Wickes 223739, Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
Before using the tool, read the instruction book carefully.
Intended Use
The machine is intended for planing of firmly supported wooden materials, such as beams and boards. It is also suitable
for beveling edges and rebating.
The switch is locked off to prevent accidental starting.
To operate: depress the lock off button (2) then the on/off
switch (3) and release the lock off button (2). To switch
off, just release the on/off switch (3).
WARNING! Danger of kickback! Apply the
machine to the workpiece only when switched on
and up to speed.
The planing depth can be adjusted from 0 to 3mm. Rotate
the cutting depth adjustment knob (10) to set the required
cutting depth with the scale (9). The clockwise rotation
increases the planing depth; the anticlockwise rotation
reduces the planing depth. Always work from a rough cut
to a finish cut.
It is recommended that test cuts be made in scrap wood
after each adjustment to make sure that desired amount
of wood is being removed by your planer.
NOTE:
To protect blades during storage, transporting, etc.,
set blade depth adjustment knob to 0.
1. ON / OFF SWITCH (See Fig. A)
2. CUTTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. B)
Fig. A
Fig. B
b
a
Set the desired cutting depth. Position the front part of the base plate flat onto the work surface. Make sure that the blades
are not touching the workpiece. Switch the machine on and push your planer forward and it will start cutting. Always
maintain all of the base plate flat on the work surface to prevent the cutting blade jumping. Move the planer evenly over the
work surface. Be careful to avoid hitting nails during operation. It could nick, crack, or damage blades. We suggest that you
always keep an extra set of blades on hand for replacement.
3. STANDARD SURFACE PLANING