Additional Safety Rules - Makita PLANER 2040 Instruction Manual

ADDITIONAL SAFETY
RULES
1.
Wear eye protection.
2. Never perform planing operation w i t h drive guard removed.
3.
Do not perform planing operations on material shorter than (a dimension
equal t o the cutter head length plus 2 inches), narrower than
314
inch, or
wider than (the cutter capacity
in
inches) or thinner than
1/2
inch.
4.
Don't use the tool
in
presence of flammable liquids or gases.
5.
Handle the blades very carefully.
6. Check the blades carefully for cracks or damage before operation. Replace
7.
Be sure the planer blade installation bolts are securely tightened before
8.
Sharpen both blades evenly, or replace both blades or both cutterhead covers
9. Remove nails and clean the workpiece before cutting. Nail, sand or other
10.
Make sure
the
blade is not contacting workpiece before
the
switch is turned
11. Wait until the blades attain full speed before cutting.
12.
Keep hands away from rotating parts.
13. Don't back the workpiece toward the infeed table.
14.
Two or more pieces of narrow but similar thickness stock can be passed
through the auto-planer side by side.
However, allow some spacing between the stock t o permit the feed rollers
t o grip the thinnest piece.
Otherwise, a slightly thinner piece could be kicked back by the cutterhead.
15. Stop operation immediately if you notice anything abnormal.
16. Always switch off and wait for blades t o come t o a complete stop before
17.
Never stick your finger into
the
chip chute. Chute may jam when cutting
18. Don't touch blades right after operation, they may be extremely hot and could
19.
Don't abuse cord. Never yank cord to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord
cracked
or
damaged blades immediately.
operating.
at the same time.
matter can cause blade damage.
on.
adjusting any parts, cleaning out chips or approaching the blade.
damp wood. Turn off the planer and then clean out chips w i t h a stick.
burn your skin.
from heat, oil and sharp edges.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.