GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury. SAvE ALL WARNINGS ANd INSTRUcTIoNS FoR FUTURE REFERENcEThe term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operat-ed (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.1) WoRk AREA SAFETY
• keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence
of ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
• keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
2) ELEcTRIcAL SAFETY
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodied plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
c) do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplug-
ging the power tool. keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault cir-
cuit interrupter (GFcI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) PERSoNAL SAFETY
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating
a power tool. do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the inuence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before
connecting to power source and/ or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your nger on the switch or energizing power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a
key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) do not overreach. keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables bet-
ter control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) dress properly. do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. keep your hair, cloth-
ing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can
reduce dust-related hazards.
4) PoWER TooL USE ANd cARE
a) do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The cor-
rect power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such pre-
ventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s opera-
tion. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be per-
formed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
5) SERvIcE
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Specic Safety Rules • Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool down. An exposed rotating cutter
may engage the surface leading to possible loss of control and serious injury.
• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter may
contact its own cord. Cutting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power
tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against the body leaves it unstable and
may lead to loss of control.
• To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand instruction manual before
operating planer.
• Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool down. An exposed rotating cutter
may engage the surface leading to possible loss of control and serious injury.
• Be sure the voltage agrees with specific data on the nameplate.
• Make certain that the switch is in the off position before connecting plug to a power source.
• Be sure to switch OFF immediately if tool is jammed in work.
• Be sure tool is set for correct depth before turning switch to ON.
• Be sure to use specified replacement parts only.
• Be sure tool is disconnected from power source when cleaning or making adjustments to the tool.
• Be sure to maintain tool with care. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
• Stay alert – never operate the unit when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
• Be sure to store tool in a clean dry place after disconnecting from power source.
• Do not use in dangerous environments. Do not use near flammable substances, in damp
or wet locations, or expose to rain.
• Be sure that the blades are mounted as described in the instruction manual and check
that all screws are firmly tightened before connecting unit to power source.
• Keep air vents unobstructed for proper motor cooling.
• DO NOT lay tool down on shoe when the blades are exposed. This can chip the blades.
• Keep side discharge chute unobstructed at all times.
• Never reach under the tool for any reason unless it is turned off and UNPLUGGED.
BLADES ARE EXPOSED AND EX TREMELY SHARP.
• Use this tool for working with wood and wood products only.
• Never operate without securely holding the front handle.
• Always operate planer with two hands.
• Planer blades are extremely sharp. Handle with great care.
• Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use.
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses.
Also use face or dust mask. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSIZ87.1eyeprotection(CAN/CPAZ94.3),
• ANSIS12.6(S3.19)hearingprotection,
• NOSH/OSHArespiratoryprotection.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• leadfromlead-basedpaints,
• crystallinesilicafrombricksandcementandothermasonryproducts,and
• arsenicandchromiumfromchemically-treatedlumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to lter
out microscopic particles.
• Avoidprolongedcontact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas
with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious
and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NOSH/OSHA approved respiratory
protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from
this product may contribute to hearing loss.
Symbols
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions
are as follows:
V ..................volts A ...................amperes
Hz ................hertz W ..................watts
min ..............minutes ................alternating current
............direct current no .................no load speed
................Class I Construction ..................earthing terminal
(grounded) ................safety alert symbol
................Class II Construction .../min or rpm ....revolutions or reciprocation
(double insulated) per minute
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSMotor
Be sure your power supply agrees with nameplate marking. 120 Volts AC only means your
drill will operate on standard 60 Hz household power. Do not operate AC tools on DC. A
rating of 120 volts AC/DC means that your tool will operate on standard 60 Hz AC or DC
power. This information is printed on the nameplate. Lower voltage will cause loss of power
and can result in over-heating. All Black & Decker tools are factory-tested; if this tool does
not operate, check the power supply.
Use of Extension Cords
Make sure the extension cord is in good condition before using. Always use the proper size
extension cords with the tool – that is, proper wire size for various lengths of cord and heavy
enough to carry the current the tool will draw. Use of an undersized cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. For proper size cords see chart below.
KEy INfORMATION yOU SHOUld KNOw:• For aggressive material removal, use several controlled passes at a shallow depth of cut.• For optimum results use smooth uninterrupted passes.VEA El ESPANOl EN lA CONTRAPORTAdA.
SAVE THIS MANUAl fOR fUTURE REfERENCE.INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO
Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA. AdVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE
INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
Catalog No. 7698 form No. 90606010 (dEC 2013) Copyright © 2013 Black & decker Printed in China
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts Total length of Cord in feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating
More Not more American Wire Gage
Than Than
0 - 6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended
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/4” (82.5mm) Planer
Catalog No. 7698
SAFETY GUIdELINES - dEFINITIoNS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to
protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help
you recognize this information.
dANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or mod er ate injury.
NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.