BEFORE CONNECTING YOUR TOOL
TO A POWER SOURCE
Be sure
you
have read
all
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY RULES
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
2.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
lit.
locations. Keep work area well
3.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.
4.
STORE
locked-up place-out of the reach of children.
5.
DON'T
*
it
6.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-
duty tool.
7. WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
parts. Rubber gloves and footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
8.
USE SAFETY GLASSES.
mask
9.
DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
10. SECURE WORK.
and
11.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
12.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
13. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use; before servicing; when changing bladeĀor adjusting guides.
14. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to
that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning
15. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tool with finger on
switch. Be sure switch
16. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool
tension cords suitable for use outdoors
17. Keep Guards in Place and in Working Order.
18.
Keep Blades Sharp.
19.
Keep Hands Away from Cutting Area.
20.
REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
IDLE
FORCE
was designed.
if
cutting operation
it
frees
both
TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, high or
TOOL.
hands to operate tool.
It
is
Use clamps or
is
OFF
Do not expose power tool in rain.
will do the job better and safer
No
loose clothing or jewelry
Use safety
dusty.
vise
when plugging in.
Don't use power tools in damp or wet
at
the rate for which
to
get caught
glasses
with most tools. Also face or dust
it
to disconnect from
to hold work.
and
so
marked.
It's
safer than using your hand
at
all
times.
is
used outdoors,
it
use
in
on.
moving
see
only ex-
PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS
Your electric tool
performance, long tool life, and your safety, follow these instructions carefully.
VOLTAGE
sure the voltage supplied
with voltage greater
well
as
damage to the tool. If
voltage
less
HOW
TO
1
i.
Planiqg depth (cutting volume) may be adjusted
is
precision built and manufactured to satisfy the highest standards. For maximum
WARNING:
than the nameplate rating
Before connecting
is
the same as that specified on the nameplate
than
that specified for the tool can result in SERIOUS INJURY to
in
doubt,
USE
the
tool
to
a power source (receptacle, outlet, etc.)
DO
NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power source with
is
harmful to
the
motor.
as
desired by simply turning the knob
of
the tool. A power source
(front grip) on the front of the power planer.
To
start the tool, simply pull the trigger.
2.
Release
a
the trigqer to stop. Models with
lock button
__
GS
the handle may be run
continuously without keeping your fin-
ger
on the trigger.
in the
ON
position, first pull the trigger
To
lock the trlgqer
and then depress the lock button on the
handle with your thumb.
tool from the lock position, just
?rigger again and
After you switch on the tool by pulling the trigger,
3.
release
top speed before bringing
incline the workpiece in stationary fashion,
To
stop the
pull
the
it.
it
into contact with the wood. Planing will be easier if you
r
hait
until the planer
so
that you can plane somewhat downhill.
Lock
Trigger
the
button
switch
is
user
-
running
be
as
I
at
4.
Starting & Finishing Planing Work
First, rest the tool front shoe flat upon
the work surface. Switch on, then move
the planer gently forward. Apply presĀsure
to
tool
as
indicated (photo),
at
start
and end of planing.
For Fine Finishes
5.
The speed and volume of planing determine the kind of finish. The power planer keeps
at
a
cutting
ume
speed that will not result in jamming by chips.
is
upped, while for a good finish
you
should cut
For rough cutting, the vol-
less
and advance the tool more
slowly.
Fig.
2
3