Circuit Breaker; Raising And Lowering Rollercase; Depth-Of-Cut Gauge; Workpiece Thickness Pre-Set Gauge - Craftsman 351.217430 Operator's Manual

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Figure 10 - Switch Lock and Circuit Reset
• To replace key, slide key intothe slot on switch until
it snaps.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
Refer to Figure 10.
The planer is equipped with a motor protection device-
circuit breaker. The breaker will automatically shut the
planer off when excessive current is consumed.
If the breaker is tripped, turn the planer off and reset
the circuit by pressingthe button (B).
CAUTION: Be sure to turn the planer off prior to reset-
ting the circuit breaker to avoid unintentionalstart-up of
the planer.
RAISING AND LOWERING ROLLERCASE
Refer to Figure 11.
The rellercase (A) contains the motor, cutterhead and
dust collector.The depth-of-cut is controlledby raising
or lowering the rellercase. For rapid movement of the
rellercase, push up or down on lever (BI while motor is
running
WARNING: Do not attempt to engage power elevation
while planing. Keep hands clear of knob on top of
planer.
For precise movement, rotate handle with knob (C).
One complete rotationof handle will raise or lower
rollercase by %6"
Figure 11 - Raise/Lower Rollercase
A rotational direction label with depth indicator is pro-
vided on both sides of the planer top.
The English/Metricscale (D) with pointer allows easy
adjustment of relier case height.
DEPTH-OF-CUT GAUGE
Refer to Figure 11.
A spring loaded depth-of-cut gauge (E) is attached to
front of rollercase. The pointer on depth-of-cut gauge
accurately displays the depth-of-cut per pass when
workpieca is positioned below the gauge. Cranking the
handle (C) moves the rollercase down and the pointer
shows depth-of-cut up to 3/=,,
Recommended Maximum Depth-Of-Cut:
Hard/Softwood up to 6" wide: .................. %2"
Hard/Softwood 6-13" wide: ...................... V_e"
CAUTION: A 3/_,,depth-of -cut on hard, softwood
6-13" wide can be made. However, continuousopera-
tion at this set-up can cause premature motor failure.
WORKPIECE THICKNESS PRE-SET GAUGE
Refer to Figure 12.
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Figure 12 -Workpisce Thickness Pre-set Gauge
A six position workpiecethickness pre-set controlknob
(A) is mounted on rightside of planer.This knob allowsto
preset the desiredfinished workpieca thicknessthat the
planer willproduce.Six settingsare provided:%", Y,",'/_",
_/,",1" and 1W'
Example: Plane a 2" thick workpiece up to 1_/,".
• Raise or lower rollercase until it is just above the
workpiece.
• Positionthe workpiece on the planer table below the
rollercase.
• Rotate knob (A) until 1V," is indicated.
• The planer is now set to stop the roilercase when
the workpiece thickness reaches 1V,".
NOTE: To reset for a different depth stop, gently raise
the rollercase by about 2 rotations.Turn knob (A) to
desired set-up.
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