DeWalt DW680-XE, Instruction Manual

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To Install Rabbet Fence
1. Loosen the rabbet fence adjustment knob (G).
2. Slide the crossbar on the rabbet fence (F) into the hole near the front of the planer as
shown in Figure 5.
3. Securely tighten rabbet fence adjustment knob (G) as shown in Figure 6.
4. The rabbet fence should be below the planer when installed correctly as shown in
Figure 5.
FIG. 5
F
FIG. 6
G
To Make a Rabbet Cut
1. To adjust the width of cut loosen rabbet fence knob (G), move fence to the
desired position then securely tighten rabbet fence knob.
2. Make several cuts until the desired depth is reached.
NOTE: It will be necessary to make quite a few cuts for most rabbet applications.
To Change Blades (Fig. 7, 8, 9, 10)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and
disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories.
NOTE:
The DW680-XE has two blades, one on each side of the blade drum, as shown
in Figure 7. Any operation or adjustment should be made to both blades.
Reversible Carbide Blades
1. To Remove Blade from Planer
a. Loosen and remove the three hex head screws (J) with the 5 mm hex wrench
provided. Remove the drum cover (K) from the drum (Q).
b. Remove the blade carrier/guide bar assembly. Carefully remove the carbide
blade (I).
FIG. 7
I
K
J
M
L
P
Q
I
J
K
FIG. 8
L
M
P
Q
R
O
M
N
P
FIG. 10
L
O
M
N
P
FIG. 9
I
2. To Adjust Blade Using Gauge Plate (provided with tool)
a. Cautiously place the carbide blade on the gauge plate (N) with the grooved
side of the carbide blade facing up. Either edge of the reversible carbide blade
can be set flush against the gauge plate inside wall (O).
b. Place the blade carrier/guide bar assembly on the blade so that the rib on the
blade carrier (L) fits into the groove on the carbide blade (I). The heel of the
blade carrier (M) will overlap the end of the gauge plate (N).
c. Loosen the two hex screws (P) with the 2.5 mm hex wrench provided.