Villager VLN 1076, Original Instruction Manual

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Villager VLN 1076 (GB)
Fig. G
7. Move the tool gently forward, applying pressure on the front of the tool at the
beginning of the planing pass and pressure at the rear of the tool at the end of the
planning pass.
8. Push the planer beyond the edge of the workpiece, being careful not to tilt it
downward.
9. Remove the planer from the workpiece before turning it off.
The rate of planing and the depth of cut determine the quality of the cut. For rough
cutting, you can increase the depth of cut. To achieve a smooth cut, you will need
to reduce the depth of cut and advance the planer slowly across the workpiece.
The proper feed rate will depend on the type of material being cut and the depth of
the cut. When planing hard materials (e.g., hardwood), as well as when utilizing the
maximum planer width, set only low planing depths and reduce the planer feed as
required.
Practice first on a scrap piece of material to gauge the correct feed rate and the cut
dimensions.
8. CHAMFERING OPERATION
The V-groove in the front shoe allows for
quick and easy chamfers, creating a sloping
edge on your workpiece.
1. Make sure that the workpiece is secured
to a stable platform.
2. Hold the planer firmly with both hands.
Align the V-groove in the front shoe of the
planer with the corner edge of the
workpiece (Fig. G). Be sure the blades are
not touching the work. Place weight on the
depth adjustment knob so that the V-groove
is absolutely flat on the edge to be beveled.
3. Switch the tool ON and wait for the blades
to reach full speed.
4. Push the planer forward along the grain of
the wood with steady pressure on the front
shoe.
5. Push the planer beyond the edge of the
workpiece without tilting it downwards. Turn
off the planer and wait for the cutter to stop
before setting the tool down.