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4. Tilt the top of the Fence outward until it comes into contact with the Outward Stop Bolts
(37) (Fig. XI)
5. Slide the Sliding Protective Plate over the exposed Blade Drum to the rear of the Fence
6. Tighten the Fence Angle Locking Handle to lock the Fence in position
Setting the blade alignment
WARNING: Do not touch the cutting edge of the blade at any time it is extremely sharp.
Note: The blades have been adjusted at the factory and should not require any adjustment
prior to first use. However the blades can become misaligned during shipping and handling
and should always be checked prior to use for accurate cutting.
Checking the blades
1. Position a straight edge on the Outfeed Table overhanging the Blade Drum
2. Remove the belt cover screws and Belt cover (5) using the 4mm Hex Spanner (25) (Fig. XII)
3. Rotate the Blade Drum using the exposed belt (Fig. XIII)
4. The Blade (44) should just touch the straight edge as the Drum rotates
5. If the Blade does not come in contact with the straight edge or pulls the straight edge
forward then the blade requires adjustment
6. Check the Blade height at both ends to see if it is level side to side
Aligning the blades
1. Rotate the Blade Drum so that the four Blade Screws (41) are exposed
2. Loosen the four Blade Screws using the 4mm Hex Spanner (25) (Fig. XIV)
3. Rotate the Blade Drum so that the two Blade Alignment Adjustment Screws (43) are
exposed (Fig. XV)
4. With a straight edge in place above the Blade Drum on the Outfeed Table, rotate the Blade
Alignment Adjustment Screw until the blade just comes into contact with the straight edge
when the Drum is rotated (Fig. XVIII)
5. Repeat with the second Adjustment Screw to ensure the Blade is level side to side
6. Once the Blade is aligned, retighten the four Blade Screws and repeat the alignment
process on the second Blade
Transportation
• When transporting or storing the surface planer, ensure the Cutter Guard is positioned
down over the Cutter Head and all bevel and adjustment locks are securely in place
• Only use Handles (26) to lift and transport the surface planer
• If the surface planer is mounted to a bench or support, ensure the fixings are removed and
the surface planer is free to move
• If the surface planer is mounted to a portable board, ensure the board is unclamped from
the workbench or support so the surface planer is free to move
• When moving or transporting the surface planer, always keep it upright
Operation
WARNING: ALWAYS wear eye protection, adequate respiratory and hearing protection as
well as suitable gloves when working with this tool.
WARNING: Ensure the tool is disconnected from the power supply before attaching or
changing any accessories or making any adjustments.
IMPORTANT: Always inspect the surface planer before each use. Before connecting the
surface planer to mains power, inspect the guards and the correct functioning safety features
of the tool.
IMPORTANT: Ensure the operator has adequate training in the operation, adjustment, and
maintenance of the surface planer before connecting the surface planer to mains power and
operating the surface planer.
WARNING: ALWAYS ensure the tool is unplugged from mains power before adjusting or
changing any of the tool's parts. Observe the rotational direction of the blade and compare to
the correct rotational direction on the tool
Adjusting the Cutting Depth
WARNING: ALWAYS ensure the tool is switched off and disconnected from the power
supply before attempting to adjust the depth of cut. NEVER adjust the depth of cut when the
tool is running.
IMPORTANT: The cutting range of this surface planer is indicated in the specification and
should be strictly adhered to.
1. To adjust the cutting depth turn the Cutting Depth Adjustment Knob (7) anticlockwise to
EN
increase the cutting depth and clockwise to decrease the cutting depth (Fig. XVI)
2. Each full revolution of the Cutting Depth Adjustment Knob will increase or decrease the
depth of the cut by 0.75mm
3. For accurate measurement perform a test cut on a scrap piece of wood and measure
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Switching 'ON' & 'OFF'
Ensure the Power Cord (9) is plugged into the mains power supply before attempting to switch
the tool 'ON'.
• The ON/OFF Switch (6) is located on the front of the surface planer
• To turn the surface planer 'ON' press the green 'I' switch
• To turn the surface planer 'OFF' press the red '0' switch
Surface planer operation
WARNING: when using this tool the operator must always be positioned at the Infeed
Table (3) end of the surface planer, and must not reach over the Blade Drum at any time while
the operating the tool.
WARNING: Keep hands and fingers at least 150mm away from the Blade Drum (2). When
feeding a workpiece in close proximity to the Blade Drum, always use the Push Stick (14) or
Push Blocks (22).
WARNING: If the Blade Drum stops during the cutting process for any reason,
immediately switch 'OFF' the power. Do not restart the tool partway through making a cut, and
do not attempt to make partial cuts to the workpiece.
WARNING: Always store the Push Stick (14) in the Push Stick Storage Bracket (10) so
that it is easily accessible when operating the surface planer.
WARNING: this surface planer is only designed for use with dry, natural wood fibre ONLY.
Never use metals, plastics, laminated materials, plywood MDF or other synthetic products with
this machine. Do not attempt planing of badly bowed material if there is inadequate contact
with the infeed table
WARNING: ALWAYS ensure that the Sliding Protective Plate (40) is covering the Blade
Drum (2) to the rear of the Fence (15) when the Fence protrudes over the Blade Drum while
operating.
IMPORTANT: Always consider the type of wood and condition of the workpiece before
commencing work with this machine. Only perform shallow cuts on harder materials or
materials with rougher surfaces.
Surface planing
See Image B.
• Surface planing is done to create a flat surface on a workpiece in preparation for thickness
planing
1. Set infeed table height to desired cutting depth
IMPORTANT: when surface planing only take shallow cuts to prevent kickback.
2. Set the Fence to 90° (see 'Postioning the Fence')
3. Start the surface planer
4. Place workpiece firmly against Infeed Table and Fence
5. Feed the workpiece completely across the cutter whilst maintaining firm pressure against
the Fence and Tables during the entire cut
6. Repeat if necessary until desired finish is achieved
Edge jointing
See Image C.
• Edging jointing is done to produce a flat, true surface along the side of a workpiece. It
is essential to do this when creating squared up stock or for preparing a workpiece for
finishing and joinery
1. Set infeed table height to desired cutting depth
IMPORTANT: when edge jointing only take shallow cuts to prevent kickback.
2. Set the Fence to 90° (see 'Positioning the Fence')
3. Start the surface planer
4. Place workpiece firmly against Infeed Table and Fence
5. Feed the workpiece completely across the cutter whilst maintaining firm pressure against
the Fence and Tables during the entire cut
6. Repeat until desired finish is achieved
Bevel cutting
See Image D.
• Bevel cuts are angled cuts and can be created by positioning the Fence at the desired
angle and feeding the workpiece along the Fence. This process usually requires several
passes or cuts to produce the desired finish
1. Set infeed table height to desired cutting depth
IMPORTANT: when bevel cutting only take shallow cuts to prevent kickback.
2. Set Fence to desired angle of cut (see 'Positioning the Fence')
3. Place the workpiece against the Infeed Table and Fence concave side down
4. Start the surface planer
5. Maintain workpiece pressure against the Fence and Tables with the lead Push Block and
feed the workpiece with the second Push Block
6. Repeat until desired finish is achieved