750W CARBON FIBRE UNLIMITED REBATE PLANER WITH 3 BLADES & REMOVABLE DRUM 3BVSIPCF 1 Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code: 3BVSIPCF Date: 080605 Edition: 07 Op: DJ INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Contents Introduction Description of symbols Specifications General safety rules Additional safety rules for electric planers Contents of carton Unpacking Know your product Replacing/removing and installing planer blades Removing the planer barrel and installing a sanding barrel Parallel fence guide Adjusting the depth of cut Switching on and off Planing Adjusting the speed Chamfering Full/Unlimited rebating Sanding Selecting the right grade of sanding barrel Shavings extraction Drive belt replacement Maint
Introduction Description of symbols Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, and, with proper care, it will give you many years of dependable service. CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.
3. Personal safety a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. b. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. c.
• Ensure your mains supply voltage is the same as your tool rating plate voltage. • After long working periods, external metal parts and accessories could be hot. • If possible, always use clamps or a vice to hold your work. • Always switch off before you put the planer down. • Do not force the planer: let the tool do the work at a reasonable speed. Overloading will occur if too much pressure is applied and the motor slows resulting in inefficient planing and possible damage to the planer motor.
• Never stick your finger into the chip chute. Shavings may jam in the chute when cutting damp wood. Clean out the chips with a stick but only when the tool has been turned off and unplugged from the power point. • Do not leave the machine running unattended. Operate the tool only when controlled by both hands. • When leaving the planer, switch off and set it with the front base up on a wooden block so that the blades are not in contact with anything.
Know your product 1. On/Off trigger switch 2. Lock off button 3. Depth adjustment dial 4. Main handle 5. Fixed bail handle 6. Dust/Chip extraction port 7. Parallel fence attachment knob 8. Dust diverter guide switch 9. Fitted reversible blades 10. Blade barrel 11. Clamping screws 12. Front shoe extension 13. Fixed rear base 14. Parallel fence guide 5 15. Shavings adapter tube 16. Shavings collection bag 17. Spanner 18. Rear parking foot 19. Variable speed setting 20. Power ON indicator neon 3 21.
4. Loosen and unscrew the hex head screw by rotating the allen key anti-clockwise. Replacing/removing and installing planer blades CAUTION. Always ensure that the tool is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before installing or removing planer drum. Your planer is fitted with a removable drum feature for a quick drum change, allowing you to safely install a set of blades that may be suitable for you application. The planer comes with an additional set of sharp blades.
3. Now that the blade slot in the blade barrel (10) is empty you can proceed to either turning over the existing planer blade or install a new planning blade by following the instructions. Installing planer blades 1. The blades are reversible as they have a cutting edge on both sides. If a blade is worn or damaged, the blade can be removed and put the other way around. Either turn the existing planer blade (9) over or replace it if required. 2.
(a) (b) 6. Hand screw the hex head screw clockwise to close the gap between the washers and hex head screw. 7. Once the screw has been hand tightened, use the Allen key (25) to further tighten until the barrel is secured. 8. Release the spindle lock and close the drum guard. Your power tool is now ready to recommence planing again. Note: Blades must be set correctly or the workpiece will end up rough and uneven. The blades must be mounted so that the cutting edge is absolutely level. i.e.
3. Press in the drum spindle lock button and rotate the barrel (10) until the barrel is locked into place. Hold in the lock in button until the new barrel has been completely removed. Note: The blade barrel has two lock out positions. Installing a sanding barrel Note. Sanding drum not supplied. 1. Place the planer on its side. 2. Raise the drum guard. 3. Slide a sanding barrel back into the housing; lining up the sanding barrel with the spindle. 4.
Switching on and off Planing CAUTION. Before plugging the machine into the power socket always check that the on/off trigger switch (1) and lock-off button (2) work properly. 1. Plug in the machine and grip the tool with your index finger on the on/off trigger switch (1) and thumb on the lock-off button (2). 2. Push lock-off button (2) in with thumb and press in the on/off trigger switch (1) with the rest of your hand gripping the tool.
Note. Planing is easier if you incline the workpiece slightly away from you so that you plane “downhill”. 6. The rate of planing and the depth of cut determine the quality of the finish. For rough cutting, you can increase the depth of cut, however to achieve a good finish you will need to reduce the depth of cut and advance the tool more slowly. CAUTION. Moving the machine too fast may cause a poor quality of cut and can damage the blades or the motor. Moving the machine too slowly may burn or mar the cut.
2. Run the planer along the workpiece. 3. Once you have finished planing the section take the pressure off the drum guard release lever (23) and make sure that the drum guard (22) is full covering the barrel/drum. CAUTION: Do not raise the drum guard if it is not performing a full/unlimited rebate application. WARNING: If the drum guard does not completely close immediately stop using the power tool and have the unit serviced by a qualified service agent.
Shavings extraction Maintenance 1. Connect the shavings adaptor tube (15) to the dust/chip extraction port (6). 2. The adaptor tube (15) can be installed to allow shavings to flow either to the left or to the right of the workpiece. 3. A workshop dust extraction system or a household vacuum cleaner can be connected to the adaptor tube (15) for the efficient removal of dust and shavings permitting a safer and cleaner working environment, need to add dust extraction tube. WARNING.
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