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CARTON CONTENTS

UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS

Carefully unpack the machine and all its parts, and compare against the illustration following.

WARNING:

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To avoid injury from unexpected starting, do not plug the power cord into a power source receptacle during

unpacking and assembly. This cord must remain unplugged whenever you are assembling or adjusting the

machine.

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If any part is missing or damaged, do not plug the machine in until the missing or damaged part is replaced,

and assembly is complete.

TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS

Unpack carton; check you machine to see parts listed below:

1. Jointer

2. Fence

3. Fence tilting handle with spacer

4. Fence sliding support assembly

5. Fence support

6. Spring

7. Fence sliding handle with spacer

8. Locking plate

9. Filter bag

10. Dust chute

11. Push block

12. Cutter guard assembly

13. knob

Hardware bag includes:

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M6X20 Socket head bolts (2)

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3,4,5mm Hex wrench

Caution

Always be aware

of Sharp Spindle

Blades

Summary of Contents for W618

Page 1: ...1 Operator s Manual 10 9 2020 PJ 6B BENCH PLANER JOINTER W618 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and operating Instructions before First Use of this Product Keep this manual with tool ...

Page 2: ...red areas and benches invite injuries 4 Consider work area environment Do not expose power tools to rain Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations Keep work area well lit Do not use power tools where there is risk to cause fire or explosion 5 Guard against electric shock Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces e g pipes radiators ranges refrigerators 6 Keep children away Do not ...

Page 3: ... Do not carry a plugged in tool with a finger on the switch Ensure switch is off when plugging in 18 Use outdoor extension leads When tool is used outdoors use only extension cords intended for outdoor use 19 Stay alert Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired 20 Check damaged parts Before further use of tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be c...

Page 4: ...To avoid electrical hazards fire hazards or damage to the tool use proper circuit protection Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools To avoid shock or fire if power cord is worn or cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immediately GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAK...

Page 5: ... not expose to rain or use in damp locations GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord Be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and cause overheating Be sure your extension cord is properly ...

Page 6: ...is missing or damaged do not plug the machine in until the missing or damaged part is replaced and assembly is complete TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS Unpack carton check you machine to see parts listed below 1 Jointer 2 Fence 3 Fence tilting handle with spacer 4 Fence sliding support assembly 5 Fence support 6 Spring 7 Fence sliding handle with spacer 8 Locking plate 9 Filter bag 10 Dust chute 11 Push bloc...

Page 7: ...th two socket head screws Slide fence and sliding support over and onto dovetails of support and locking plate Continue to slide fence forward so that the fence is over the planer tables At this position the edge of the blade guard will rest against the fence and the entire width of the cutter head is covered Secure sliding support in position with fence sliding handle Insert fence tilting handle ...

Page 8: ...t Use a bevel gauge or protractor to check 45 inward and outward limit stops The 45 inward stop is the hex head bolt located beneath the shaft The 45 outward stop is located at the top of the fence If adjustment is needed loosen hex nut turn hex head bolt to proper position and secure in place with hex nut INSTALLING THE BLADE GUARD Attach the blade guard assembly onto the shaft beside the outfeed...

Page 9: ...edges that run across the planning blocks would fit together perfectly forming a seamless joint Planing refers to the sizing of lumber to a desired thickness while creating a level surface parallel to the opposite size of the board Depth of cut is the term used to indicate how deep the blades will cut into the workpiece ADJUST THE DEPTH OF CUT The depth of cut is adjusted by the relative positioni...

Page 10: ...s manual then the fence will hit the 45 stops inward or outward at 45 and measurement should not be necessary However it is advisable to always check your angles before commencing work NOTE The fence has positive stops at 0 90 from table 45 inward and 45 outward Once the desired angle has been achieved tighten the tilting handle The fence can be positioned over the blade so that only the desired w...

Page 11: ...t collecting system is especially required when taking deeper cuts to prevent clogging of wood chips Do not use dirty boards Dirt and stones are abrasive and will wear blade Remove nails and staples Planer should only cut wood Avoid knots Heavy cross grain makes knots hard and they can come loose and jam the planer Assess value of badly warped boards Operator can be tempted to use too deep of cut ...

Page 12: ...n using long work pieces use extra supports at both end of the planer For your safety use the push block or push stick to hold and feed workpiece when jointing wood that is narrower than 75mm 3 planing wood thinner than 75mm 3 Push block Tighten the knob ...

Page 13: ...ug from the power source before proceeding to do any maintenance work CHECKING FOR WORN BLADES Condition of blades will affect precision of cut If blade wear is not observed when checking the blade height the quality of cut will indicate the blade condition dull blades will tear rather than sever wood fiber A raised grain will occur when dull blades pound on wood where there is a difference in den...

Page 14: ...gs are worn or carbon is worn down to 10mm in length or less NOTE Replace brushes in sets only Replace brushes and tighten brush cap replace bottom cover and the four screws TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S CORRECTIVE ACTION Motor does not start 1 Defective switch 2 Defective motor 3 Low line voltage 1 Have switch replaced 2 Have motor replaced repaired 3 Correct low line voltage condition...

Page 15: ...15 EXPLODED VIEW ...

Page 16: ...ection bracket 4 35 Table support plate 1 36 Set screw 4 37 Set screw 4 38 Set screw 1 No Description QTY 39 Hex nut 1 40 Set screw 1 41 Hex nut 1 42 Support plate 1 43 Lock washer 2 44 Socket head screw 2 45 Elevation screw 1 46 Handwheel 1 47 Flat washer 1 48 Pan head screw 1 49 Retaining ring 1 50 Ball bearing 2 51 Body with outfeed talbe 1 52 Set screw 4 53 Flat washer 4 54 Lock washer 4 55 So...

Page 17: ...washer 1 100 Fan 1 101 Mounting plate 1 102 Flat washer 2 103 Lock washer 2 104 Socket head screw 2 No Description QTY 105 Fan shaft 1 106 Ball bearing 2 107 Spacer 1 108 Set screw 1 109 Fan pulley 1 110 Thread forming screw 6 111 Base 1 112 Switch 1 113 Flat head screw 13 114 Cover 1 115 Flat washer 6 116 Pan head screw 6 117 Foot B 2 118 Foot A 2 119 Strain relief 1 120 Power cord 1 121 Push blo...

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