Ryobi AP1301 English Manual - Page 4

GENERAL SAFETY RULES  INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade.  INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged.  GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with threeprong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical receptacle.  CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.  USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES: 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.  DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.  KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean tool.  STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.  DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.  NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use.  NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COMPONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.  DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDICATION.  WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.  USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury. Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory.  DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is tight and not making contact with tool or workpiece before connecting to power supply. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  NEVER PERFORM THE PLANING OPERATION with the cutter head or cutter guard removed.  NEVER MAKE A PLANING CUT deeper than 1/8 in.  DO NOT PLANE MATERIAL shorter than 14 in. or narrower than 3/4 in.  MAINTAIN THE PROPER RELATIONSHIP between the infeed and outfeed surfaces and the cutter head blade path.  SUPPORT THE WORKPIECE ADEQUATELY at all times during operation; maintain control of the work at all times.  NEVER FEED THE WORK from the rear of the planer.  DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PERFORM an abnormal or little used operation without the use of sturdy and adequate jigs, fixtures, stops, and the like.  NEVER plane more than one piece at a time. DO NOT PLANE more than one workpiece on the planer table at a time.  BEFORE STARTING UP, recheck to make certain all holding screws are tight.  STOP THE MACHINE and recheck the hex head bolts and blades for tightness after about 50 hours of operation.  DO NOT FORCE FEED THE WORKPIECE through the machine. Let the planer apply the proper feed rate.  CHECK THE FEED ROLLERS occasionally to be sure there are no chips or sawdust between any components.  PLANE ONLY SOUND LUMBER; there should be no loose knots and as few tight knots as possible. Make sure the workpiece is free from nails, screws, stones, or other foreign objects that could break or chip the blades.  NEVER STAND DIRECTLY IN LINE with either the infeed or outfeed sides. Stand off to one side.  MAKE SURE THE BLADES ARE ATTACHED as described in the operation section. The blades are sharp and can easily cut your hand. Use caution in handling the blades and cutter head guard. 4