SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.
7
SERVICE SAFETY
1.
If any part of this planer is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any way;
or should any electrical component fail to perform properly: SHUT OFF
the
power switch and remove the planer’s plug from the power source and have the
missing, damaged or failed parts replaced
BEFORE
resuming operation.
2.
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.
3.
If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this has to be done by the
manufacturer or his agent in order to avoid a safety hazard.
SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR YOUR TOOL
V
.......................................................................Volts
A
......................................................................Amps
Hz
....................................................................Hertz
W
.....................................................................Watts
min
..................................................................Minutes
....................................................................Alternating current
.................................................................Direct current
n
o
....................................................................No-load speed
....................................................................Class II construction, Double Insulated
.../
min
..............................................................Revolutions or Strokes per minute
.....................................................................Indicates danger, warning or caution.
It means attention! Your safety is involved.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
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SAFETY RULES FOR PLANERS
1.
ALWAYS use both hands when using the planer. Hold the front handle with your
left hand and the rear handle with your right hand.
2.
Operate the planer with the chip chute exhaust turned so it points away from your
face and eyes.
3.
To insure control, ALWAYS support your workpiece so the cut will be on your
right.
4.
ALWAYS clamp the workpiece
securely so it will not move when making the cut.
5.
DO NOT use dull or damaged blades.
Bent blades can break easily, or cause
kickback resulting in loss of control and serious injury.
6.
ALWAYS hold the planer so the blades DO NOT come in contact with the
workpiece until you have squeezed the trigger switch and the planer has started.
Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep both
hands on the planer (rear handle and front handle). If both hands are holding
the planer, the blade cannot cut them.
DANGER
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.
6
WARNING:
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged replace
immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged
area could cause electrical shock, resulting in serious injury.
!
3.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
4.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
5.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
6.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use marked “W-A” or “W”.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
7.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault
Circuit Interupter (GFCI) protected supply.
Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of
electric shock.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont.
EXTENSION CORDS
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.
Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct
size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
Table 1: Minimum Gage for Cord
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CAUTION:
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the
cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while
you are working with a power tool.
WARNING:
Double insulation DOES NOT take the place of normal safety
precautions when operating this tool.
!
Ampere
Rating
Volts
Total cord length (in feet)
More Than
0
6
10
12
6
10
12
16
18
18
16
14
16
16
16
12
Not recommended
16
14
14
14
12
12
Not More
Than
120V
25
50
100
150
AWG
