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Congratulations on your purchase of the Great Planes
the quickest and easiest way to remove wood and excess material from all
your model airplane projects.
The Power Plane you have purchased is equipped with a spiral-blade
rotary cutter. The depth of cut is easily adjustable from .01" – .03" [.25mm
- .76mm]. You will find the instructions for adjusting and cutter replacement
in this pamphlet.
Please read all the instructions and safety precautions before
using your Power Plane for the first time, and be sure to practice
on balsa scraps to familiarize yourself with its operation before
using it on your model airplane.
P.O. Box 788
© Copyright 2001
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Urbana, IL 61803 (217) 398-8970
www.greatplanes.com
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POWER PLANE
GPMZ0256 for GPMR4030 V1.1
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- Page 1 Please read all the instructions and safety precautions before using your Power Plane for the first time, and be sure to practice on balsa scraps to familiarize yourself with its operation before using it on your model airplane.
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
RESHARPEN A DENTED OR DEFORMED CUTTING DRUM. DANGER: KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep fingers away from the cutter. Never hold the part being cut in the area the Power Plane will be used. USE ONLY GENUINE GPM REPLACEMENT CUTTERS. Never substitute any cutter for the GPM cutting drum. -
Page 3: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS 110/120 volts 60 Hz AC Your Power Plane is designed to operate on standard household current. Lower voltage may cause loss of power and can result in overheating or reduced cutting effectiveness. Higher voltage may cause the unit to overheat and pose a fire hazard. - Page 4 Both “power” buttons need to be depressed simultaneously for the Power Plane to operate. If this is your first time using the Power Plane, practice planing on scraps of 3/8" or 1/4" balsa sheet or balsa blocks until you are comfortable with the Power Plane’s operation.
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Page 5: Maintenance
ADJUSTMENT OF CUTTING DEPTH Turning the depth adjustment knob clockwise will increase the cutting depth. The maximum depth of the Power Plane is .030" [.76mm]. Turning the depth adjustment knob counterclockwise will decrease the cutting depth. Note: It is recommended to decrease the cutting depth when using the Power Plane on harder materials. - Page 6 IMPORTANT: The cutter drum shaft must be kept properly lubricated. Grease the shaft after every 40 minutes of running. The motor and electronics are not user serviceable. Opening the unit for any reason may result in operational problems if not properly reassembled. If you do open the housing around motor,...
- Page 7 1. Remove the black cutter retaining screw, washer and cutter cover using a 3mm hex wrench. The cutter retainer screw is located on the lower right side of the planer near the front. 2. Gently and carefully lift the cutting drum straight off the cutter shaft and out of the planer body.
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Page 8: Troubleshooting
Action: Purchase and install new cutter (GPMR4040). Reason #2: The material you are attempting to cut is too hard. The Power Plane was designed and tested for use on balsa, basswood, poplar, foam and other soft and medium soft materials. It is not to be used on birch, maple,... -
Page 9: Warranty
398-8970. 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – *U.S.A and Canada Only. WARRANTY Great Planes warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. During that period, Great... - Page 10 Individual replacement cutters are available at your favorite hobby retailer. Power Plane Replacement Cutter (GPMR4040) CONTACTING GREAT PLANES If you have any questions regarding the Great Planes POWER PLANE, please call us at (217) 398-8970 or e-mail us at productsupport@greatplanes.com and we’ll be glad to help.
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