SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. The exposed cutter can inflict severe
injury, so keep this tool out of the reach of children, and never allow the cutter to
contact any body part except when changing the cutter. The cutter is extremely
sharp and does not need to “spin” to inflict injury.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE. No part of the Power Plane should be disassembled,
except for when servicing the cutter.
Always unplug the unit before servicing the cutter or adjusting the cutting depth,
and whenever the unit is not in use. A shock hazard may exist if the unit is wet.
Never use near water, in the rain, or while standing on a wet surface. Never carry
the Power Plane by the cord or yank it from the receptacle.
FOR HOBBY USE ONLY. The Power Plane is made for normal, intermittent
personal hobby use. It is not designed for continuous use, such as in a
manufacturing operation. Do not push hard. When operating the Power Plane,
apply just enough force to keep the unit cutting at a steady rate. This rate will vary
depending on the type of material being cut.
USE SAFETY GLASSES AND OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Use safety
goggles or safety glasses with side shields, complying with applicable safety
standards and, when needed, a face shield. This applies to all persons in the
work area. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving
parts. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
SECURE THE WORK. Use clamps to hold your work. It’s safer than using your
hands and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. When positioning the unit, do not hold
your fingers over the “POWER” switches.
CAUTION: If the Power Plane is dropped, the cutter may pick up debris or
become deformed. Remove the cutter from the unit and insure the cutter is free
of debris and dents. If the cutter is dented or deformed, replace it. Even a small
dent may cause the unit to bind or cause the cutter to overheat. NEVER FILE OR
RESHARPEN A DENTED OR DEFORMED CUTTING DRUM.
DANGER: KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep fingers away
from the cutter. Never hold the part being cut in the area the Power Plane will
be used.
USE ONLY GENUINE GPM REPLACEMENT CUTTERS. Never substitute any
cutter for the GPM cutting drum. Never use defective or incorrect cutter retainer
screws. Follow cutter replacement procedures.
IF THE CUTTER BINDS OR MOTOR STALLS, RELEASE SWITCHES
IMMEDIATELY.
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