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MasterCraft 54-6621-8 Owner's Manual

MasterCraft 54-6621-8 Owner's Manual

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Imported by Mastercraft Canada Toronto, Canada M4S 2B8

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

120 V 60 Hz AC
3.5 A
13,000 RPM (no load)
2 3/8" (60 mm) maximum
1/64" (.40 mm) to 1/16" (1.5 mm)
Reversible
5 lb (2.3 kg)
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1-800-689-9928
PALM PLANER
54-6621-8
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1: Product Specifications

    2 3/8” (60 mm) maximum Planing width: Planing depth: 1/64" (.40 mm) to 1/16" (1.5 mm) Blade type: Reversible Weight: 5 lb (2.3 kg) NEED ASSISTANCE? Call us on our toll-free Customer Support Line: 1-800-689-9928 Imported by Mastercraft Canada Toronto, Canada M4S 2B8...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Product specifications ………….……………………………………………………. Table of contents ……………………………………………………………………... General safety warnings …………………………………………………………….. 3–4 Eye, ear & lung protection …………………………………………………………… 3–4 Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………………. Power tool safety ……………………………………………………………………... 5–6 General safety rules ………………………………………………………………….. Work area ………………………………………………………………….………….. Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………………. Personal safety ………………………………………………………………………..

  • Page 3: General Safety Warnings

    GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS CAUTION: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. This instruction manual includes the following:  General Safety Rules  Specific Safety Rules and Symbols ...

  • Page 4: Electrical Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.

  • Page 5: Power Tool Safety

    POWER TOOL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY RULES Avoid contact between the operator's body and grounded surfaces such as pipes, WARNING: radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There Read and understand is an increased risk of electric shock if the all instructions. Failure to follow all operator's body is grounded.

  • Page 6: Use And Care Of Power Tools

    POWER TOOL SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY – cont’d Disconnect the plug from the outlet before making any adjustments, changing Avoid accidental start-ups. Verify that the accessories, or storing the tool. Such switch is in the OFF position before preventive safety measures reduce the risk plugging in the tool.

  • Page 7: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ® WARNING: DANGER: Know your palm Use only Mastercraft planer. Read the Instruction Manual replacement cutting blades. Any other carefully. Learn the tool’s applications cutting blades may not be clamped and limitations, as well as the specific properly in the cylinder and could be potential hazards related to this tool.

  • Page 8: Extension Cord Safety

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES When turning the switch ON, make sure If an extension cord is used with this palm the cutting blades are not touching planer, verify that it is in good condition. anything, including the workpiece. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one that is heavy enough to carry the Always allow the motor to come up to its current that the tool will draw.

  • Page 9: Symbols

    SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the palm planer. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Direct current Volts Amperes No load speed Alternating or direct Hertz...

  • Page 10: Know Your Palm Planer

    KNOW YOUR PALM PLANER Main handle On/Off Lock-off switch Button Depth adjustment knob Fixed sole plate Drive belt Moveable cover sole plate Air vents ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Before using any accessory, carefully read the instructions or the Owner’s Manual for WARNING: Use only accessories the accessory.

  • Page 11: Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS Carefully unpack the palm planer. PALM PLANER COMPONENTS Compare the contents against the “PALM DESCRIPTION PLANER COMPONENTS” chart at right. Palm planer NOTE: See illustration of palm planer on 2.5 mm Hex key Page 12. Cutting blade wrench Replacement drive belt WARNING: To avoid fire or toxic...

  • Page 12: Contents

    CONTENTS...

  • Page 13: Assembly And Operating

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT The depth of cut can be set anywhere between 1/64” (0.40 mm) and 1/16” (1.5 mm). To set the cutting depth, rotate the depth adjustment knob (1) to the desired cutting depth (Fig. 1). To increase the cutting depth, turn the knob clockwise.
  • Page 14 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ON/OFF SWITCH WITH LOCK OFF – cont’d When the tool starts, you can release the lock-off switch while continuing to press inward on the ON/OFF button. The tool will continue to run. To turn the tool OFF, remove your thumb from the ON/OFF button.

  • Page 15: Planing

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING PLANING WARNING: Use two hands on the planer when practical. WARNING: Where possible, clamp the workpiece to a stable platform such as a work bench. Adjust depth of cut. Rest the front sole plate (1) on the workpiece (2) (Fig.

  • Page 16: Blade Protection Foot

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING PLANING – cont’d NOTES: Moving the plane too quickly or removing too much material in one pass will result in poor quality of cuts and possibly damage to the motor. It is always better to remove the material in small amounts using more passes to complete the work.

  • Page 17: Rabbeting

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING RABBETING Draw a pencil line (1) at the desired depth of the rabbet (Fig. 6). Make the first cut with the right hand edge of the sole plate aligned with the pencil line. Make the next cut with the sole plate Fig.
  • Page 18 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CHANGING THE DRIVE BELT – cont’d Turn the tool on its right hand side on a table or work bench. WARNING: Be extremely careful not to touch the cutting blades with your hands. Serious injury may result. Remove three belt cover screws (1) from the belt cover (2) using a #2 screwdriver (Fig 9).

  • Page 19: Replacing The Cutting Blades

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CHANGING THE DRIVE BELT – cont’d Place the belt on the edge of the large pulley (7). 10. Press downward on the belt about 1” (2.54 cm) from the pulley (8). 11. Rotate the pulley while pressing down on the belt, moving your finger toward the large pulley.
  • Page 20 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADES – cont’d Removing the blades – cont’d Rotate the cylinder to expose one of the blades (1) in the middle of the opening between the front and rear sole plates (Fig. 12). Using the 30 mm blade screw wrench (2), loosen all three blade clamp screws (3) approximately 1 turn.
  • Page 21 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADES – cont’d Installing the cutting blades Rotate the cutting blade endways so the sharp new cutting edge is facing upward. Carefully grasp the far end of the cutting blade with a pair of small pliers and slide the cutting blade, sharp side up, into the cutting blade clamp where the blade was removed.
  • Page 22 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADES – cont’d Installing the cutting blades – cont’d When you have made the cutting blade parallel to the front sole plate, SLIGHTLY tighten the two outer blade clamp screws (2 and 3). Recheck the blade alignment and make any necessary adjustments.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. The use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. DO NOT use solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.

  • Page 24: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW...

  • Page 25: Parts List

    PARTS LIST ® WARNING: When servicing, use only Mastercraft replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the palm planer. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this palm planer may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
  • Page 26 PARTS LIST Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 5200040101 Blade roller 6712050803 Hex bolt 5400100101 Blade clamping plate 5400110101 Blade fixing plate 5200050101 Blade 6515500813 Set screw 5400080101 Protection plate 6300020101 Roller shaft 4400100101 Dust sleeve 6411391213 Tapping screw ST3.9x12 5400070101 Cord clamp 4600020101...

  • Page 27: Warranty

    5-Year Limited Warranty This Mastercraft® Maximum® product is guaranteed for a period of five (5) years from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials, except for the following components: Component A: Batteries, chargers and carrying cases, which are guaranteed for a period of two (2) years from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials;...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    Mastercraft® is a superior line of products selected for their workmanship and materials. These products are designed to meet rigorous quality and performance standards, and are approved by our Quality Assurance laboratory.

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