PowerTec HP1005, Owner'S Manual

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ASSEMBLY
3
ASSEMBLY
3
UNPACKING
Refer to Figure 1
• Examine shipping carton for freight damage before
opening. If shipping carton is damaged file a claim with
the carrier immediately.
• Carefully remove all contents from shipping carton. The
shipping carton contains:
1 - Planer
1 - Parallel Fence (bracket, bolt, washer, wingnut)
1 - Dust Extraction Adapter
1 - Locking Knobs
1 - Wrench
1 - Owner's Manual (not shown)
Planer
Parallel
Fence
Bolt
Washer
Wingnut
Locking
Knob
Figure 1
Dust Extraction
Adapter
Parallel
Bracket
Wrench
NOTE:
Contact the customer service center if any of these
parts are missing.
NOTE:
After unit is assembled dispose of all packaging
material in an environmentally safe way.
ATTACHING DUST EXTRACTION
(optional)
Refer to Figure 2
NOTE: A dust extraction adapter can be fitted to the
appropriate port to allow a dust extraction system or a
suitable vacuum cleaner to be connected to the tool for a
cleaner and safer work area.
• Rotate the extraction guide switch to the desired dust
extraction port.
• Attach the dust extraction adapter to the desired dust
extraction port
Attach the dust extraction system or a suitable vacuum
cleaner hose to the adapter.
Figure 2
Extraction
Guide Switch
Dust Extraction Port
Dust
Extraction
Port
Dust Extraction
Adapter
NOTICE: Shavings may jam the dust extraction port. DO
NOT place fingers inside the dust extraction port. Switch
off and unplug the planer from the power supply, wait for
the cutter to come to a complete stop before cleaning out
the dust extraction port.
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUTTING
Refer to Figure 3
WARNING
Turn switch OFF, remove the plug from the power source
outlet and wait until the blades have come to a complete
standstill before making any adjustments or removing or
installing accessories.
• Rotate the depth adjustment knob clockwise for a
deeper cut or counterclockwise for a shallower cut.
• The numbers on the depth adjustment scale indicate the
depth of cut. The minimum cutting increment is 1/128”
(0.2 mm).
Figure 3
Depth
Adjustment
Knob
Depth
Adjustment
Scale
NOTE: It is recommended to make test cuts into a scrap
piece of wood after each adjustment to ensure the desired
amount of wood is being removed. Making several shallow
cuts instead of one deep cut will create a smoother finish.