ADJUSTMENT
ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT (Fig. 5)
WARNING:
Never plane more than 3mm in one pass and never attempt to plane a board under 127mm (5”) in length. Always wear a protective face shield.
To adjust the depth of cut, turn the cutterhead- raising hand crank in the direction marked on top of the planer. The depth of cut adjustment can be read from the depth scale. The adjustment gradation is 2mm per revolution of the hand crank.(Fig. 5)
Always start your work by making a light planing cut. The depth of cut on subsequent passes may be increased by up to 3mm, but remember that a light cut creates a finer finish than a heavier cut.
The thickness of timber running through the planer is controlled by the distance you adjust the cutting blade from the table.
•Do not plane timber which is less than 5mm thick.
•Do not plane timber which is thicker than 153mm (6”).
Cutterhead Raising
Hand Crank
Depth
Scale
Plastic Pointer | Fig. 5 |
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ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT SCALE (Fig 6&7)
For safe operation of your planer, it is very important that the depth of cut scale is read accurately. To adjust the depth of cut scale, follow the steps outlined below: 
Try to feed a board for planing.
Compare the measured thickness of the board to the reading on the depth of cut scale.
If the reading on the depth of cut scale is incorrect, loosen the screw which tightens the plastic pointer and adjust accordingly (Fig. 5)
When you have properly adjusted the depth of cut scale, test your reading by planing a piece of scrap timber. After planing, measure the planed thickness and double check it against the scale reading. The two measurements should be the same,
Screws
Chip Deflector
Safety Guard
Fig. 6
Screws | Fig. 7 |
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