Warning! Woodworking Planer Safety
Tips
Read and understand the entire instruction manual that
came with your machine before attempting assembly or operation.
Woodworking planers are designed and intended for use by
properly trained and experienced personnel only. If you are not
familiar with the proper and safe operation of a planer, do not
use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. The
guards are there to protect you, use them.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a habit of
checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed
from the machine before turning it on.
DON'T USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power
tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep
work area well lighted.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept a safe
distance from the work area.
MAKE THE WORKSHOP KIDPROOF with padlocks, master swatches,
or by removing starter keys.
DON'T FORCE THE MACHINE. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
USE THE RIGHT MACHINE. Don't force a machine or attachment
to do a job for which it was not designed.
IF YOU MUST, USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension
cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your
machine will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in the
line voltage resulting in power loss and overheating. For runs
up to 25', use a 14 AWG gauge or heavier cord. For runs up to
50', use a 12 AWG or heavier cord. Runs over 50' are not recommended.
Remember, the smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught
in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust masks
if the cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE
SERVICING.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure
the switch is in the off position before plugging in.
NEVER STAND ON A MACHINE. Serious injury could occur
if the machine tipped of if the blade is unintentionally contacted.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the machine,
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, breakage 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.
DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into the cutterhead against
the direction of rotation of the cutterhead only
NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE~ RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER
OFF
Don't leave machine until it comes to a complete stop.
NEVER PLANE A BOARD less than 8" in length
or 1/2" thick.
REMEMBER DON'T USE ANY MACHINE IF YOU ARE NOT COMPLETELY
SURE YOU CAN USE IT SAFELY.
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