OPERATING MANUAL

Compact Planer

241-0824

IMPORTANT :

Read through this operating manual carefully before using your new tool.

Pay close attention to all Safety Instructions, Warnings and Caution sections.

Use your tool properly and only for its intended use.

Safety symbols in this manual are used to flag possible dangers. The safety

the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock, always follow the safety precautions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Specifications ................................................................................................. Page 2

Rules for Safe Operation ..............................................................................Page 3

Assembly and adjustment ............................................................................ Page 7

Operation ......................................................................................................... Page 10

Accessories .................................................................................................... Page 12

Maintenance...................................................................................................Page 12

Warranty ..........................................................................................................Page 13

Rabbeting depth 5/16” (0-8mm)

Planing depth 0-1/16” (0-1.6mm)

Cord length 8’

Net Weight: 4LBS 5OZ

SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR YOUR TOOL

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V Volts

A Amperes

Hz Hertz

W Watts

No-load speed

Class II construction, Double Insulated

.../min Revolutions or Strokes per minute

Indicates danger, warning or caution. It means attention!

Your safety is involved.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

KNOW THE TOOL

Before operating this tool, carefully read this operating manual and all of the

labels affixed to the planer. Keep this manual available for future reference.

personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas

invite accidents.

Do not operate power tools in an explosive environment, such as in the

presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks

which may ignite dust or fumes.

Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power

tool.Distractions can cause you to lose control.

need for the three wire grounded power cord and

grounded power supply system.

Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such

as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of electric shock if your

body is grounded.

Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

electric shock.

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When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord

marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce

the risk of electric shock. The following table shows the correct size to

use, depending on cord length and nameplate amperage rating of the tool.

When in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. Always use UL and CSA listed

extension cords.

Recommended sizes of extension cords

Tool’s Ampere rating Volts

12-16 14 12 Not Recommended

PERSONAL SAFETY

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when

operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence

of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating

power tools may result in serious personal injury.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.

Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose

clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in.

and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.Dust mask, non-skid safety

shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle, outlet, etc.), be

sure voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the nameplate of

the tool. A power source with voltage greater than that specified for the

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tool can result in serious injury to the user – as well as damage to the tool.

TOOL USE AND CARE

Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece

to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is

adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive

safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons.

Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are

easier to control.

Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,

and any other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged,

have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly

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cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool

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blades have been used they

should be replaced.

NOTE: These blades cannot be re-

sharpened.

1. Unplug the planer.

1. Use the wrench (included) to

loosen all the clamping screws

(9).

2. Slide out the blade (7).

Fig. 1

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3. Clean out all chips or foreign

NOTE: Always change both blades at the same time, and use blades of the

same dimensions and weight, otherwise the resulting imbalance can cause

vibration, poor planing action and shorten the blade and tool life.

CAUTION: Tighten all the clamping screws (9) carefully when attaching the

blades to the planer. A loose clamping screw could be extremely dangerous.

Regularly check to see they are

tightened securely.

DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (Fig.5)

1. Remove the cross-head screws

that secure the drive belt cover

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

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