DO NOT use this machine unless you have been instructed

in its safe use and operation and have been given permission

Description of Work:

Using a Surface Planer or Jointer

Potential hazards:

i Abrasions

i Eye injuries

i Excessive Dust

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

PRE-OPERATION

ü Check workspaces are clear and no slip/trip-hazards are present

ü Check safety guards are adjusted and operate to give maximum protection

ü Where a bridge guard is fitted adjust the guard to ensure a maximum of 2mm clearance between guard and the timber

ü Locate and ensure you are familiar with the operation of the ON/OFF starter and E-Stop

ü Set depth of cut and lock table. Never make a single cut greater than 2mm

ü Check and lock fence in position

ü Start the dust extraction unit before using the machine

ü Faulty equipment must not be used. Immediately report suspect equipment

SAFE OPERATION

ü Hands must not be closer than 100mm from the cutter head when it is rotating

ü Use push blocks wherever possible

ü Place cupped boards with the concave side against the table

ü Plane with the grain. Hold the workpiece firmly and apply even feed rate

ü Operator should stand to side of in-feed table to avoid possible kickbacks

ü Before making any adjustments switch off and wait for the cutter head to completely stop

POST-OPERATION

ü Switch off and reset all guards to a fully closed position after use

ü Reset the depth of cut to zero after use

ü Leave the machine in a safe, clean and tidy state

DON’T

û NEVER attempt to surface stock less than 300mm long x 20mm wide x 15mm thick

û Never leave the machine while it is running

û Do not plane stock with structural defects