therefore wear ear protectors.
18. Any repairs to the planer thicknesser must be carried out only by a suitably qualified
person.
19. 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.
20. 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 PLANER
THICKNESSERS
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 maintenance, including changing the blades.
1. When an extension cable is required, you must ensure that it has the right ampere
rating and a large enough cross section for the planer thicknesser, it should also
be checked to make sure that no damage is present and it is in safe electrical
condition.
2. Ensure that you have removed foreign objects such as nails and screws front the
work before commencing.
3. Rags, cloths, cord, string and anything that could get “dragged” into the cutter block
should be removed from the work area prior to use.
4. Damaged or contaminated work pieces may cause unwanted hazards. Metal parts
penetrated into the workpiece can be very dangerous, and should be removed
before operation starts.
5. Use safety equipment including safety goggles or shield, ear protection, dust mask
and protective clothing.
6. Check to make sure that all fixing screws are tight before operating the tool.
7. Ensure that the dust extractor is in place before commencing operation.
8. Do not force the workpiece through the machine, let the machine apply the correct
automatic feed rate.
9. Keep the feed rollers free of wood chips and sawdust, if the movement becomes
clogged, kickback can occur.
10. The machine is designed for the planing of wood only. Never to cut recesses,
tennons or moulds.
11. Do not use the machine for planing wood with numerous knots or loose knots.
12. Do not stand directly in front of the machine during operation, stand to one side.
13. Check that the blades are fitted correctly before commencing operation.
14. Take care when handling blades and the cutter head. Wear work gloves The blades
are sharp and can easily cut bare hands.
15. Allow the machine to reach full speed before feeding in a workpiece.
16. Check that the cutters are securely fastened.
17. Check the amount of cut on the blade before feeding in a workpiece.
18. Check that the cutters are securely fastened.
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