Craftsman professional 351.217350 Manual De Instrucciones página 7

SWITCH LOCK
Refer to Figure 13.
The planer can be locked from unauthorized use by locking
the switch. To lock the switch:
• Turn the switch to OFF position and disconnect planer
from power source.
• Pull the key out. The switch cannot be turned on with the
key removed.
NOTE: Should the key be removed from the switch at the ON
position, the switch can be turned off but cannot be turned on.
• To replace key, slide key into the slot on switch until it snaps.
DEPTH-OF-CUT GAUGE AND SCALE
Refer to Figure 15.
A depth-of-cut gauge is attached to the front of the rollercase.
The pointer on the depth-of-cut gauge accurately displays the
depth-of-cut per pass when workpiece is positioned below the
gauge. Cranking the handle moves the rollercase down and
the pointer shows depth-of-cut up to 3/34'.
Recommended Maximum Depth-Of-Cut:
Hard/Softwood up to 6" wide: ...................... 3/32"
Hard/Softwood 6" to 13" wide: ..................... Y_"
The Thickness scale with pointer allows easy adjustment of
roller case height. This scale indicates the finished size of the
workpiece in inches and millimeters. The side pointer can
be adjusted by loosening the pointer screws, re-positioning
pointer and retightening pointer screws.
Figure 13 - Removing Locking Key
RAISING AND LOWERING ROLLERCASE
The rollercase contains the motor, cutterhead and dust
collection impeller. The depth-of-cut is controlled by raising
or lowering the rollercase.
To raise or lower the rollercase, rotate handle with knob.
One complete rotation of handle will raise or lower rollercase
by Yl_" (see Figure 14).
A rotational direction label with depth indicator is located
under the handle.
Figure 14 - Raising or Lowering the Rollercase.
Counterclockwise Down/Clockwise Up
FEED RATE ADJUSTMENT
Refer to Figure 15.
• The planer has a 2-speed gearbox that feeds the work-
piece at 22 feet per minute (standard planing) and at
11 feet per minute (finish planing).
Finish planing a workpiece results in a better surface finish
than that obtained by planing at the higher speed.
• The knob for adjusting the feed rate is located on the left
side of the top of the rollercase.
NOTE: Only change feed rate while the machine is running.
Figure 15 - Feed Rate Adjustment, Depth of Cut and
Thickness Scale
WORKPIECE THICKNESS PRESET GAUGE
Refer to Figure 16, page 8.
A six position workpiece thickness pre-set control knob is
mounted on the right side of the planer. This feature allows
quick production of identically sized workpieces. Six settings
are provided: Ys", Y4", Y4', 3/4", 1" and 1Y4". See "Maintenance"
section to calibrate thickness preset gauge.
Thickness Preset Gauge
lure 16 - Thickness Preset Gauge
Example: Plane a 2" thick workpiece down to 1I/4".
• Raise or lower rollercase until it is just above the
workpiece.
• Position the workpiece on the planer table below the
rollercase.
• Rotate knob until 1W' is indicated.
• The planer is now set to stop the rollercase when the
workpiece thickness reaches 1Y4".