WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use AS/NZS standard approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
WARNING: We recommend the use of a residual current device with a residual current rating of 30mA or less.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
•The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows:
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SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
Introduction
Examine Figure 1 and your planer for a few minutes to become familiar with the various features and the names used to describe them. The following sections will discuss the various controls and you will need to know where they are.
Components (Fig. 1)
A. Trigger switch | E. | Shoe |
B. | F. | Rabbet fence (not shown) |
C. Depth adjustment knob/front handle | G. | Rabbet fence adjustment knob |
D. Switch Handle | H. | Chip discharge chute |
FIG. 1 | B | D |
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OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or removing/ installing attachments or accessories.
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate markings. 230 volts AC means your tool may be operated only with alternating current and never with direct current.
Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. All
DEWALT tools are factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check the power supply.
Switch (Fig. 1)
CAUTION: Check that the tool is not ON before connecting it to a power supply. If the trigger switch is ON when the tool is connected to the power supply, it will start immediately. Damage to your tool or personal injury may result.
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