Safety Instructions For Jointer/Planer (continued)
• Find and read the following warning labels found on the jointer/planer:
Safety Labels and Indicators on the Jointer/Planer
The following labels and indicators are on your jointer/ planer. Locate, read and follow the safety instructions and information contained in these labels.
1.Safety instruction label on the top of the guard.
2.Cutter rotation indicator is on top of the fence holder.
3.Cutter position indicator is on top of the fence.
4.Safety instruction label below dust chute.
Push blocks can’t always be used. With larger workpieces, you may have better control of the workpiece using your hands. Always make a test pass first to determine which method gives you better control.
Before you make any cut, plan your hand positions. If a kick- back should occur, plan so that your hands will not fall or be forced into the cutters.
Push blocks and push sticks | Three Inch Rule (3") | |||||
Generally, if your hands are closer than three inches to the | ||||||
Two plastic | push blocks | are supplied with your jointer/ | ||||
blade as you feed the wood, use push blocks. This gives | ||||||
planer. Use them when practical. The rubber sole of the | ||||||
extra protection to your hands by placing the push blocks | ||||||
push blocks give better traction with the wood than your | ||||||
between your hands and the cutters. | ||||||
hands do. If they become slippery, they can be cleaned with | ||||||
Always Use Push Blocks When Planing, Beveling Or | ||||||
rubbing alcohol, paint thinner or sandpaper. | ||||||
|
|
|
| Chamfering | ||
CAUTION: Use rubbing alcohol or paint thinner only | ||||||
When jointing, test for workpiece stability before actually | ||||||
as described on their containers. Use only in well venti- | ||||||
jointing, and use push blocks when you can without sacrific- | ||||||
lated | areas away from | open flames, sparks or heat | ||||
ing control. | ||||||
sources to prevent serious personal injury. | ||||||
|
| |||||
|
|
| ||||
|
|
| ||||
When Installing Or Moving the Jointer/Planer |
|
| ||||
Reduce the Risk of Dangerous Environment. | • To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock, make | |||||
• Use the jointer/planer in a dry, indoor place protected | sure your fingers do not touch the plug’s metal prongs | |||||
from rain. |
|
| when plugging in or unplugging the jointer/planer. | |||
• Keep work area well lighted. | • Turn off and unplug the jointer/planer before moving it to a | |||||
To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected jointer/ | new area. To reduce the risk of back injury, get help when | |||||
planer movement. |
| you need to lift or move the jointer/planer. | ||||
• Bolt or clamp the jointer/planer to firm level surface where | • Bolt the jointer/planer to the floor if it tends to slip, walk, | |||||
there is plenty of room for moving the workpiece through | slide or tip over. Be especially aware of movement when | |||||
the entire cut. |
| jointing/planing long heavy boards. | ||||
• Support the jointer/planer so the tables are level and the | • Never Stand On Tool. Serious injury could occur if the | |||||
jointer/planer does not rock. | tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutter head. Do not | |||||
• Put | the | jointer/planer | where neither operators nor | store anything above or near the tool where anyone might | ||
|
| |||||
bystanders must stand in line with the wood while planing | stand on the tool to reach them. |
| |
or jointing it. |
|
|
|
Before Each Use
Inspect your jointer/planer.
WARNING: The
•To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, turn the switch off, unplug the jointer/planer, and remove the switch key before moving the cutter head guard, changing the blades, changing the setup, or adjusting anything.
•Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, unit stability, and any other condi- tions that may affect the way the jointer/planer works.
•Don’t force the tool. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which is was designed.
4