Wickes 223739, Manual

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Your planing surface will end up rough and uneven,
unless the blade is set properly and securely.
The blade must be mounted so that the cutting edge
is absolutely level, that is, parallel to the surface of the
rear base. Fig. I shows some examples of proper and
improper settings.
(A) Front base (Moveable shoe)
(B) Rear base (Stationary shoe)
1) CORRECT SETTING
Although this side view cannot show it, the edges of the
blade run perfectly parallel to the rear base surface.
2) NICKS IN SURFACE
CAUSE:
one or both blades fails to have edge parallel to
rear base line.
3) GOUGING AT START
Cause: one or both blade edges fails to protrude enough
in relation to rear base line.
4) GOUGING AT END
CAUSE:
one or both blade edges protrude too far in
relation to rear base line.
This accessory can be fitted by sliding the dust bag inlet
over the planer dust extraction tube as far as possible.
The dust bag (13) will reduce the efficiency of the exhaust
system and the bag must be emptied frequently to
maintain the efficiency.
Chips are ejected from the right side of the machine only.
10. CORRECT PLANER BLADE SETTING (See Fig. I)
11. FITTING A DUST BAG (See Fig. J)
Fig. I
Fig. J
The dust extraction tube is best connected to a suitable external dust extraction machine e.g. vacuum cleaner. Chips
are ejected from the right side of the machine only. Use of vacuum extraction does not negate the need to wear personal
protective equipment, especially respiratory protective equipment.
12. EXTERNAL DUST EXTRACTION