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.
5. 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.
Safety advice relating
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specifically to power planers
Wait until the blade shaft
■
completely stopped moving
before you put the device down.
An exposed blade shaft may catch on
the surface and lead to loss of control or
serious injury.
Do not place your fingers in the
■
planer debris removal port
General power tool safety warnings
Danger of injury from rotating parts.
Always switch on the device before
■
placing it against the workpiece.
Otherwise the device could kick back
if the planer blade gets snagged in the
workpiece.
When working always keep the
■
sole
Otherwise you could be injured if the
plane tilts.
Never plane over metal objects.
■
Otherwise the planer blade / blade shaft
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Secure the workpiece. Use clamps or
■
a vice to grip the workpiece firmly. This
is much safer than holding it with your
hand.
Do not plane materials containing
■
asbestos. Asbestos is a known
carcinogen.
The dust generated while planing
■
could be hazardous to health,
inflammable or explosive. Wear a
dust mask and use a suitable dust / debris
vacuum extraction device. Some dusts are
known carcinogens.
When planing wood for long
■
periods and in particular when
working on materials that give
rise to dusts that are hazardous
to health, the planer must be
connected to a suitable external
dust extraction device.
Do not use the power planer if its
■
mains lead is damaged. Damaged
has
mains leads increase the risk of electric
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shock.
Never support yourself by placing
■
your hands near or in front of
the device or on the workpiece
surface. If you slip you could be injured.
If a dangerous situation arises, pull
■
the mains plug immediately out of
.
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flat against the workpiece.
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could be damaged.
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