RIKON Power Tools 25-010 - Manual (Page 3)

ALWAYS CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Before initial or continual use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be checked to
assure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other damaged parts should immediately be properly repaired or replaced.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT TOOLS.
Disconnect tools before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits, and cutters.
ALWAYS AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging in cord.
NEVER LEAVE TOOLS RUNNING UNATTENDED.
1. Regularly check that the blades and lock bars are locked tight in cutter block.
2. Always keep hands and fingers away from the blades..
3. Never make jointing or planing cuts deeper than 1/8”.
4. Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be planed.
5. Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward workpieces.
6. Use extra supports (roller stands, saw horses, tables etc, for any workpieces large enough to tip
when not held down to the table top.
7. Check for proper blade size and type for thickness and material being cut.
8. Plane only one workpiece at a time.
9. Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause fingers or hand to
move into the cutter block.
10. Keep your face and body to one side, out of line with a possible kick back.
Special Safety Rules For Planers and Jointers
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often.
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California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often
you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved
safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
For more detailed information about Californial Propostion 65 log onto rikontools.com.