Remove height adjustment handle and, height
locking handle, both top and side covers by
removing side screws to expose height adjust-
ment lock nuts. Loosen adjustment lock nut.
Adjust height nut up
or down as required
to suit guage block.
(Fig.3).
When desired height setting is reached, tight-
en lock nuts inposition. Reassemble side and
top covers and replace height adjustment
handle.
NOTE: Remove gauge block before starting
machine.
Thickness planing is the sizing of the material
to a desired thickness, while creating a smooth
surface parallel to the opposite side of the
board.
The art of thickness planing consists mainly of
using good judgement about the depth of cut
in various situations. You must take into ac-
count:
1. The width of the timber
2. The hardness ofthe board
3. The dampness of the board
4. The straightness of the board
5. The grain direction
6. The grain structure
How these factors can effect the quality of the
work can only be learned through experience.
Whenever working with a new type ofwood,
or one with unusual problems, always make
test cuts on scrap material prior to working on
the actual piece.
FOR ADDITIONAL PLANING
lf additional planing is needed lo obtain the
desired thickness or finish, hand crank the cut-
terhead no more than 3mm (al any one time)
and complete another pass.
WARNING: Never plane more than 3mm in
one pass and never attempt to planea board
under 127mm (5") in length. Always wear a
protective tace shield.
Fig.3
E N G L I S H •
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
MOVING THE PLANER
The planer can be car-
ried using the handles
on either side of the
frame.
Make sure the table
extensions are closed
before
moving
the
planer.
STOCK ROLLERS
Two rollers are built
on top of the planer,
providing convenient
handling of stock for
consecutive
cutting
operations.
Stock placed on the top of the machine can be
easily pulled to the operator for planing.
SETTING THE FEED RATE
The feed rate is set by
turning the handle to
the left for the slow
rate and to the right
for the fast rate.
NOTE: The feed rate should only be adjusted
once the cutter-block has reached its full speed.
CIRCUIT OVERLOAD SWITCH
• The machine is provided with an overload
switch for overload protection. If an overload
occurs, the switch will pop out. If this happens,
wait several minutes and press the switch to
reset the machine.
KEEP IN MIND
• Only ever use blades that are sharp and cor-
rectly fitted.
• Ensure that the machine is kept clean, partic-
ularly around the cooling vents of the motor.
• Ensure that the feed rate and the amount of
material being removed from the workpiece is
correct.
NOTE: If working with harder woods, the feed
rate should be set slow and the amount of ma-
terial being removed should be reduced to a
mínimum.
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