Hitachi P13F User Manual

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English
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS_Continued
Adjusting the Depth Scale (Fig. 6)
1. Try to plane a board.
2. Compare the measured thickness of the board to the
reading on the depth scale (2).
3. If the reading on the depth scale is incorrect, loosen
the screws (1) that tighten the pointer (3) and adjust
until the proper measurement is displayed.
4. Test the reading again by planing another scrap wood.
Double check it and re-adjust if necessary.
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Fig. 6
Setting the Knife Height (Fig. 7, 8)
1. Remove the two screws with a screwdriver, then
remove the dust cover. (Fig. 13)
2. Loosen the eight hex-head screws (1) with supplied
wrench.
3. Press the arbor lock latch and turn the cutterhead until
exposing two hex bolts (1).
4. Place the knife setting gauge (2) (Fig. 8) on the
cutterhead with both guides resting firmly against the
knife.
5. Loosen or tighten the hex bolts (1) (Fig. 8) until the
knife touches the knife setting gauge.
6. Fasten the eight hex-head screws with the supplied
wrench.
7. Replace the dust cover and secure it with the two
screws.
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Fig. 7
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Fig. 8

Hitachi P13F Specifications

General

Brand	Hitachi
Model	P13F
Category	Planer
Language	English