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Cleaning
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WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
dust mask when performing thisprocedure.
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WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
chemicals may weaken the 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 aliquid.
Circuit Breaker Reset Button (Fig. W)
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
24
before you resumeworking.
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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
restoringpower.
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 toplane.
See the Troubleshooting Guide for additional information on
circuit breakertrips.
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 servicepersonnel.
Chip Ejection Fan (Fig. N–P, X)
The chip ejection fan on your planer should be cleaned or
cleared of debrisperiodically.
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WARNING: Turn off and unplug the planer prior to
accessing the chip ejectionfan.
To Access the Fan
1. Remove the top cover of the planer with the T-wrench.
2. Remove the dust shroud (Fig.N–P) and place itaside.
3. Remove the screws and clips around the fanhousing.
4. Remove the fan housing and place it aside as shown. The
fan will now be exposed forcleaning.
See the Troubleshooting Guide for additionalinformation.
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WARNING: Be sure to properly attach the fan housing
and assemble the shroud and top cover correctly before
using your planeragain.
To Access the Other Two Knives
1. Depress the cutterhead lock lever
18
as shown in FigureQ.
2. Use the piece of scrap wood to carefully turn the cutterhead
until it locks into place revealing another knifeclamp.
3. Follow the same knife change procedure indicatedabove.
4. Repeat the procedure for the last dullknife.
After Installing New Knives
1. Insert the round end of the dust shroud into the fan housing
and rotate it down to lock it intoplace.
2. Place the three wing nuts back into theshroud.
3. Screw the top cover of the planer back onto theunit.
NOTE: The planer will not operate if the top cover is not
placedcorrectly.
Brush Change (Fig. T, U)
Your planer is equipped with brush caps
21
that are external
to the motor. If your brushes need to be replaced, begin by
acquiring a new set from a DeWALT service center or a dealer
authorized to service DeWALT products. Use only identical
DeWALTbrushes.
To Replace the Brushes on your Planer (Fig.T, U)
1. Use the T-wrench to remove the top cover and brush cover
screen on theplaner.
2. Use a flathead screwdriver to unscrew the brush cap located
in the right, rear of the unit
22
.
3. Do the same for the brush cap located on the side of the
motor, inside the planercover.
4. Place the new brushes into the brushholders.
5. After installing the brushes, replace the top cover and brush
coverscreen.
6. Before using the planer, run the unit for 10 minutes to seat
newbrushes.
NOTE: If existing brushes do not need replacing, be sure to
maintain the same orientation when you reinstallthem.
Calibrating the Depth Adjustment Scale
(Fig. V)
The depth adjustment scale
14
on your planer is set at the
factory. However, with extended use, the depth adjustment
scale could show an incorrectmeasurement.
To check the depth adjustment scale, plane a piece of scrap
wood, noting the measurement on the depth adjustmentscale.
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
23
on the
red indicator. Adjust the pointer up or down until its reading
matches the finished thickness of the workpiece. Securely
re-tighten thescrews.
Base Maintenance
Keep the table clean and free from oil, grease, and pitch. Treat
the table with paste wax to help maintain its smoothfinish.