Makita 2040 instruction manual Additional Safety Rules

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

1.Wear eye protection.

2.Never perform planing operation with drive guard removed.

3.Do not perform planing operations on material shorter than (a dimension equal to the cutter head length plus 2 inches), narrower than 314 inch, or wider than (the cutter capacity in inches) or thinner than 1/2 inch.

4.Don't use the tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases.

5.Handle the blades very carefully.

6.Check the blades carefully for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blades immediately.

7.Be sure the planer blade installation bolts are securely tightened before operating.

8.Sharpen both blades evenly, or replace both blades or both cutterhead covers at the same time.

9.Remove nails and clean the workpiece before cutting. Nail, sand or other matter can cause blade damage.

10.Make sure the blade is not contacting workpiece before the switch is turned on.

11.Wait until the blades attain full speed before cutting.

12.Keep hands away from rotating parts.

13.Don't back the workpiece toward the infeed table.

14.Two or more pieces of narrow but similar thickness stock can be passed through the auto-planer side by side.

However, allow some spacing between the stock t o permit the feed rollers t o grip the thinnest piece.

Otherwise, a slightly thinner piece could be kicked back by the cutterhead.

15.Stop operation immediately if you notice anything abnormal.

16.Always switch off and wait for blades t o come t o a complete stop before adjusting any parts, cleaning out chips or approaching the blade.

17.Never stick your finger into the chip chute. Chute may jam when cutting damp wood. Turn off the planer and then clean out chips with a stick.

18.Don't touch blades right after operation, they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.

19.Don't abuse cord. Never yank cord to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.

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