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Never stick your finger into the chip chute. Shavings may
jam in the chute when cutting damp wood. Clean out the
chips with a stick but only when the tool has been turned
off and unplugged from the power socket.
•
Do not leave the machine running unattended. Operate
the tool only when controlled by both hands.
•
When leaving the planer, switch off and set it with the
front base up on a wooden block so that the blades are
not in contact with anything.
•
Always change the two blades at the same time,
otherwise the resulting imbalance will cause vibration and
shorten the blade and tool life.
WARNING
. Before connecting a tool to a power source
(mains socket power point receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure
that the voltage supply is the same as that specified on the
nameplate of the tool. A power source with a voltage greater
than that specified for the tool can result in serious injury to
the user, as well as damage to the tool.
If in doubt, do not plug in the tool. Using a power source
with a voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to
the motor. The tool must be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any use other than those mentioned in this
Manual will be considered a case of misuse. The user
and not the manufacturer shall be liable for any damage
or injury resulting from such cases of misuse. To use this
tool properly, you must observe the safety regulations, the
assembly instructions and the operating instructions to
be found in this Manual. All persons who use and service
the machine have to be acquainted with this Manual and
must be informed about its potential hazards. Children
and frail people must not use this tool. Children should be
supervised at all times if they are in the area in which the
tool is being used. It is also imperative that you observe
the accident prevention regulations in force in your area.
The same applies for general rules of occupational health
and safety.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes
made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from such
changes. Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not
possible to eliminate all residual risk factors. The following
hazards may arise in connection with the tool’s construction
and design:
•
Damage to hearing if effective hearing protection is
not worn.
•
Always remove the plug from the mains socket before
making any adjustments or maintenance, including
changing the blades and adjusting the depth of cut.
•
Contact with the blades.
•
Reaching under the base whilst the tool is running and
making contact with the blade.
•
Kickback of workpiece and parts of workpiece.
•
Blade fracture.
•
Catapulting of faulty pieces from the blade.
Accessories
The GMC PPM Palm Planer is supplied in a storage case
with the following accessories:
•
Additional set of blades
•
Spare drive belt
•
Spanner
•
Shavings adaptor tube
Unpacking
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely
that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is
missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the
tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has
been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury.
