Advertisement
Input: 120V AC, 15 Amp
No-load speed: 10,000 RPM
Feed speed: 26' (7.9 m) per minute
Planing height:
Maximum 6" (152.4 mm),
Minimum 1/8" (3.2 mm)
Planing width: Maximum 12-1/2" (317.5 mm)
Planing depth:
Maximum 1/8" (3.2 mm)
(for boards 6" (152.4 mm) wide or less)
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. Volts, 50/60 Hz or "AC only" means your planer must be operated only with alternating current and never with direct current. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. All DEWALT tools are factory tested, if this tool does not operate, check the power supply.
For your own safety, it is recommended that two people carry this machine or serious injury could result.
When moving your planer, hold it by the side carrying handles (B) or by the hand indentation (C) at the base of the planer. (Fig. 2).
When transporting or storing the planer, use the cord wrap (D) located in the back of the tool (Fig. 3) to keep the cord in place.
FIG.3
To facilitate bench mounting, two different sized holes (E) are provided on the four corners of your planer as shown in Figure 4.
FIG.4
If mounting the planer with bolts, use the larger holes. If mounting the planer with nails or screws, use the smaller holes. It is not necessary to use both sets of holes.
Always mount your planer firmly to a secure surface to prevent movement. To enhance the tool's portability, it can be mounted to a piece of 1/2" (12.7 mm) or thicker plywood which can then be clamped to your work support or moved to other work areas and reclamped.
NOTE: If you elect to mount your planer to a piece of plywood, make sure that the mounting screws don't protrude from the bottom of the wood. The plywood must sit flush on the work support.
The mounting surface should not be warped or otherwise uneven.
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.
(FIG. 1)
When using the dust collection attachment do not operate the unit without a hose connected and a dust collector in operation.
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.
To turn the planer on, lift up the switch (G). The planer locks on automatically. To turn the tool off, press the switch down. A hole (H) is provided on the underside of the switch to insert a padlock to lock off the planer as shown in Figure 6.
Before using your planer, fold down the table extensions in the front and back of the tool (Fig. 7).
After extended use, the table extensions may be slightly out of level. See Leveling the Table Extensions in the Maintenance section of this manual.
NOTE: The outside edges of the extension tables are level with the base while the inside edges (closest to the cutter head) are below the edge of the base. This is set at the factory to reduce unnecessary friction between the material and the table while providing adequate support at the two points (those farthest from the cutter head) on the tables that are integral to snipe prevention.
Your planer is equipped with a carriage head lock lever (I) located on top of the motor (Fig. 8).
This device secures the carriage that holds the cutter head to the four posts of your planer. By locking the carriage to the four posts, the movement that causes snipe is drastically minimized.
The depth adjustment scale (J) indicates the finished thickness of your workpiece (Fig. 9). One rotation of the depth adjustment crank is equal to 1/16" (1.6 mm); half a rotation is equal to 1/32" (0.8 mm), etc.
FIG.9
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust the carriage height while the carriage lock is engaged. You may damage the machine.
The depth adjustment handle allows for fine adjustments, from 1/64" (0.4 mm) to 1/16" (1.6 mm).
Fine adjustments are ideal for "shaving" small amounts from your material. For example, if your planed workpiece measures 3-1/16" (77.8 mm) thick, but should be 3" (76.2 mm) thick, adjust your planer to remove the excess 1/16" (1.6 mm) as follows:
Your planer is equipped with a material removal gauge. It is used to indicate the amount of wood that will be removed in one pass with the carriage set at its current height.
DO NOT SWITCH THE UNIT ON WITH THE MATERIAL POSITIONED UNDER THE CARRIAGE. SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT.
NOTE: Do not exceed the recommended depth of cut for various widths of material recommended on the material removal gauge (Table A).
TABLE A
Your planer is equipped with a turret stop (M), shown in Figure 11, for repetitive planing of pre-set depths. Stops are set at 0", 1/4" (6.4 mm), 1/2" ( 12.7 mm) and 3/4" (19.0 mm). Use the 0" setting when planing between 1/8" (3.2 mm) and 1/4" (6.4 mm).
NOTE: DO NOT USE FORCE TO CRANK THE CARRIAGE BELOW THE LEVEL THAT THE TURRET STOP INDICATES. PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE HEIGHT ADJUST MENT SYSTEM ON YOUR PLANER WILL RESULT.
NOTE: The 3/4" (19.0 mm) turret stop can be adjusted for other planing thicknesses. Adjusting the 3/4" (19.0 mm) turret stop does not affect the other turret stop settings.
