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g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
Power Tool Use & Care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the power tool before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
WARNING: When used in Australia or New Zealand, it is
recommended that this tool is ALWAYS supplied via Residual
Current Device (RCD) with a rated residual current of 30mA
or less.
Service
a) 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.
Additional safety for electric planers
WARNING: ALWAYS switch off and allow the blades to
come to a complete standstill before attempting any
adjustments, cleaning or carrying out maintenance.
WARNING: A dust mask and dust extraction system are
strongly recommended during usage to protect the opera-
tor against dust. Electric planers generate a large quantity
of dust and some materials will produce toxic dust.
WARNING: Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the
Safety Instructions
tool down. An exposed rotating cutter may engage the sur-
face leading to possible loss of control and serious injury.
WARNING: Hold the power tool by insulated handles or
gripping surfaces only, because the cutter may contact its
own cord. Cutting a “live” wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool ‘live’ and could give the operator an
electric shock.
WARNING: Use clamps or another practical way to secure
the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by
your hand or against the body leaves it unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
a) Ensure all nails, screws etc are removed from the
workpiece before commencing the task. Otherwise,
damage to the blade or planer could occur, causing a
safety hazard
b) Ensure all cloth, cord, rags, string and similar items are
removed from the work area to prevent entanglement in
the planer mechanism
c) Handle blades with caution
WARNING: ALWAYS disconnect the tool from the power
supply before accessing blades or guards.
d) Ensure that the blade installation bolts are securely
tightened before operation
e) Before using the planer on a workpiece, switch on and
allow it to run for a while. Check for vibration or wob-
bling that could indicate a badly installed, or a poorly
balanced blade
f) Allow the machine to reach full speed before making
contact with the workpiece and starting cutting
g) Operate the planer only when controlled by both hands
h) Ensure the planer is at least 200mm away from your
face and body
i) Shavings may jam in the chute when cutting damp
wood. Switch off, disconnect from the power supply
and clean out the chips with a stick
WARNING: Never put your finger into the chip chute.
j) ALWAYS switch off and allow the blades to come to a
complete standstill before attempting any adjustments,
cleaning or carrying out maintenance
k) ALWAYS disconnect from the power supply when leav-
ing the machine unattended
l) When not in use, disconnect from the power source
and place the front base on a wooden block so that the
blades are not in contact with anything
m) Replace all blades at the same time, otherwise the
resulting imbalance will cause vibration and shorten the
service life of planer and blades
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