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CONTROLS & ADJUSTMENTS

FIGURE 1

ON/OFF SWITCH

Your planer has a rocker style switch with a removable locking key to prevent

unauthorized use. If you intend to be away from the machine for a long

period of time and there is any chance of it’s use by others, especially

children, remove the locking key with the switch in the OFF position. Store it

in a safe inconspicuous place in your workshop. To turn the planer on, insert

the red locking key and turn the switch to the ON position. The planer will then

be operable. To turn the planer OFF, turn the switch to the OFF position.

WARNING

: Always be sure the switch is in the OFF position before 

connecting the planer to a power source. 

CIRCUT BREAKER SWITCH

The machine is provided with a breaker switch for overload protection. If an

overload occurs, the switch will pop out. If this happens, wait several minutes,

and press the switch to reset.

ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT

1. The thickness of stock running through the planer is controlled by the

distance you adjust the cutting knife from the table. 

2. Always start your work by making a light planing cut. The depth of cut on

subsequent passes may be increased , up 3mm. But, remember that a light

cut creates a finer finish than a heavier cut.

3. To adjust the depth of cut, turn the cutterhead-raising hand crank. The

depth of cut adjustment can be read from the depth scale. The adjustment

gradation is 2mm per revolution of the hand crank.

WARNING

: Never plane more than 3mm in one pass and never attempt to

plane a board under 6” in length. Always wear a protective face shield. 

4. Do not plane stock which is less than 5mm thick.

5. Do not plane stock which is thicker than 6” (153mm).

ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT SCALE

For safe operation of your planer, it is very important that the depth of cut

scale is read accurately. To adjust the depth of cut scale, follow the steps 

outlined below:

1. Try to feed a board for planing.

2. Compare the measured thickness of the board to the reading depth of cut

scale.

3. If the reading on the depth of cut scale is incorrect, loosen the screw which

tightens the plastic pointer and adjust accordingly.

4. When you have properly adjusted the depth of cut scale, test your reading

by planing a piece of scrap lumber. After planing, measure the planed 

thickness and double check it against the scale reading. The two 

measurements should be the same. If the measurements are not the same,

re-adjust your depth of cut scale to read the planed thickness.  

FIGURE 2

On-Off

Safety Switch

Reset 

Circuit Breaker

Hand Crank

Depth Scale

Pointer

Summary of Contents for KC-426C

Page 1: ...12 1 2 PORTABLE PLANER INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT 2003 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC MODEL KC 426C...

Page 2: ...original retail consumer a 2 year limited warranty as of the date the product was purchased at retail and that each product is free from defects in materials Warranty does not apply to defects due di...

Page 3: ...nging accessories or attachments 16 AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Make sure the swich is in the OFF position before plugging in 17 USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the manual for recommended accessorie...

Page 4: ...TS PER MINUTE 16 000 OVERALL DIMENSIONS LENGTH 23 WIDTH 23 1 2 HEIGHT 19 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS 2 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR PLANERS 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 ON OFF SWITCH 4 A...

Page 5: ...at a light cut creates a finer finish than a heavier cut 3 To adjust the depth of cut turn the cutterhead raising hand crank The depth of cut adjustment can be read from the depth scale The adjustment...

Page 6: ...Remove the knives according to the instructions for Removing the Planer Knives 2 Fit the knife lock bar B into the slot on the cutterhead 3 Fit the knife into the slot on the cutterhead and tighten t...

Page 7: ...t be tightened securely to prevent accidents during planing ADJUSTING THE TABLE EXTENSIONS 1 The table extensions are mounted at the front and rear ends of the main table 2 Raise the cutterhead assemb...

Page 8: ...n the figure below Place the block between the cutterhead and the bed and then make the adjustment as per the following procedures 1 Underneath the main table loosen the C circlip as shown below 2 Dis...

Page 9: ...aterial if possible prior to working on your finished product FOR ADDITIONAL PLANING If more material needs to be removed hand crank the cutterhead no more than 3mm and complete another pass Repeat th...

Page 10: ...aligned 2 Sprockets worn 1 Not plugged in 2 Circut breaker fuse 3 Motor failure 4 Loose wire 5 Overload reset has not reset 6 Motor starter failure 1 Extension cord too long or too thin 2 Knives too d...

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