• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions
are as follows:
V .....................volts
A .........................amperes
Hz ...................hertz
W ........................watts
min .................minutes
or AC .............alternating current
or DC .....direct current
or AC/DC......alternating or direct current
...................Class I Construction
no .......................no load speed
.......................(grounded) n
.........................rated
speed
...................Class II Construction
.......................earthing terminal
(double insulated)
........................safety alert symbol
…/min ............per minute
BPM ...................beats per minute
IPM .................impacts per minute
RPM ...................revolutions per minute
SPM ...............strokes per minute
sfpm ...................surface feet per minute
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. Voltage decrease of more than
10% will cause loss of power and overheating. D
E
WALT tools are factory tested; if this tool does
not operate, check power supply.
COMPONENTS (Fig. 1)
WARNING:
Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could
result.
A. Trigger switch
B. Lock-on button
C. Depth adjustment knob/
front handle
D. Switch Handle
E. Shoe
F. Rabbet fence (not shown)
G. Rabbet fence adjustment knob
H. Chip discharge chute
INTENDED USE
This planer is designed for professional planing of wood.
DO NOT
use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
This planer is a professional power tool.
DO NOT
let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool.
Operation
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power
source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making
repairs.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Switch (Fig. 1)
CAUTION:
Check that the tool is not locked on before connecting it to a power supply.
If the trigger switch is locked on when the tool is connected to the power supply, it will start
immediately. Damage to your tool or personal injury may result.
CAUTION:
Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching tool to the work surface. Lift the
tool from the work surface before turning the tool off.
To start the planer depress the trigger switch (A). To turn the planer off, release the trigger switch.
LOCK-ON BUTTON
The tool can be locked on for continuous use. To lock the tool ON depress the trigger switch (A)
and push in the lock-on button (B). Hold the lock-on button in as you gently release the trigger
switch. The tool will continue to run.
To turn the tool off from a locked-on position, squeeze and release the trigger once.
Adjusting Planing Depth (Fig. 1)
Planing depth is infinitely variable from 0 to .098" (2.5 mm). To adjust the cutting depth, rotate
the depth adjustment knob/front handle (C) clockwise from the “0” position. Each click of the
adjustment knob represents approximately 0.1 mm of depth. The cutting depth will increase
from 0 to as much as .098" (2.5 mm).
It is recom mended that test cuts be made in scrap wood after each re-adjustment to make sure
that the desired amount of wood is being removed by the planer. Several shallow passes (rather
than one deep one) will produce a smoother finish.
Planing (Fig. 2, 3, 4)
CAUTION:
Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching tool to the work surface. Lift the
tool from the work surface before turning the tool off.
Hold the planer in the correct position with one hand on the front handle (C) and the other hand
on the switch handle (D) as shown in Figure 2. Place the front of the shoe (E) on the surface
to be planed, making certain that the cutting blades are not touching the surface. Push down
firmly on the front handle of the planer so that the front shoe is ABSOLUTELY FLAT on the work
surface. Squeeze the trigger switch and allow the motor to reach full speed before touching the
planer blades to the work surface.
Move the tool slowly into the work and maintain downward pressure to keep the planer flat.
Be particularly careful to keep the tool flat at the beginning and the end of the work surface
(Figures 2, 3, 4).
Planing Tip:
For a smoother appearance, fasten a piece of scrap wood to the end of the piece
you are planing. Don’t stop planing until the cutting blades of the planer are past your work piece
and into the scrap material.
Rabbet Fence (Fig. 5, 6)
CAUTION:
Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching tool to the work surface. Lift the
tool from the work surface before turning the tool off.
The rabbet fence can be installed on either side of your planer. The planer can make rabbet cuts
up to 0.5" (12 mm) deep.
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).
3. The rabbet fence should be below the planer when installed correctly as shown in Figure 5.
TO MAKE A RABBET CUT
1. Turn the rabbet fence adjustment knob (G) to adjust the desired width of cut.
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)
NOTE:
The DW680 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 (TCT) BLADES
NOTE:
TCT blades may be replaced or reversed, they are not to be resharpened.
To Replace or Reverse Blade
1. Loosen the three hex head screws (J) with the 5 mm hex wrench provided.
2. Carefully slide the carbide blade (I) from between the blade carrier (L) and drum (Q).
3. Carefully slide the reversed or new carbide blade (I) between the drum (Q) and the blade
carrier (L). Ensure the rib on the blade carrier (L) sets into the groove in the blade (I).
