Fig. 2
Blade Replacement
Note :
Item numbers refer to parts list, page 11
To replace blades proceed as follows :
1.
Ensure Planer is switched off and
isolated from the electrical supply, by
removing the plug from the socket.
2.
Turn depth adjusting knob fully
clockwise to position ‘2’.
3.
Turn Planer upside down, preferably with
handle gently supported in workbench jaws
or similar.
4.
Turn blade cylinder assembly by hand, (Take care of sharp edges), until two screw
heads are on top, (see Fig. 2).
5.
Using ‘T’ wrench supplied, unscrew and remove both screws.
6.
Lift off blade clamp, (item 33), noting which way round it is fitted, now lift out blade
assy, (items 30 - 32).
Note : Keep all parts removed together.
Fitting New Blades.
1a.
Unscrew and remove two screws (item 31), lift off
blade guide, (item 32).
2a
.
Place setting jig, (supplied), on a flat surface,
(see Fig. 3).
3a.
Place new blade on setting jig ensuring cutting edge
butts up to lip, (see Fig. 4).
4a.
Fit blade guide on to new blade, Fig. 5), using two screws
removed previously, (do not tighten).
5a.
Hold blade in position with index finger, and gently squeeze assy together
with thumb and second finger, (see Fig. 5), tighten both screws, check that blade
has not moved, (cutting edge butting up to lip on jig).
6a.
Refit blade assembly to blade cylinder taking care not to damage new blade, (lip
on blade guide fits into slot on cylinder).
7a.
Refit blade clamp
8a.
Refit two screws and tighten with wrench.
9a.
Repeat steps 4 - 8a for other blade.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
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Blade Cylinder
Setting Jig
Cutting
Edge
