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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Your PLANER has many features that will make
your job faster and easier. Safety, performance
and reliability have been given top priority in
the design of this tool, qualities to make easy
to maintain and to operate.
WARNING: Read and understand all in-
structions. Failure to follow all indications
listed below, may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE IN-
STRUCTIONS.
SAFETY IN WORKING AREA
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Clut-
tered benches and dark areas may cause acci-
dents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Some power tools create
sparks which may provoke fire.
Keep away observers, children and visitors
while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
ELECTRIC SAFETY
Avoid the body contact with grounded surfac-
es such as pipes, radiators and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. The presence of water into power tools
will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse of the power cord. Never use the
power cord to carry the tool and do not pull
the plug off the outlet. Keep the cable away of
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outside, use an
outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”.
These cords are rated for outdoor use and re-
duce the risk of electric shock.
The switch provided with your jointer is de-
signed for 220 volt single phase usage only.
The switch has a plug that is designed to plug
into a 220 volt outlet. There are many differ-
ent configurations for 220 volt outlets, so it is
conceivable that the configuration of the plug
may not match the configuration of your exist-
ing outlet. If this is the case, you will have to
replace the plug with a UL/CSA approved plug
that matches the configuration of your 220 V
outlet.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: This machine MUST BE GROUND-
ED while in use to protect the operator from
electric shock.
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
GROUNDING provides the path of least resis-
tance for electric current and reduces the risk
of electric shock. The plug MUST be plugged
into a matching electrical receptacle that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance
with ALL local codes and ordinances.
If a plug is provided with your machine DO
NOT modify the plug. If it will not fit your elec-
trical receptacle, have a qualified electrician in-
stall the proper connections to meet all electri-
cal codes local and state. All connections must
also adhere to all of OSHA mandates.
IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result
in risk of electric shock. The conductor with
the green insulation (with or without yellow
stripes) is the equipment-grounding conduc-
tor. DO NOT connect the equipment-ground-
ing conductor to a live terminal if repair or
replacement of the electric cord or plug is nec-
essary.
Check with a qualified electrician or service
personnel if you do not completely understand
the grounding instructions, or if you are not
sure the tool is properly grounded.
PLUGS/RECEPTACLES
WARNING: Electrocution or fire could result
if this machine is not grounded properly or if
the electrical configuration does not comply
with local and state electrical codes.
• MAKE CERTAIN the machine is disconnected
from power source before starting any electri-
cal work.
• MAKE SURE the circuit breaker does not ex-
ceed the rating of the plug and receptacle.
The motor supplied with your machine is a 220
volt, 60 hertz, single phase motor.
Never connect the green or ground wire to a
live terminal. A machine with a 220 volt plug
should only be connected to an outlet having
the same configuration as the plug.
