Product Manual

MAINTENANCE

WARNING! Always turn the planer OFF and disconnect it from the power source before starting any main-

tenance work.

REPLACING BLADES

Blades should always be reversed or replaced as a matched set (at the same time).

1. Get the magnetic blade tool.

2. Adjust the rollercase to a height of about 2-1/4” (refer to the

depth scale, Fig. 7 - 2). Remove the dust chute.

3. Insert the included hex wrench into the hole above the depth

stop label (Fig. 10; adjust the height of the rollercase if necessary).

Use the hex wrench to turn the cutterhead, so the blades are easily

accessible. The cutterhead lock will automatically engage when the

cutterhead is in the right position.

4. Use the star wrench to loosen the 7 mounting bolts about 4 - 5

turns (Fig. 11). Do not remove the bolts from the gib.

5. With the hook-and-loop side of the magnetic blade tool facing

down, slide the magnetic strip between the blade and the gib. Make

sure the tool is centered on the blade.

WARNING! NEVER grasp the cutterhead with unprotected hands. This will result in serious injury.

WARNING! Blade edges are extremely sharp. Keep ﬁngers

away from the blades at all times.

Gib

Blade

Cutterhead

Fig. 10

6. The blade is located in position by two pins. Gently lift the old

blade off the cutterhead and slide it out from under the gib. Do not

make contact with the blade with your bare ﬁngers (Fig. 12).

7. Clean off any dust or debris from blade, as well as the cutterhead.

NOTE: Proper cleaning of the blades and cutterhead is crucial to

achieving a good-quality cut. Dirt or dust trapped between the blade

and cutterhead may cause the blade to be improperly mounted, and

create noticeable marks on the workpiece.

Gib Bolts

Fig. 12

Fig. 11