Hitachi P 13F Instruction Manual And Safety Instructions page 13

ADJUSTING THE DEPTH SCALE (FIG. F)
1. Try to plane a board.
2. Compare the measured thickness of the board to the
reading on the depth scale (2).
3. If the reading on the depth scale is incorrect, loosen
the screws (1) and adjust the pointer (3) until the
proper measurement is displayed.
4. Test the reading again by planing another scrap
wood. Double check it and re-adjust if necessary.
Fig. F
SETTING THE KNIFE HEIGHT (FIG. G, G-1, H)
WARNING
To avoid injury from an accidental start-up, make sure
the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not
connected to the power source.
1. Remove the two screws (1) with a screwdriver, and
then remove the dust cover (2). (Fig. G)
2. Loosen the eight hex bolts (3) with supplied wrench.
3. Press the lock latch (4) and carefully turn the
cutterhead until exposing two adjustment bolts (5).
(Fig. G-1)
4. Place the knife setting gauges (6) (Fig. H) on the
cutterhead with both guides resting firmly against the
knife.
5. Loosen or tighten two adjustment bolts (5) with hex
wrench until the knife touches the knife setting
gauge.
6. Fasten the eight hex bolts (3) with the supplied
wrench.
7. Replace the dust cover (2) and secure it with the two
screws (1).
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17
16
6
15
14
13
5
12 3
11
2
4 10
9
8
3
7
6
2 5
4
3
1
2
1
0 0
CM
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Fig. G
1
Fig. G-1
5
Fig. H
5
English
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6