Preparing For Operation - Craftsman 172.26729 Owner's Manual

I/Jk WARNING: Your planer s hould NEVERbeconnected t opower s upply
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when you are assembling parts,makingadjustments, c hanging beltsor blades,
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cleaningplaner,or when not in use,Disconnecting planerwillpreventaccidental
startingthatcouldcauseseriousinjury.
PREPARING FOR OPERATION
Your planer has a rear handle and front assist handle for ease of
operation.They provide the two-hand operation which is necessary to maintain
proper controlof the planer.ALWAYS keep both hands clear of the blades and
the cutting area.
ALWAYS usa both hands when using the planer. Hold the front handle with
your left hand and the rear handle w_h your right hand (as shown in Fig. 2).
This position makes your planer easier to handle and keeps you clear of the
chip exhaust.
The work moving during a cut could result in the loss of controlof the planer,
possiblycausing serious injury.
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ZL_ CAUTION:
DO NOT plane too fast because this causes buildup in I
the chip exhaust.Chip build-up restrictsair flow and can cause the motor to
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over heat.
Keep the cord away from the cutting area. ALWAYS place the cord so it does
not hang on the work when you are making a cut.
/_, DANGER:
If the cordhangs up on the work duringthe cut, release the I
tdgger switchimmediately. U nplugthe planer and checkthe cordfor damage.
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If there is no damage, repositionthe cordto preventit from hangingup again.
If the cord has been damaged, have it replaced before usingyourplaner.
Z_ WARNING:
Using your planer with a damaged cord couldcause I
electricalshock resulting in seriousinjury.
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THE CORRECTWAYTO USEYOUR PLANER (See Fig. 2)
ALWAYS hold your planer as shown in Figure 2.
1. ALWAYS keep controlof your planer. It makes cutting easier and safer,
as shown in Figure 2.
2. To help keep control ALWAYS supportyour work so the cut willbe on
your right.
3. ALWAYS clamp your work so it does not move during the cut (see Figure 2).
The work moving during a cut could result in the loss of controlof the planer,
possiblycausing serious injury.
The work movingduring a cut could result in the loss of controlof the planer,
possiblycausing serious injury.
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