Safety Warnings for
Power Planers
Before Operating the Tool
• The extension cable shall be entirely unrolled to prevent
a potential overheating.
• Double check the voltage in the power outlet is equal to
the rated power described in the equipment nameplate.
CAUTION
• Remove from the workplace all types
of rags, clothes, cables, ropes or any other object that
could get trapped in the planer blades.
WARNING
• Remove nails, screws or any other
object from the work piece. These objects may damage
the blades and the tool. Also, represent a safety hazard.
CAUTION
• The blades are sharp and can easily
cause wounds. Use care when handling the blades and
when assembling the cutter head.
CAUTION
• Before starting any job, make sure the
installation screws in the blades are perfectly tight.
• Before operating the tool, turn it ON leave it running a
couple of minutes. Look for vibrations indicating a faulty
installation or an unbalanced blade.
• Double check the blades are correctly mounted as
described in the instructions.
After Operating the Tool
• Before trying to carry out adjustments, turn OFF the tool and wait for the blades to come to a complete stop.
DANGER
• Never try to retrieve stuck work pieces from the cutter head using your hands. To retrieve a stuck piece,
turn OFF and disconnect the tool. Use a stick to remove the shavings.
• When necessary, replace both blades at the same time. Otherwise, the resulting unbalance will cause vibrations and will
shorten the useful life of the blades and the tool. Handle blades with extreme care.
While Operating the Tool
CAUTION
• Hold the work piece firmly with both
hands and keep them away from the cutter head.
• Do not force the work piece into the machine. Allow the
brush to gain the proper feed speed.
• Verify the feeding rollers occasionally to make sure
wood chips and burrs are not housed into the
components. If the bearings are not sitting firmly, the
feeding rolls will not keep the work piece against the bed,
causing it to travel back.
WARNING
• Plan only wood pieces.
• Use solid wood, with no loose knots and as few firm
knots as possible.
• Never stand directly in the entryway or exit of the piece.
Stand always aside the machine.
CAUTION
• Make sure the blades are not in contact
with the workpiece when connecting the machine.
• Before cutting, wait for the blades to reach full speed.
• Never leave the tool ON unsupervised.
CAUTION
• After long periods or running, the metallic parts can be
very hot.
• When possible, use a dust extraction system.
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