RIDGID R4331 Operator's Manual page 4

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
 NEVER PUT YOUR FINGERS into the dust hood or under
the cutter guard.
 ALLOW THE CUTTER HEAD to reach full speed before
using the planer.
 REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical or
mechanical, should be made at your nearest authorized
service center.
 DO NOT attempt to turn cutter head with hands.
 IF ANY PART OF THIS TOOL IS MISSING or should
break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any electrical
component fail to perform properly, shut off the power
switch, remove the plug from the power source, and
have damaged, missing, or failed parts replaced before
resuming operation.
 ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained
from frequent use of your planer) to cause a careless
mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
 MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING
to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with
safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your
planer.
 ALWAYS TURN OFF TOOL before disconnecting it to
avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power
supply.
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 IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must
be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized
service center to avoid risk.
 THIS TOOL should have the following markings:
a) Wear eye protection with side shields.
b) Always unplug planer from power source before mak-
c) Keep hands away from cutter head, rollers, belts,
d) Wear heavy leather gloves and use caution when
e) Do not make any adjustments or attempt to free wood
f) Use caution as blades spin and coast to a stop when
g) When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently
and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
tool, loan them these instructions also.
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ing any adjustments or changing blades.
andpulleys during operation.
loosening blade locking screws, and when handling
and changing blades.
until tool has been disconnected from power source
and blades have come to a complete stop.
tool is turned off.
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