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To
remove
blades:
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Clean dust and debris from the blade drum.
3. Using the 1/8" hex wrench provided, loosen (do
not remove) the three blade bolts.
4. Using a scrap piece of wood, slide the old blade
out of the blade clamp.
NOTE:
If the blade is difficult to remove, clean the
blade and blade clamp with alcohol, mineral spirits,
or lacquer thinner.
5. Rotate blade drum and repeat for other blade.
To
install
blades:
6. Reverse blades or use new blades.
7. Align the grove on the top of the blade with the
ridge of the blade clamp and carefully slide the
blade onto the drum.
8. Center the blade lengthwise - it will overhang the
blade clamp slightly on both sides.
9. Using a block of wood, push the blade back towards
the blade clamp so that the inner side of the blade
is pressed against the step on the drum. This will
ensure proper alignment and reduce tool vibration.
10. Tighten all three blade bolts securely.
11. Rotate blade drum and repeat for other blade.
12. Once installed, rotate the blade drum to ensure
the blade does not contact the shoe or housing,
and that the blades are both installed straight.
Adjusting the Depth of Cut
1. Remove battery pack.
2.
Determine the amount of mate-
rial to be removed during each
pass of the planer. Take into
account the moisture and hard-
ness of the workpiece, as well
as the desired feed rate.
3. Each detent is 1/256" (0.1 mm). Turn the knob
clockwise to increase the depth of cut, counter-
clockwise to decrease the depth of cut. Do not
change the depth of cut while planing.
4. Make a test cut. If the planer moves easily through
the workpiece, increase the depth of cut. If the
planer seems to strain, decrease the depth of cut.
Installing the guide fence
Use the guide fence for additional stability when cut-
ting workpieces up to 3-1/4" wide, and when beveling
at up to a 45° angle.
1.
Remove battery pack
2.
Scr
ew the guide fence into the left or right fence insert.
3. Using the thumb screws, adjust the width and
bevel according to the job.
Closing the Kickstand
The kickstand is provide to protect the blade when the
tool is set down. It is pushed up automatically during
a normal planing operation. To close the kickstand
manually, push closed and slide to the side.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the charger
specified for the battery. For spe
-
cific charging instructions, read the operator’s
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Removing/Inserting the Battery
To
remove
the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
WARNING
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accessories.
To
insert
the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING
Only use accessories specifically
recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles
or glasses with side shields.
Dust from surface coatings such as polyure-
thanes, linseed oil, etc., can self-ignite. To re-
duce the risk of fire, empty the dust bag when it
becomes about half-full and never store or leave
a planer without totally emptying its dust bag.
Also follow the recommendations of the coatings
manufacturers.
Dust Collection
Switch the exhaust selector to the left or right, depend-
ing on your job. Use the accessory dust bag (Cat. No.
42-16-2623) or a connected, running vacuum when
using the planer to keep the workplace cleaner.
Install the dust bag or a vacuum hose (1-1/2" diam.)
by twisting onto the selected exhaust port. Always
empty and clean the dust bag thoroughly when it
becomes about half-full and upon completion of a job.
WARNING
Blades are sharp and fragile.
Handle with care. Laceration and/
or damage to the blade can occur.
Installing/Replacing Blades
The planer blades have two cutting edges, and may
be reversed when one of the cutting edges becomes
dull or chipped. Do not sharpen planer blades. Always
change/reverse blades in pairs. Use only 3-1/4",
tungsten-carbide or carbide, double-edged (revers-
ible) planer blades.
WARNING
Always change/reverse blades in
pairs. Unpaired blades can cause
increases in vibration, loss of control, and lower
tool performance.
Blade
clamp
Blade
bolts
Blade
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