4. Securely tighten the three hex screws (J) to the drum (Q).
5. Repeat procedure for the other blade.
HIGH SPEED STEEL (HSS) 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.
Cautiously remove the guide bar/high speed steel blade assembly (M, P, R).
NOTE:
When changing blades from TCT to HSS this assembly will include the blade
carrier (L). Remove the blade carrier (L) and save it for future use with TCT reversible
blades.
2.
To Adjust Blade Using Gauge Plate (provided with tool)
NOTE:
This procedure should be followed when replacing new or resharpened HSS blades.
The gauge plate (N) is used to set the position of the cutting edge in relation to the center
of the drum (Q)
.
a.
Place the guide bar/high speed steel blade assembly (M, P, R) on the gauge plate (N) with
the cutting edge of the high speed steel blade flush against the gauge plate inside wall
(O). The heel of the guide bar (M) will overlap the end of the gauge plate (N).
b.
Loosen the two hex screws (P) with the 2.5 mm hex wrench provided.
c.
Simultaneously push the high speed steel blade (R) and the guide bar (M) into the gauge
plate inside wall (O), making sure that the blade is held firmly against the gauge plate
inside wall (O) and securely tighten hex screws (P).
3.
To Reinstall Blade
a.
Cautiously remove the adjusted guide bar/high speed steel blade assembly (M, P, R) from
the gauge plate (N) and place the heel of the guide bar (M) into the groove in the drum (Q).
b.
Set the drum cover (K) over the adjusted guide bar/high speed steel blade assembly and
securely tighten the three hex screws (J) to the drum.
4.
Repeat procedure for the other blade.
CHANGE FROM HSS TO TCT BLADES
1.
To Remove HSS 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.
Cautiously remove the guide bar/high speed steel blade assembly (M, P, R).
2. a.
Cautiously place the TCT (carbide) blade (I) on the gauge plate (N) with the grooved side
of the blade facing up. Either edge of the reversible TCT blade can be set flush against
the gauge plate inside wall (O).
b.
Place the blade carrier/guide bar assemby (L, M, P) on the TCT blade (I) so the rib on the
blade carrier (L) fits into the groove on the TCT blade. The heel of the guide bar (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.
d.
Simultaneously push the blade carrier (L) and the guide bar (M) into the gauge plate inside
wall (O), making sure that the TCT blade (I) is held firmly against the gauge plate inside
wall (O) and securely tighten the two hex screws (P).
3.
To Reinstall Blade
a.
Remove the adjusted blade carrier/guide bar assembly (L, M, P) from the gauge
plate (N) and place the heel of the guide bar (M) into the groove on the drum (Q).
NOTE:
Be careful with the
TCT blade (I), it is loose and not held in place by the blade
carrier/guide bar assembly.
b.
Place the drum cover (K) over the blade carrier/guide bar assembly. Ensure the TCT blade
(I) is between the drum (Q) and the blade carrier (L) with the rib on the blade carrier set
into the groove on the blade.
c.
Ensure the TCT blade (I) is centered under the blade carrier (L) and the blade is clear of
the tool housing on both sides.
d.
Securely tighten the three hex screws (J) to the drum.
4. Repeat procedure for the other blade.
Parking Foot (Fig. 9)
Your planer is equipped with a parking foot (S) that automatically lowers into place when the
tool is lifted from the work surface. When planing, the parking foot raises as the tool is pushed
forward. When the parking foot is lowered, the planer can set on the work surface without the
blade touching.
FIG. 6
G
C
FIG. 1
B
A
G
E
D
H
G
INCORRECT
INCORRECT
INCORRECTO
FIG. 3
INCORRECT
INCORRECT
INCORRECTO
FIG. 4
CORRECT
CORRECT
CORRECTO
FIG. 2
E
D
C
FIG. 11
H
FIG. 9
S
FIG. 5
F
T
FIG. 10
CARBIDE BLADE / LAME AU CARBURE / HOJA DE CARBURO
FIG. 7A
I
K
J
M
L
P
Q
I
J
K
L
M
P
Q
FIG. 7B
FIG. 7C
FIG. 7
L
M
P
N
I O
HIGH-SPEED STEEL BLADE /
LAME EN ACIER À COUPE RAPIDE / HOJA DE ACERO DE ALTA VELOCIDAD
R
K
J
M
P
Q
FIG. 8A
R
J
K
M
P
Q
FIG. 8B
FIG. 8C
FIG. 8
R
O
M
P
N
