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PALM PLANER

54-6621-8

Owner’s Manual

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Rating:

120 V 60 Hz AC

Amperes:

3.5 A

Blade speed:

13,000 RPM (no load)

Planing width:

2 3/8

” (60 mm) maximum

Planing depth:

1/64" (.40 mm) to 1/16" (1.5 mm)

Blade type:

Reversible

Weight:

5 lb (2.3 kg)

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Call us on our toll-free Customer Support Line:

1-800-689-9928

Imported by Mastercraft Canada Toronto, Canada M4S 2B8

Summary of Contents for 54-6621-8

Page 1: ...res 3 5 A Blade speed 13 000 RPM no load Planing width 2 3 8 60 mm maximum Planing depth 1 64 40 mm to 1 16 1 5 mm Blade type Reversible Weight 5 lb 2 3 kg NEED ASSISTANCE Call us on our toll free Customer Support Line 1 800 689 9928 Imported by Mastercraft Canada Toronto Canada M4S 2B8 ...

Page 2: ... 6 Service 6 Specific safety rules 7 Extension cord safety 8 Symbols 9 Know your palm planer 10 Accessories 10 Contents 11 12 Assembly and operating 13 22 Adjusting the depth of cut 13 ON OFF switch with lock off 13 14 Planing 15 16 Blade protection foot 16 Chamfering 16 Rabbeting 17 Vacuum adaptor 17 Changing the drive belt 17 19 Replacing the cutting blades 19 22 Maintenance 23 Exploded view 24 ...

Page 3: ...se permanent eye damage Prescription eyeglasses ARE NOT a replacement for proper eye protection WARNING Non compliant eyewear can cause serious injury if broken during the operation of a power tool SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERENCE WARNING Use hearing protection particularly during extended periods of operation of the tool or if the operation is noisy GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS CAUTION Before usi...

Page 4: ...NVIRONMENT WARNING Dust that is created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer birth defects or other genetic abnormalities These chemicals include Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber The level of risk...

Page 5: ... contact between the operator s body and grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if the operator s body is grounded Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering the power tool will increase the risk of electric shock Do not abuse the cord Do not use the power cord to carry the tool or to pull the plug out...

Page 6: ...d using the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Disconnect the plug from the outlet before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing the tool Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of accidental start ups When power tools are not in use store them out of the reach of children or untrained persons Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain tools with car...

Page 7: ...lacement cutting blades Any other cutting blades may not be clamped properly in the cylinder and could be violently thrown causing serious injury to the operator DANGER When turning the planer ON watch for excessive vibration which could be caused by loose or improperly installed cutting blades Never use dull or damaged cutting blades Dull or damaged cutting blades require more power to operate an...

Page 8: ...his palm planer verify that it is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one that is heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage which will result in a loss of power and overheating The following table shows the correct size to use according to cord length and the amperage rating that is listed on the tool s ...

Page 9: ...tertight construction Protective grounding at grounding terminal Class I tools Revolutions or reciprocations per minute Diameter Off position Arrow Warning symbol SYMBOLS WARNING Some of the following symbols may appear on the palm planer Study these symbols and learn their meaning Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool This symbol des...

Page 10: ...r damage to the palm planer Before using any accessory carefully read the instructions or the Owner s Manual for the accessory Replacement cutting blades WARNING If any part is missing or damaged do not plug the tool into the power source until the missing or damaged part is replaced KNOW YOUR PALM PLANER ACCESSORIES On Off switch Depth adjustment knob Fixed sole plate Air vents Lock off Button Mo...

Page 11: ... on Page 12 WARNING To avoid fire or toxic reaction never use gasoline naphtha acetone lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the tool CONTENTS PALM PLANER COMPONENTS KEY DESCRIPTION QTY A Palm planer 1 B 2 5 mm Hex key 1 C Cutting blade wrench 1 D Replacement drive belt 1 E Vacuum adapter 1 F Blow moulded case 1 Owner s manual 1 ...

Page 12: ...12 CONTENTS ...

Page 13: ...ly retracted from the sole plate surface b The depth indicators on the depth adjustment knob are approximations only Always make a test cut on a scrap workpiece to verify the correct amount of material is being removed ON OFF SWITCH WITH LOCK OFF This tool is equipped with an ON OFF switch and LOCK OFF button to prevent it from being accidentally started when the ON OFF switch is pressed 1 To turn...

Page 14: ...GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS POWER TOOL SAFETY SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES EXTENSION CORD SAFETY and SYMBOLS before using this palm planer Verify the following every time the palm planer is used 1 Safety glasses safety goggles or face shield is being worn 2 Hearing protection and dust mask are being worn 3 The cutting blades are in good condition and are properly tightened into the cylinder 4 The power cord ...

Page 15: ...ile applying slight pressure to the front of the tool 5 As you near the end of the forward planing stroke use your right hand to apply slight downward pressure to the rear of the tool This action will ensure a smooth consistent cutting depth as the cutting blades leave the workpiece NOTE Do not allow the front of the planer to tilt downward as the cutting blades leave the workpiece A deeper cut wi...

