Craftsman 172.26729 - Manual (Page 5)

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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:
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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.
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1. Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual carefully. Learn the applications and
limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or serious injury.
2.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses or eye shields when using this planer. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
3.
PROTECT your lungs. Wear a face mask or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
4. PROTECT your hearing. Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use.
Under some conditions noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss
5.
ALL VISTORS AND BYSTANDERS MUST wear the same safety equipment that the
operator of the planer wears.
6.
INSPECT the tool cords periodically and if damaged have them repaired
at your nearest Sears Service Center. ALWAYS BE AWARE of the cord location
when operating your planer.
7.
ALWAYS check the tool for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool,
a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to
determine if it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other
condition that may affect the tool’s operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced at a Sears Service center.
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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.
8. 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.
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8. Operator’s Manual
3. Rabbet Guide
2. Edge 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