5. Avoid dangerous environments. Do not operate this machine in wet or open flame environments. Airborne dust particles could cause an explosion and severe fire hazard. 6. Ensure all guards are securely in place and in working condition. 7. Make sure switch is in the “OFF” position before connecting power to machine. 8. Keep work area clean and free of clutter, grease, etc. 9. Keep children and visitors away. All visitors should be kept a safe distance away while operating unit. 10. Childproof workshop with padlocks, master switches or by removing switch keys. 11. Disconnect machine when cleaning, adjusting or servicing. 12. Do not force tool. The machine will do a safer and better job at the rate for which it was designed. 4 13. Use correct tool. Do not force machine or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. 14. Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, neck ties, gloves, jewelry, etc. 15. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before turning the machine on. Make this a habit! 16. Use proper extension cord. When using an extension cord, make sure it is in good condition. Use extension cords 100' or less in length that are rated Hard Service (grade S) or better, and that have a conductor size of 16 A.W.G. A drop in line voltage, loss of power and overheating can result when using an undersized cord. The extension cord must have a ground wire and ground plug pin, as well. 17. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 18. Do not leave machine unattended—wait until it comes to a complete stop before leaving the area. 19. Perform machine maintenance and care. Follow lubrication and accessory attachment instructions in the manual. 20. Keep machine away from open flame. Operating machines near pilot lights and/or open flames creates a high risk if dust is dispersed in the area. Dust particles and an ignition source may cause an explosion. Do not operate the machine in high risk areas, including but not limited to, those mentioned above. 21. Do not use machine under the influence of drugs or alcohol or if you are excessively tired. 22. Do not let untrained people use the machine if they are not supervised by an experienced operator. 23. If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing the intended operation, stop using the machine! Then contact our service department or ask a qualified expert how the operation should be performed. 24. Mag switches can be accidentally turned on when they are bumped. Always be aware of the mag switch location when moving items around the shop. Operating this equipment has the potential for flying debris to cause eye injury. Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating equipment. Everyday glasses or reading glasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses. Be certain the safety glasses you wear meet the appropriate standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). 5 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANERS 1. Always make sure the planer is on firm ground and is stable before operating. Immediately fix or shim the planer if it rocks or wobbles. 2. Always inspect the workpiece before running it through the planer. Stock with loose knots, nails, staples, dirt or other foreign objects should be rejected from use or corrected by eliminating the condition that makes it questionable. 3. Always make sure that all components of the planer are adjusted to their proper specifications before planing stock. 4. Always use the help of another person or some type of support fixture when planing long stock. 5. Never stand behind the workpiece when you are feeding it into the planer; the workpiece could possibly kick back and be thrown in the direction from which it came. 6. Never operate the planer if knives are dull or damaged. Sharp knives are safer and produce better final results. 7. Never process any material through the planer other than wood. This planer is designed for wood only! 8. Always take multiple light cuts rather than excessively deep cuts. 9. Never attempt to free a stalled workpiece while the planer is powered on and plugged in. 10. Absolutely never reach inside the planer or open the top cover while the planer is powered on and/or plugged in. 11. Never plane wood that is less than 7" long or less than 1.4" thick. 12. Always wear hearing protection when operating the planer. No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment or poor work results. 6 Read the manual completely before assembly and operation. Become familiar with the machine and its operation before beginning any work. Serious personal injury may result if safety or operational information is not understood or followed. 7 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 220V Operation We do not recommend using an extension c...