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8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
8.1
Switching ON/OFF (Fig. 12)
Connect the plug to the power supply.
To switch on the planer by squeezing the ON/OFF switch trigger (4).
Release the ON/OFF switch trigger to stop the tool.
If you press the lock-on button (3) while the ON/OFF switch trigger is
depressed, the ON/OFF switch trigger is kept in the operating position. When
you release the trigger (4), the machine turns off.
8.2
Edge chamfering (Fig. 13, 14)
You planer has a precision V-shaped groove (8) in the front shoe for plane
along a corner of the wood. It’s a good idea to try a scrap piece of wood before
doing final pieces.
Remove the blade assembly from the blade holder (e) immediately and put
the opposite side blade onto the blade holder (e), follow the same procedures
as above and adjust the depth of blade to be consistent with the previous one.
NOTE: DO NOT DO ANY ADJUSTMENT WHILE REMOVE THE
BLADE ASSEMBLY FROM THE BLADE HOLDER.
Prior to operation, always observe the safety instruction.
NOTE: Prior to operation, first check the timber for any nails or
staple. Damaged blades, belts and bases will be covered under
warranty if sustained by running the planer over nails or staple.
Set the proper depth of cut. The move speed and depth of cut determine the
kind of finish. For rough cutting the depth of cut can be increased, while for a
good finish you should reduce the depth of cut and advance the tool more
slowly.
Rest the tool front shoe flat upon the work piece surface without the blades
making any contact.
Switch on and wait until the blades attain full speed.
Move the tool gently forward. Apply pressure on the depth adjustment of cut
with on hand, and at the soft hand with the other hand.
Your planer is equipped with a parking shoe, After switch off the tool can be
put down without waiting for the cutters to come to a standstill. The parking
shoe can be locked in horizontal position.
Before engage the ON/OFF switch trigger, check that the saw blade is
properly fitted and run smoothly, the blade clamp screw is well
tightened.
