Use and Care Guide

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Planing
1. Rest the front of the planer on the workpiece, ensuring the blades are not
in contact with the workpiece
2. Switch on the tool and wait for the blades to reach full speed
3. Move the planer gently forward, applying pressure on the front of the tool
at the start of planing, and pressure at the rear of the tool towards the end
of the planing stroke
Note: As a feature this planer has been fitted with a larger front handle than
traditional electric planers. The front handle provides for good ergonomics
when planing, allows the operator to balance and control the unit with ease
and is particularly useful when vertical planing
4. Push the planer beyond the edge of the workpiece without tilting it
downwards
Note: Planing is easier if you incline the workpiece slightly away from you so
that you plane ‘downhill’
5. The rate of planing and the depth of cut determine the quality of the finish.
For rough cutting, you can increase the depth of cut, however to achieve a
good finish you will need to reduce the depth of cut and advance the tool
more slowly
WARNING: Moving the machine too fast may cause a poor quality of cut and
can damage the blades or the motor.
Moving the machine too slowly may burn or mar the cut. The proper feed rate
will depend on the type of material being cut and the depth of the cut. Practice
first on a scrap piece of material to gauge the correct motion
WARNING: Always use two hands to hold the planer
WARNING: Where possible, clamp the workpiece to a workbench
6. In between operations, you can rest the planer on a flat surface with the
Rear Parking Foot (19) hinged down to support the planer so that the
blades are kept clear of the surface. Ensure the rear parking foot has
been moved across from the locked position (for transit) to the automatic
position
Chamfering (I - II)
1. To make a chamfered cut as shown in fig.1, first align the ‘V’ groove (fig.2)
in the front base of the planer with the corner edge of the workpiece
2. Run the planer along the corner edge.
Fig. 1. Chamfered edge
Fig. 2. Aligning the ‘V’ groove
Full/unlimited rebating
The planer has an unlimited rebating capability. When operating the planer to
achieve a full rebate, adhere to all instructions below:
1. Using the thumb on the hand gripping the Front Handle (2), push the Drum
Guard
Release lever (3) down to raise the Drum Guard (17) to expose the Blade Drum
(16). This enables full unlimited rebating
2. Run the planer along the workpiece
3. Once you have finished planing the section, take the pressure off the Drum
Guard Release Lever (3) and check the drum guard fully covers the blade
drum
WARNING: Do not raise the drum guard if you are not performing a full/
unlimited rebate application
WARNING: If the drum guard does not close completely, stop using the tool
immediately and have the unit serviced by a qualified service agent. If you use
the product with a defective blade drum guard the manufacturer will not be
held liable for any damage or personal injury caused.
Note: Do not apply too much force on the lever, excess pressure may cause
blade guard to break.
Sanding
[section of text deleted here] To use this tool as a sander, fit the sanding drum
and sleeve designed for this tool. See ‘Fitting the Sanding Drum’
Replacement sanding sleeves are available from your Triton retailer (Part no.
TRPSS)
• Wear safety goggles, a dust mask and earmuffs
1. Check that the sanding drum and sanding sleeve are in good condition and
fixed tightly securely
2. IMPORTANT: Set the planing Depth Adjustment Dial (1) to the ‘O’ height
setting
3. Use the Variable Speed Control (25) to set an appropriate speed 1 - 6. Do not
use the MAX setting as this will cause the sander to vibrate
4. Depress the Lock-Off Button (6) and squeeze the On/Off Trigger Switch (5).
Allow the motor to reach the set speed before bringing the sander into
contact with the workpiece
5. Sand with the grain, in parallel overlapping strokes
6. Adjust the variable speed dial as required
7. To remove paint or smooth very rough wood, sand across the grain at 45° in
two directions, and then finish the parallel with the grain
8. Lift the sander off the workpiece before switching it off
• Remember to keep your hands away from the moving sanding
drum, as it will continue to move for a short time after the machine is switched
off
Note: After sanding with a drum sander, use of an orbital sander is
recommended to achieve a smoother finished surface.
Dust/shavings extraction
1. Connect the Dust/Chip Adaptor Tube (21) to the Dust/Chip Extraction Port
(10)
2. The adaptor tube can be installed to allow shavings to flow either to the left
or to the right of the workpiece
3. Use the Dust Diverter Guide Switch (9) to select the Dust/Chip Extraction
Port (10). Swing the lever across to close the port you do not want to use
4. A workshop dust extraction system or a household vacuum cleaner can
be connected to the adaptor tube for the efficient removal of dust and
shavings, permitting a safer and cleaner working environment
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