•Never stick your finger into the chip chute. Shavings may jam in the chute when cutting damp wood. Clean out the chips with a stick but only when the tool has been turned off and unplugged from the power socket.
•Do not leave the machine running unattended. Operate the tool only when controlled by both hands.
•When leaving the planer, switch off and set it with the front base up on a wooden block so that the blades are not in contact with anything.
•Always change the two blades at the same time, otherwise the resulting imbalance will cause vibration and
shorten the blade and tool life.
WARNING. Before connecting a tool to a power source (mains socket power point receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure that the voltage supply is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool. A power source with a voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result in serious injury to the user, as well as damage to the tool.
If in doubt, do not plug in the tool. Using a power source with a voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor. The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any use other than those mentioned in this Manual will be considered a case of misuse. The user and not the manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury resulting from such cases of misuse. To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards. Children and frail people must not use this tool. Children should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in which the tool is being used. It is also imperative that you observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your area. The same applies for general rules of occupational health and safety.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from such changes. Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not
possible to eliminate all residual risk factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the tool’s construction and design:
•Damage to hearing if effective hearing protection is not worn.
•Always remove the plug from the mains socket before making any adjustments or maintenance, including changing the blades and adjusting the depth of cut.
•Contact with the blades.
•Reaching under the base whilst the tool is running and making contact with the blade.
•Kickback of workpiece and parts of workpiece.
•Blade fracture.
•Catapulting of faulty pieces from the blade.
Accessories
The GMC PPM Palm Planer is supplied in a storage case with the following accessories:
•Additional set of blades
•Spare drive belt
•Spanner
•Shavings adaptor tube
Unpacking
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
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