Place the triangular rule flat on the rear base and run it
out over and across the blade edge. Turn the two adjust-
ing screws to adjust the blade protrusion. The blade set-
ting should be made so that the protrusion will be uniform
all the way across. Thus the triangular rule should be
flush with the entire width of the blade edge. After adjust-
ing both blades, tighten the five installation bolts evenly
and alternately with the hex wrench.
After tightening the bolts, secure the adjusting screws
fully.
CAUTION:
Tighten the blade installation bolts carefully when attach-
ing the blades to the tool. A loose installation bolt can be
dangerous. Always check to see they are tightened
securely.
For the correct planer blade setting
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. Below are some
examples of proper and improper settings.
(A) Front base (Movable shoe)
(B) Rear base (Stationary shoe)
Correct setting
Nicks in surface
Gouging at start
Gouging at end
Adjusting the depth of cut (Fig. 4)
Depth of cut may be adjusted by simply turning the knob
on the front of the tool.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released.
For tool without lock button and lock-off button
(Fig. 5)
To start the tool, simply pull the trigger. Release the trig-
ger to stop.
For tool with lock button (Fig. 6)
To start the tool, simply pull the trigger. Release the trig-
ger to stop. For continuous operation, pull the trigger and
then push in the lock button. To stop the tool from the
locked position, pull the trigger fully, then release it.
(A)
(B)
(A)
(B)
(A)
(B)
For tool with lock-off button (Fig. 7)
To prevent the trigger from being accidentally pulled, a
lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, press the
lock-off button and pull the trigger. Release the trigger to
stop.
Although this side view cannot
show it, the edges of the blades run
perfectly parallel to the rear base
surface.
Cause: One or both blades fails to
have edge parallel to rear
base line.
Cause: One or both blade edges
fails to protrude enough in
relation to rear base line.
Cause: One or both blade edges
protrudes too far in relation
to rear base line.
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