Specifications - DeWalt DW734 Instruction Manual

• DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing
accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
• REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure switch is in off position before plugging in.
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
instruction manual for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to
persons.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if
the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function-check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UN ATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
Additional Specific Safety Rules for
Planers
• To reduce the riskofinjury, usermustreadandunderstand
instruction manual before operating planer.
• Always wear eye protection and dust mask if necessary.
• Keep hands away from the underside of the cutter head
carriage.
• Direction of feed. Feed work into planer according to
direction of feed arrows on top of the unit.
• Never clear clogs, make cutter knife replacement, or any
other repairs/adjustments with unit plugged in.
• Make certain that the switch is in the OFFposition before
connecting plug to a power source.
• Be sure that the cutter knives are mounted as described
in the instruction manual and check that all bolts are firmly
tightened before connecting unit to power source.
• To avoid injury, never rotate the cutter block directly with
your hands.
• Keep guards in place and in good working order.
• Stay alert - never operate the unit when tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
• Do not use in dangerous environments. Do not use near
flammable substances, in damp or wet locations, or
expose to rain.
• Neverplane material which is shorterthan 12" (304.8 ram)
in length.
• Exhaust chute: remove shavings with brush or vacuum
after power has been shut off and cutter head has
stopped rotating.
• Always secure planer to stable work surface using
mounting holes in the base. Refer to Bench Mounting
paragraph.
• ALWAYSLOCATEPLANERWITHPROPERCLEARANCE
ON THE OUTFEED SIDE of the unit to prevent pinching
or binding of the workpiece against any obstacle.
• Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use.
Dust and grit containing metal particles often accumulate
on interior surfaces and could create a risk of serious
injury, electric shock or electrocution. ALWAYS WEAR
SAFETY GLASSES.
WARNING: For your own safety, it is recommended that
two people carry this machine or serious injury could result.
WARNING: Wear appropriate personal hearing
protection during use. Under some conditions and duration
of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing
loss.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilfing, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints.
• crystalfine sifica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products.
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
(CCA).
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work
with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear protective clothing and
wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing
dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: A dust mask or respirator should be worn
by all persons entering the work area. The filter should
be replaced daily or whenever the wearer has difficulty
breathing. See your local hardware store for the proper
NIOSH/OSHA approved dust mask.
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
The symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V......... volts
Hz ....... hertz
min ..... minutes
---... direct current
(_) ....... Class I Construction
(grounded)
A .......... amperes
W ......... watts
"_ ....... alternating current
....... alternating or direct
current
no ........ no load speed
[] ....... Class II Construction _ ......... earthing terminal
(double insulated) A ........ safety alert symbol
.../min per minute BPM .... beats per minute
RPM... revolutions per minute
Specifications
Input ............................ 120V AC, 15 Amp
No-load speed ............ 10,000 RPM
Feed speed ................. 26' (7.9 m) per minute
Planing height ............. Maximum 6" (152.4 mm),
Minimum 1/8" (3.2 mm)
Planing width .............. Maximum 12-1/2" (317.5 mm)
Planing depth .............. Maximum 1/8" (3.2 mm)
(for boards 6" (152.4 mm) wide
or less)
Electrical Connection
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate
marking. Volts, 50/60 Hz or "AC only" means your planer
must be operated only with alternating current and never
with direct current. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will
cause loss of power and overheating. All DEWALT tools are
factory tested, if this tool does not operate, check the power
supply.
Transporting the Planer
WARNING: For your own safety, it is recommended that
two people carry this machine or serious injury could result.
When moving your planer, hold it by the side carrying
handles (B) or by the hand indentation (C) at the base of the
planer. (Fig. 2).
When transporting or storing the planer, use the cord wrap
(D) located in the back of the tool (Fig. 3) to keep the cord
in place.
Bench Mounting
To facilitate bench mounting, two different sized holes (E)
are provided on the four corners of your planer as shown
in Figure 4. If mounting the planer with bolts, use the larger
holes. If mounting the planer with nails or screws, use the
smaller holes. It is not necessary to use both sets of holes.
Always mount your planer firmly to a secure surface to
prevent movement. To enhance the tool's portability, it can
be mounted to a piece of 1/2" (12.7 mm) or thicker plywood
which can then be clamped to your work support or moved
to other work areas and reclamped.
NOTE: If you elect to mount your planer to a piece
of plywood, make sure that the mounting screws don't
protrude from the bottom of the wood. The plywood must
sit flush on the work support.
_JL CAUTION: The mounting surface should not be warped
or otherwise uneven.
ASSEMBL Y
_WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source
before making any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories.