MAINTENCE
SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PLANER
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.
7.
Unplug the planer before changing accessories. Accidental start-ups may occur if the planer is
plugged in during an accessory change. Before plugging the tool back in, check that the trigger lock is OFF.
8.
After changing blades, rotate the blade cylinder (cutter drum) to make sure the blades don’t hit any
part of the blade head housing and that the blade locking screws are tight. Loose or misaligned blades have
the potential to strike tool housing and damage the tool as well as cause possible injury.
9.
Always hold the tool firmly with both hands for maximum control.
10.
Never pull the planer backwards over the workpiece. Loss of control may occur.
11.
Do not put fingers or any objects into the chip ejector. Do not clean out chips while the tool is
running. Contact with the blade drum will cause injury.
12.
Remove the plug from power source before removing chips. The blades are hidden from view and
you may be cut if the blade is contacted.
13.
GFCI and personal protection devices such as electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will increase
personal safety.
14.
Keep handles and hands dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery surfaces cannot safely
maintain con-trol of the power tool.
15.
Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool. When cleaning a tool be careful not to
disassemble any portion of the tool. Internal wires may be misplaced or pinched and safety guard return
springs may be improperly mounted.
16.
Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic
parts.
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