39. Use safety glasses and hearing protection.Also use face or dust mask if the cutting operationis dusty.10. Connect dust extraction equipment.If devices are provided for the connection of dustextraction and collection facilities ensure these areconnected and properly used.11. Do not abuse the cord.Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it todisconnect it from the socket. Keep the cord awayfrom heat, oil and sharp edges.12. Secure work.Use clamps or a vice to hold the work. It is saferthan using your hand and it frees both hands tooperate the tool.13. Do not overreach.Keep proper footing and balance at all times.14. Maintain tools with care.Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better andsafer performance. Follow instructions forlubrication and changing accessories. Inspect toolcord periodically and if damaged have it repairedby an authorized service facility. Inspect extensioncords periodically and replace, if damaged. Keephandles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.15. Disconnect tools.When not in use, before servicing and when changingaccessories such as blades, bits and cutters.16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.Form the habit of checking to see that keys andadjusting wrenches are removed from the toolbefore turning it on.17. Avoid unintentional starting.Do not carry a plugged-in tool with a finger on theswitch. Ensure switch is off when plugging in.18. Use outdoor extension leads.When tool is used outdoors, use only extensioncords intended for outdoor use.19. Stay alert.Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.Do not operate tool when you are tired.20. Check damaged parts.Before further use of the tool, a guard or other partthat is damaged should be carefully checked todetermine that it will operate properly and performits intended function. Check for alignment ofmoving parts, free running of moving parts,breakage of parts, mounting and any otherconditions that may affect its operation. A guard orother part that is damaged should be properlyrepaired or replaced by an authorized servicecenter unless otherwise indicated in thisinstruction manual. Have defective switchesreplaced by an authorized service facility. Do notuse the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.21. Warning.The use of any accessory or attachment, otherthan those recommended in this instructionmanual or the catalog, may present a risk ofpersonal injury.22. Have your tool repaired by a qualified person.This electric tool is in accordance with the relevantsafety requirements. Repairs should only becarried out by qualified persons using originalspare parts, otherwise this may result inconsiderable danger to the user. GEB066-2THICKNESSER SAFETYWARNINGS1. Wear eye protection.2. Wear suitable personal protective equipmentwhen necessary, such as hearing protection(ear plugs), respiratory protection (dust mask)and gloves when handling planer blades andrough material.3. Do not use the tool in the presence offlammable liquids or gases.4. Make sure that all covers are installed in placebefore operation.5. Handle the blades very carefully.6. Check the blades carefully for cracks ordamage before operation. Replace cracked ordamaged blades immediately.7. Tighten the blade installation bolts securely.8. Remove nails and clean the workpiece beforecutting. Nail, sand or foreign matter can causeblade damage.9. Do not remove chips from the chip chute whenthe motor is running. Clean out chips after theblades come to a complete stop. Always use astick etc. when cleaning them out.10. Do not leave the tool running.11. Do not abuse cord. Never yank cord todisconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cordaway from heat, oil, water and sharp edges.12. The tool should only be used for wood andsimilar materials.13. Never carry out stopped work (i.e. any cutwhich does not involve the full work piecelength).14. Never operate this tool to make recesses,tenons or moulds.15. Never use for planing of badly bowed woodwhere there is inadequate contact on theinfeed table.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.