INTRODUCTION
Your JOINTER has many features that will make
your job faster and easier. Safety, performance
and reliability have been given top priority in
the design of this tool, qualities to make easy
to maintain and to operate.
WARNING: Carefully read the entire man-
ual before attempting to use this tool. Be sure
to pay special attention to the safety rules and
all the Warnings and Cautions of this manual.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Read and understand all instruc-
tions. Failure to follow all indications listed
below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WORK AREA
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Clut-
tered benches and dark areas may cause acci-
dents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive at-
mospheres, such as in the presence of flamma-
ble liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create
sparks which may provoke fire.
• Keep away observers, children and visitors
while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Double insulation eliminates the need for the
three wire grounded power cord and ground-
ed power supply system.
• Avoid the body contact with grounded sur-
faces such as pipes, radiators and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
• Don't expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. The enter of water into the power
tools will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse of the cable. Never use the ca-
ble to carry the tools and do not pull the plug
off the outlet. Keep the cable away of heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged
cables immediately. Damaged cables increase
the risk of electric shock
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PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tools.
Don't use the tool if you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may cause a serious personal in-
jury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away of moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
• Avoid an accidental starting. Be sure that the
switch is OFF before plugging in. Carrying tools
with the finger on the switch or plug in the
tool swith switch in ON may cause accidents.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and bal-
ance enables better control of the tools in un-
expected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye pro-
tection. Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection must be used for ap-
propriate conditions.
• Before connecting the tool to a power source
(receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure that the volt-
age supplied is the same as that one specified
on the nameplate of the tool. To use a not
specified voltage may cause a serious injury to
the user as well as damage the tool.
TOOL USE AND CARE
Use clamps or other practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a estable plat-
form. Holding the work by hand or against your
body is unestable and may cause loss of control.
Don't force the tool. Use correctly the tool in
its application and this will help you to do the
job better and safer.
Do not use tools if switch does not turn it ON
or OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled
whith the switch is dangerous and must be re-
paired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source be-
fore making any adjustments, changing acces-
sories or storing the tool. This preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of accidental starting
of the tool.