Craftsman 315.115840 Operator's Manual page 15

PLANING EDGES
See Figure 12.
Follow the directions in Operating the Planer. Hold the edge
guide firmly against the edge of the work surface.
ATTACHING THE EDGE GUIDE FOR MAKING
RABBET CUTS
n Lock the switch by placing the lock-off button in the
center position.
n Remove the battery pack from the tool.
n Attach the bracket to the left side of the planer using
the knob bolt.
n Attach the edge guide loosely to the bracket using the
knob nut and the carriage head bolt.
n Adjust the edge guide to the desired width for the
rabbet cut.
n Tighten the retaining knob securely.
EDGE GUIDE
OPERATION
MAKING RABBET CUTS
See Figure 13.
Follow the directions in the Operating the Planer section
earlier in this manual. Hold the edge guide firmly against
the edge of the work surface.
The depth of the rabbet is determined by the depth of
the cut and the number of passes made along the work
surface. The maximum depth of the rabbet cut is 1/2 in.
Cuts should be made in passes of 1/64 in. or less to reach
the desired depth. The width of the rabbet cut may be
adjusted by moving the edge guide.
WORKPIECE
Fig. 12
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EDGE GUIDE
WORKPIECE
Fig. 13