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Switch off the tool and wait for the cutters to come to a standstill before
putting the tool down. Reduce the planing depth to avoid contact between the
cutters and other objects.
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ADJUSTMENTS/SETTINGS
7.1
Remove the blades (Fig. 1)
Place the tool on a table with the base plate pointing towards you.
Press and hold the spring-loaded protective cover, and unscrew the 3
installation bolts with the spanner provided.
Slide the blade out of its holder.
If one of the blades is damaged, always replace both blades.
7.2
Install the blades (Fig. 2)
First clean out all chips or foreign material adhering to the drum(a) or
blades(b)
Always replace blades with same dimension and weight.
Slide the blade into the blade
holder. The blade must be level with the planer’s
base plate The blade must be positioned exactly in the middle of the blade
holder.
Tighten the 3 installation bolts.
Always unplug the tool before replacing the cutters.
7.3
Setting the planing depth (Fig. 3)
Prior to any assembly and adjustment always unplug the tool.
Plane depth is variable from 0 to 3.0 mm. This is adjustable by rotating the
adjustment knob of cutting depth (2).
As the knob is rotated cl
ockwise from the “0” position the cutting depth will
increase from 0 to as much as 3.0 mm.
It is recommended that test cuts are made in scrap wood after each re-
adjustment to make sure the desired amount of wood is being removed by the
planer.
Several shallow passes will produce a smoother finish than one deep pass.
7.4
Mounting and setting the parallel guide (Fig. 4)
The parallel guide assembly is for use when you wish to plane parallel to the
work piece.
Secure the parallel guide holder to the left-hand side or right-hand side of the
planer using the wing screw .
Now secure the parallel stop guide rail “T” to the holder using the wing screw
and the knob. The guide rail must always point downwards.
Set the required distance between the guide rail and the work piece.
Tighten the knob on the guide rail.
