On/Off Switch; Adjust Depth Of Cut; Adjusting The Depth Of Cut Scale - King Canada KC-426C Instruction Manual

ON/OFF SWITCH

Your planer has a rocker style switch with a removable locking key to prevent
unauthorized use. If you intend to be away from the machine for a long
period of time and there is any chance of it's use by others, especially
children, remove the locking key with the switch in the OFF position. Store it
in a safe inconspicuous place in your workshop. To turn the planer on, insert
the red locking key and turn the switch to the ON position. The planer will then
be operable. To turn the planer OFF, turn the switch to the OFF position.
WARNING: Always be sure the switch is in the OFF position before
connecting the planer to a power source.
CIRCUT BREAKER SWITCH
The machine is provided with a breaker switch for overload protection. If an
overload occurs, the switch will pop out. If this happens, wait several minutes,
and press the switch to reset.

ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT

1. The thickness of stock running through the planer is controlled by the
distance you adjust the cutting knife from the table.
2. Always start your work by making a light planing cut. The depth of cut on
subsequent passes may be increased , up 3mm. But, remember that a light
cut creates a finer finish than a heavier cut.
3. To adjust the depth of cut, turn the cutterhead-raising hand crank. The
depth of cut adjustment can be read from the depth scale. The adjustment
gradation is 2mm per revolution of the hand crank.
WARNING: Never plane more than 3mm in one pass and never attempt to
plane a board under 6" in length. Always wear a protective face shield.
4. Do not plane stock which is less than 5mm thick.
5. Do not plane stock which is thicker than 6" (153mm).

ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT SCALE

For safe operation of your planer, it is very important that the depth of cut
scale is read accurately. To adjust the depth of cut scale, follow the steps
outlined below:
1. Try to feed a board for planing.
2. Compare the measured thickness of the board to the reading depth of cut
scale.
3. If the reading on the depth of cut scale is incorrect, loosen the screw which
tightens the plastic pointer and adjust accordingly.
4. When you have properly adjusted the depth of cut scale, test your reading
by planing a piece of scrap lumber. After planing, measure the planed
thickness and double check it against the scale reading. The two
measurements should be the same. If the measurements are not the same,
re-adjust your depth of cut scale to read the planed thickness.
CONTROLS & ADJUSTMENTS
Reset
Circuit Breaker
On-Off
Safety Switch
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
Hand Crank
Pointer
Depth Scale