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SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PLANER
BEFORE USING THE PLANER
WARNING
TO AVOID MISTAKES THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS,
PERMANENT INJURY, DO NOT PLUG IN THE PLANER
UNTIL THE FOLLOWING STEPS HAVE BEEN READ AND
UNDERSTOOD.
1. Your planer comes completely assembled. The only
assembly required is the cutterhead depth adjustment
handle. Mount your planer to a work bench or an
adequate surface.
2. Learn to use the function of the ON/OFF switch,
elevation handle, cutterhead guard, outfeed table,
infeed table and push blocks.
3. Review and understand all safety instructions and
operating procedures in this instruction manual.
4. Review the maintenance methods for this planer.
5. Find and read all the warning labels found on the
planer:
䢇Read manual before using planer.
䢇Wear safety goggles.
䢇Never perform planning operation with cutterhead
guard or belt guard removed.
䢇Never make planning cuts greater than 1/32”
(0.8 mm).
䢇Never perform planning cuts on workpieces
shorter than 14”(35.6 cm) in length.
䢇Turn power OFF, wait for blade to stop and
remove power cord from power source before
adjusting or servicing.
WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING THE PLANER
1. AVOID A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT:
䢇Use the planer in a dry, indoor place protected
from rain.
䢇Keep work area well-lit.
2. TO AVOID INJURY FROM UNEXPECTED PLANER
MOVEMENT:
䢇Bolt or clamp the planer to a firm level surface
where there is plenty of room to move the
workpiece through the entire cut.
䢇Support the planer so the tables are level and
planer does not rock.
䢇Put the planer where operators nor bystanders
will stand in line with the wood while planning.
䢇To avoid injury from electrical shock, make sure
your fingers do not touch the plug’s metal prongs
when plugging in or unplugging the planer.
䢇Turn OFF and unplug the planer before moving it
to a new area. To avoid back injury, get help when
you need to lift the planer.
䢇Bolt the planer to the floor if it tends to move
when planning long, heavy boards.
䢇DO NOT STAND ON THE PLANER. Do not store
materials above or near it. Standing on the tool to
reach materials could result in serious injury if it
tips or is accidentally contacted.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. INSPECT YOUR PLANER:
䢇If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way,
or any electrical part does not work properly, turn
the planer OFF and unplug the planer.
䢇Replace damaged or missing parts before using
the planer.
䢇Make sure the cutterhead turns in the right
direction. They should move toward the infeed
table.
2. AVOID INJURY FROM JAMS, SLIPS OR THROWN
PLECES (KICKBACKS):
䢇Use this planer to cut wood only.
䢇Plan your hand placement so your fingers will not
be in a place where a sudden slip could cause
them to slide or fall into the cutterhead. When
using only one push block to feed the wood, do
not put your other hand on the planer or
workpiece.
䢇Avoid injury from thrown pieces. Make sure the
blades are properly installed and the cutter blade
wedge screws are tight.
䢇Adjust the depth of cut to between 1/32”or less
(0.8 mm or less) for best results. A deep cut makes
feeding the wood harder and can cause the wood
to kickback.
䢇Use the right tool. Do not force the tool to do a job
it is not intended to do.
3. INSPECT YOUR WORK AREA:
䢇Keep the work area clean.
䢇Cluttered area and benches invite accidents. The
floor must not be slippery from wax or sawdust.
䢇Avoid burns or other fire damage. Do not use the
planer near flammable liquids, vapours or gases.
䢇Before using the planer, clear the table of all
objects not needed to feed the workpiece.
䢇Avoid injury. Do not perform layout, assembly, or
setup work on the planer.
4. PLAN YOUR WORK:
䢇Before trying a new or not often used operation,
carefully plan your hand placement. Make sure
you have proper push blocks, jigs, fixtures, stops,
and other items ready to use.
䢇Avoid injury form unsafe accessories. Use only
recommended accessories.
SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
