GENERAL SAFETY RULES
n INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If dam- aged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the
nINSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged.
nGROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with three- prong plug, it should be plugged into a
nCHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
nUSE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES:
nDO NOT MODIFY the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
nKEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never
use brake fluids, gasoline,
nSTAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
nDO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.
nNEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use.
nNEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COM- PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.
nDO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDICATION.
nWHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
nUSE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury. Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory.
nDOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is tight and not making contact with tool or workpiece before connecting to power supply.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
nNEVER PERFORM THE PLANING OPERATION with the cutter head or cutter guard removed.
nNEVER MAKE A PLANING CUT deeper than 1/8 in.
nDO NOT PLANE MATERIAL shorter than 14 in. or narrower than 3/4 in.
nMAINTAIN THE PROPER RELATIONSHIP between the infeed and outfeed surfaces and the cutter head blade path.
nSUPPORT THE WORKPIECE ADEQUATELY at all times during operation; maintain control of the work at all times.
nNEVER FEED THE WORK from the rear of the planer.
nDO NOT ATTEMPT TO PERFORM an abnormal or little used operation without the use of sturdy and adequate jigs, fixtures, stops, and the like.
nNEVER plane more than one piece at a time. DO NOT PLANE more than one workpiece on the planer table at a time.
nBEFORE STARTING UP, recheck to make certain all holding screws are tight.
n STOP THE MACHINE and recheck the hex head bolts and blades for tightness after about 50 hours of operation.
nDO NOT FORCE FEED THE WORKPIECE through the machine. Let the planer apply the proper feed rate.
nCHECK THE FEED ROLLERS occasionally to be sure there are no chips or sawdust between any components.
nPLANE ONLY SOUND LUMBER; there should be no loose knots and as few tight knots as possible. Make sure the workpiece is free from nails, screws, stones, or other foreign objects that could break or chip the blades.
nNEVER STAND DIRECTLY IN LINE with either the infeed or outfeed sides. Stand off to one side.
nMAKE SURE THE BLADES ARE ATTACHED as described in the operation section. The blades are sharp and can easily cut your hand. Use caution in handling the blades and cutter head guard.
4