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6. Start the planer and let the motor reach maximum
speed.
7. Hold the planer fi rmly and push it forward into the
workpiece, using a slow, steady motion.
8. Apply downward pressure toward the rear handle as
you reach the end of the planed cut. This helps keep
the rear section of the planer base in contact with the
workpiece and prevents the front of the planer from
gouging the cut.
WARNING
Be careful to avoid hitting nails during planing operation;
this action could nick, crack or damage blades.
NOTE:
We suggest that you always keep an extra set
of blades on hand. As soon as the blades in your planer
show signs of becoming dull, replace them. The blades in
your planer are reversible and can be reversed until both
sides become dull.
CHAMFERING
See Figure 6.
The planer is designed with a chamfering groove in the
front shoe to chamfer edges of boards as shown. Before
making a cut on good timber, practice cutting on scrap
lumber to determine the amount to be removed.
1. Clamp the workpiece securely.
2. Hold the front handle with your left hand and the rear
handle with your right hand.
3. Place the chamfering groove on the surface to be cut.
4. Start the planer and let the motor reach maximum
speed.
5. Hold the planer fi rmly and push it forward into the
workpiece, using a slow, steady motion.
6. Apply downward pressure to keep your planer fl at at
the beginning and the end of the workpiece surface.
PLANING EDGES AND MAKING REBATE CUTS
The planer comes with an adjustable edge guide for
precision edge planing and rebate cutting. Attach the edge
guide to the planer for planing edges and attach the edge
guide to the left side for making rebate cuts.
TO ATTACH THE EDGE GUIDE FOR PLANING EDGES
See Figure 7.
1. Unplug the tool.
2. Attach the bracket to the planer using the knob bolt.
3. Attach the edge guide to the bracket using the knob
nut and the carriage head bolt.
4. Tighten the retaining knob securely.
TO PLANE EDGES
See Figure 8.
Follow the directions in the “Planing” section earlier in this
manual. Hold the edge guide fi rmly against the edge of
the work surface.
TO ATTACH THE EDGE GUIDE FOR MAKING REBATE
CUTS
See Figure 9.
1. Unplug the tool.
2. Attach the bracket to the left side of the planer using
the knob bolt.
3. Attach the edge guide loosely to the bracket using the
knob nut and the carriage head bolt.
4. Adjust the edge guide to the desired width for the
rebate cut.
5. Tighten the retaining knob securely.
TO MAKE REBATE CUTS
See Figure 9.
Follow the directions in the “Planing” section earlier in this
manual. Hold the edge guide fi rmly against the edge of
the work surface.
The depth of the rebate is determined by the depth of
the cut and the number of passes made along the work
surface. The maximum depth of the rebate cut is 8 mm
(ERP6582RG / ERP6582) / 12 mm (ERP7582RG /
ERP7582K) and has to be cut in 2.5 mm passes or less,
to reach the desired depth. The width of the rebate cut is
adjustable by moving the adge guide.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing
dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury.
CLEANING THE DUST PORT AND EMPTYING THE
DUST BAG
See Figure 10.
After using the planer for an extended period of time or
when planing wet or green timber, chips may build-up in
the dust port and require cleaning. Chip build-up restricts
air fl ow and causes the motor to overheat.
Clean the dust port and empty the dust bag regularly.
1. Unplug the tool.
WARNING
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious injury.
2. Remove the dust bag from the dust port. Clean the
chip or dust build-up from the dust port of your planer
with a small piece of wood. Do not use your hands or
fi ngers.
3. Empty all debris from the dust bag and ensure that the
collar is free of debris.
4. Replace the dust bag.
