Additional Safety Instructions For Planers
1.Ensure that the machine sits firmly on the floor before use. Any “wobbles” must be corrected by shimming or blocking before operation.
2.This machine is not designed to process any other material except wood.
3.Never position fingers or thumbs near the infeed roller.
4.Long stock should always be fully support- ed by some type of support fixture.
5.Do not operate planer with dull or damaged knives.
6.Ensure that the planer is properly adjusted before using.
7.Do not remove excessive amounts of wood in a single pass.
8.Inspect your stock before planing. Reject stock with defects and foreign material.
9.Do not attempt to remove jams until power is disconnected and all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
10.Provide adequate infeed and outfeed space for operating the planer.
11.Do not plane wood less than 12" long and 1⁄4" thick.
12.Do not plane lumber with loose knots or knots that may become loose during planing.
Like all power tools, there is danger associated with the Model G1021Z 15" Planer. Use the tool with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of mechanical damage or operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored. Serious personal injury may occur.
Operation of this equipment has the potential to propel debris into the air which can cause eye injury. Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating equipment. Everyday glasses or reading glasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses. Be certain the safety glasses you wear meet the appropriate standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
No list of safety guidelines can be com- plete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment or poor work results.
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