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Switch
ALWAYS PICK UP YOUR PALM PLANER BEFORE DEPRESSING THE SWITCH.
The palm planer is started by first depressing the lock-off button (2) on
the top of the handle and then depress the On/Off switch (3). The palm
planer will not start unless the lock off button (2) is depressed. To turn the
palm planer OFF, release On/Off switch (3).
This tool is not designed for the On/Off switch to be locked in the ‘ON’
position. Never jam the On/Off switch in the ‘ON’ position.
Adjusting Planing Depth
WARNING:
TURN OFF AND UNPLUG PALM PLANER.
Planing depth is infinitely variable from 0 to 0.6 mm. This is adjustable by
rotating the depth of cut adjustment knob (1). As the knob is rotated
clockwise from the “0” position the cutting depth will increase from 0 to a
maximum of 0.6 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 palm planer. Several shallow passes will produce a
smoother finish than one deep pass.
Planing
Ensure that the work piece is firmly secured.
Adjust the palm planer to the desired depth of cut.
Hold the rubber palm grip (4) firmly in one hand while holding the depth
of cut adjusting knob (1) with your other hand. Place the front shoe (8) on
the surface to be planed, making certain that the cutting blades are not
touching the surface.
Push down firmly on the rubber palm grip (4) of the palm planer so that
the front shoe (8) is ABSOLUTELY FLAT on the work surface. Depress the
lock off button (2) and then depress the On/Off switch (3). 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 palm planer flat. Be particularly careful to keep the tool flat at
the beginning and the end of the work surface.
Planing Tip
For a smoother appearance, fasten a piece of scrap wood to the end of
the piece you are planing. Don’t stop planing until the cutting blades of
the planer are past your work piece and into the scrap material.
Edge Chamfering
Your palm planer has a precision machined groove in the front shoe for
planing along a corner of the wood. It is a good idea to try a scrap piece
of wood before doing final pieces.
TOOL OPERATION
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