Depth Stop; Calibrating The Depth Adjustment Scale; Changing Blades - DeWalt DW733 Instruction Manual

12-1/2" (318mm) portable thickness planer
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3. Plane your workpiece. The final thickness is now
76.0 mm.
Depth Stop (Fig. A, D3, D5)
The depth stop 
 14 
(Fig. A) can be used for repetitive
planing of preset depths. Stops are set at 0, 6, 12 and
19 mm.
Use the 0 mm stop for cutting depths between 3.2
and 6 mm (Fig. D5).
1. Turn the depth stop until the desired measurement
is  indicated.
2. Unlock the head lock lever 
depth adjustment handle clockwise until it contacts the
depth stop. Do not turn the handle any further.
Use the 19 mm stop for other thicknesses. This will
not affect the other depth stop settings.
1. Unlock the head lock lever 
adjustment handle 
counterclockwise to raise the
 3 
head fully.
2. Loosen the nut 
 23 
and adjust the depth adjustment
bolt 
 24 
as required (Fig. D5).
3. Turn the depth adjustment handle until it contacts the
depth stop. Do not turn the handle any further.
4. Plane your workpiece and check its thickness. Make
additional adjustments if required.
Fig. D5
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Calibrating the Depth Adjustment Scale

(Fig. D3)
The depth adjustment scale 
 8 
of extended use, it is recommended to check the scale
for accuracy.
Plane a piece of wood, noting the measurement on the
depth adjustment scale 
 8 
.
If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
1. Loosen the screws 
.
 33 
2. Adjust the prism until the indicator 
finished thickness of the workpiece.
3. Firmly tighten the screws 
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.
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(Fig. D3) and turn the
 2 
 2 
and turn the depth
is factory set. In the case
matches the
 34 
 33 
.
Changing Blades (Fig. A, E1–E5)
Your DW733 is equipped with a cutterhead which holds
two blades.

WARNING: Sharp edges.

WARNING: The blades can be re-sharpened max.
3 mm down from their original size. If the blade size
has decreased by more than 3 mm, the blades have to
be replaced. The blades can be re-sharpened at 42°.
Fig. E1
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Fig. E2
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Fig. E3
Fig. E4
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