Scheppach plana 3.1c, Instruction Manual

14.  Disconnect tools 

-  When not in use, before servicing, and 

when changing accessories such as 

blades, bits and cutters.

15.  Remove adjusting keys and wrenches 

-  Form the habit of checking to see that 

keys and adjusting wrenches are remo-

ved from tool before turning it on.

16.  Avoid unintentional starting 

-  Don‘t carry plugged-in tool with finger 

on switch. Be sure switch is off when 

plugging in.

-  Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Before you leave the workplace 

switch off the machine.

17.  Outdoor use extension cords 

-  When tool is used outdoors, use only ex-

tension cords intended for use outdoors 

and so marked.

18.  Stay alert 

-  Watch what you are doing. Use common 

sense. Do not operate tool when you are 

tired.

-  Do not operate the machine under the 

influence of drugs, alcohol or any me

-

dication. Be aware that medication can 

change your behaviour

.

19.  Check damaged parts 

-  Before further use of the tool, a guard 

or other part that is damaged should be 

carefully checked to determine that it will 

operate properly and perform its intended 

function. Check for alignment of moving 

parts, binding of moving parts, breaka-

ge of parts, mounting, and any other 

conditions that may affect its operation. 

A guard or other part that is damaged 

should be properly repaired or replaced 

by an authorized service center unless 

otherwise indicated elsewhere in this 

instructions manual. Have defective swit-

ches replaced by an authorized service 

center. Do not use tool if switch does not 

turn it on and off.

20.   Warning 

-  The use of any other accessory or 

attachment other than recommended it 

this operating instruction or the Einhell 

catalog may present a risk of personal 

injury.

21.  Have your tool repared by an expert 

-  This electric appliance is in accordance 

with the relevant safety rules repairing 

of electric appliances may be carried out 

only by experts otherwise it may cause 

considerable danger for the user.

22.  Connect the dust extraction devic 

Wherever there are facilities for fitting a 

dust extraction system, make sure it is 

connected and used.

Additional safety instructions

Do not use blunt knives. Risk of kick-back.The 

cutter block must be fully covered.

Use a push stick to plane any short workpie-

ces.Take additional safety precautions if you 

are planingany narrow workpieces. It may be 

necessaryto use lateral pressure equipment 

and springloadedcovers to ensure that you 

can work insafety.

The machine is not suitable for cutting reba-

tes.The anti-kick safeguard and the infeed 

roller mustbe inspected at regular intervals.

Machines fitted with a sawdust extractor 

andextractor hoods must be connected to the 

devices concerned. The type of material used 

can have a negative influence on the dust 

generated.

The machine is designed exclusively for the 

cutting of wood and similar materials.

The knife must be replaced immediately once 

it becomes worn down by 5%.

If a push stick is not used there may be a 

risk of serious danger. The push stick should 

always be kept at the point provided on the 

left-hand side of the machine when not used.

There is a greater risk of danger when small 

workpieces are fed in by hand. Always obser-

ve the manufacturerʼs instructions on the use 

of the push stick.

If the safety covers, infeed table or mesh are 

incorrectly aligned they could lead to uncont-

rollable situations. Damaged or soiled workpi-

eces may cause a risk of danger. Never use 

metal parts in the machine or any materials 

which can fracture or shatter.

Risk of injury! To cut long workpieces, always 

place them on a mobile table or similar type 

of supporting equipment. Otherwise there is a 

risk that you may lose control over the workpi-

ece. The machine is only suitable for planing 

and thicknessing.

Wear suitable protective clothing when wor-

king with the machine.

-  ear protection to prevent damage to your 

ears,

-  a breathing mask to avoid the risk of inhaling 

hazardous particles of dust,

-  safety gloves to avoid injuries from sharp 

edges or knives,

-  safety goggles to avoid eye injuries from 

flying parts.

It is imperative that the following situations are 

avoided at all times: Premature interruption of 

the cutting operation (planing cuts which do 

not complete

the entire length of the workpiece; planing of 

uneven pieces of wood which do not lie flat on 

the infeed table). The machine is designed for 

private use only. It is prohibited to use the ma-

chine for professional or commercial use. Re-

sidual risk: Bear in mind that there is always 

the possibility of residual risks associated with

the use of the machine even if you comply 

with all the safety instructions. By complying 

with these instructions and taking suitable care 

when using

the machine you will reduce the risk of injury 

or of damage to the machine. Particular risks:

-  Injuries to fingers or hands from parts of 

the machine or from workpieces, e.g. when 

changing the planing knife

-  Risk of electric shock if you use power con-

nections which do not comply with standards

-  Contact with conductive parts on opened 

electrical components

-  Hearing impairments if you work for lengthy 

periods without ear protection

-  Emission of hazardous sawdust if a dust 

extractor is not used. Even if all safety pre-

cautions are complied with it is still possible 

for some residual

risks to remain. Important! If the primary mains 

connection is in a

poor condition there is a risk of short-circuits 

when the machine is switched on. This may 

also affect other functions (e.g. the lighting up 

of indicator

lamps). Should there be any faults in the 

primary mains connection (max. current impe-

dance < 0.105 Ω), please contact your local 

electricity supplier to advice and information.

If the blade is fastened and positioned incor-

rectly this may result in the blade being flung 

out, which may be a cause of danger. Therefo-

re, before operation, make sure that the blade 

is correctly fitted and adjusted in accordance 

with the operating

instructions. Every part of the blade shaft not 

used for planning must be covered.

Check the machine and carry out required 

maintenance work on it each time before you 

start it up. In particular, inspect all the anti-kick 

claws and the infeed drive shaft.

Make sure that the dust extraction system 

and collector are connected and are used 

correctly. Make sure that the dust extraction 

system is suitable. Fine sawdust may not 

only be harmful to health, in certain concen-

trations it can also be potentially explosive. 

Always switch off the machine and pull out the 

mains plug before making any adjustments or 

changing settings. Sawdust may cause risks 

to health.

Please keep these safety instructions in a 

safe place.

Intended use  

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•  The planer has been constructed exclusively 

for processing wood using the tools and 

accessories on offer. No metal workpieces 

my be machined.

•  The machine complies with the relevant EC 

machine guidelines.

•  The machine has been designed for single-

shift operation, duty-cycle S1.

•  All safety and hazard notices on the machine 

must be observed.

•  All safety and hazard notices on the machine 

must be kept in a completely legible condi-

tion.

•  When the machine is being used in a closed 

room, an extraction unit has to be connected.

•  Use an extraction unit to remove shavings or 

saw dust. The flow rate at the extraction port 

must be 20 m/s. Negative pressure 1200 Pa.

•  For work in a commercial area, a deduster 

has to be used. 

Do not switch off or remove extraction units 

or dedusters when the machine is running.

•  Use the machine in a technically flawless 

condition only, as well as for its intended 

purpose, in a safe manner and being aware 

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