cover or not to cover

[jab73180]

i know engineers put this kinda stuff to keep us safe but is there really a need to have the cover on the machine. i like having it off cuz you can see better, clean it better and change bits easier. i was just wondering if the machine needs the shadow from the cover to see things better or something like that.

[unitedcases]

The only thing it does for me is it makes it just a little quieter, but not by much though. Of course it is there for safety reasons but you know how that goes.

[eelamb]

Al will give you many reasons for having the cover on. I can only say I believe there is a chance the cut motor may come on, and you may be changing bits at that time, thus a real safety reason for having the cover on and switches active, not bypassed.

[unitedcases]

To each his own. My cover stays on but both switches are bypassed. I carve with one bit though and its the same project. So my bit is already installed before the machine is even turned on.

[kool69sporty]

I run with the cover off but have a monentary foot pedal to cut motor power when changing bits. FYI.
Joe

[jab73180]

I run with the cover off but have a monentary foot pedal to cut motor power when changing bits. FYI.
Joe

that is a great idea.