First, rest the tool front base flat upon the workpiece surface
without the blades making any contact. Switch on and wait until
the blades attain full speed. Then move the tool gently forward.
Apply pressure on the front of tool at the start of planing, and at
the back at the end of planing. Planing will be easier if you
incline the workpiece in stationary fashion, so that you can
plane somewhat downhill.
The speed and depth of cut determine the kind of finish.
The power planer keeps cutting at a speed that will not result in
jamming by chips. For rough cutting, the depth of cut can be
increased, while for a good finish you should reduce the depth
of cut and advance the tool more slowly.
1. Start 2. End
SHIPLAPPING (RABBETING)
To make a stepped cut as shown in the figure, use the
edge fence (guide rule) which is obtained
as accessory.
PLANING OPERATION
Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the knob and the
other hand on the switch handle when
performing the
tool.
Draw a cutting line on the
workpiece. Insert the edge
fence into the hole in the front
of the tool. Align the blade
edge with the cutting line.
1. Screw
2. Edge fence
Adjust the edge fence until it
comes in contact with the
side of the workpiece, then
secure it by tightening the
screw.
When planing, move the tool
with the edge fence flush
with the side of the
workpiece. Otherwise uneven
planing
may result.
Maximum shiplapping
(rabbeting) depth is 9 mm.
To make a chamfering cut as shown in the figure, align the "V" groove in the front base with the
edge of the workpiece and plane it.
CHAMFERING
You may wish to add to the length of the fence by
attaching an extra piece of
wood. Convenient
holes are
provided in the fence for this
purpose, and also for
attaching an extension guide.
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2
1. Blade edge 2. Cutting line
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2
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