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Electrical safety
This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire
is required. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Additional safety instructions for Australia and
New Zealand
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This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm
persons without supervision. Children must be supervised
to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Additional safety instructions for planers
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Remove all nails and metal objects from the workpiece
before planing.
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Always hold the tool with both hands and by the handles
provided.
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Use sharp cutting blades only.
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Never put the tool down until the cutting blades have
come to a complete standstill.
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Immediately disconnect the cable from the mains if it is
damaged or cut.
Features
This tool includes some or all of the following features.
1. On/off switch
2. Lock-off button
3. Shavings discharge outlet
4. Planing depth adjustment knob
5. Planing depth graduation
Assembly
Warning!
Make sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged.
Replacing the cutting blades (fig. A)
The cutting blades provided with this tool are reversible.
Replacement cutting blades can be obtained from your local
retailer.
Removing
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Loosen the bolts (6) using the spanner supplied.
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Slide the blade (7) out of the holder.
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Reverse the blade so that the unused side comes in
position. If both sides are worn, the blade must be
replaced.
Fitting
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Slide the blade into the holder until it is against the end
stop.
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Tighten the bolts using the spanner supplied.
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Always replace both cutters.
Adjusting the depth of cut (fig. B)
The depth of cut is indicated by the marking (8). The setting
range can be read from the graduation (5).
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Turn the planing depth adjustment knob (4) to the required
depth of cut.
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Turn the knob to the ‘P’ postion whenever the tool is not
in use.
Fitting and removing the parallel fence (fig. C)
The parallel fence is used to for optimum control on narrow
workpieces.
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Loosen the locking knob (9).
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Insert the parallel fence (11) through the opening (10).
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Slide the parallel fence into the desired position.
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Tighten the locking knob.
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To remove the parallel fence proceed in reverse order.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner to the tool (fig. D)
An adaptor is required to connect a vacuum cleaner or dust
extractor to the tool. The adaptor can be purchased from your
local Black & Decker retailer.
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Slide the adaptor (12) over the shavings discharge outlet (3).
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Connect the vacuum cleaner hose (13) to the adaptor.
Assembling and fitting the shavings collection bag (fig. E)
The shavings collection bag is particularly useful when
working in confined spaces.
Before first use, you will have to assemble the shavings
collection bag.
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Fit the wire frames (14) to the connecting plate (15) using
the screws (16) and washers (17).
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Pull the cloth bag (18) over the frame structure as shown.
Take care that the elasticated mouth (19) is well fitted
around the edge of the connecting plate (15).
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Slide the connecting plate over the shavings discharge
outlet (3).
Use
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Adjust the depth of cut.
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If necessary, fit and adjust the parallel fence.
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Use sharp cutters only.
Switching on and off
Switching on
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Keep the lock-off button (2) depressed and press the on/
off switch (1).
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Release the lock-off button.
