Specific Safety Instructions For Jointer/Planer - Craftsman 152.217050 Instruction Manual

it is aUsonecessary to repUace the 120 voUtpUug,sup-
plied with the motor, with a UL/CSA Listed pUugsuitabb
for 240 voUts and rated current of the jointer/pUaner,
Contact a bcaU qualified eUectdcian for proper proce-
dures to install the pUug,The jointer/pUaner must compUy
with aH bcaU and nationaU eUectdcaUcodes after the
240 voUtpUugis installed,
The jointer/planer with a 240 volt plug should only be
connected to an outlet having the same configuration
as the plug shown in FmGURE 2, No adapter is available
or should be used with the 240 volt plug,
Fig. 2
240 Volt
current carMng
prongs
grounding blade is
longest of the 3 blades
grounded outlet box
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MAKE CERTAIN the receptacle in question is properly
grounded, if you are not sure have a qualified electric-
ian check the receptacle,
This Jointer/Planer is for indoor use only, Do not
expose to rain or use in damp locations,
SPECIFIC SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
FOR JOINTER/PLANER
The operation of any Jointer/Planer can result in debris
being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe
eye damage, ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (that
comply with ANSi standard Z87,1 ) when operating the
Jointer/Planer, Safety Goggles are available at Sears
Retail Stores, Keep your thumbs and fingers away from
the cutterhead,
1, WARNING: Do not operate the Jointer/Planer until
it is completely assembled and installed according
to the instructions,
2, IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the oper-
ation of Jointers/Pianers, obtain advice from your
supervisor, instructor or other qualified person,
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KEEP cutterhead knives sharp and free of all rust
and pitch,
BEFORE starting machine, check cutterhead guard
to make sure it is not damaged and operates freely,
ALWAYS make sure exposed cutterhead behind
the fence is guarded, especially when jointing near
the edge,
NEVER perform jointing or planing operations with
the cutterhead guard removed,
MAKE CERTAIN the infeed and outfeed tables are
tightened before starting the machine,
NEVER start the jointer with the workpiece contact-
ing the cutterhead,
ALWAYS hold the workpiece firmly against the
tables and fence,
NEVER perform any operations "FREE-HAND"
which means using your hands to support or guide
the workpiece, ALWAYS use the fence to position
and guide the work,
AVOID awkward operations and hand positions
where a sudden slip could cause your hand to
move into the cutterhead,
ALWAYS use hold-down/push blocks for jointing
material less than 3 inches in height or planing
material thinner than 3 inches,
DO NOT perform jointing operations on material
shorter than 10 inches, narrower than 3/4 inch or
less than 1/2 inch thick,
DO NOT perform planing operations on material
shorter than 10 inches, narrower than 3/4 inch or
less than 1/2 inch thick,
NEVER make jointing or planing cuts deeper than
1/8 inch, On cuts more than 1-1/2 inches wide,
adjust depth of cut to 1/16 inch or less to avoid
overloading machine and to minimize chance of
kickback (work thrown back toward you),
MAINTAIN the proper height between the outfeed
table surface and the cutting circle of the knives,
SUPPORT the workpiece adequately at all times
during operation; maintain control of the work at all
times,
DO NOT back the workpiece over the cutterhead
toward the infeed table,