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Always use a sling within the safe working load of the machine weight. Machine weights are
provided above. Before lifting, place a piece of wood onto the thicknessing bed, sufficiently long
to lock up against the cutterblock (ensure that it does not foul the knives) and both feed rollers.
Wind the bed up using the Thicknessing Rise and Fall Handwheel until the wood is locked firmly
in position. Sling underneath the machine’s thickness table extension rollers. Do not walk or
stand under the machine during lifting.
Never lift the machine by its planer tables. To do so would seriously damage
their alignment.
2.1 Positioning
There should be provided around every woodworking machine sufficient clear and unobstructed
space to enable the work being done at the machine to be done without risk of injury to persons
employed. You must also ensure that there is an ample power supply available, together with
good lighting and ventilation.
Only operate the machine in ambient temperatures from +10° to +40° C. If the
instructions are not followed, damage may occur during storage.
The chosen floor space should be in good and level condition to enable the machine to be
anchored at four points. Holes for M10 foundation bolts (not supplied) are provided in the
machine base. Level the tabletop by packing under the feet of the base as required. The
following drawing shows a lay-out of the anchor openings:
