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Warning
1. Read and understand the entire ownerโs manual before attempting assembly or operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with
all of these warnings may cause serious injury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
4. This planer is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel onl y. If
you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a planer, do not use until proper trai ning and
knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this planer for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, W MH Tool Group
disclaims any real or implied warranty and hol ds itself harmless from any injury that may result fr om
that use.
6. Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields whil e using this planer. Everyday eyeglasses only
have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
7. Bef ore operating this planer, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past
the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and conf ine long hair. Non-slip footwear or anti-skid fl oor strips
are recommended. Do not wear gloves.
8. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation.
9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other constructi on activities
contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other repr oductive harm. Some examples
of these chemicals are:
๎ Lead from lead based paint.
๎ Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.
๎ Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure 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 wit h approved safety
equipment, such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopi c
particles.
10. Do not operate this machine while tired or under t he influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
11. Make certain the machine is properl y grounded.
12. With the exception of feed rate adjustment, make all machine adjustm ents or maintenance with the
machine disconnected from the power source. A machi ne under repair should be RED TAGGED to
show it should not be used until the maintenance is complete.
13. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking t o see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on.
14. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machine is in use. If removed f or maintenance
purposes, use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately after completion of maint enance.
15. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the machine, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operat e properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting
and any other conditions that may affect i ts operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
16. Provide for adequate space surrounding work ar ea and non-glare, overhead lighting.
17. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
18. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.