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Mount the machine on a non-slip and level surface (risk of
tipping). Make sure that the table plates are horizontally
levelled.
Avoid abnormal posture. Provide a safe standing position
and keep at any time the balance.
Be attentive. Be careful what you do. Behave sensibly when
working. Do not use the device when you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicaments. One moment
of carelessness when using the device can result in serious
injuries.
Wear suitable work clothes:
− Do not wear loose-fitting clothes or jewellery; they can
catch in moving parts.
− slip-proof shoes
− Hairnet in case of long hair
Wear personal protective clothing:
− ear protection (Sound intensity level at workplace can
exceed 85 dB (A))
− safety goggles
− Dust mask with work activities generating dust
− Gloves for blade exchange.
Keep your workplace in an orderly condition! Untidiness can
result in accidents.
Take into consideration environmental influences:
− Do not expose this surface planing and thicknessing
machine to rain.
− Do not use the device in moist or wet ambience.
− Do only work with sufficient visibility conditions. Provide
for good illumination.
− Do not use this machine near inflammable liquids or
gases.
− The wood dust generated during operation impedes the
necessary view and is harmful to health to some degree.
Always connect the shavings bag to the exhauster
connector.
Never leave the machine unattended.
Persons under the age of 18 must not operate the device.
Keep other persons away.
Do not allow other persons, especially children, to touch the
tool or the cable.
Keep them away from your working area.
Do not overload the machine! You work better and safer in
the given performance range.
Only operate the machine with complete and correctly
attached safety equipment and do not alter anything on the
machine that could impair the safety.
Assume the correct work posture. Stand to the side of the
machine.
While the machine runs keep your hands at a safe distance
from the blade shaft and the location where shavings are
ejected.
Always keep sufficient distance to the blade shaft. Maintain
sufficient distance from driven components during operation.
Remove all nails and metallic objects from the work piece
before planing or thicknessing.
Pay attention that the work piece does not contain any
cables, ropes, cords or the like.
Do not machine wood which has numerous knots and knot
holes.
Only start planing and thicknessing when the blade shaft has
reached its required speed.
Use only well sharpened blades as edgeless blades increase
not only the risk of backstrokes but also charge the motor.
Use appropriate devices when machining thin work pieces to
position and guide the wood pieces properly.
When machining make sure that the unused blade shaft is
covered by the knife guard.
Do only use tools according to EN 847-1 which are marked
with MAN.
The use of other tools and other accessories can
signify a risk of injury for you.
Use the push stick or pushing blocks when machining short
work pieces.
Do not use defective pushing blocks or sticks.
Always keep the pushing blocks and bars handy at the
machine if they are not used.
Secure long workpieces against dropping down when
finishing the cutting process. Use roller supports or similar
devices for this purpose.
Do not remove splinters, shavings and waste with your
hands from the dangerous area of the blade shaft.
Switch the machine off and remove the mains plug from the
socket when
− carrying out repair works
− maintenance and cleaning
− Fault elimination (this also includes removing of jammed
shavings or splinters)
− Checking connecting lines, whether these are knotted or
damaged.
− Transporting the machine
− Changing the blades
− Leaving the machine (also for short-term interruption)
Maintain your machine with care:
− Keep your tools sharp and clean in order to be able to
work better and safer.
− Follow the maintenance instructions and the instructions
for tool exchange.
− Keep handles dry and free of oil and grease.
Check the machine for possible damage:
− Before further use of the machine the protection devices
or slightly damaged parts must be checked carefully for
their proper and intended function.
− Check whether movable parts function perfectly and do
not stick or whether parts are damaged. All parts must be
correctly installed and fulfil all conditions to ensure
perfect operation of the machine.
− Damaged guards and parts must be properly repaired or
exchanged by a recognized, specialist workshop; insofar
as nothing else is stated in the instructions for use.
− Damaged or illegible safety labels should be replaced
immediately.
Do not allow any tool key to be plugged in!
Before switching on, check always that wrenches and
adjusting tools are removed.
Store unused equipment in a dry, locked place out of the
reach of children.
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