ADJUSTING THE CUTTER

DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE POWER SOURCE!

1.Set the cutter lever (B) Fig. 3 to the “zero” position to allow it to accurately gauge the depth of cut. Turn the plane over.

B

Fig. 3

2.The cutter adjusting lever (C) Fig. 4 is located to the left of the handle directly behind the motor housing. Turn this lever to the position shown in Fig. 4.

3.Place a straight edge across the cutter opening (Fig. 5), so that it rests on both the front and rear shoe. Turn the cutter by hand until it lifts the straight edge to its maximum height. Adjust the lever (C) Fig. 4 until the top of the cutting edge just touches the straight edge while it rests evenly on both shoes. The cutter is set for “zero” cut.

4.Make this adjustment each time a new or re-sharpened cutter is installed in the plane.

C

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

ADJUSTING FOR DEPTH OF CUT

Adjust your depth of cut by moving the depth adjustment lever (D) Fig. 6. Each mark on the gauge represents 1/64". To plane 1/32" from a board or door, move the lever to the number “1” position. Make a 1/64" cut by setting the lever halfway between “0” and “1”. Make a 3/64" cut by setting the lever halfway between “1” and “2”. The plane has one other operating adjustment - the angle of the apron to the plane shoe. This adjustment consists of two graduated hinges held by wing nuts (E) Fig. 6. Both hinges should be on the same angle markings before the nuts are tightened.

D

E

Fig. 6

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126 specifications

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