Operating Instructions
TRIGGER "ON/OFF" SWITCH Hold the tool with both hands while starting the
tool, since torque from the motor can cause the tool to twist.
To turn tool "ON": depress the
To turn the tool "OFF": release the trigger switch and it will return to "OFF" position automatically.
To increase switch life, do not turn switch on and off while tool and drum are held against a workpiece.
PLANING ACTION
Proper planing action helps to achieve the desired result. With practice and experience, it will become second nature. Make sure that the workpiece is held in place securely on your work surface, and standing comfortably, hold the planer firmly with both hands.
1.With the planer fully adjusted, place the front shoe on the workpiece, (be certain that the blade drum is not in contact with the work) and start the planer as described earlier.
2.With pressure on the front shoe, and the fence against the side of the work (to control the width or angle,) feed the planer
FIG. 10
PARK
REST
SHOE
steadily until the full length of the rear shoe passes over the edge of the workpiece. (Fig. 10)
3.Then gradually transfer pressure to the rear shoe, and continue planing to the end of the cut.
4.Feed the planer at a uniform and reasonable rate that does not put excessive strain on the motor or blades, (do not pull the planer back over the surface already cut.)
5.Use progressive cuts until you are near the desired depth, and then
The motor may stall if ! CAUTION improperly used or
overloaded. Reduce the pressure (feed rate) or depth of cut to prevent possible damage to the tool if the motor labors.
DEPTH OF CUT & FEED RATE
The cutting depth (planing depth) is determined by the difference in height between the adjustable front shoe and the fixed rear shoe of the planer. The depth knob adjusts the front shoe, which retracts and exposes the blade and determines the amount of material removed from the workpiece. The cutting depth range is from 0 to 3/32” or 2.6 mm per pass. (Fig. 1)
The appropriate depth of cut and feed rate depends on the workpiece material:
To avoid clogging and/or damage to the motor, a more shallow (thin) cut and/or a slower feed rate may be needed if the material has any of these characteristics: hardness; gumminess, sappiness, moisture, paint, varnish and/or knots. Also, when planing against the grain or across the grain
rather than with the grain, a shallower cut and/or slower feed rate is required. Whenever possible, test by planing a similar piece of scrap material.
Use multiple, progressive cuts to achieve the total desired depth.
Start with a shallow cut. If the plane moves freely through the workpiece with no excessive load on the motor, the depth setting can be increased before the next cut. (Do not change depth of cut while planing.)
When near the desired total depth,
Adjusting the Depth of Cut: Rotate depth adjustment knob clockwise until the indicator is aligned with the desired cutting depth on the depth scale (Fig. 1).