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Summary of Contents for DeWalt DW680-XE
- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL DW680-XE HEAVY-DUTY 82 MM PLANER...
- Page 3 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. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
- Page 4 c. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. 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.
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Page 5: Additional Safety Instructions For Planers
• 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. WARNING: ALWAYS wear approved protective safety equipment complying with the following standards: •... -
Page 6: Operation
FUTURE REFERENCE Introduction Examine Figure 1 and your planer for a few minutes to become familiar with the various features and the names used to describe them. The following sections will discuss the various controls and you will need to know where they are. - Page 7 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 (Figures 2, 3, 4). Planing Tip: For a smoother appearance, fasten a piece of scrap wood to the end of the piece you are planing.
- Page 8 NOTE: The DW680-XE has two blades, one on each side of the blade drum, as shown in Figure 7. Any operation or adjustment should be made to both blades.
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Page 9: Maintenance
4. Repeat procedure for the other blade. Parking Foot (Fig. 11) FIG. 11 Your planer is equipped with a parking foot (S) that automatically lowers into place when the tool is lifted from the work surface. When planing, the parking foot raises as the tool is pushed forward. - Page 10 Cleaning (Fig. 13) FIG. 13 WARNING: Clean the chip discharge chute (H) regularly. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. CAUTION: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool.
- Page 11 FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call (AUS) 1800 654 155 or (NZ) 0800 339258 for a free replacement.
- Page 12 WALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme; the “D” shaped air intake grill; the array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit box configuration; and the array of lozenge-shaped humps on the surface of the tool. WALT Industrial Tool Co., Part No. N090451 DW680-XE Copyright © 2010 D WALT...