Contents Warranty Introduction Environmental protection Description of symbols Specifications General safety rules Additional safety rules for electric planers Accessories Unpacking Know your product Setting up Adjusting the depth of cut Switching on and off Planing Chamfering and rebating Shavings extraction Maintenance Cleaning Power cord maintenance...
General safety rules WARNING. Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool.
• Always switch off before you put the planer down. • Do not force the planer: let the tool do the work at a reasonable speed. Overloading will occur if too much pressure is applied and the motor slows resulting in inefficient planing and possible damage to the planer motor.
Do not leave the machine running unattended. Operate the tool only when controlled by both hands. • When leaving the planer, switch off and set it with the front base up on a wooden block so that the blades are not in contact with anything.
Know your product Before using the palm planer, familiarise yourself with all the operating features and safety requirements. Use the tool only for the applications intended. All other applications are expressly ruled out 1. On/off switch 2. Lock-off button 3. Depth adjustment knob 4.
These blades cannot be re-sharpened. Removing a planer blade 1. Using spanner (12), loosen the three clamping screws (8). 2. Slide the planer blade (6) from the slot in the blade barrel (7) in which it is retained. Installing a planer blade 1.
(2) and the on/off switch (1). This is an important safety feature that helps prevent accidental operation of the planer. Only when you release the thumb hold on the on/off button (1) will the planer stop. Planing 1. Rest the front base (9) flat on...
6. In between operations, you can rest the planer on a flat surface with the blade protection foot (13) hinged down to support the planer so that the blades are kept clear of the surface. JN ??? MX294 Fig 7 Chamfering and rebating 1.
Maintenance WARNING. Always ensure that the tool is switched off and the plug is removed from the power point before making any adjustments or maintenance procedures. Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. They may vibrate loose over time. Cleaning 1.
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Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before using this product. Before returning this product for a Warranty Claim or any other reason Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand) When you make your call, please have the following information at hand: GMC Product Type GMC Product Code A GMC Service Engineer will take your call and, in most cases, will be able to solve your problem over the phone.
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