Operation; Hints For Optimum Use - Black & Decker 7698 Instruction Manual

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Removing
f Loosen the bolts (6) using the wrench supplied.
f Slide the blade (7) out of the holder.
f Reverse the blade so that the unused side comes
in position. If both sides are worn, the blade must be
replaced.
Fitting
f Slide the blade into the holder until it is against the
end stop.
f Tighten the bolts using the wrench supplied.
f Always replace both cutters.
Adjusting the depth of cut (Fig. C)
f The depth of cut is indicated by the marking (8). The
setting range can be read from the graduation (5).
f Turn the planing depth adjustment knob (4) to the
required depth of cut.
f To prevent damage to the blade, turn the knob to the
'P' (park) position whenever the tool is not in use.
Note: 10 positive stops indicate 1/32" increase in
cut for accurate measurement. The maximum depth
of cut is 5/64". It is recommended that test cuts be
made in scrap wood after each readjustment to make
sure that the desired amount of wood is being
removed by the planer. Several shallow passes will
produce a smoother finish than one deep one.
Fitting and removing the parallel fence (Fig. D)
The parallel fence is used to for optimum control on narrow
workpieces.
f Loosen the locking knob (9).
f Insert the parallel fence (11) through the opening (10).
f Slide the parallel fence into the desired position.
f Tighten the locking knob.
f To remove the parallel fence proceed in reverse order.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner to the tool (Fig. E)
f Slide the adaptor (12) over the shavings discharge
outlet (3).
f Connect a vacuum cleaner hose (13) (not included) to
the adaptor.
Assembling and fitting the shavings collection
bag (Fig. F)
The shavings collection bag is particularly useful when
working in confined spaces. Before first use, you will have
to assemble the shavings collection bag.
f Fit the wire frames (14) to the connecting plate (15)
using the screws (16) and washers (17).
f Pull the cloth bag (18) over the frame structure as
shown.
f Take care that the bag opening (19) is well fitted
around the edge of the connecting plate (15).
f Slide the connecting plate over the shavings
discharge outlet (3).

OPERATION

f Adjust the depth of cut.
f If necessary, fit and adjust the parallel fence.
f Use sharp cutters only.
Switching On
f Always pick up your planer before depressing the
switch.
f The planer is started by depressing the on/off switch
(1) in the handle.
f To lock the tool ON, for continuous use, hold the
trigger depressed and push in the locking button (2).
Hold the button in while gently releasing the trigger.
Switching Off
f Release the ON/OFF switch. Wait for the blades to
stop before setting down.
f To turn the tool OFF from a locked-on position,
depress and release the trigger once.
Planing
f Hold the tool with the nose piece of the shoe resting
on top of the workpiece surface.
f Switch the tool on.
f Move the tool steadily forward to perform the cutting
stroke.
f Switch the tool off after the stroke has been completed.
Rabbeting (Fig. G)
f Fit and adjust the parallel fence.
f Proceed as for planing.
Chamfering edges
The V-groove in the nose piece of the shoe enables you to
chamfer edges at 45 angles.
f Hold the tool at an angle with the groove around the
edge of the workpiece and perform the cutting stroke.
f It is a good idea to try a piece of scrap wood before
doing finish work.
Emptying the shavings collection bag
The shavings collection bag should be emptied regularly
while using it.
f Unzip the bag and empty it before continuing.

HINTS FOR OPTIMUM USE

f Move the tool along the grain of the wood.
f If the grain is cross or curly, or if the workpiece
material is a hard type of wood, adjust the depth of
cut to take only a very thin shaving at each pass and
take several passes to achieve the desired result.
f To keep the tool in a straight line, press down the front
of the tool at the start, and press down the back of the
tool at the end of the cutting stroke.