Dewalt D26676, D26677 - Hand Planer Manual

Definitions: Safety Guidelines

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.

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To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1. WORK AREA SAFETY
   1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
   2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
   3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
   1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
   2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
   3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
   4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
   5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
   6. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
3. PERSONAL SAFETY
   1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
   2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
   3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
   4. 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.
   5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
   6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
   7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
4. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
   1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
   2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
   3. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
   4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
   5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
   6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
   7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5. SERVICE
   1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Additional Safety Instructions for Planers

• 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 another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
• Be sure the voltage agrees with specific data on the nameplate.
• Make certain that the switch is in the off position before connecting plug to a power source.
• Be sure to switch OFF immediately if tool is jammed in work.
• Be sure tool is set for correct depth before turning switch to ON.
• Be sure to maintain tool with care. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
• Stay alert – never operate the unit when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
• Be sure to store tool in a clean dry place after disconnecting from power source.
• Do not use in dangerous environments. Do not use near flammable substances, in damp or wet locations, or expose to rain.
• Be sure that the blades are mounted as described in the instruction manual and check that all screws are firmly tightened before connecting unit to power source.
• Keep air vents unobstructed for proper motor cooling.
• DO NOT lay tool down on shoe when the blades are exposed. This can chip the blades.
• Keep side discharge chute unobstructed at all times.
• Never reach under the tool for any reason unless it is turned off and UNPLUGGED. BLADES ARE EXPOSED AND EXTREMELY SHARP.
• Use this tool for working with wood and wood products only.
• Never operate without securely holding the front handle.
• Always operate planer with two hands.
• Planer blades are extremely sharp. Handle with great care.
• Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use.
• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.

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:

• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).

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.

• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
  
  Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
  
  Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows:
  V - volts
  Hz - hertz
  min - minutes
  - direct current
  - Class I Construction (grounded)
  - Class II Construction (double insulated)
  .../min - per minute
  IPM - impacts per minute
  A - amperes
  W - watts
  - alternating current
  - alternating or direct current
  n_o - no load speed
  - earthing terminal
  - safety alert symbol
  BPM - beats per minute
  RPM - revolutions per minute

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

COMPONENTS (Fig. 1)

Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result.

1. On/Off switch
2. Lock-on button
3. Main handle
4. Rear shoe
5. Drive belt cover
6. Hole for rabbet fence
7. Front shoe
8. Rabbet fence tightening knob
9. Planing depth graduation
10. Planing depth adjustment knob/front handle
11. Chip discharge chute
12. Dust adapter
13. Rabbetting cover

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.

Motor

Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. DEWALT tools are factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check power supply.

Switch (Fig. 1)

Check that the tool is not locked ON before connecting it to a power supply. If the trigger switch is locked ON when the tool is connected to the power supply, it will start immediately. Damage to your tool or personal injury may result.

Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching tool to the work surface. Lift the tool from the work surface before turning the tool off.

To start the planer depress the on/off switch (A).

To turn the planer off, release the on/off switch.

LOCK-ON BUTTON

The tool can be locked on for continuous use. To lock the tool on, depress the trigger switch (A) and push in the lock-on button (B). Hold the lock-on button in as you gently release the trigger switch. The tool will continue to run.

To turn the tool off from a locked-on position, squeeze and release the trigger once.

Adjusting the Planing Depth (Fig. 1)

To adjust the depth of cut, turn the planing depth adjustment knob (J). Each click is equal to 0.1 mm of depth up to the maximum depth of cut of approximately 1/16" (1.6 mm).

It is recommended that test cuts be made in scrap wood after each re-adjustment to make sure that the desired amount of wood is being removed by the planer. Several shallow passes (rather than one deep one) will produce a smoother finish.

Planing (Fig. 1–4)

Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching tool to the work surface. Lift the tool from the work surface before turning the tool off.

Hold the planer in the correct position with one hand on the front handle (J) and the other hand on the main handle (C) as shown in Figure 2. Place the front shoe (G) on the surface to be planed, making certain that the cutting blades are not touching the surface. Push down firmly on the front handle of the planer so that the front shoe is ABSOLUTELY FLAT on the work surface.

Squeeze the trigger switch and allow the motor to reach full speed before touching the planer blades to the work surface.

Move the tool slowly into the work and maintain downward pressure to keep the planer flat. Be particularly careful to keep the tool flat at the beginning and the end of the work surface.

Planing Tip: For a smoother appearance, fasten a piece of scrap wood to the end of the piece you are planing. Don't stop planing until the cutting blades of the planer are past your workpiece and into the scrap material.

Rabbet Fence (Fig. 5, 6)

Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching tool to the work surface. Lift the tool from the work surface before turning the tool off.

The rabbet fence (N) is used for optimum tool control on narrow workpieces and can be installed on either side of your planer. The planer makes rabbet cuts up to 23/64" (9 mm).

TO INSTALL RABBET FENCE

1. Loosen the rabbet fence tightening knob (H).
2. Slide the crossbar on the rabbet fence (N) into the hole (F) on the side of the planer as shown in Figure 5.
   
3. Set the width of cut by adjusting the edge guide across the width of the shoe.
4. Securely tighten rabbet fence tightening knob.

NOTE: The rabbet fence should be below the planer when installed correctly as shown in Figure 6

TO MAKE A RABBET CUT

1. Turn the rabbet fence tightening knob (H) to adjust the desired width of cut.
2. Make several cuts until the desired depth is reached.

NOTE: It will be necessary to make quite a few cuts for most rabbet applications.

To Change Blades (Fig. 7, 8)

The planer is capable of using high-speed steel and carbide blades. Be sure to check the planer to verify which blade it is fitted with.

