IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY DEWALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions for All Tools
WARNING: For your own safety, read the instruction manual before operating the planer. Failure to heed these warnings may result in personal injury and serious damage to the planer. When servicing this tool, use only identical replacement parts. Have damaged cords replaced by an authorized service center.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two separate layers of electrical insulation or one double thick- ness of insulation between you and the tool’s electrical sys- tem. Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. As a result, your tool is equipped with a two prong plug which permits you to use extension cords with- out concern for maintaining a ground connection.
NOTE: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. The insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.
POLARIZED PLUGS
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety pre- cautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
General Safety Instructions
•KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
•REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrench- es are removed from tool before turning it on.
•KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
•DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted. Always oper- ate tool in a
•KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.
•MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, mas- ter switches, or by removing starter keys.
•DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
•USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
•USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using and extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rat- ing. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked
use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
|
| MINIMUM GAGE FOR CORD SETS | ||||
| Volts |
| Total Length of Cord in Feet | |||
120V |
|
| ||||
| Ampere Rating |
|
|
|
| |
| More | Not more |
| AWG |
|
|
| Than | Than |
|
|
|
|
| 12 - 16 | 14 | 12 | Not Recommended |
| |
•WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is rec- ommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Air vents often cover moving parts and should also be avoided.
•ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask it cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.
•ACTUATING TOOL MAY RESULT IN FLYING DEBRIS, COLLATION MATERIAL, OR DUST WHICH COULD HARM OPERATOR’S EYES. The operator and all those persons in the general area should wear safety glasses with permanently attached side shields. Approved safety glasses are imprinted with the characters “Z87.1”. It is the employer’s responsibility to enforce the use of eye pro- tection equipment by the tool operator and other people in the work area.
•DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
•MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
•DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER SUPPLY before servicing; when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
•REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in.
•USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the instruction manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
•NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate proper- ly and perform its intended
•DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into planer according to direction of feed arrows on top of the unit.
•NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
Additional Specific Safety Rules for Planers
•To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand instruction manual before operating planer.
•Always wear eye protection and dust mask if necessary.
•Keep hands 6" away from cutter head carriage when feeding work piece.
•Never clear clogs, make cutter knife replacement or any other repairs/adjustments with unit plugged in.
•Make certain that the switch is in the OFF position before connecting plug to a power source.
•To prevent unexpected “turn on” of the tool after power is disrupted, turn the switch OFF before restoring power.
•Be sure that the cutter knives are mounted as described and check that all bolts are firmly tightened before connecting unit to power source.
•To avoid injury, never rotate the cutter block directly with your hands.
•Keep guards in place and in good working order.
•Stay alert - never operate the unit when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
•Do not use in dangerous environments. Do not use near flammable substances, in damp or wet locations, or expose to rain.
•Never plane material which is shorter than 12 inches.
•Exhaust chute: remove shavings with brush or vacuum after power has been shut off and cutter head has stopped rotating.
•ALWAYS LOCATE PLANER WITH PROPER CLEAR- ANCE ON THE OUTFEED SIDE of the unit to prevent pinching or binding of the workpiece against any obstacles.
•Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use. Dust and grit containing metal particles often accumulate on interior surfaces and could create a risk of serious injury, electric shock or electrocution. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
WARNING: For your own safety, it is recommended that two people carry this machine or serious injury could result.
English
1