Trigger "ON/OFF" Switch
H o l d t h e t o o l w i t h
b o t h h a n d s w h i l e
starting the tool, since torque from the
motor can cause the tool to twist.
To turn tool "ON", depress the "Lock-
OFF" button and squeeze the trigger
switch. To turn the tool "OFF", release
t h e t r i g g e r s w i t c h w h i c h i s s p r i n g
loaded and will return to "OFF" position
automatically.
To increase switch life, do not turn
switch on and off while tool and drum
are held against a workpiece.
Brake
When the trigger is released it activates
the electrical brake to stop the blade
quickly. This feature is especially useful
when making repetitive cuts.
Planing Action
Proper planing action helps to achieve
the desired result. With practice and
e x p e r i e n c e , i t w i l l b e c o m e s e c o n d
nature. Make sure that the workpiece is
held in place securely on your work
surface, and standing comfortably, hold
the planer firmly with both hands.
1.
With the planer fully adjusted, place
the front shoe on the workpiece, (be
certain that the blade drum is not in
contact with the work) and start the
planer as described earlier.
2.
With pressure on the front shoe, and
the fence against the side of the work
(to control the width or angle,) feed
the planer steadily until the full
length of the rear shoe passes over
the edge of the workpiece. (Fig. 8)
3.
Then gradually transfer pressure to
the rear shoe, and continue planing
to the end of the cut.
Operating Instructions
SHOE
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
EDGE
CLAMP
WOOD SCRAP
WORK PIECE
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Disconnect battery pack from tool before making any assembly,
adjustments or changing accessories.
Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Setting The Desired Planing
Width
1.
Loosen the wing knob(s) that hold
the fence onto the brackets guide
bracket(s).
2.
Slide the fence along the guide
bracket(s) to the desired planing
width. (When using the dual-mount
fence, it may be necessary to raise
the planer stand before the desired
width can be reached.)
3.
Securely tighten wing knobs.
Assembly
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