BM 1619X02183 02-07
Remove plug from power
!
WARNING
source if it becomes
necessary to manually remove chips. The
blades are hidden from view and you may be
cut if contacted.
CHIP EXTRACTION
The planer is equipped with a chip exhaust
port, which may be used with a shop vacuum
to keep your work environment cleaner
(Fig. 2). Exhaust port will fit 1-1/2" or 1-1/4"
hoses
BLADE WRENCH & STORAGE AREA
Your tool is equipped with a blade wrench that
is conveniently located in the handle base
where it is always handy and unlikely to get
lost or misplaced (Fig. 1).
PLANER BLADES
The planer blades are sharp
!
WARNING
and fragile and must be
handled carefully to avoid injury to the user
or damage to the blades.
The planer blades have two cutting edges,
and may be reversed when one of the cutting
edges becomes dull or chipped.
Do not attempt to sharpen or use
resharpened blades of any kind. Use only
blades designated for use with this model,
because other blades will cause vibration,
decrease perfomance and may not clamp
securely in blade holder.
FIG. 3
BLADE
WRENCH
CLAMPING
SCREW
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Assembly
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FIG. 2
VACUUM HOSE
(OPTIONAL)
REVERSING OR REPLACING BLADES
1. Disconnect plug from power soruce.
2. Place plane upside down as shown.
3. Loosen the (3) screws 1/2 turn with the
wrench that is provided (Fig. 3).
4. Slide the blade sideways out of the blade
cylinder as shown (Fig. 4). A piece of wood
may be used for this purpose. If the blade is
gummed and difficult to remove, you may
clean the blade with mineral spirits, lacquer
thinner or alcohol.
5. Rotate the blade drum 180° and repeat the
procedure to remove the second blade.
Clean all surfaces before reinstalling the new
blade, as this will ensure an accurate blade
setting and proper tool performance.
6. Replace the blade by sliding it sideways into
the blade cylinder. Blade groove must engage
with the blade retainer (Fig. 5).
FIG. 4
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EXHAUST PORT
FIG. 5