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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.

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WARNING: Check extension cords before each use. If damaged replace 

  immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged 

  area could cause electrical shock, resulting in serious injury.

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4. 

AVOID body contact with grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and 

    refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

5. 

DO NOT expose power tools to rain or wet conditions or use power tools in wet 

    or damp locations. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

6.

 INSPECT tool cords for damage. Have damaged tool cords repaired at a Sears 

    Service CenterBE SURE to stay constantly aware of the cord location and keep it well 
    away from the moving blade.

7. 

DO NOT abuse the cord. NEVER use the cord to carry the tool by or to pull the 

    plug from the outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. 
    Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

  ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont. 

EXTENSION CORDS

Use a proper extension cord. ONLY use cords listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).  
Other extension cords can cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and 
overheating of tool. For this tool an AWG (American Wire Gauge) size of a least 14-gauge 
is recommended for an extension cord of 25- ft. or less in length. Use 12-gauge for an 
extension cord of 50-ft. 

Extension cords 100-ft. or longer are not recommended. 

Remember, 

a smaller wire gauge size has greater capacity than a larger number 

(14-gauge wire has more capacity than 16-gauge wire; 12-gauge wire has more capacity 
than 14-gauge). When in doubt use the smaller number. When operating a power tool 
outdoors, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated for 
outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

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CAUTION: Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the 

  cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while 

  you are working with a power tool. 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.

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SERVICE SAFETY
1.  

If any part of this planer is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any way; 

     or should any electrical component fail to perform properly: SHUT OFF the 

     power switch and remove the planer’s plug from the power source and have the

     missing, damaged or failed parts replaced 

BEFORE resuming operation.

2.  

Tool service must be performed only at a Sears Service Center. Service or 

     maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
3.  

When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow 

     instructions in the maintenance section of this manual.  Use of unauthorized 

     parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of 

     electric shock or injury.

SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR YOUR TOOL

 

    V.......................................................................Volts

    

A......................................................................Amps

    

Hz....................................................................Hertz

    

W.....................................................................Watts

    

min..................................................................Minutes

         ....................................................................Alternating current

            .................................................................Direct current

    

no ....................................................................No-load speed

         ....................................................................Class II construction, Double Insulated

    .../

min..............................................................Revolutions or Strokes per minute

         . . .................................................................Indicates danger, warning or caution. 

                                                                       It means attention! Your safety is involved.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols. 

 

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SAFETY RULES FOR PLANERS

 1. ALWAYS use both hands when using the planer. Hold the front handle with your 

     left hand and the rear handle with your right hand. 
 
2. Operate the planer with the chip chute exhaust turned so it points away from your 

     face and eyes.  
 
3. To insure control, ALWAYS support your workpiece so the cut will be on your 

     right.
 4. 

ALWAYS clamp the workpiece securely so it will not move when making the cut.

 5. 

DO NOT use dull or damaged blades. Bent blades can break  easily, or cause 

     kickback resulting in loss of control and serious injury.
 6. 

ALWAYS hold the planer so the blades DO NOT come in contact with the 

     workpiece until you have squeezed the trigger switch and the planer has started.  

                                Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep both 

hands on the planer (rear handle and front handle). If both hands are holding 

the planer, the blade cannot cut them.

      DANGER

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