HIGH-SPEED STEEL BLADES (FIG. 7)

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1. To Remove Blade from Planer (Fig. 7B)
   1. Loosen and remove the three hex head screws (O) with the 9 mm hex wrench provided. Remove the drum cover (P) from the drum (Q).
   2. Cautiously remove the guide bar/high-speed steel blade assembly (V, U, T).
2. To Adjust Blade Using Gauge Plate (provided with tool) (Fig. 7C)
   1. Place the guide bar/high-speed steel blade assembly on the gauge plate (R) with the cutting edge of the high-speed steel blade flush against the gauge plate inside wall (S). The heel of the guide bar (T) will overlap the end of the gauge plate (R).
   2. Loosen the two cross-shaped screws (U) with the wrench provided.
   3. Simultaneously push the high-speed steel blade (V) and the guide bar (T) into the gauge plate inside wall (S), making sure that the blade is held firmly against the gauge plate inside wall (S) and securely tighten cross-shaped screws (U).
3. To Reinstall Blade (Fig. 7A, 7B)
   1. Cautiously remove the adjusted guide bar/high-speed steel blade assembly from the gauge plate (R) and place the heel of the guide bar (T) into the groove in the drum (Q).
   2. Set the drum cover (P) over the adjusted guide bar/high-speed steel blade assembly and securely tighten the three hex screws (O) to the drum.
4. Repeat procedure for the other blade.

NOTE: If your planer is not fitted with high-steel blades, the sharpening holder (Y) required to sharpen high-speed blades is available at additional cost from your local DEWALT authorized service center.

REVERSIBLE CARBIDE BLADES (FIG. 8)

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1. To Remove Blade from Planer (Fig. 8B)
   1. Loosen and remove the three hex head screws (O) with the 9 mm hex wrench provided. Remove the drum cover (P) from the drum (Q).
   2. Remove the blade carrier/guide bar assembly (T, U, X, W). Carefully remove the carbide blade (W).
2. To Adjust Blade Using Gauge Plate (provided with tool) (Fig. 8C)
   1. Cautiously place the carbide blade on the gauge plate (R) with the grooved side of the carbide blade facing up. Either edge of the reversible carbide blade can be set flush against the gauge plate inside wall (S).
   2. Place the blade carrier/guide bar assembly on the blade so that the rib on the blade carrier (X) fits into the groove on the carbide blade (W). The heel of the blade carrier (X) will overlap the end of the gauge plate (R).
   3. Loosen the two cross-shaped screws (U) with the wrench provided.
   4. Simultaneously push the blade carrier (X) and the guide bar (T) into the gauge plate inside wall (S), making sure that the carbide blade (W) is held firmly against the gauge plate inside wall (S) and securely tighten the two cross-shaped screws (U).
3. To Reinstall Blade (Fig. 8A, 8B)
   1. Remove the adjusted blade carrier/guide bar assembly from the gauge plate (R) and place the heel of the guide bar (T) into the groove on the drum (Q).
   2. Place the drum cover (P) over the blade carrier/guide bar assembly. Loosely screw the three hex screws (O) into the drum (Q) so that there is a small gap between the drum and the blade carrier (X).
   3. Slide the carbide blade between the drum (Q) and the blade carrier (X) so that the rib on the blade carrier sets into the groove in the blade.
   4. Center the carbide blade (W) under the blade carrier (X) making sure the blade is clear of the tool housing on both sides.
   5. Securely tighten the three hex screws (O) to the drum.
4. Repeat procedure for the other blade.

NOTE: If your planer is not fitted with carbide blades, the blade carrier (X) required for carbide blades is available at additional cost from your local DEWALT authorized service center.

Sharpening High-Speed Steel Blades (Fig. 9)

NOTE: Carbide blades cannot be sharpened.

1. Fasten the blades to the sharpening holder (Y). Make sure both blade edges (V) are facing the same direction.
   
2. Place the blade edges so they rest flat on the grinding stone (not included).
3. Firmly grip the sharpening holder and move it back and forward to sharpen the blades (V).

Kickstand (Fig. 10)

Your planer is equipped with a kickstand (Z) that automatically lowers when the tool is lifted from the work surface allowing the planer to set on the work surface without the blade touching it. When planing, the kickstand raises as the tool is pushed forward through the material.

Do not lock the trigger switch on and engage the kickstand. The vibration of the running motor will cause the planer to move, possibly falling from the workpiece.

Edge Chamfering (Fig. 11)

Your planer has a precision machined chamfering groove (A1) in the front shoe for planing along a corner of the wood. The width of the groove is 4.5 to 8 mm. It's a good idea to try a piece of scrap wood before doing finish work.

Dust Adapter (Fig. 1)

A dual adapter (L) is available for the hand planer. The adapter can be attached to both 1" (inside diameter) and 35 mm (outside diameter) vacuum hose connectors for dust collection. Insert the adapter (L) onto chip discharge chute (K) and attach the appropriate vacuum hose connector to the adapter.

If the adapter is not included with your planer please contact your local DEWALT authorized service center to obtain one at additional cost.

MAINTENANCE

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.

Cleaning

Clean the chip discharge chute (K) regularly. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.

Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with dry air at least once a week. Wear proper ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3) eye protection and proper NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection when performing this.

Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

Lubrication

Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.

Accessories

Since accessories, other than those offered by DEWALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only DEWALT, recommended accessories should be used with this product.

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286, call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website www.dewalt.com.

Repairs

To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustments (including brush inspection and replacement) should be performed by a DEWALT factory service center, a DEWALT authorized service center or other qualified service personnel. Always use identical replacement parts.