Wen 6528 Manual page 5

SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PLANER
OPERATION SAFETY
1. Always use ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses. Wear hearing protection to prevent hearing damage during op-
eration. Use face mask or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
2. Keep handles and hands dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery surfaces can cause you to lose control
of the power tool.
3. Always hold the planer firmly with both hands for maximum control.
4. Only hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces in case the cutter contacts its own cord. Cutting a "live"
wire may make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
5. Always start the planer before the blade is in contact with the workpiece. Let the blade reach full speed before
using the tool. The planer can vibrate and possibly kickback if the cutting speed is too slow.
6. Do not plane end grain, as the wood could splinter or possibly explode. Always plane along the grain direction of
the wood. Never plane against the grain direction.
7. Never pull the planer backwards over the workpiece. Loss of control may occur.
8. Do not put fingers or any objects into the chip extraction port.
9. Remove the plug from power source before removing chips. Do not clean out chips while the tool is running.
Contact with the blade drum will cause injury as the blades are hidden from view and you may be cut if the blade
is contacted.
10. Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool down. An exposed rotating cutter may engage the surface, lead-
ing to possible loss of control and serious injury.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Unplug the planer before making adjustments or changing accessories. Accidental start-ups may occur if the
planer is plugged in during an accessory change.
2. Planer blades are sharp. Wear protective work gloves when removing/installing blades or turning the blade drum.
3. After changing blades, rotate the blade drum to make sure the blades don't hit any part of the blade head housing
and that the blade locking screws are tight. Loose or misaligned blades have the potential to damage the tool and
cause possible injury.
4. Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool. When cleaning be careful not to disassemble any por-
tion of the tool. Internal wires may be misplaced or pinched and safety guard return springs may be improperly
mounted.
5. Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.
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