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Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to
operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may
affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool
bits etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the
power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
Safety Rules for Planers
Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the
tool down. An exposed rotating cutter may
engage the surface leading to possible loss of
control and serious injury.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the cutter may
contact its own cord. Cutting a "live" wire
may make exposed metal parts of the tool
"live" and could give the operator an electric
shock.
Use clamps or another practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or
against the body leaves it unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
Make sure the spring operated automatic
retracting rabbet guard returns to blade
covering position instantly. The blades
are hidden from view and you may be cut if
blade is contacted.
Always start the plane before blade is in
contact with the workpiece and allow the
blade to come to full speed. Tool can
vibrate or chatter if blade speed is too slow at
beginning of cut and possibly kickback.
Check the workpiece for nails, if there are
nails, either remove or set them well
below intended finished surface. If the
planer blades strike objects like nails it may
cause the tool to kickback and serious
personal injury may result.
Unplug the planer before changing
accessories. Before plugging the tool in,
check that the trigger lock is "OFF".
Accidental start-ups may occur if planer is
plugged in while changing an accessory.
After changing blades, rotate the blade
drum to make sure blades are not hitting
any part of the blade head housing and
the blade locking screws are tight.
Spinning blades could strike tool housing and
damage tool as well as possible injury.
Always hold the tool firmly with both
hands for maximum control.
Never pull the plane backward over the
workpiece. Loss of control may occur.
Do not put fingers or any objects into the
chip ejector or clean out chips while tool
is running. Contact with blade drum will
cause injury.
Remove plug from power source if it
becomes necessary to remove chips. The
blades are hidden from view and you may be
cut if blade is contacted.
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