DO NOT TURN THE UNIT ON WITH THE MATERIAL ALREADY INSERTED UNDER THE CARRIAGE. WAIT UNTIL THE ROLLERS AND CUTTER HEAD ARE UP TO FULL SPEED BEFORE FEEDING YOUR MATERIAL INTO THE MACHINE.
Your planer works best on lumber with at least one flat surface. If both sides of your workpiece are rough, use a jointer to level one face.
Support the workpiece adequately at all times. The maximum depth of cut your planer can take in one pass is 1/8" (3.2 mm) [on material less than 6" (152 mm) wide]. Never attempt to modify your planer to take a deeper cut. Follow the depth/ width of cut guidelines shown in Table A for best results.
See the Troubleshooting Guide at the end of this section for more information.
Do not place your body between the workpiece and a stationary structure while the material is feeding out. Personal injury and/or damage to the work piece may occur.
This tool is designed to plane only wood. Do not try to plane materials other than wood.
Never plane wood which is shorter than 12" (304.8 mm) in length.
Plane only wood that is free from foreign objects, with no loose knots and as few tight knots as possible. Do not plane wood that is severely warped, twisted, knotted or bowed.
Do not feed wood across the grain, always feed wood in the direction of the wood grain.
NOTE: For best results, plane both sides of the workpiece to reach a desired thickness. For example, if you need to remove 1/8" (3.2 mm) from your workpiece, remove 1/16" (1.6 mm) from each side. This not only allows the workpiece to dry with a even moisture content, it also produces finer cuts.
NOTE: Always plane in the direction of the grain. Planing material less than 3/4" (19.0 mm) wide is not recommended. If you must plane narrow material, group the pieces together and plane them as one wide workpiece whenever possible.
NOTE: There is a certain area on the carriage of your planer that will allow the 1/8" (3.2 mm) depth of cut on material less than 6" (152.4 mm) wide. See Figure 12 for an approximate location of this area.
Your material must move under this section of the carriage or planer will not take a 1/8" (3.2 mm) depth of cut. If the material is wider than 6" (152.4 mm), it will not fit through this area with an 1/8" depth cut.
Snipe is a depression made when an unsupported end of your material bends downward, causing the opposite end to lift up into the cutter head. If you are planing material that is especially long, the use of additional material support is recommended.
Feed the workpiece into the planer so it is level and remains flat against the base at all times.
Keep long workpieces level throughout planing operation by receiving or "catching" them from the rear of the planer.
Do not place your body between the workpiece and a stationary structure while the material is feeding out. Personal injury and/or damage to the work piece may occur.
If both sides of your material are very rough or if the material is cupped, bowed or twisted, the planer may not produce the desired result. Ideally, you should have at least one level face/surface on your material before you plane. Your thickness planer will work best with material that has been run through a jointer to produce one flat surface. If you do not have at least one flat surface or a jointer, see the following recommendations:
(FIG. 13)
TWISTED WOOD MAY JAM YOUR THICKNESS PLANER. IF A JAM OCCURS, TURN THE POWER OFF, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY AND RAISE THE CARRIAGE TO RELEASE THE MATERIAL FROM THE CUTTER HEAD.
To plane only slightly twisted material:
Plane both sides alternating from one to the other until the desired thickness is reached.
(FIG. 14)
To obtain the best possible results with cupped wood:
Rip the material down the middle and plane it as two separate pieces.
NOTE: Ripping the material reduces the severity of the cup and allows the machine to deliver better results. More material will be removed on cupped wood to achieve the desired thickness than on a normal board.
If ripping the material is not an option:
Plane one side of the material until flat, then plane the opposite side until flat (Fig. 15).
NOTE: Do not flip the board back and forth between each pass as recommended by the general planing directions.
(FIG. 16)
The feed rollers and cutter head in your planer will push the bow out of the material as it feeds. When the material exits the planer, the pressure of the rollers and cutter head will release allowing the wood to spring back into a bowed formation. To properly remove the bow, use a jointer.
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.
Your planer is equipped with a three-knife cutter head with three blades that have two sharpened edges. These blades can be rotated once and changed as needed.
If only one edge of the knife is worn:
To access and replace the other two knives:
If the knives are dull on both edges:
After installing or reversing the knives:
NOTE: THE PLANER WILL NOT OPERATE IF THE TOOL TRAY IS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY.
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.
NOTE: No tools are necessary to install a belt. The use of a screwdriver or other tool to pry or stretch a belt may cause damage to the pulleys and ultimately destroy the new belt.
