> When planing, make sure that the portion of the cutter head not being used
is covered by the cutter guard.
> When planing thin pieces of timber, suitable devices must be used to ensure
that these small pieces are properly positioned and guided.
> The anti-kickback device of the planer must be checked regularly to ensure
that it remains in proper working condition. All pawls of this device must move
freely and must drop down by their own weight when lifted. The point of these
pawls must be kept sharp.
> Do not begin planing until the cutter head has reached full speed.
> When planing, take up a working position so that you are always on one side
of the machine away from the area directly in front of or behind the cutter head.
> Always keep your hands well away from the cutter head or the chip ejection
area while the machine is running.
> A uniform feed rate when planing increases the life of the cutting blades and
reduces the risk of accidents.
> The planing blades must be sharpened or replaced in good time as blunt
knives do not only increase the risk of kickback, but also impose an unnecessary
load on the motor.
> The sawdust created by planing can make it difficult to see as clearly
as necessary and can impair the operator’s health in certain circumstances.
> If not working outdoors or in a well ventilated area, the machine should ideally
be connected to an extractor unit with an air velocity of at least 20 m/s (65.6 ft/sec.).
> The sound pressure level at the workplace generally exceeds 85 dB (A),
Users should therefore wear ear protectors.
> Any repairs to the planer thicknesser must be carried out only by a suitably
qualified person.
> Only original spare parts and accessories must be used, Otherwise the
manufacturer does not offer any warranty and does not accept any liability for
personal injury.
> Regular cleaning of the machine is an important safety factor, before
beginning this task always ensure the planer is turned off and that the plug
is removed from the mains supply.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR JOINTER PLANER
WARNING!
Before connecting the tool to the mains supply 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 or lower 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 the tool into the mains supply. Always turn the machine off and
remove the plug from the mains socket before making any adjustments or
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