Use and Care Manual

14. NEVER STAND ON A TOOL. Serious injury could result if the tool tips or is accidentally hit. DO NOT store

anything above or near the tool.

15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Wear oil-resistant rubber-soled foot-

wear. Keep the floor clear of oil, scrap, and other debris.

16. MAINTAIN TOOLS PROPERLY. ALWAYS keep tools clean and in good working order. Follow instruc-

tions for lubricating and changing accessories.

17. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for alignment of moving parts, jamming, breakage, improper

mounting, or any other conditions that may affect the tool’s operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly

repaired or replaced before use.

18. MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF. Use padlocks and master switches and ALWAYS remove start-

er keys.

19. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication that may affect your

ability to properly use the tool.

20. USE SAFETY GOGGLES AT ALL TIMES that comply with ANSI Z87.1. Normal safety glasses only have

impact resistant lenses and are not designed for safety. Wear a face or dust mask when working in a dusty environ-

ment. Use ear protection such as plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Do not operate this tool until it is completely assembled and installed according to

the instructions.

1. 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.

2. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only 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.

3. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform using clamps or another practical method. Holding the work by hand

or against the body leaves it unstable and may lead to a loss of control.

4. Secure the material being planed. Never hold it in your hand or across your legs. Small workpieces must be

adequately secured so that the rotating planer blades don’t pick them up during the forward motion of the planer.

Unstable support causes the blades to bind, resulting in a loss of control and possible injury.

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 or chatter and possibly kickback if the speed while cutting is too slow.

6. Check the workpiece for nails. If there are nails, either remove them or set them well below intended finished

surface. If the planer blades strike objects like nails it may cause serious personal injury from kickback.

SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PLANER