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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.
15. Never stop the cutting blade by applying pressure to the blade.
16. Only withdraw the planer from the cut when the blade has stopped moving.
17. Only use blades in excellent cutting condition.
18. Do not put your fingers into the dust extraction. Use a wooden stick to unblock any material.
19. Always wear a dust mask.
20.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to
instruct others who may use this tool. If someone borrows this tool, make
sure they have these instructions also.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION cont.
1. Remove the
Planer
from the
Storage / Carrying Case
and inspect it carefully to make
sure that no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping.
2. Do not discard any of the packing materials until all parts are accounted for.
3. The planer has a
Crescent Wrench
force-fitted into the
Storage / Carrying Case.
4. The
Edge Guide
is force-fitted into the top of the lid of the
Storage / Carrying Case.
5. Also included with your planer and force fitted into the
Storage / Carrying Case
is a
Rabbet Guide.
6.
Two blades
are included with your planer.
7. If any of the parts are damaged or missing (refer to
PARTS LIST
below), return the
planer to your nearest Sears store or Craftsman outlet to have the planer replaced.
UNPACKING
PARTS LIST
WARNING:
If any parts are missing, DO NOT operate this planer until the
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious
personal injury.
!
8. Operator’s Manual
3. Rabbet Guide
4. Wrench
5. Two
Blades
1. Planer
Inches
mm
0
0
10
20
1
112
0
1/64
1/3
2
3/6
4
7. Storage / Carrying Case
6. Two Screws
2. Edge Guide
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium, from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that
are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash
exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth,
eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING:
Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
!
WARNING:
Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may
cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use
NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure.
Direct particles away from face and body.
!
1.
Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool down
. An exposed cutter may engage
the surface leading to possible loss of control and serious injury.
2.
Use clamps or another practical way to secure and the workpiece to a stable
platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead
to loss of control.
3.
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring
. Contact with a ‘live’ wire with also make
exposed metal parts of the tool ‘live’ and shock the operator condition.
4. Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.
5. When an extension cable is required you must ensure it has the correct ampere rating for
your power tool and is in a safe electrical condition. Fully unwind cable drum extensions to
avoid potential overheating.
6. Ensure your mains supply voltage is the same as indicated on the rating plate.
7. Your tool is double insulated for additional protection against a possible electrical
insulation failure within the tool.
8. Always check walls, floors and ceilings to avoid hidden power cables and pipes.
9. After long working period’s external metal parts and accessories could be hot.
10. Wear eye protection when operating this tool.
11. The base plate must always be held firmly against the material being cut to reduce
vibration and blade jumping.
12. If possible, ensure the workpiece is firmly clamped to prevent movement.
13. Your Planer is a hand held tool; do not clamp your planer.
14. Before cutting, check the cutting line is free of nails, screws, etc.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING:
BE SURE to read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
!
