DeWalt DW734 instruction manual Assembly

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•DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.

•REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off position before plugging in.

•USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the instruction manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

•NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function–check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

•NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UN ATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

Additional Specific Safety Rules for Planers

•To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand instruction manual before operating planer.

•Always wear eye protection and dust mask if necessary.

•Keep hands away from the underside of the cutter head carriage.

•Direction of feed. Feed work into planer according to direction of feed arrows on top of the unit.

•Never clear clogs, make cutter knife replacement, or any other repairs/adjustments with unit plugged in.

•Make certain that the switch is in the OFF position before connecting plug to a power source.

•Be sure that the cutter knives are mounted as described in the instruction manual and check that all bolts are firmly tightened before connecting unit to power source.

•To avoid injury, never rotate the cutter block directly with your hands.

•Keep guards in place and in good working order.

•Stay alert – never operate the unit when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.

•Do not use in dangerous environments. Do not use near flammable substances, in damp or wet locations, or expose to rain.

•Never plane material which is shorter than 12" (304.8 mm) in length.

•Exhaust chute: remove shavings with brush or vacuum after power has been shut off and cutter head has stopped rotating.

•Always secure planer to stable work surface using mounting holes in the base. Refer to Bench Mounting paragraph.

•ALWAYS LOCATE PLANER WITH PROPER CLEARANCE ON THE OUTFEED SIDE of the unit to prevent pinching or binding of the workpiece against any obstacle.

•Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use. Dust and grit containing metal particles often accumulate on interior surfaces and could create a risk of serious injury, electric shock or electrocution. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.

WARNING: For your own safety, it is recommended that two people carry this machine or serious injury could result.

WARNING: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

•lead from lead-based paints.

•crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.

•arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

•Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

WARNING: A dust mask or respirator should be worn by all persons entering the work area. The filter should be replaced daily or whenever the wearer has difficulty breathing. See your local hardware store for the proper NIOSH/OSHA approved dust mask.

•The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows:

V		volts	A			amperes
Hz		hertz	W			watts
min		minutes			.......	alternating current
		... direct current				alternating or direct
					.......
		Class I Construction	no			current
	.......
...........		(grounded)				no load speed
		Class II Construction				earthing terminal
	.......			.........
...........		(double insulated)			........	safety alert symbol
…/min per minute			BPM ....			beats per minute
RPM		... revolutions per minute

Specifications

Input	120V AC, 15 Amp
No-load speed	10,000 RPM
Feed speed	26' (7.9 m) per minute
Planing height	Maximum 6" (152.4 mm),
	Minimum 1/8" (3.2 mm)
Planing width	Maximum 12-1/2" (317.5 mm)
Planing depth	Maximum 1/8" (3.2 mm)
	(for boards 6" (152.4 mm) wide
	or less)

Electrical Connection

Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. Volts, 50/60 Hz or “AC only” means your planer must 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.

Transporting the Planer

WARNING: For your own safety, it is recommended that two people carry this machine or serious injury could result. When moving your planer, hold it by the side carrying handles (B) or by the hand indentation (C) at the base of the planer. (Fig. 2).

When transporting or storing the planer, use the cord wrap

(D)located in the back of the tool (Fig. 3) to keep the cord in place.

Bench Mounting

To facilitate bench mounting, two different sized holes (E) are provided on the four corners of your planer as shown in Figure 4. If mounting the planer with bolts, use the larger holes. If mounting the planer with nails or screws, use the smaller holes. It is not necessary to use both sets of holes.

Always mount your planer firmly to a secure surface to prevent movement. To enhance the tool’s portability, it can be mounted to a piece of 1/2" (12.7 mm) or thicker plywood which can then be clamped to your work support or moved to other work areas and reclamped.

NOTE: If you elect to mount your planer to a piece of plywood, make sure that the mounting screws don’t protrude from the bottom of the wood. The plywood must sit flush on the work support.

CAUTION: The mounting surface should not be warped or otherwise uneven.

ASSEMBLY

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.

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