General Safety Instructions - DeWalt DW734 Instruction Manual

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Important Safety Instructions for
All Tools
WARNING: For your own safety, read the instruction
manual before operating the planer. Failure to heed these
warnings may result in personal injury and serious damage
to the planer. When servicing this tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Have damaged cords replaced by an
authorized service center.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two
separate layers of electrical insulation or one double thick-
ness of insulation between you and the tool's electrical sys-
tem. Tools built with this insulation system are not intended
to be grounded. As a result, your tool is equipped with a two
prong plug which permits you to use extension cords with-
out concern for maintaining a ground connection.
NOTE: Double insulation does not take the place of normal
safety precautions when operating this tool. The insulation
system is for added protection against injury resulting from a
possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.
POLARIZED PLUGS
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not
fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do
not change the plug in any way.
WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety pre-
cautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

General Safety Instructions

• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrench-
es are removed from tool before turning it on.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite injuries.
• DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't
use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose
them to rain. Keep work area well lighted. Always oper-
ate tool in a well-ventilated area free of combustible
materials, gasoline or solvent vapors. If sparks come in
contact with flammable vapors, they may ignite, causing
fire or explosion.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe
distance from work area.
• MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, mas-
ter switches, or by removing starter keys.
• DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was designed.
• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do
a job for which it was not designed.
• USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using and
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry
the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. The following table shows the correct size to
use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rat-
ing. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller
the gauge number, the heavier the cord. When operating
a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord
marked "W-A" or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor
use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
MINIMUM GAGE FOR CORD SETS
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50
Ampere Rating
More Not more AWG
Than Than
12 - 16 14 12
• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which
may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is rec-
ommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair. Air vents often cover moving parts and should also
be avoided.
• ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust
mask it cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses
only have impact resistant lenses, they are not safety
glasses.
• ACTUATING TOOL MAY RESULT IN FLYING DEBRIS,
COLLATION MATERIAL, OR DUST WHICH COULD
HARM OPERATOR'S EYES. The operator and all those
persons in the general area should wear safety glasses
with permanently attached side shields. Approved safety
glasses are imprinted with the characters "Z87.1". It is the
employer's responsibility to enforce the use of eye pro-
tection equipment by the tool operator and other people
in the work area.
• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
• DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER SUPPLY before
servicing; when changing accessories, such as blades,
bits, cutters, and the like.
• REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in.
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
instruction manual for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to
persons.
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• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if
the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate proper-
ly 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
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced.
• DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into planer according
to direction of feed arrows on top of the unit.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
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Additional Specific Safety Rules for
Planers
• To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and
Not Recommended
understand instruction manual before operating planer.
• Always wear eye protection and dust mask if necessary.
• Keep hands 6" away from cutter head carriage when
feeding work piece.
• Never clear clogs, make cutter knife replacement or any
other repairs/adjustments with unit plugged in.
• Make certain that the switch is in the OFF position before
connecting plug to a power source.
• To prevent unexpected "turn on" of the tool after power is
disrupted, turn the switch OFF before restoring power.
• Be sure that the cutter knives are mounted as described
and check that all bolts are firmly tightened before
connecting unit to power source.
• To avoid injury, never rotate the cutter block directly with
your hands.
• Keep guards in place and in good working order.
• Stay alert - never operate the unit when tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
• Do not use in dangerous environments. Do not use near
flammable substances, in damp or wet locations, or
expose to rain.
• Never plane material which is shorter than 12 inches.
• Exhaust chute: remove shavings with brush or vacuum
after power has been shut off and cutter head has
stopped rotating.
• ALWAYS LOCATE PLANER WITH PROPER CLEAR-
ANCE ON THE OUTFEED SIDE of the unit to prevent
pinching or binding of the workpiece against any
obstacles.
• Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use.
Dust and grit containing metal particles often accumulate
on interior surfaces and could create a risk of serious
injury, electric shock or electrocution. ALWAYS WEAR
SAFETY GLASSES.
WARNING: For your own safety, it is recommended that
two people carry this machine or serious injury could result.