1.
Do not operate this planer when tired, distracted, or
under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medication
that impairs reflexes or alertness.
2.
The working area should be well lit, clean and free of
debris.
3.
Keep children and visitors at a safe distance when the
planer is in operation; do not permit them to operate
the planer.
4.
Childproof and tamper proof your shop and all ma-
chinery with locks, master electrical switches and
switch keys, to prevent unauthorized or unsupervised
use.
5.
Stay alert!
Give your work your undivided attention.
Even a momentary distraction can lead to serious
injury.
6.
Fine particulate dust is a carcinogen that can be
hazardous to health. Work in a well-ventilated area
and whenever possible use a dust collector. Wear
face, eye, ear, respiratory and body protection
devices.
7.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, neck-
laces or other jewelry while the planer is in operation.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair
and wear non-slip footwear.
8.
Be sure that adjusting wrenches, tools, drinks and
other clutter are removed from the machine and/or
the table surface before operating.
9.
Keep hands well away from knives and all moving
parts. Use a push stick to feed stock, and a brush, not
hands, to clear away chips and dust.
10.
Be sure that the knives are securely installed in the
cutter head.
11.
Always use clean, properly sharpened knives. Dirty or
dull knives are unsafe and can lead to accidents.
12.
Inspect stock and remove all foreign objects before
planing. Make sure that any stock you plane is clean
and free of any dirt, nails, staples, tiny rocks or any other
foreign objects that may damage the planer knives.
Only process natural solid wood boards. Never plane
MDF, particle board, plywood, laminates or other syn-
thetic materials.
13.
Do not push or force stock into the cutter head. The
planer will perform better and safer when working at
the rate for which it was designed.
14.
Kickback is when the workpiece is ejected at high
speeds by the force of the cutter head. To minimize the
risk of injury from kickback, use proper feeding tech-
nique and stand to one side, out of the path of a po-
tential kickback.
15.
Select appropriate feed speed for the stock being
planed: high speed for softwood and slow for hard-
woods.
16.
Place stock firmly against the table and use suitable
in-feed and out-feed support if stock is too long.
17.
Keep guards in place and in working order. If a guard
must be removed for maintenance or cleaning make
sure it is properly attached before using the machine
again.
18.
Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended by
GENERAL®INTERNATIONAL may result in equipment
malfunction or risk of injury.
19.
Never stand or lean on machinery. Serious injury could
result if the tool is tipped over or if the cutting tool is unin-
tentionally contacted.
20.
Always disconnect the tool from the power source
before servicing or changing accessories such as
knives, or before performing any maintenance or
cleaning, or if the machine will be left unattended.
21.
Make sure that the switch is in the “OFF” position before
plugging in the power cord.
22.
Make sure the tool is properly grounded. If equipped
with a 3-prong plug it should be used with a three-pole
receptacle. Never remove the third prong.
23.
Do not use this planer for other than its intended use.
If used for other purposes, GENERAL
®
INTERNATIONAL
disclaims any real implied warranty and holds itself
harmless for any injury, which may result from that use.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
To help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limitations, as well as poten-
tial hazards. General® International disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury that
may result from improper use of its equipment.
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