Craftsman 351217450 planer

User Manual - Page 8

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SWITCH LOCK
Refer to Figure 13.
The planer/molder can be lockedfrom unauthorized
use by lockingthe switch.To lockthe switch:
Turn the switch to OFF positionand disconnectplan-
er/molder from power source.
Pull the key out.The switchcannotbe turned on with
the key removed.
NOTE: Should the key be removedfrom the switch at
the ON position,the switchcan be turned off but cannot
be turned on.
To replace key,slide key intothe sloton switch until
itsnaps.
For precise movement, rotate handle with knob.One
complete rotationof handle willraise or lower renercase
by 1/16"(see Figure 15).
A rotationaldirectionlabelwith depth indicatorislocat-
ed under the handle.
Figure 13 - Removing Locklng Key
RAISING AND LOWERING ROLLERCASE
Refer to Figures 14 end 15.
The rollercasecontains the motor,cutterhead and dust
collector.The depth-of-cut is controlled by raisingor
loweringthe rollercase. For rapid movementof the
rollercase, pushup or down on powerelevation lever
while motor is running(see Figure 14).
WARNING: Do notattempt to engage powerelevation
while planing.Keep hands clear of knobon top of
planer/molder.
Figure 14 - Power Elevation and Feedrate Controls
Figure 15 - Manually Raising or Lowering the Rollercase
FEED RATE ADJUSTMENT
Refer to Figure 14.
The planer/molder has a 2-speed gearbox that feeds
the workpiece at 22 feet per minute(standard plan-
ing) and at 11 feet per minute(for moldingor finish
planing).
Finish planinga workpiece resultsin a better surface
finish than that obtained byplaning at the higher
speed.
The knobfor adjustingthe feed rate is locatedon the
left side of the top ofthe mllercese.
NOTE: Only change feed rate while the machine is
running.
DEPTH-OF-CUT GAUGE AND SCALE
Refer to Figure 16, page 9.
A depth-of-cutgauge is attached to the frontof the
rellercase.The pointeron the depth-of-cutgauge accu-
ratelydisplays the depth-of-cutper passwhen work-
piece is positionedbelowthe gauge. Crankingthe han-
dle moves the mllercase down and the pointershows
depth-of-cutup to 3h=".
Recommended Maximum Depth-Of-Cut:
Hard/Softwood up to 8" wide:.................. 3/_,,
Hard/Softwood 8" to 15" wide: ................... 1/_,,,
The English/Metricscale with pointerallowseasy
adjustment of rollercase height.This scale indicates
the finishedsize ofthe workpiece.
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