Craftsman CMEW300 Manual De Instructiones página 7

gently release the trigger switch. The tool will continue
to run.
3. To turn the tool off from a locked-on position, squeeze
and release the trigger once.
Fig. B
Blade Guard (Fig. C)
1. Ensure that the spring loaded blade guard
proper working order before using the planer.

WARNING: Cut Hazard. Do not remove guard.
Fig. C
Parking Foot (Fig. D)
1. Your planer is equipped with a parking foot
automatically lowers into place when the tool is lifted
from the work surface. When planing, the parking foot
raises as the tool is pushed forward. When the parking
foot is lowered, the planer can set on the work surface
without the blade touching.

CAUTION: Do not lock the trigger switch on and
engage the parking foot. The vibration of the running
motor will cause the planer to move, possibly falling
from the workpiece.

CAUTION: Be sure that the parking foot is correctly
extended when setting the planer on a work surface.
Fig. D
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Adjusting Planing Depth (Fig. E)
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1. Planing depth is infinitely variable from 0 to 5/64"
(2 mm). To adjust the cutting depth, rotate the depth
adjustment knob/front handle
"P" position. The cutting depth will increase from 0 to as
much as .079" (2 mm).
2. It is recom mended that test cuts be made in scrap wood
13 is in
after each re-adjustment to make sure that the desired
amount of wood is being removed by the planer.
Several shallow passes (rather than one deep one) will
produce a smoother finish.
Fig. E
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Vacuum Adaptor (Fig. F)
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1. Slide the vacuum adaptor
chute
2. Connect a vacuum cleaner hose (not included) to
the adaptor.
3. To prevent chips from coming out opposite side of chip
discharge chute, move chip deflector lever
opposite side of the adaptor.
3 clockwise from the
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10 over the chip discharge
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