PowerTec HP1005, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION
5
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
Refer to Figure 5
CAUTION
Before connecting to the power supply, always make sure
the trigger switch and trigger lock work properly. The tool
is equipped with a trigger lock to avoid unintentional start-
ups.
To turn the planer on, press the trigger lock and then
squeeze the trigger switch.
To switch off, release the trigger switch.
Figure 5
Trigger Lock
Trigger
TOOL PARK REST
Refer to Figure 6
When the planer is lifted from the workpiece the park rest
swings down to rest on the workpiece. This keeps the
blade from coming into contact with the work surface.
The tool park rest will swing up and out of the way when
the back of the planer crosses the edge of the workpiece.
Figure 6
Tool Park
Rest Up
Tool Park
Rest Down
Depth Adjustment
Knob/ Front Handle
Main Handle
CAUTION
DO NOT lock the trigger switch on when resting the
tool on the park rest. The vibration of the running motor
will cause the planer to move and possibly fall from the
workpiece.
PLANING
Refer to Figure 6
CAUTION
Always start the planer and allow it to reach full speed
before touching it to the the workpiece. Lift the tool from
the workpiece before releasing the trigger and turning
it off. Wait until the cutter has come to a complete stop
before setting the planer down.
• Ensure the workpiece is held securely in place on the
work surface.
• Hold the planer firmly with both hands, with one hand
on the depth adjustement knob/front handle and one
hand on the main handle. Rest the front shoe flat on the
workpiece surface, make sure the blades do not make
contact with the workpiece.
• Switch the tool on and wait for the blades to reach full
speed.
• Move the tool gently forward, applying downward
pressure to the front of the tool at the beginning of
planing and at the rear of the tool toward the end of the
planing stroke.
• Push the planer beyond the edge of the workpiece
without tilting it downwards. Do not stop the planer until
it clears the workpiece completely.
NOTICE:
Planing is easier if you incline the workpiece
slightly away from you so that you plane “downhill”.
The rate of planing and the depth of the cut determine the
quality of the finish. For rough cutting, you can increase
the depth of cut. To achieve a good finish, you will need to
reduce the depth of the cut while advancing the tool more
slowly.
NOTICE: Moving the machine too fast may cause a poor
quality of cut and can damage the blades or the motor.
Moving the machine too slowly may burn or mar the cut.
The proper feed rate will depend on the type of material
being cut and the depth of the cut. Practice on a scrap
piece of material to gauge the correct feed rate and cutting
dimensions.
CAUTION
The motor may stall if improperly used or overloaded.
Reduce the pressure (feed rate) or depth of cut to prevent
possible damage to the tool if the motor labors.
OPERATION
5