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 (Stationaryshoe)
Although this side view cannot show it, the edges of the blades run perfectlv parallel to the rear base surface.
Nicks in
surface
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Adjusting depth of cut
Cause: One or both blades fails to have edge parallel to rear base line.
to rear base line.
~~~&~~Cause: One or both blade edges pro- trudes too far in relation to rear base line.
Depth of cut may be adjusted by simply turning the knob on the front of the tool.
Switch action
To start the tool, simply pull the trigger. Release the trigger 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.
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CAUTION :
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the trigger switch actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released.
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