Assembly And Adjustments; Electrical Safety; Package Contents - DeWalt DW733 Manual

– Worn cutter blades.
– Infeed table not correctly adjusted.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Carrying point.
Keep hands away from blade.
Make sure that the cutting blades are properly adjusted.
Do not allow the blades to protrude from the cutterhead by
more than 1.1 mm.

Package Contents

The package contains:
1 Thickness planer
1 Bolt wrench
1 Open-ended key (8/10 mm)
1 Hex key
1 Blade setting gauge
1 Dust extraction adaptor
1 Instruction manual
1 Exploded drawing
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may
have occurred during transport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual prior
to operation.
• Remove the planer from the packaging material carefully.
Description (fi g. A1, A2)
INTENDED USE
Your D WALT DW733 thickness planer has been designed for
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professional cutting of wood. It performs planing operations accurately
and safely.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids
or gases.
This thickness planer is a professional power tool.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is
required when inexperienced operators use this tool.
WARNING! Do not use the machine for other purposes
than intended.
Fig. A1
1 ON/OFF switch
2 Head lock lever
3 Depth adjustment handle
4 Carrying handle
5 Rear table extension
6 Mounting holes
7 Handholds
8 Depth adjustment scale
9 Material removal scale
10 Front table extension
Fig. A2
11 Cord wrap
12 Tool tray
13 Dust extraction adaptor
14 Depth stop
15 Base

Electrical Safety

The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only. Always
check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating
plate.
Your tool is Class I insulated in accordance with EN 61029; therefore
earth wire is required.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a specially
prepared cord available through the D
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
• Connect the yellow/green lead to the earth terminal.
WARNING: Follow the fitting instructions supplied with
good quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 13 A.
Using an Extension Cable
If an extension cable is required, use an approved 3–core extension
cable suitable for the power input of this tool (see technical data).The
minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off
and disconnect machine from power source before
installing and removing accessories, before adjusting
or changing set-ups or when making repairs. Be sure
the trigger switch is in the OFF position. An accidental start-
up can cause injury.
Bench Mounting (fi g. B)
• Holes (6) are provided in all four feet to facilitate bench mounting.
Two different sized holes are provided to accommodate different
sizes of bolts. Use either hole; it is not necessary to use both.
Always mount your machine firmly to prevent movement. To
enhance portability, the tool can be mounted to a piece of 12.5
mm or thicker plywood which can then be clamped to your work
support or moved to other job sites and reclamped.
• When mounting your machine to a piece of plywood, make sure
that the mounting screws do not protrude from the bottom of the
wood. The plywood must sit flush on the work support.
• To prevent binding and inaccuracy, be sure the mounting surface is
not warped or otherwise uneven.
WARNING: The machine must be level and stable at all
times.
Table Extensions (fi g. C1, C2)
1. Fold down the table extensions (5) and (10) (fig. C1).
2. Both tables must be level with the main table.
3. To check, turn the depth adjustment handle (3) all the way up.
4. Place a level (16) over the table extensions and the main table (17).
5. Press the edge of the table extensions down to remove any play.
If adjustment is required, proceed as follows: slacken the nuts (18) and
adjust the bolts (19) until the tables are level (fig. C2).
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2 ; the maximum length is 20 m.
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