20.Never stand on the machine. Injury could occur if the tool tips, or if you accidentally contact the cutting tool.
21.Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off. Don’t leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop. A child or visitor could be injured.
22.Turn the machine "OFF", and disconnect the machine from the power source before installing or removing accessories, changing cutters, adjusting or changing
23.Make your workshop childproof with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys. The accidental
24.Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense. Do not use the machine when you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in injury.
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Use of this tool can generate and disperse dust or other airborne particles, including wood dust, crystalline silica dust and asbestos dust. Direct particles away from face and body. Always operate tool in well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection system wherever possible. Exposure to the dust may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged contact with dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes, or lay on your skin may promote absorption of harmful material. Always use properly fitting niosh/osha approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC
SAFETY RULES
Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.
1.Do not operate this machine until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions. A machine incorrectly assembled can cause serious injury.
2.Obtain advice from your supervisor, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of this machine. Knowledge is safety.
3.Follow all wiring codes and recommended electrical connections to prevent shock or electrocution.
4.Keep knives sharp and free from rust and pitch. Dull or rusted knives work harder and can cause kickback.
5.Never turn the machine "ON" before clearing the table of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.). Flying debris can cause serious injury.
6.Never turn the machine "ON" with the work- piece contacting the cutterhead. Kickback can occur.
7.Secure the machine to a supporting surface to prevent the machine from sliding, walking or tipping over.
8.Properly secure the knives in the cutterhead before turning the power "ON". Loose blades may be thrown out at high speeds causing serious injury.
9.Lock the speed setting securely before feeding the workpiece through the machine. Changing speeds while planing can cause
10.Avoid awkward operations and hand positions. A sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the knives.
11.Keep arms, hands, and fingers away from the cutterhead, the chip exhaust opening, and the feed rollers to prevent severe cuts.
12.Never reach into the cutterhead area while the machine is running. Your hands can be drawn into the knives.
13.Do not stand in line with the workpiece. Kickback can cause injury.
14.Allow the cutterhead to reach full speed before feeding a workpiece. Changing speeds while planing can cause kickback.
15.When planing bowed stock, place the concave (cup down) side of the stock on the table and cut with the grain to prevent kickback.
16.Do not feed a workpiece that is warped, contains knots, or is embedded with foreign objects (nails, staples, etc.). Kickback can occur.
17.Do not feed a short, thin, or narrow workpiece into the machine. Your hands can be drawn into the knives and/ or the workpiece can be thrown at high speeds. See the Operation section of this instruction manual for details.
18.Do not feed a workpiece into the outfeed end of the machine. The workpiece will be thrown out of the opposite side at high speeds.
19.Remove shavings only with the power "OFF" and the cutterhead stopped to prevent serious injury.
20.Properly support long or wide
21.Never perform layout, assembly or
22.Turn the machine "OFF", disconnect it from the power source, and clean the table/work area before leaving the machine. Lock the switch in the "OFF" position to prevent
23.Additional information regarding the safe and proper operation of power tools (i.e. a safety video) is available from the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH
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