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WALT Industrial Tool 

Pty. Ltd.

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20 Fletecher Road Mooroolbark,Victoria, Australia 3138

                    (MAY03) Form No. 

620422-00

                DW734   

Copyright © 2003

The following are trademarks for one or more D

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WALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme; the “D” shaped air intake grill; the array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit box configuration; and the array of 

lozenge-shaped humps on the surface of the tool.

Summary of Contents for DW734-XE

Page 1: ...orm No 620422 00 DW734 Copyright 2003 The following are trademarks for one or more DEWALT power tools the yellow and black color scheme the D shaped air intake grill the array of pyramids on the handgrip the kit box configuration and the array of lozenge shaped humps on the surface of the tool ...

Page 2: ...DW734 XE 318 mm 12 1 2 Heavy Duty Portable Thickness Planer INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 3: ... the like REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the instruction manual for recommended accessories The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted CHECK DAMAGED PAR...

Page 4: ... mount your planer to a piece of plywood make sure that the mounting screws don t protrude from the bottom of the wood The plywood must sit flush on the work support CAUTION The mounting surface should not be warped or other wise uneven ASSEMBLY DEPTH ADJUSTMENT CRANK HANDLE TO ATTACH THE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT CRANK HANDLE 1 Insert the crank handle F over the shaft Fig 5 2 Secure the crank handle in pl...

Page 5: ...TE DO NOT USE FORCE TO CRANK THE CARRIAGE BELOW THE LEVEL THAT THE TURRET STOP INDICATES PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM ON YOUR PLANER WILL RESULT NOTE The 3 4 turret stop can be adjusted for other planing thicknesses Adjusting the 3 4 turret stop does not affect the other turret stop settings TO ADJUST THE 3 4 STOP FOR OTHER THICKNESSES 1 Unlock the head lock lever Fig 8 and tur...

Page 6: ...re of the rollers and cutter head will release allowing the wood to spring back into a bowed formation CHANGING THE PLANER KNIVES WARNING DISCONNECT THE PLANER FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ACCESS OR CHANGE THE KNIVES Your planer is equipped with a three knife cutter head TO CHANGE PLANER KNIVES 1 Use the T wrench to remove the tool tray The cutter head should now be exposed If the ei...

Page 7: ...he table extensions are not level loosen the jam nuts T and adjust the table extension support bolts S up or down Fig 26 NOTE The outside edges of the extension tables are level with the base while the inside edges closest to the cutter head are below the edge of the base This is set at the factory to reduce unnecessary friction between the material and the table while providing adequate support a...

Page 8: ...t wear and tear alteration or modification Free One Year Service Contract In addition to a full one year warranty every DEWALT tool is backed with a Free One Year Service Contract We will provide free labour on all repairs and preventative maintenance during the first year after purchase Proof of purchase date is required Contact your Service Centre on 1800 654 155 Aust or 09 526 2556 NZ 30 Day No...

Page 9: ... BREAKER TRIPS REPEATEDLY check the sharpness of the knives NOTE Circuit breaker overload is often the result of dull knives If the circuit breaker on your planer trips check the sharpness of your knives before attempting to reset the breaker in order to continue planing reduce the depth of cut IF THE UNIT DOES NOT RUN CHECK TO SEE if the unit is plugged in if the tool tray is properly in place if...

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