• Keep air vents unobstructed for proper motor cooling.
• DO NOT lay tool down on shoe when the blades are exposed. This can chip the blades.
• Keep side discharge chute unobstructed at all times.
• Never reach under the tool for any reason unless it is turned off and UNPLUGGED.
BLADES ARE EXPOSED AND EXTREMELY SHARP.
• Use this tool for working with wood and wood products only.
• Never operate without securely holding the front handle.
• Always operate planer with two hands.
• Planer blades are extremely sharp. Handle with great care.
• Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use.
ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety
glasses. Also use face or dust mask. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY
WARNING:
EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CPA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NOSH/OSHA respiratory protection.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause
WARNING:
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and 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.
Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause
serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NOSH/OSHA approved
WARNING:
respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face
and body.
ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from
WARNING:
this product may contribute to hearing loss.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains
relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols
below are used to help you recognize this information.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
DANGER:
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
NOTICE:
Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
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