Porter-Cable PORTA-PLANE 126 Instruction

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Page 1 PORTA-PLANE ® manual PLANER MODEL 126 IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is To learn more about Porter-Cable to use this equipment carefully reads and visit our website at: understands these instructions before http://www.porter-cable.com starting operations. The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main housing of the tool.
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Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed.
Page 3: Safety Guidelines
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Page 4: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Page 6: Additional Specific Safety Rules
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool down. An exposed cutter may engage the surface leading to possible loss of control and serious injury. Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Page 7 SYMBOL ... volts ... amperes ... hertz ... watts ... kilowatts ... farads µF ... microfarads ... litres ... grams ... kilograms ... bars ... pascals ... hours ... minutes ... seconds ... no-load speed …/min or …min - ... Revolutions or reciprocations per minute or d.c.
Page 8 MOTOR Many Porter-Cable tools will operate on either D.C., or single phase 25 to 60 cycle A.C. current and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent of that shown on the specification plate on the tool. Several models, however, are designed for A.C.
Page 9: Carton Contents
2) Instruction Manual FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Model 126 is a 7.0 amp, 22,000 RPM portable planer that can plane wood up to 2-13/32" wide and 3/32" deep. NOTE: This tool is shipped completely assembled. No assembly time or tools are required.
Page 10 ADJUSTING THE CUTTER DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE POWER SOURCE! 1. Set the cutter lever (B) Fig. 3 to the “zero” position to allow it to accurately gauge the depth of cut. Turn the plane over. 2. The cutter adjusting lever (C) Fig. 4 is located to the left of the handle directly behind the motor housing.
Page 11: Bevel Cutting
HOW TO USE THE PORTA-PLANE ® MAKING THE CUT To provide maximum control of the tool, hold the planer with the right hand on the handle and the left hand on the front of the motor housing (Fig. 7). Rest the...
Page 12 Carefully fit doors to the jambs with ample clearance to ensure free movement. The 126 Plane is ideally suited for this job. New doors delivered from the supplier have squared edges along two sides (stiles), and lugs extending at the top and bottom beyond the rails.
Page 13: Troubleshooting
Attach the handle cover. Do not pinch the wires! For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers or call the Porter-Cable help line at 1-800-487-8665. TROUBLESHOOTING Fig. 11...
Page 14: Maintenance
SERVICE CENTER. At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest authorized Porter-Cable Service Station to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Have worn parts replaced and lubricated with fresh lubricant. Have new brushes installed, and test the tool for performance.
Page 15: Service
All quality tools will eventually require servicing, or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers or call the Customer Care Department at 1-800-487-8665. All repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship.
Page 16: Warranty
PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. We will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination, proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period.

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