INSTRUCTION MANUAL DW680-XE HEAVY-DUTY 82 MM PLANER
1. WORK AREA a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. 2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. 5. SERVICE a.
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD SETS For Cable length (m): 7.5 15 25 30 Use Cable with minimum rating (Amperes) Tool Amperes 0 - 3.4 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 3.5 - 5.0 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 10 5.1 - 7.0 10 10 10 10 15 7.1 - 12.0 15 15 15 15 20 12.1 - 20.0 20 20 20 20 25 45 • Be sure that the blades are mounted as described in the instruction manual and check that all screws are firmly tightened before connecting unit to power source. • Keep air vents unobstructed for proper motor cooling.
Components (Fig. 1) WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use AS/NZS standard approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body. WARNING: We recommend the use of a residual current device with a residual current rating of 30mA or less. CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use.
FIG. 2 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). To turn the planer off, release the trigger switch. D Adjusting Planing Depth (Fig. 1) WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or removing/ installing attachments or accessories.
To Install Rabbet Fence Reversible Carbide Blades 1. Loosen the rabbet fence adjustment knob (G). 2. Slide the crossbar on the rabbet fence (F) into the hole near the front of the planer as shown in Figure 5. 3. Securely tighten rabbet fence adjustment knob (G) as shown in Figure 6. 4. The rabbet fence should be below the planer when installed correctly as shown in Figure 5. 1. To Remove Blade from Planer a. Loosen and remove the three hex head screws (J) with the 5 mm hex wrench provided.
3. To Reinstall Blade a. Cautiously remove the adjusted guide bar/high speed steel blade assembly from the gauge plate (N) and place the heel of the guide bar (M) into the groove in the drum (Q). b. Set the drum cover (K) over the adjusted guide bar/high speed steel blade assembly and securely tighten the three hex screws (J) to the drum. 4. Repeat procedure for the other blade. d.
Cleaning (Fig. 13) Guarantee FIG. 13 Applicable to hand held Power Tools, Lasers and Nailers. WARNING: Clean the chip discharge chute (H) regularly. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. CAUTION: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. H Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
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DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 • 20 Fletcher Road, Mooroolbark, VIC 3138 Australia (AUG10) Part No. N090451 DW680-XE Copyright © 2010 DEWALT The following are trademarks for one or more DEWALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme; the “D” shaped air intake grill; the array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit box configuration; and the array of lozenge-shaped humps on the surface of the tool.