Page 16: ...iece of the same material as the good workpiece to establish the correct cutting depth and feed rate BLADE PROTECTION FOOT Between planning operations you can rest the planer on a flat surface with the blade protection foot 1 in the downward position Fig 4 NOTE The blade protection foot will automatically fall into the down position when the cut is complete and be pushed to its upward position 2 w...

Page 17: ...cuum adapter can be installed for use with a workshop vacuum 1 Push the small end of the vacuum adapter 1 into the vacuum port 2 located on the right hand side of the palm planer Fig 8 NOTE Twist the vacuum adapter to ensure the two locking knobs 3 click into the two matching holes 4 in the vacuum port 2 To remove the vacuum adapter twist and pull it from the vacuum port of the tool CHANGING THE D...

Page 18: ...inger under the belt 4 about 1 2 54 cm from the large drive pulley 5 and pull upward on the belt Fig 10 5 While pulling upward on the belt pull it toward the large pulley The belt will climb upward on the pulley as the pulley rotates 6 Repeat steps 4 5 until the belt is completely removed from both pulleys 7 Remove all loose debris from the belt housing and belt housing cover NOTE Use a clean DRY ...

Page 19: ... the grooves in BOTH the large and small pulleys If the belt is not engaging all the grooves it will damage the tool and the belt will be ruined 13 Replace the belt cover Do not over tighten the screws REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADES WARNING Exercise extreme caution when handling the cutting blades Use small pliers to remove and replace the blades in the blade cylinder WARNING Remove the plug from th...

Page 20: ...r you touch the blade NOTE To loosen the blade clamp screws push the wrench AWAY from your body 4 Carefully place the blade of a small screwdriver 4 on the end of the blade 5 and carefully and pry the cutting blade away from the metal blade stop 6 Fig 13 NOTE Pry the blade away from the metal stop at least 1 8 3 mm 5 Use a small pair of pliers 7 to pull on the exposed end of the cutting blade 8 Fi...

Page 21: ... 3 Use a small piece of scrap wood to gently push the blade fully into the blade clamp until it comes to rest against the metal blade stop 4 Slightly tighten the MIDDLE blade clamp screw 1 using the 30 mm blade screw wrench Fig 15 NOTE Tighten the blade clamp screw by pulling the wrench toward you At this point only tighten the blade clamp screw SLIGHTLY 5 Using a small piece of soft wood carefull...

Page 22: ...ot move while tightening the blade clamp screws If the blade requires realignment repeat steps 4 through 8 10 Repeat steps 1 through 9 to install the second cutting blade DANGER Make sure all three of the blade clamp screws are fully tightened before turning the tool ON When turning the tool ON always have the cutting blades and sole plate facing away from your body Loose cutting blades will be th...

Page 23: ...ing oils etc to come into contact with plastic parts They contain chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy plastic DO NOT abuse power tools Abusive practices can damage the tool and the workpiece WARNING DO NOT attempt to modify tools or create accessories Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious injury It will also void...

Page 24: ...24 EXPLODED VIEW ...

Page 25: ...ton spring 1 8 6601030503 Flat washer 1 9 6411290813 Tapping screw ST 2 9x8 1 10 5400060101 Switch on off plate 1 11 6416290913 Tapping screw ST 2 9x8 4 12 3500070101 Terminal 1 13 2700030101 Micro switch 1 14 5200080101 Front sole plate 1 15 5500040101 Depth adjustment spring 1 16 4400120101 Guide seat 1 17 5800010101 Depth adjustment nut 1 18 6600190101 Small copper cap 1 19 5500050101 Small spr...

Page 26: ...t wheel 1 50 6701080502 Hex nut M8 1 51 4600070101 Belt 1 52 5200120101 Belt cover 1 53 6411391413 Tapping screw ST3 9x19 3 54 3800030101 Stator 1 55 6801070321 Bearing 607RS 1 56 5613050101 Carbon brush 2 57 5615030101 Brush holder 2 58 5612030101 Brush holder support 2 59 3700030101 Rotor 1 60 6200020101 Motor gear 1 61 6701050403 Hex nut M5 1 62 6200040101 Motor belt wheel 1 63 5200060101 Gearb...

Page 27: ... conditions and limitations a A bill of sale verifying the purchase and purchase date must be provided b This warranty will not apply to any product or part thereof that is worn or broken or that has become inoperative due to abuse misuse accidental damage neglect or lack of proper installation operation or maintenance as outlined in the applicable owner s manual or operating instructions or that ...

Page 28: ...nty if any Additional Limitations This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and cannot be transferred Neither the retailer nor the manufacturer shall be liable for any other expense loss or damage including but not limited to any indirect incidental consequential or exemplary damages arising in connection with the sale use or inability to use this product Notice to Consumer This warrant...

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