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Assembly
CHIP EXTRACTION
The planer comes with two chip exhaust ports, which may be used with a chip bag or a shop vacuum and vacuum connector (Fig.2) to keep your work environment cleaner. The chip bag or vacuum connector may be attached to either end of the exhaust port.
Moving the port selector lever to position 1 (towards front of tool) discharges chips to the left, while position 2 (towards rear of tool) discharges chips to the right (Fig. 1)
PLANER BLADES
The planer blades are ! WARNING sharp and fragile and must
be handled carefully to avoid injury to the user or damage to the blades.
The planer blades have two cutting edges, and may be reversed when one of the cutting edges becomes dull or chipped.
Do not attempt to sharpen or use resharpened used blades of any kind. Use only blades designated for use with this model, because other blades will cause vibration, decrease perfomance and may not clamp securely in blade holder.
BLADE WRENCH & STORAGE AREA
Your tool is equipped with a blade wrench that is conveniently located in the handle base where it is always handy and unlikely to get lost or misplaced (Fig. 3).
You may then tighten the clamping screws which secure the blade and your planer is ready for use.
FIG. 2
CHIP BAG
(OPTIONAL)
VACUUMEXHAUST
CONNECTOR PORTS
FIG. 3
BLADE WRENCH &
STORAGE AREA
REVERSING OR REPLACING BLADES
To reverse or replace the blade, loosen the clamping screws with blade wrench. With the screws loosened, slide the blade lengthwise out of the cutter drum, taking care to keep your fingers away from the sharp edges of the blade (Fig. 4).
A piece of wood may be used for this purpose. If the blade is gummed and difficult to remove, you may clean the blade with mineral spirits, lacquer thinner or alcohol.
FIG. 4
CLAMPING |
SCREW |
CUTTER 
DRUM
2.5MM BLADE WRENCH
BLADE
Clean all surfaces before reinstalling the new blade, as this will ensure an accurate blade setting and proper tool performance.
BLADE ALIGNMENT
To ensure an even cut, it is important that the blade is adjusted so that it aligns with the outside edge of the front and rear shoes. This alignment can be done as follows: place a straight edge or a piece of wood along the outside surface of the front shoe and rear shoe, then slide the planer blade to just contact the straight edge or wood (Fig.5).
Make sure the blade sits correctly in the holder groove of the cutter drum.
BLADE WRENCH CLAMPING
SCREW
CUTTER
DRUM
FIG. 5
STRAIGHT
EDGE
