FXA FXAJD8220, Instruction Manual, Page: 9 / 64

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It should be noted that the heads of the clamping
screws (6) are used to secure the blade carrier
assembly into the recess in the blade cylinder. Use the
supplied blade wrench to slacken the three clamping
screws (6) in a anti-clockwise direction.
Caution! The blade is very sharp and care should be
taken when handling blades. Carefully remove the
blade (3) by sliding it outwards. If the blade does not
move easily use a flat bladed screw driver to gently
ease the blade out. Please note that the blade is
double edged and can be turned over to use the
second cutting edge.
Repeat this operation for other blade.
All parts should be inspected for wear and damage and
thoroughly cleaned to remove all traces of sawdust and
wood shavings.
Note: Blades should always be replaced in pairs.
INSTALLING THE BLADE (FIG.13)
Warning! Before carrying out any maintenance or
adjustments the machine must be disconnected from
the mains power supply.
Making sure that the blade is the correct way round,
slide the new blade between the blade carrier (4) and
the blade support (2).
Note that the lower back edge of the blade locates into
the groove in the blade support. Slide the blade along
until it sits centrally between the blade carrier (4) and
the blade support (2) the blade carrier assembly must
also sit centrally in the blade cylinder (1). Tighten the
three screws (6) clockwise until blade support (4) and
blade (3) are tightly clamped. No further adjustment is
necessary.
Repeat the operation for other blade.
Caution! The two Allen screws (5) (Fig.12) are factory
set and must not be adjusted. Before and during each
use periodically check the position and security of all
screws, bolts knobs and accessories to ensure correct
position and security. Switch the planer on and allow it
to reach full speed. If it vibrates abnormally or makes
an unfamiliar sound. Stop immediately and investigate
the cause.
CARBON BRUSHES
In case of excessive sparking, have the carbon brushes
checked only by a qualified electrician.
Important! The carbon brushes should not be replaced
by anyone but a qualified electrician.
BELT DRIVE REPLACEMENT
Before carrying out any maintenance or adjustments
the machine must be disconnected from the mains
power supply.
Remove the two screws (a) securing the drive belt
cover plate (Fig.14) and remove the cover plate.
Remove the worn belt drive (b) by slowly rotating the
large pulley in an anti clockwise direction and at the
same time apply outward pressure to the top of the
belt and ease it off the large pulley and away from the
small pulley. Clean the two belt pulleys (c/d), Fig.15.
To fit the new drive belt, locate the belt over the small
pulley (c) ensuring that all the grooves in the belt are
correctly located into the grooves in the pulley. Offer
the other end of the belt onto the top of the large
pulley (d). Slowly rotate the large pulley and at the
same time ease the belt onto the large pulley ensuring
that all the grooves in the belt are correctly located into
the grooves in the pulley. Re-fit the drive belt cover
plate (6) and secure it with the screws. Switch the
planer on and allow it to reach full speed. If it vibrates
abnormally or makes an unfamiliar sound stop
immediately and investigate the cause.
MAINTENANCE
Warning! To avoid accidents always disconnect the
tool from the power supply before cleaning or
performing any maintenance.
This power tool normally requires no maintenance;
from time to time the ventilation slots on the motor
casing should be cleaned out. If the unit should
become defective, repair should be performed by an
authorized service agent for electric tools.
The tool may be cleaned most effectively with
compressed dry air. Always wear safety goggles when
cleaning tools with compressed air.
Ventilation openings and switch levers must be kept
clean and free of foreign matter. Do not at tempt to
clean by inserting pointed objects through openings.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types
of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their
use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease,
etc.
Warning! Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum based products, penetrating oils, etc., come
in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage,
weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious
personal injury.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard,
spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to
accelerated wear and possible premature failure
because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly
abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc.
Consequently, we do not recommended using this tool
for extended work on these types of materia
ls.
However, if you do work with any of these materials, it
is extremely important to clean the tool using
compressed air.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of
the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore,
no further lubrication is required.