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Additional safety for electric planers

WARNING: ALWAYS switch off and allow the blades to come to a complete

standstill before attempting any adjustments, cleaning or carrying out

maintenance.

WARNING: Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool down. An exposed

rotating cutter may engage the surface leading to possible loss of control and

serious injury.

WARNING: Use clamps or another practical way to secure the workpiece to a

stable platform. Holding the work by your hand or against the body leaves it

unstable and may lead to loss of control.

WARNING: Respiratory protection (dust mask) and dust extraction system are

strongly recommended during usage to protect the operator against dust. Electric

planers generate a large quantity of dust and some materials will produce toxic

dust.

a) Ensure all nails, screws etc are removed from the workpiece before

commencing the task. Otherwise, damage to the blade or planer could occur,

causing a safety hazard

b) Ensure all cloth, cord, rags, string and similar items are removed from the

work area to prevent entanglement in the planer mechanism

c) Handle blades with caution

WARNING: ALWAYS disconnect the tool from the power supply before accessing

blades or guards.

d) Ensure that the blade installation bolts are securely tightened before

operation

e) Before using the planer on a workpiece, switch on and allow it to run for a

while. Check for vibration or wobbling that could indicate a badly installed, or

a poorly balanced blade

f) Allow the machine to reach full speed before making contact with the

workpiece and starting cutting

g) Operate the planer only when controlled by both hands

h) Ensure the planer is at least 200mm away from your face and body

i) Shavings may jam in the chute when cutting damp wood. Switch off,

disconnect from the power supply and clean out the chips with a stick

WARNING: Never put your finger into the chip chute.

j) ALWAYS disconnect from the power supply when leaving the machine

unattended

k) When not in use, disconnect from the power source and place the front base

on a wooden block so that the blades are not in contact with anything

l) Replace all blades at the same time, otherwise the resulting imbalance will

cause vibration and shorten the service life of planer and blades

Sanding tool safety

WARNING: Hold the power tool by insulated handles or gripping surfaces only,

because the sanding belt/sheet may contact its own cord. Cutting a “live”

wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool ‘live’ and could give the

operator an electric shock.

WARNING: Use clamps or another practical way to secure the workpiece to a

stable platform. Holding the workpiece by hand or against the body makes it

unstable and may lead to loss of control.

a) ALWAYS wear appropriate protective equipment, including a dust mask with

a minimum FFP2 rating, eye protection and ear defenders

b) Ensure all people in the vicinity of the work area are also equipped with

suitable personal protective equipment

c) Take special care when sanding some woods (such as beech, oak, mahogany

and teak), as the dust produced is toxic and can cause extreme reactions

d) NEVER use to process any materials containing asbestos. Consult a qualified

professional, if you are uncertain whether an object contains asbestos

e) DO NOT sand magnesium or alloys containing a high percentage of

magnesium

f) Be aware of paint finishes or treatments that may have been applied to the

material that is being sanded. Many treatments can create dust that is toxic,

or otherwise harmful. If working on a building constructed prior to 1960,

there is an increased chance of encountering lead-based paints

g) The dust produced when sanding lead-based paints is particularly hazardous

to children, pregnant women, and people with high blood pressure. DO

NOT allow these people near to the work area, even if wearing appropriate

personal protective equipment

h) Whenever possible, use a vacuum dust extraction system to control dust and

waste

i) Be especially careful when using a machine for both wood and metal

sanding. Sparks from metal can easily ignite wood dust. ALWAYS clean your

machine thoroughly to reduce the risk of fire

j) Empty the dust bag or container frequently during use, before taking breaks

and after completion of sanding. Dust may be an explosion hazard. DO NOT

throw sanding dust into an open fire. Spontaneous combustion may occur

when oil or water particles come into contact with dust particles. Dispose of

waste materials carefully and in accordance with local laws and regulations.

k) Work surfaces and sandpaper can become very hot during use. If there is

evidence of burning (smoke or ash), from the work surface, stop and allow

the material to cool. DO NOT touch work surface or sandpaper until they have

had time to cool

l) DO NOT touch the moving sandpaper

m) ALWAYS switch off before you put the sander down

n) DO NOT use for wet sanding. Liquids entering the motor housing can cause

severe electric shocks

o) ALWAYS unplug the sander from the mains power supply before changing or

replacing sandpaper

p) Even when this tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all

residual risk factors. If you are in any doubt as to safe use of this tool, do not

use it

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