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5. After installing the brushes, replace the top cover and
brush coverscreen.
6. Before using the planer, run the unit for 10 minutes to
seat newbrushes.
NOTE: If existing brushes do not need replacing, be sure to
maintain the same orientation when you reinstallthem.
Calibrating the Depth Adjustment Scale
(Fig. X)
The depth adjustment scale
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on your planer is set at the
factory. However, with extended use, the depth adjustment
scale could show an incorrectmeasurement.
To check the depth adjustment scale, plane a piece of
scrap wood, noting the measurement on the depth
adjustmentscale.
Measure the finished thickness of the workpiece. If the
thickness of the workpiece does not match the reading on
the depth adjustment scale, loosen the two screws
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on
the red indicator. Adjust the pointer up or down until its
reading matches the finished thickness of the workpiece.
Securely re-tighten thescrews.
Fig.X
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Base Maintenance
Keep the table clean and free from oil, grease, and pitch.
Treat the table with paste wax to help maintain its
smoothfinish.
Circuit Breaker Reset Button (Fig. Y)
Your planer is equipped with an 18 amp circuit breaker. If
your planer becomes overloaded and stops operating, turn
off the planer, let the unit sit for 2 minutes and press the
reset button
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before you resumeworking.
Fig.Y
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WARNING: To prevent the planer from starting
unexpectedly if power is interrupted by a circuit
breaker trip, make sure the switch is in the OFF
position before restoringpower.
NOTE: Circuit breaker overload is often the result of dull
knives. Change your knives on a regular basis to avoid
tripping your breaker. Check your knives before re-setting
the circuit breaker and continuing toplane.
See the Troubleshooting Guide for additional information
on circuit breakertrips.
Replacing the Drive Belt
Drive belts are available at extra cost at
DeWALT
authorized
service centers. Replacement of the drive belt should be
performed by qualified servicepersonnel.
Chip Ejection Fan (Fig. P–R, Z)
The chip ejection fan on your planer should
be cleaned or cleared of debrisperiodically.
Fig.Z
WARNING: Turn off and unplug the planer prior to
accessing the chip ejectionfan.
To Access the Fan
1. Remove the top cover of the planer with the T-wrench.
2. Remove the dust shroud (Fig.P–R) and place itaside.
3. Remove the screws and clips around the fanhousing.
4. Remove the fan housing and place it aside as shown.
The fan will now be exposed forcleaning.
See the Troubleshooting Guide for additionalinformation.
WARNING: Be sure to properly attach the fan housing
and assemble the shroud and top cover correctly
before using your planeragain.
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye
protection when performingthisprocedure.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of
the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid
get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool
into aliquid.
It is recommended that, once a year, you take or send the
tool to a
DeWALT
certified service center for a thorough
cleaning, inspection and lubrication of the gearcase.
Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by
DeWALT
, have not been tested with this
product, use of such accessories with this tool could be
hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
DeWALT
recommended accessories should be used with
thisproduct.
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