PowerTec HP1005 Owner's Manual page 4

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Be aware of general power tool safety. Make sure all the
safety rules are understood.
• Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool down.
An exposed rotating cutter may engage the surface,
leading to possible loss of control and serious injury.
• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when
performing an operation where the cutting accessory
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting
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accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the powert tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
• Secure the workpiece to a stable platform using clamps
or another practical method. Holding the work by hand
or against the body leaves it unstable and may lead to a
loss of control.
• Secure the material being planed. Never hold it in your
hand or across your legs. Small workpieces must be
adequately secured so that the rotating planer blades
don't pick them up during the forward motion of the
planer. Unstable support causes the blades to bind,
resulting in a loss of control and possible injury.
• Always start the planer before allowing the blade to
contact with the workpiece. Let the blade reach full
speed before using the tool. The planer can vibrate or
chatter and possibly kickback if the speed while cutting
is too slow.
• Check the workpiece for nails. If there are nails, either
remove them or set them well below intended finished
surface. If the planer blades strike objects like nails it
may cause serious personal injury from kickback.
• Only use this planer with wood and wood products.
• Unplug the planer before changing accessories.
Accidental start-ups may occur if the planer is plugged
in during an accessory change. Before plugging the tool
back in, check that the trigger lock is OFF.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR PLANER
• After changing blades, rotate the cutter drum to ensure
the blades do not hit any part of the blade head housing
and the blade locking screws are tight. Loose or
misaligned blades can strike tool housing and damage
the tool and cause possible injury.
• Always hold the tool firmly with both hands for maximum
control.
• Never pull the planer backwards over the workpiece.
Loss of control may occur.
• Do not put fingers or any objects into the chip ejector.
Do not clean out chips while the tool is running. Contact
with the cutter drum will cause injury.
• Remove the plug from power source before removing
chips. The blades are hidden from view and you may be
cut if the blade is contacted.
• GFCI and personal protection devices such as
electrician's rubber gloves and footwear will increase
personal safety.
• Keep handles and hands dry, clean and free from oil
and grease. Slippery surfaces cannot safely maintain
control of the power tool.
• Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool.
When cleaning a tool be careful not to disassemble
any portion of the tool. Internal wires may be misplaced
or pinched and safety guard return springs may be
improperly mounted.
• Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.
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