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ACCESSORIES

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from 

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istributor or local service centre.

Four accessories are available for the DW734 Thickness planer.

  •  DW7331 Dust Hood for DW734 (Also fits the DW733)

  •  DW7342  318 mm (12-1/2”) Reversable Planer Knives

CAUTION:

 The use of any other accessory not recommended for use with

this tool could be hazardous.

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WALT AFTER SALES SERVICE

All  power tools are thoroughly tested before leaving the factory. However, if the 

power tool needs repair, please contact your dealer or take it to your nearest D

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Service Centre. There is a Service Centre in every capital city. For service, repair or 

parts call 1800 654 155.

ACCESSORIES

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost 

from your local service centre. 

Call 1800 654 155 (Aust) or 09 526 2556 (NZ).

CAUTION: 

The use of any non-recommended accessory may be 

hazardous.

GUARANTEE

Full One Year Warranty

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WALT heavy duty industrial tools are warranted for one year from date of 

purchase. We will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or 

workmanship. Please return the complete unit, transportation prepaid, to any 

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WALT Service Centre, or any authorised service station. 

This warranty does not apply to:
•     Accessories
•     Damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others
•      Damage due to misuse, neglect, wear and tear, alteration or 

modification.

Free One Year Service Contract

In addition to a full one year warranty, every D

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WALT tool is backed with a 

Free One Year Service Contract. We will provide free labour on all repairs 

and preventative maintenance during the first year after purchase. Proof 

of purchase date is required.Contact your Service Centre on 1800 654 

155.(Aust) or 09 526 2556 (NZ).

30 Day No Risk Satisfaction Guarantee

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WALT power tool , for any reason, simply 

return it to the point of purchase with your sales receipt within 30 days for a 

replacement unit or full refund.

INFORMATION HOTLINE

When you need further information on a D

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WALT product please phone:

AUSTRALIA: 

1800 816 900

NEW ZEALAND:  

09 579 7600

Unwanted Tools and the Environment

Take your old tool to an authorised D

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WALT Service Centre where it will be 

disposed of in an environmentally safe way.

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WALT reserves the right to change or upgrade product  specifications or 

standard equipment at any time without notice.

•     Standard equipment and accessories may vary by country.
•     Product specifications may vary by country.
•     Complete product range may not be available in all countries. 

See your local D

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WALT dealer for range availability.

To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjust-

ment should be performed by authorized service centres or other qualified 

service personnel. Always use identical replacement parts.

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Summary of Contents for DW734-XE

Page 1: ...orm No 620422 00 DW734 Copyright 2003 The following are trademarks for one or more DEWALT power tools the yellow and black color scheme the D shaped air intake grill the array of pyramids on the handgrip the kit box configuration and the array of lozenge shaped humps on the surface of the tool ...

Page 2: ...DW734 XE 318 mm 12 1 2 Heavy Duty Portable Thickness Planer INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 3: ... the like REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the instruction manual for recommended accessories The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted CHECK DAMAGED PAR...

Page 4: ... mount your planer to a piece of plywood make sure that the mounting screws don t protrude from the bottom of the wood The plywood must sit flush on the work support CAUTION The mounting surface should not be warped or other wise uneven ASSEMBLY DEPTH ADJUSTMENT CRANK HANDLE TO ATTACH THE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT CRANK HANDLE 1 Insert the crank handle F over the shaft Fig 5 2 Secure the crank handle in pl...

Page 5: ...TE DO NOT USE FORCE TO CRANK THE CARRIAGE BELOW THE LEVEL THAT THE TURRET STOP INDICATES PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM ON YOUR PLANER WILL RESULT NOTE The 3 4 turret stop can be adjusted for other planing thicknesses Adjusting the 3 4 turret stop does not affect the other turret stop settings TO ADJUST THE 3 4 STOP FOR OTHER THICKNESSES 1 Unlock the head lock lever Fig 8 and tur...

Page 6: ...re of the rollers and cutter head will release allowing the wood to spring back into a bowed formation CHANGING THE PLANER KNIVES WARNING DISCONNECT THE PLANER FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ACCESS OR CHANGE THE KNIVES Your planer is equipped with a three knife cutter head TO CHANGE PLANER KNIVES 1 Use the T wrench to remove the tool tray The cutter head should now be exposed If the ei...

Page 7: ...he table extensions are not level loosen the jam nuts T and adjust the table extension support bolts S up or down Fig 26 NOTE The outside edges of the extension tables are level with the base while the inside edges closest to the cutter head are below the edge of the base This is set at the factory to reduce unnecessary friction between the material and the table while providing adequate support a...

Page 8: ...t wear and tear alteration or modification Free One Year Service Contract In addition to a full one year warranty every DEWALT tool is backed with a Free One Year Service Contract We will provide free labour on all repairs and preventative maintenance during the first year after purchase Proof of purchase date is required Contact your Service Centre on 1800 654 155 Aust or 09 526 2556 NZ 30 Day No...

Page 9: ... BREAKER TRIPS REPEATEDLY check the sharpness of the knives NOTE Circuit breaker overload is often the result of dull knives If the circuit breaker on your planer trips check the sharpness of your knives before attempting to reset the breaker in order to continue planing reduce the depth of cut IF THE UNIT DOES NOT RUN CHECK TO SEE if the unit is plugged in if the tool tray is properly in place if...

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