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10. Keep at least 200 mm (8”) away from the
tool at all times.
11. Always switch off and wait for the blades
to come to a complete stop before any
adjusting.
12. Never stick your finger into the chip
chute. Chute may jam when cutting damp
wood. Clean out chips with a stick.
13. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the
tool only when hand-held.
14. When leaving the planer, switch off and
set it with the front base up on a wooden
block, so that the blades do not contact
anything.
15. Always change both blades or covers on
the drum, otherwise the resulting imbal-
ance will cause vibration and shorten tool
life.
16. Wait for complete run-down before put-
ting the tool aside.
17. Use only Makita blades specified in this
manual.
18. Some material contains chemicals which
may be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow mate-
rial supplier safety data.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.
SYMBOLS USD201-2
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
V.......................volts
A.......................amperes
Hz..................... hertz
................alternating current
....................no load speed
....................Class II Construction
.../min................revolutions or reciprocation per
minute