OPERATION
PLANING EDGES
See Figure 14.
Follow the directions in the “Planing” section earlier in this manual. Hold the edge guide firmly against the edge of the work surface.
ATTACHING THE EDGE GUIDE FOR MAKING RABBET CUTS
nLock the switch by placing the
nAttach the bracket to the left side of the planer using the knob bolt.
nAttach the edge guide loosely to the bracket using the knob nut and the carriage head bolt.
nAdjust the edge guide to the desired width for the rabbet cut.
nTighten the retaining knob securely.
MAKING RABBET CUTS
See Figure 15.
Follow the directions in the “Planing” section earlier in this manual. Hold the edge guide firmly against the edge of the work surface.
The depth of the rabbet is determined by the depth of the cut and the number of passes made along the work surface. The maximum depth of the rabbet cut is 1/2 in. Cuts should be made in 1/16 in. passes, or less, to reach the desired depth. The width of the rabbet cut may be adjusted by moving the edge guide.
WORKPIECE
EDGE GUIDE
Fig. 14
WORKPIECE
EDGE GUIDE
Fig. 15
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