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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

symbols and their explanations require your full understanding. The safety

warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger, nor are they substitute

for proper accident prevention measures.

This Safety Alert Symbol indicates caution, warning, or danger. Failure to

obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or others. To reduce

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

Summary of content (16 pages)

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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 symbols and their explanations require your full understanding.
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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....................
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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. IMPORTANT This tool should only be serviced by a qualified service technician. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR ALL POWER TOOLS WARNING!Read and understand all instructions.
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o not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull D the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock. hen operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord W marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
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tool can result in serious injury to the user – as well as damage to the tool. TOOL USE AND CARE se clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece U to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. o not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct D tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which is designed. o not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
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cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator. 2. Secure the material being planed. Never hold it in your hand or across legs. A small workpiece must be adequately secured so that the rotating planer blades will not pick it up during forward motion of the planer. Unstable support can cause the blades to bind, causing loss of control and injury. 3.
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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT The planer is intended only for planing firmly supported wooden materials, such as beams and boards. It is also suitable for beveling edges and rabbeting. KNOW YOUR PLANER 2 1 3 4 13 5 11 6 10 12 7 8 9 1. O n/off trigger switch 2. L ock-off button 3. D epth-adjustment knob 4. H andle 5. D ust/chip extraction adaptor 6.
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7. R eversible blade (x2) 8. C utter block 9. C lamping screw (x3) 10. Adjustable front shoe 11. Fixed rear shoe 12. Blade retainer (x2) 13. Power-On indicator ADJUSTMENT AND ASSEMBLY ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT WARNING! Always ensure that the tool is switched off and unplugged from the power supply, and wait until the blades have come to a complete standstill before adjusting the depth of cut.
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3. C lean out all chips or foreign matter adhering to the cutter block (8) and the blade. Fig. 3 4. E ither turn over the planer blade (7) or replace it if required. 5. S lide the good blade face up into the blade retainer (17) of the cutter block (8). The ridge along the blade should be on the opposite side from the clamping screws (9). NOTE: The blades are preset so that the cutting edge is level, i.e., parallel to the surface of the rear shoe (11). Fig. 4 6.
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NOTE: Wear eye protection when cleaning out the pulley area. 3. W ith the continuous “V” profiles on the inside, place the new belt over the bottom pulley. Half fit the other end of the belt on the top pulley then roll the belt in place while turning the pulley. 4. C heck that the belt runs evenly by manually turning the belt. 5. R eplace the cover and the fixing screws. 6. R un the planer for a minute or two to make sure that the motor and belt are operating correctly.
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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. 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 quickly 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. The proper feed rate will depend on the type of material being cut and the depth of the cut.
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ACCESSORIES 1. D ust bag…………………………………………………………………1pc 2. W rench…………………………………………………………………1pc 3. V acuum adaptor………………………………………………………..1pc MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Always ensure that the tool is switched OFF and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments or carrying out any maintenance procedures. Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean at all times. Using compressed air may be the most effective cleaning method. Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air.
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WARRANTY If, during normal use, this MASTERFORCE power tool breaks or fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within three years from the date of original purchase, simply bring this tool and its sales receipt back to your nearest Menards retail store for a free equivalent replacement within those three years.
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