Assembly; Adjusting The Front Handle; Adjusting The Depth Of Cut; Switching On And Off - GMC BFPCF Instruction Manual

Assembly

The GMC BFPCF Planer is packed, fully assembled except
for the dust extraction adaptor and combined parallel and
bevel fence guide.

Adjusting the front handle

1. Hinge out the front handle lock lever (15) and move the
front handle to one of four positions to best suit the task
at hand.
2. Hinge back lever (15) to
secure the front handle in
the selected position.
Note. If necessary, the lever
action mechanism can be
adjusted using the front handle
set screw (16).
Adjusting the
depth of cut
CAUTION.
Always ensure
that the tool is switched off
and unplugged from the
power supply before making
adjustments or installing or
removing blades.
1. Rotate the depth adjustment
knob (3) clockwise for a
deeper cut and anti-clockwise
for a shallower cut.
2. The numbers on the ring under the depth adjustment
knob indicate the depth of cut. For example when '2.0' is
next to the pointer on the front of the planer, the depth of
cut is 2mm.
3. If it is necessary to plane to a precise depth, plane a
scrap piece of wood, measure the difference in thickness
and adjust the setting if necessary.

Switching on and off

CAUTION. Before plugging
the machine into the power
point always check that the
trigger switch (1) and lock-off
button (2) work properly. Before
switching on, ensure that the
blade drum is not making
contact with any surface.
1. Plug in the machine, push
in the lock-off button (2) and
pull the trigger switch (1).
2. To stop the tool, simply
release the trigger switch (1).
3. In order to restart the
machine, it is necessary to
operate both the lock-off
button (2) and the trigger
switch (1). This is an important safety feature that helps
prevent accidental operation of the planer.
CAUTION. Please note that the planer blades continue to
spin for some time after switching off the planer. Wait until
the motor has completely stopped before setting down the
tool to prevent damage to the planer blades or the surface.
If you wish to rest the planer on its side, do not rest it on the
side with the vents to prevent dust or chips from getting into
the motor.
4. When the planer is not to be used for a short period, set
the depth control knob to the "P" position and rest the
front of the planer on a block of wood to keep the base
clear of the surface.
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