ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PLANERS
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
1.DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is assembled and installed according to the instructions.
2.OBTAIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not familiar with the operation of this machine.
3.FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections.
4.MAKE all adjustments with the power off.
5.DISCONNECT machine from power source when making repairs.
6.NEVER turn the planer “ON” before clearing the table of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.).
7.KEEP knives sharp and free of all rust and pitch.
8.NEVER perform any planing operation with guard removed.
9.KEEP fingers and hands away from cutting area.
10.NEVER reach under the cutterhead while the machine is running.
11.KEEP fingers and hands away from chip exhaust opening. The cutterhead rotates at extremely high speeds.
12.NEVER feed the work into the outfeed end of machine.
13.ADEQUATELY support the workpiece at all times.
14.WHEN planing extra long workpieces, MAKE SURE the material is supported at the infeed and outfeed end at table height.
15.NEVER start the machine with the workpiece in contact with the cutterhead.
16.MAKE SURE the workpiece is free from nails and other foreign objects which could cause injury or damage to the blades.
17.MAKE SURE the blades are properly secured in the
cutterhead, as explained in the instruction manual, be- fore turning on power.
18.ALWAYS allow the cutterhead to reach full speed before using.
19.IF DURING OPERATION there is any tendency for the tool to tip over, slide or walk on the supporting surface, MAKE SURE TOOL IS SECURED TO THE SUPPORTING SURFACE.
20.DO NOT perform planing operations on material shorter than 10 inches, narrower than 3/4 inches, wider than 12 inches, or thinner than 3/16 inches.
21.BEFORE LEAVING the machine, make sure the work area is clean.
22.TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” AND DISCONNECT THE MACHINE from the power source before installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing
23.TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, disconnect the machine from the power source, and clean the table/work area before leaving the machine. LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION to prevent unauthorized use.
24.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
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others.
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