
arbors on the SHOPSMITH MARK VII. These arbors operate safely in either direction.
4. The auxiliary spindles (for Power Mount operation of accessory tools) of SHOPSMITH furnish a rotation for power
take off in a direction opposite to rotation furnished by the main spindle. In some instances the SHOPSMITH must
operate in "Reverse" to obtain proper rotation of an attachment on the main spindle.
5. When operating one tool on Power Mount and another on the main spindle, never exceed maximum safe speed
for the slowest tool.
6. For detailed instructions on SHOPSMITH techniques and operation see the book, POWER TOOL WOODWORKING
FOR EVERYONE, Item No. 505507.
SPEED DIAL SETTING
SHOPSMITH MARK VII SPEED-
DIAL (right) makes speed
selection as easy as dialing a
phone. Settings for most common
operations are engraved on the
dial. For more detailed
operational speed information
refer to the speed chart on the
back cover of the Parts Manual.
Turning the dial CLOCKWISE (with
motor on), increases speed;
turning COUNTERCLOCKWISE
decreases speed.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHANGE SPEEDS WHEN THE MOTOR IS TURNED OFF.
{You can bend things in the Speed Change Mechanism.}
MAKE IT A HABIT TO TURN SPEED-DIAL TO "SLOW" BEFORE SHUTTING OFF MOTOR FOR POSITION OR
ACCESSORY CHANGE. {You do not want an accessory that is rated for only slow speeds to come on in high.}