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• If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way, or any
electrical part does not work properly, turn the jointer/
planer off and unplug the jointer/planer.
• Replace damaged, missing or failed parts before using
the jointer/planer again.
• Make sure the cutter guard works properly. With the
switch off and key removed, pull the cutter guard open
and let go. If the guard doesn’t smoothly swing closed,
contact an Authorized Service Center.
• Make sure the cutter head turns in the right direction.
The top should move toward the infeed table. If the
cutter head turns the wrong direction, contact an
Authorized Service Center.
• Keep Jointer/Planer interior free of wood chips and
dust buildup around motor and switch box.
• Keep knives sharp. Dull or nicked knives tend to
“pound” and chew at the wood, causing kickbacks.
• To reduce the risk of injury from unsafe accessories,
use only recommended accessories.
To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or Throwbacks)
• Use this jointer/planer to cut only wood.
• Use push blocks or push sticks whenever possible.
• Plan your hand placement so your fingers will not be
anywhere a sudden slip could cause them to slide or
fall into the cutter head. When using only one hold-
down/push-block to feed the wood, do not put your
other hand on the jointer/planer, workpiece, or hold-
down/push-block.
• To reduce the risk of injury from thrown pieces, make
sure the knives are sharp, properly installed and the
cutter knives wedge screws are tight.
• Make sure the clamps and locks are tight and there is
not excessive play in any parts.
• Adjust the depth of cut to between 1/32 and 1/16 of an
inch for best results in most operations. A deep cut
makes feeding the wood harder and can cause the
wood to kickback. To be sure you will make a depth of
cut you planned, always lower the infeed table slightly
farther than you wanted then, raise the table to the
desired depth.
• Use The Right Tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to
do a job it was not designed for.
Inspect your work area.
• Keep work area clean.
• Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
• Floor must not be slippery from wax or sawdust.
• To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage, never
use the jointer/planer near flammable liquids, vapors
or gases.
• Before using the jointer/planer, clear the table of all
objects not needed to feed the workpiece.
• To reduce the risk of injury, don’t do any layout, assem-
bly, or setup work on the jointer/planer bed.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean
for best and safest performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears
Reduce the Risk of Accidental Starting.
• Make sure switch is “OFF” before plugging jointer/
planer into a power outlet.
Dress for safety.
• Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes.
This can result in permanent eye damage. Always
wear safety goggles (not glasses) complying with
ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on
package. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resis-
tant lenses. They are not safety glasses. Safety gog-
gles are available at many local retail stores. Glasses
or goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA could
seriously hurt you when they break.
• For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with
safety goggles.
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings, wrist watches). They can get caught and draw
you into moving parts.
• Wear nonslip footwear.
• Tie back long hair.
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce the risk of possible
hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using
jointer/planer for hours at a time.
Inspect Your Workpiece
• Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the
part of the workpiece to be cut.
Plan your cut.
• Small or thin workpieces can kickback when they tip
over on the tables or into the cutter head. To reduce
the risk of cutter head contact or workpiece kickback:
- Never joint, plane or bevel workpieces shorter than
12 inches.