6.0 Amp Planer Instruction manual Manuel d'instructions Manual de'instrucciones www.portercable.com INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings WARNING: 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” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 1) Work area safety a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
4) Power tool use and care a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• • • • Keep air vents unobstructed for proper motor cooling. DO NOT lay tool down on shoe when the blades are exposed. This can chip the blades. Keep side discharge chute unobstructed at all times. Never reach under the tool for any reason unless it is turned off and UNPLUGGED. BLADES ARE EXPOSED AND EXTREMELY SHARP. • Use this tool for working with wood and wood products only. • Never operate without securely holding the front handle. • Always operate planer with two hands.
Symbols • The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows: V..................volts A ..................amperes Hz................hertz W..................watts min ..............minutes ................alternating current no ................no load speed ............direct current ................Class I Construction ..................earthing terminal (grounded) ................safety alert symbol ................Class II Construction ...
OPERATION Switch (Figure 2) CAUTION: Check that the tool is not locked ON before connecting it to a power supply. If the trigger switch is locked ON when the tool is connected to the power supply, it will start immediately. Damage to your tool or personal injury may result. CAUTION: Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching tool to the work surface. Lift the tool from the work surface before turning the tool off. To start the planer, depress the trigger switch (A) in figure 2.
Planing Tip: For a smoother appearance, fasten a 5 piece of scrap wood to the end of the piece you are planing. Donʼt stop planing until the cutting blades of the planer are past your work piece and into the scrap material. 6 7 Blade Guard (Figure 7) Ensure that the spring loaded blade guard (N) is in proper working order before using the planer. WARNING: Cut Hazard. Do not remove guard.
Collection Bag (Figure 10) WARNING: Turn off and unplug the tool before making any adjustments or removing or installing accessories. a. Attach bag (J) to either side of chip discharge 10 chute (F). Empty bag often to prevent clogging. b. To prevent chips from coming out opposite side of chip discharge chute, move chip deflector lever (G) to the opposite side of the bag.
Parking Foot (Figure 13) Your planer is equipped with a parking foot (P) that 13 automatically lowers into place when the tool is lifted from the work surface. When planing, the parking foot raises as the tool is pushed forward. When the parking foot is lowered, the planer can set on the work surface without the blade touching. P CAUTION: Do not lock the trigger switch on and engage the parking foot. The vibration of the running motor will cause the planer to move, possibly falling from the work piece.
Problem • Unit will not start. TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Cause • Cord not plugged in. • Circuit fuse is blown. Possible Solution • Plug tool into a working outlet. • Replace circuit fuse. (If the product repeatedly causes the circuit fuse to blow, discontinue use immediately and have it serviced at a Porter Cable service center or authorized servicer.) • Circuit breaker is tripped. • Reset circuit breaker.
90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your PORTER-CABLE Power Tool for any reason, you can return it within 90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt for a full refund – no questions asked. LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For products sold in Latin America, see country specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call the local company or see website for warranty information.