The depth adjustment scale on your planer is set at the factory. However, with extended use, the depth adjustment scale could show an incorrect measurement.
After extended use, the table extensions might become slightly out of level. To ensure that the tables are level, place a straight edge on the table extension. The straight edge should contact the edge of the table extension and the main table (Fig. 7). When leveling, press the edge of the table extensions down to remove any play. For best results, use a level long enough to contact the edges of both table extensions.
If the table extensions are not level, loosen the jam nuts (T) and adjust the table extension support bolts (S) up or down (Fig. 26).
NOTE: The outside edges of the extension tables are level with the base while the inside edges (closest to the cutter head) are below the edge of the base. This is set at the factory to reduce unnecessary friction between the material and the table while providing adequate support at the two points (those farthest from the cutter head) on the tables that are integral to snipe prevention.
Keep the table clean and free from oil, grease and pitch. Treat the table with paste wax to help maintain its smooth finish.
(Fig. 27)
Your planer is equipped with an 18 amp circuit breaker. If your planer becomes overloaded and stops operating, turn off the planer, let the unit sit for 2 minutes and press the reset button (U) before you resume working.
To prevent the planer from starting unexpectedly if power is interrupted by a circuit breaker trip, make sure the switch is in the OFF position before restoring power.
NOTE: Circuit breaker overload is often the result of dull knives. Change your knives on a regular basis to avoid tripping your breaker. Check your knives before re-setting the circuit breaker and continuing to plane.
See the Troubleshooting Guide at the end of this section for more information.
Inspect carbon brushes regularly. Keep brushes clean and sliding freely in their guides. Always replace a used brush in the same orientation in the holder as it was prior to its removal.
Carbon brushes have varying symbols stamped into their sides, and if the brushes are worn down to the line closest to the spring, they must be replaced. Use only identical DEWALT brushes.
New brush assemblies are available at DEWALT service centers. After replacing brush assemblies, the tool should be allowed to "run in" (run at no load) for 10 minutes to seat new brushes before using.
(FIG. 28)
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid. Electric shock may result.
Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool.
It is recommended that, once a year, you take or send the tool to a DEWALT certified service center for a thorough cleaning, inspection and lubrication of the gear case.
There are three accessories available for the DW734 thickness planer:
The use of any other accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous.
If you need any assistance in locating these accessories, please contact DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 or call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258).
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service personnel. Always use identical replacement parts.
IF THE MATERIAL DOES NOT FEED PROPERLY, CHECK FOR:
IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS REPEATEDLY:
IF THE UNIT DOES NOT RUN, CHECK TO SEE:
(FOR ALL TOOLS)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY DEWALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258)
For your own safety, read the instruction manual before operating the planer. Failure to heed these warnings may result in personal injury and serious damage to the planer. When servicing this tool, use only identical replacement parts. Have damaged cords replaced by an authorized service center.
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Do not modify plug provided — if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.
REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR WORN CORDS IMMEDIATELY.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Figure A. The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure A. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in Figures B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in Figure B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box. The adapter (C) is not for use in Canada.
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets | ||||||
Ampere Rating | Volts | Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters) | ||||
120V | 25 (7.6) | 50 (15.2) | 100 (30.5) | 150 (45.7) | ||
240V | 50 (15.2) | 100 (30.5) | 200 (61.0) | 300 (91.4) | ||
More Than | Not More Than | AWG | ||||
0 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | |
6 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | |
10 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | |
12 | 16 | 14 | 12 | Not Recommended |
For your own safety, it is recommended that two people carry this machine or serious injury could result.
Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
A dust mask or respirator should be worn by all persons entering the work area. The filter should be replaced daily or whenever the wearer has difficulty breathing. See your local hardware store for the proper NIOSH/OSHA approved dust mask.
V | volts |
Hz | hertz |
min | minutes |
direct current | |
Class I Construction (grounded) | |
Class II Construction (double insulated) | |
.../min | per minute |
RPM | revolutions per minute |
A | amperes |
W | watts |
alternating current | |
alternating or direct current | |
no | no load speed |
earthing terminal | |
safety alert symbol | |
BPM | beats per minute |
Questions? See us on the World Wide Web at www.dewalt.com
IF YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR DEWALT PURCHASE, CALL
1-800-4 DEWALT
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Download Dewalt DW734 - Heavy-Duty Portable Thickness Planer Manual
Advertisement
Thank you! Your question has been received!
Need Assistance?
Do you have a question about the DW734 that isn't answered in the manual? Leave your question here.