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Read and understand the entire
contents of this manual before attempting
assembly or operation. Failure to comply may
cause serious injury.
6.0
Setup and assembly
6.1
Shipping contents
1 Planer
1 Crank handle
1 Socket head cap screw M5x25
1 Dust hood
1 T-handle hex wrench, 3mm
1 Operating Instructions & Parts Manual
1 Product registration card
Tools required for assembly:
4mm hex wrench
3mm T-handle hex wrench (provided)
Additional tools may be needed for adjustments or
maintenance procedures.
6.2
Unpacking
1. Remove all contents from shipping carton. Do
not discard carton or packing material until
planer is assembled and running satisfactorily.
2. Inspect contents for shipping damage or part
shortages. If either is discovered, report it
immediately to your distributor.
6.3
Installing
Recesses are included at both top and bottom for
carrying the planer. See Figure 4-1.
The planer should be secured to a stable and level
workbench or table using fasteners (not provided)
through the four holes in the base. See Figure 5-1
for hole layout. This is especially important when
processing large boards or taking deeper cuts, to
prevent the machine from migrating during the
procedure. An alternative method is to fasten it to a
thick plywood piece and then clamp the plywood to
the bench or table; this ensures stability while still
allowing portability.
Leave sufficient space around the planer for
complete processing of boards through infeed and
outfeed sides.
Install the crank handle (see Figure 4-1), matching
the flats on handle base and leadscrew. Secure the
handle with the provided socket head cap screw,
using a 4mm hex wrench.
6.4
Dust collection
It is strongly recommended that a dust collection
system be used with this planer, with a minimum
capacity of 500 CFM.
Install the dust hood using the four screws already
installed at back of machine, and the provided T-
wrench. The port should angle upward, away from
outfeed table. See Figure 6-1. Connect a 4-inch
diameter dust hose (not provided) to the port and
secure with a hose clamp. If using a 2-1/2-inch dust
hose, a 4-inch to 2-1/2-inch adaptor is required.
Note: Dryer vent hose is not acceptable for the
collection of wood dust and chips.
IMPORTANT:
If a dust collection system is not
used, do not install the dust hood. Use of the dust
hood without dust collection will hasten the
gathering of chips and dust around the cutterhead
area.
Figure 6-1: dust hood
6.5
Knife inspection
The knife inserts in the cutterhead are secured in
position by the manufacturer. However, the operator
should confirm the tightness of each knife insert
before operating the planer. Refer to
sect. 8.5
for
accessing the cutterhead.
Check tightness of all knife
inserts in cutterhead before operating planer.
Loose knife inserts can be ejected from the
cutterhead at high speed, causing serious
injury.
6.6
Wrench storage
The provided T-handle wrench may be stored atop
the deflector cover behind the motor, by snapping it
into the prongs. The remaining two prongs can hold
a 4mm hex wrench (not provided). See Figure 6-2.
IMPORTANT:
After extended use, if the prongs no
longer hold the wrench securely, refrain from using
them, as a loose wrench could vibrate off, creating
a safety hazard.
