Planer Safety Warnings - Wen 6550 Instruction Manual

WARNING! Do not let comfort or familiarity with the product replace strict adherence to product safety rules.
Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury.
PLANER SAFETY
1. Whenever adjusting or replacing any parts on
planer, turn switch OFF and remove plug from
power source.
2. Make sure all guards are properly attached and
securely fastened.
3. Make sure all moving parts are free from inter-
ference.
4. Always wear eye protection or face shield.
5. Make sure blades are properly aligned and
properly attached to cutterhead.
6. Do not plug in planer unless the switch is in
the off position. After turning the switch on, allow
the planer to come to full speed before operating.
7. Keep hands clear of all moving parts.
8. Do not force cut. Slowing or stalling will over-
heat motor. Allow automatic feed to function
properly.
9. Use quality lumber. Blades last longer and cuts
are smoother with good quality wood.
These safety instructions can't possibly warn of every scenario that may arise with this tool,
always make sure to stay alert and use common sense during operation.
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PLANER SAFETY WARNINGS

10. Do not plane material shorter than 15", nar-
rower than 3/4", wider than 12-1/2" or thinner
than 1/2".
11. Never make a planing cut deeper than 3/32".
12. For workpieces longer than 24", use material
support stands.
13. Always feed from infeed side to outfeed side,
and do not attempt to reverse direction of work-
piece being planed while it is being fed through
the planer.
14. Take precautions against kickback. Do not
permit anyone to stand or cross in line of cut-
terhead's rotation. Kickback or thrown debris will
travel in this direction.
15. Turn switch off and disconnect power when-
ever planer is not in use.
16. Replace knives if damaged or dull.
17. Keep planer maintained. Follow maintenance
instructions.
18. Don't plane against the grain of the wood.
(Refer to Operation Section, Page 14)