BM 2609140681 10-09:BM 2609140681 10-09 10/23/09 1:42 PM Page 2 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”...
GFCI and personal protection devices like Risk of injury to user. The power cord must only electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will be serviced by a Bosch Factory Service Center further enhance your personal safety. or Authorized Bosch Service Station.
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BM 2609140681 10-09:BM 2609140681 10-09 10/23/09 1:42 PM Page 4 Safety Rules for Planers Wait for the cutter to stop before setting check that the trigger lock is "OFF". the tool down. An exposed cutter may Accidental start-ups may occur if planer is engage the surface leading to possible loss of plugged in while changing an accessory.
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BM 2609140681 10-09:BM 2609140681 10-09 10/23/09 1:42 PM Page 5 Symbols IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
BM 2609140681 10-09:BM 2609140681 10-09 10/23/09 1:42 PM Page 6 Functional Description and Specifications Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Planer Maximum Capacities NOTE: For tool specifications refer to...
(Fig. 3) to keep your work To minimize the possibility of clogging, make environment cleaner. sure: Bosch offers several different vacuum hoses 1. The depth of cut is reasonable for the that will connect directly to this tool. The material.
BM 2609140681 10-09:BM 2609140681 10-09 10/23/09 1:42 PM Page 8 BLADE ALIGNMENT To ensure an even cut, it is important that the blade is adjusted so that it aligns with the outside edge of the front and rear shoes. This alignment can be done as follows: place a straight edge or a piece of wood along the outside surface of the front shoe and rear shoe, then slide the planer blade to just...
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BM 2609140681 10-09:BM 2609140681 10-09 10/23/09 1:42 PM Page 9 DEPTH OF CUT & FEED RATE shallower cut and/or slower feed rate is The cutting depth (planing depth) is required. Whenever possible, test by planing a determined by the difference in height between similar piece of scrap material.
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BM 2609140681 10-09:BM 2609140681 10-09 10/23/09 1:42 PM Page 10 BEVELING EDGES Groove to be used Dimension a (mm) The V-grooves in the front planer base plate None 0 – 4 allow quick and easy beveling of workpiece Small 2 – 6 edges.
Only genuine Bosch replacement brushes recommend that all tool service be performed specially designed for your tool should be by a Bosch Factory Service Center or Autho - used. rized Bosch Service Station. BEARINGS TOOL LUBRICATION After about 300-400 hours of operation, or at...
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BM 2609140681 10-09:BM 2609140681 10-09 10/23/09 1:42 PM Page 12 Cleaning Certain cleaning agents solvents damage To avoid accidents always plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline, disconnect the tool from carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning the power supply before cleaning or solvents, ammonia and household detergents performing any maintenance.