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Additional Safety for Planer/Sanders
1.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This machine
presents significant safety hazards to
untrained users. Read/understand this entire
manual before starting the planer/sander.
Never allow unsupervised or untrained per-
sonnel to operate the machine.
2.
REACHING INSIDE MACHINE. Never reach
inside planer/sander or remove covers when
the planer/sander is connected to power.
Never place hands near, or in contact with,
sanding drum, or feed belt during operation.
3.
INFEED/OUTFEED AREA.
workpiece into the machine, keep clear of
kickback path by standing to the side of the
feed belt. Kickback is when the workpiece is
thrown off the machine sander by the force of
the cutterhead or sanding drum. Make sure
the workpiece has enough room to exit the
machine before starting.
4.
LOOKING INSIDE PLANER. Wood chips fly
around inside the planer/sander at a high rate
of speed. DO NOT look inside the machine
or remove guards/covers during operation.
5.
CORRECT MATERIAL. Only plane/sand
natural wood stock with this planer. DO NOT
plane/sand MDF, plywood, laminates, syn-
thetic products or metals.
6.
GRAIN DIRECTION. Planing/sanding across
the grain is hard on the machine and may
cause the workpiece to kick out. Always
plane/sand in the same direction or at a slight
angle with the wood grain.
7.
WORKPIECE LIMITS. Never sand or plane
workpieces narrower than 2", thinner than
and shorter than 12".
Like all machinery there is potential danger when operating this machine. Accidents are frequent-
ly caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this mill with respect and caution to
reduce the risk of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious
personal injury may occur.
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9.
10. DULL/DAMAGED INSERTS. The planer
When feeding
11. POWER AND AIR DISCONNECT.
12. WORKPIECE FEEDING.
13. CLOTHING.
14. DUST COLLECTION.
15. ALLERGIES.
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CLEAN STOCK. Planing/sanding stock with
nails, staples, or loose knots MAY cause
debris to kick out at the operator and WILL
damage your inserts/sanding belt when they
make contact. Always thoroughly inspect
and prepare stock to avoid these hazards.
REMOVING JAMMED WORKPIECES. To
avoid serious injury, always stop the planer/
sander and disconnect power before remov-
ing jammed workpieces.
may kick out a workpiece at the operator or
give poor finish results if it is operated with
dull or damaged inserts.
specifically stated in the manual, always
disconnect the power source and air supply
from the machine when performing mainte-
nance, adjustments, or assembly.
workpiece into machine, and feed only one
workpiece at a time.
Roll up or button sleeves, tie all
loose clothing or hair so it will keep clear of
entanglement hazards.
machine without an adequate dust collection
system in place and running.
Certain woods may cause
an allergic reaction in people and animals,
especially when exposed to fine dust. Make
sure you know what type of wood dust you
will be exposed to and always wear an
approved respirator.
G0677 24" Planer/Sander
Unless
Never force the
Never operate the
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