Bort 98298611, Manual

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•  If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoid-

able, use a residual current device (RCD) protected sup-
ply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

•  Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common 

sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power 
tool while you are tired or under the infl uence of drugs, 
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while 
operating power tools may result in serious personal 
injury.

•  Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye 

protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, 
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection 
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal 
injuries.

•  Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in 

the off -position before connecting to power source and/
or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying 
power tools with your fi nger on the switch or energising 
power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

•  Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the 

power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotat-
ing part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

•  Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at 

all times. This enables better control of the power tool in 
unexpected situations.

•  Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. 

Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from mov-
ing parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be 
caught in moving parts.

•  If devices are provided for the connection of dust extrac-

tion and collection facilities, ensure these are connected 
and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce 
dust-related hazards.

Power tool use and care

•  Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power 

tool for your application. The correct power tool will 
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was 
designed.

•  Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn 

it on and off . Any power tool that cannot be controlled 
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

•  Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the 

battery pack from the power tool before making any 
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power 
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of 
starting the power tool accidentally.

•  Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and 

do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool 
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power 
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

•  Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bind-

ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other 
condition that may aff ect the power tool’s operation. 
If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. 
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power 
tools.

•  Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained 

cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to 

bind and are easier to control.

•  Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in 

accordance with these instructions, taking into account 
the working conditions and the work to be performed. 
Use of the power tool for operations diff erent from 
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Service

Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed repair person 
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure 
that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

PLANER SAFETY RULES

•  Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool down. 

An exposed rotating cutter may engage the surface 
leading to possible loss of control and serious injury.

•  Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, 

because the cutter may contact its own cord. Cutting a 
“live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power 
tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

•  Use clamps or another practical way to secure and sup-

port the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the 
work by your hand or against the body leaves it unstable 
and may lead to loss of control.

•  Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are 

hidden in the work area or call the local utility company 
for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead to 
fi re and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead 
to explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property 
damage or may cause an electric shock.

•  Do not reach into the saw dust ejector with your hands. 

They could be injured by rotating parts.

•  Apply the machine to the workpiece only when 

switched on. Otherwise there is danger of kickback 
when the cutting tool jams in the workpiece.

•  When working, always hold the planer in such a manner 

that the planer base plate faces fl at on the workpiece. 
Otherwise the planer can become wedged and lead to 
injuries.

•  Never plane over metal objects, nails or screws. The 

planer blade and the blade shaft can become damaged 
and lead to increased vibrations.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Make sure that the machine is not live when carry-
ing out maintenance work on the motor.

•  Regularly clean the machine housing with a soft cloth, 

preferably after each use. Keep the ventilation slots free 
from dust and dirt.If the dirt does not come off  use a soft 
cloth moistened with soapy water. Never use solvents 
such as petrol, alcohol, ammonia water, etc. These sol-
vents may damage the plastic parts.

•  The machine requires no additional lubrication.
•  Should a fault occur, e.g. after wear of a part, please 

contact your local BORT GLOBAL LIMITED dealer.

DISPOSAL

Discarded electric appliances are recyclable and 
should not be discarded in the domestic waste!