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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR POWER TOOLS
1. KNOW YOUR TOOL
Read and understand the owners manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its
application and limitations as well as its specific potential hazards.
2. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain. Keep work
area well lit and provide adequate surrounding work space.
3. USE RIGHT TOOL.
Don't force the tool or the attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
4. WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, watch) because they
could get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is
protective hair covering to contain long hair. Roll up long sleeves above the elbows.
5. MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE.
Keep tool clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for operation
and changing accessories.
6. DISCONNECT TOOLS.
Before servicing, when changing accessories or attachments.
7. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
Make sure the switch is in the ''OFF'' position before plugging in.
8. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the manual for recommended accessories. Follow the instructions that
accompany the accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause hazards.
9. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other parts that are damaged should be
carefully checked to ensure they will operate properly and perform their intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other parts which are
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
Additional Rules for Safe Operation
1. AVOID CUTTING NAILS.
2. MAKE SURE THE BLADE MOUNTING BOLTS ARE SECURELY TIGHTENED
3. HOLD THE PLANER FIRMLY.
4. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS AND DUST CHUTE.
recommended. Wear
5. MAKE SURE THE CUTTERHEAD AND/OR BLADE IS NOT IN CONTACT with the
6. WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE REACHES ITS MAXIMUM SPEED BEFORE CUTTING.
7. ALWAYS SWITCH OFF AND WAIT.
8. CHANGING OR REPLACING BLADES.
9. BEFORE USING THE PLANER ON AN ACTUAL WORKPIECE.
POWER SUPPLY
WARNING: YOUR PLANER MUST BE
CONNECTED TO A 110V, 15-AMP,
BRANCH CIRCUIT. FAILURE TO CON-
NECT IN THIS WAY CAN RESULT IN
INJURY FROM SHOCK OR FIRE.
Your planer must be properly grounded.
Not all outlets are properly grounded. If you
are not sure if your outlet is properly
SPECIFIC SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure all nails are removed from the workpiece before operating.
BEFORE OPERATING.
Hold the planer with both hands during any operations.
Use a stick to unclog the dust chute.
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
Wait for the blades to come to a complete stop before any type of adjustment or
maintenance.
Always replace both blades otherwise the resulting imbalance will cause vibration
and shorten the tool life.
Let it run for a while. Watch for vibration which could indicate a poor installation or a
poorly balanced blade.
We recommend you save these instructions
grounded, have it checked by a qualified
electrician.
WARNING:
IF
NOT
PROPERLY
GROUNDED, THIS PLANER CAN CAUSE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, PARTICULARLY
WHEN USED IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
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