Operation - Hitachi P 13F Instruction Manual And Safety Instructions

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WARNING
Never connect the plug to the power source outlet until
all installations and adjustments are completed and you
have read and understood the safety and operational
instructions. Remove the safety key whenever the
planer is not in use. Place it in a safe place and out of
reach of children.
"ON/OFF" SWITCH (FIG. I)
The keyed switch is intended to prevent unauthorized
use of the planer.
1. To turn the planer ON insert the safety key (1) into
the key slot in the centre of the switch.
2. Push the key firmly into the slot, then push switch to
the ON position to start the planer.
3. To turn the planer OFF push the switch to the down
position.
4. Remove safety key when planer is not in use to
prevent unauthorized usage.
Fig. I
BASIC PLANER OPERATIONS
WARNING
1. Never attempt to pull the workpiece backwards
during a operation. This will cause kickback and
serious injury to the user can occur.
2. Allow the motor to come up to full speed before
starting cut.
3. Always feed the work in the direction that allows
the planer blades to cut with the grain. Feeding
against the grain will cause the blades to lift
fibres from the work surface causing a fuzzy
appearance.
4. Remove all foreign objects from the workpiece.
Do not plane wood that is severely knotted or
warped.

OPERATION

5. The planer works best with at least one flat
6. Do not plane more than 3 mm in one pass.
7. Proper depth of cut is judged by the width of the
8. Make sure long boards are supported level
9. Do not receive the board with your hands
10. If you need cutting to a specific height (19mm,
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10. If the board is long, place it on the top of the planer
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surface. Place the flat surface downward on the
table.
board and hardness of the board.
with table at front and rear of the planer. Use
extension roller stand if necessary.
toward inside of the rear extension table.
6.4mm, 12.7mm). Move the right side of the
height level to the desired position. (Fig. L)
Pull out the cutterhead lock lever (1). (Fig. J)
Unlock the cutterhead.
Lower the cutterhead until it touches the workpiece.
Set the cutting depth dial to "3mm" mark.
Raise the cutterhead a little and remove the
workpiece.
Adjust the depth of cut to the desired finished
thickness of the board.
Lock the cutterhead.
Push in the cutterhead lock lever (1). (Fig. K)
Start board under the infeed roller so it travels
straight. When infeed roller takes hold, release
board and stand aside (out of the way of any
possible kickback).
and roll it to the front for replaning.
Fig. J
Fig. K
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