POWX2040 EN
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5.5 Service
▪ Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
6 SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS
DO NOT let familiarity with this product, gained from repeated use, replace strict adherence to
planer safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal
injury.
Always unplug your powertool before any repair, maintenance or when replacing the cutting
blades.
6.1 User.
▪ Always stand aside when operating the machine. Never stand in front of the inlet / output
opening of the planer.
▪ Wear eye protection, also wear gloves
▪ Always wear ear protection.
▪ Do not wear ties, rings, bracelets, and jewelry which could get caught in moving parts
during operation. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
▪ Make sure that all covers are installed in place before operation.
6.2 Blades :
▪ Handle the blades very carefully.
▪ Use appropriate sharpened cutters adapted to the appliance
▪ Tighten the planer blade installation bolts securely before operation.
▪ Check the blades carefully for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or
damaged blades immediately.
▪ Every part of the unused cutters should be protected.
6.3 Workpiece :
▪ Remove nails and clean the workpiece before cutting! Nail, sand or foreign matter can
cause blade damage or cause severe danger to the user.
6.4 Machine:
▪ Check before operation that the dust expel opening is not obstructed.
▪ Do not remove chips from the chip chute when the motor is running. Clean out chips after
the blades come to a complete stop. Always use a stick etc. when cleaning them out.
▪ Do not leave the tool running. Wait until it has come to a complete stillstand.
▪ Never plane more then 3 mm in one go.
▪ To avoid risk of overheating or jamming, never force the tool.
▪ Always fasten your machine to a workbench: before starting any work, check the stability
of your machine..
6.5 Residual risks
▪ These risks are present during operation, remain vigilant.
▪ Danger of injury to fingers or hands while changing the blade; wear gloves.
▪ Danger of injury caused by ejected debris; wear safety glasses.
▪ Danger to hearing; wear safety ear muffs
▪ Risk of inhaling airborne particles; wear a dust protector mask.
Caution: sawdust and wood chips can cause allergies and injury. Fires and explosions
can be triggered if oxygen from the air and a source of ignition are also present.
