MAINTENANCE
CHANGING BLADES
15
WARNING!
Always turn the planer OFF and disconnect it
from the power source before starting any maintenance work.
For video instructions, visit:
http://bit.ly/planerblades
NOTE:
Although the instructions in the video depict model 6550,
the procedure is very similar for model 6552.
Blades should always be reversed or replaced as a matched set (at
the same time).
1. Remove the dust chute (Fig. 9 - 1) by unscrewing the thumb
screws (Fig. 9 - 2).
2. Loosen and remove the four hex screws (Fig. 10 - 1) from the
blade guard on the rear side of the cutterhead. Remove the blade
guard.
3. Carefully turn the cutterhead by hand until it is stopped by the
self-engaging latch.
4. Loosen and remove the six bolts from the gib (Fig. 11).
5. Remove the gib using the provided magnets (Fig. 12).
CAUTION:
Blade edges are extremely sharp. Keep fingers away
from the blades at all times.
6. The blade is located in position by two pins. Gently lift the old
blades from the cutterhead using magnets. Do not make contact
with the blade using fingers. Use magnets only.
7. Reverse or replace blade and carefully position it on the two pins
using magnets.
8. Replace the gib and align the holes on the gib with holes on the
blade using the magnets.
9. Secure the gib to the cutterhead using the six bolts removed
earlier.
10. Depress the latch to release the cutterhead and turn the cutter-
head by hand until it is stopped by the self-engaging latch.
11. Repeat the steps above for changing the second and third
blades.
12. Replace the blade guard and secure it using the four screws
removed earlier. Replace the dust chute.
Fig. 9
1
2
1
1
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Gib Bolts
Gib
Magnet
Blade
Pin
Cutterhead
Fig. 12
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