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Switch
ALWAYS PICK UP YOUR PLANER BEFORE TURNING IT ON.
The planer is started by first depressing the lock off button on the side of
the handle and then the trigger switch. The planer will not start unless the
lock off button is depressed. To turn the planer OFF, release the trigger.
This tool is not designed for the trigger switch to be locked in the 'ON'
position. Never jam the trigger switch in the 'ON' position.
Adjusting Planing Depth
TURN OFF AND UNPLUG PLANER.
Planing depth is infinitely variable from 0 to 2 mm. This is adjustable by
rotating the knob on the top of the planer near the front. As the knob is
rotated clockwise from the “0” position the cutting depth will increase
from 0 to as much as 2 mm. It is recommended that test cuts be made in
scrap wood after each re-adjustment to make sure that the desired
amount of wood is being removed by the planer.
Several shallow passes will produce a smother finish than one deep pass.
Planing
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Before planing inspect the timber for knots, nails or any other metal
objects which may have previously been inserted. Running the planer
over such objects can cause damage to the blades and even the drum
alignment and motor. Such damage will not be covered under warranty.
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Hold the planer with one hand on the switch handle and the other
hand on the front handle (depth adjustment knob).
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Place the front shoe on the surface to be planed, making certain that
the cutting blades are not touching the surface.
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Push down firmly on the front handle of the planer so that the front
shoe is ABSOLUTELY FLAT on the work surface.
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Depress the lock-off button and pull the trigger switch to start
the planer.
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Allow the motor to reach full speed before beginning to plane. Move
the tool slowly into the work and maintain downward pressure to keep
the planer flat.
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Be particularly careful to keep the tool flat at the beginning and the
end of the work surface.
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Wood shavings will exit the tool via the dust chute on the right hand
side of the tool. Ensure people or animals are not standing to the right
of the planing area.
OPERATION
