Shaper Origin Handheld Router 

• Wear safety glasses before use

• Do not wear any loose articles of clothing when using 

• Keep hair away from moving parts - hair ties available if needed 

• Connect Festool vacuum hose to exhaust port on Shaper Origin 

• Always keep clear acrylic guard installed when spindle is plugged in 

• Only use Shaper on Horizontal surfaces 

• Operate using both hands 

• Ask a staff member before using

• Always use MDF as a spoil-board (1/2" MDF works well) as a sacrificial element underneath your work piece

• Use double-stick tape to the spoil-board

• Always make sure your assembly is clamped to a table or the shaper workstation 

• Connect Festool vacuum to exhaust port and turn on before use

• Workspace is clear and has sufficient work area 

• When finished, please wipe down all components removing any built up dust and debris 

  •  Remove bit and collet from spindle and clean any dust or debris from collet

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