Assembly And Adjustments; Mains Plug Replacement; Using An Extension Cable; Mounting The Guard/Chip Collector - DeWalt D27300 Original Instructions Manual

EN G LI S H

Mains Plug Replacement

(U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
• Connect the yellow green lead to the pe terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 13 A (230 V only).

Using an Extension Cable

If an extension cable is required, use an approved 3–core extension
cable suitable for the power input of this tool (see technical data). The
minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off
and disconnect machine from power source before
installing and removing accessories, before adjusting
or changing set-ups or when making repairs. Be sure the
trigger switch is in the OFF position. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.
WARNING: Prior to assembly always unplug the tool.
Unpacking the Machine (fi g. B1)
1. Remove the loose packaging material from the box.
2. Lift the machine out of the box.
3. Remove the parts box from the interior of the machine.
4. Remove any remaining packing material from the machine.
IDENTIFYING THE HARDWARE PARTS (FIG. B2)
We recommend that you unpack and sort all hardware parts.
14. Wheel bracket
15. Wheel axle
16. M8 coach bolt
17. M8 hex head bolt
18. M8 nut
19. Wing nut
20. D8 toothed washer
21. D8 flat washer
22. D8 flat washer
23. D8 Belleville washer
Mounting the Feet (fi g. C1, C2)
With the feet mounted, the machine is suitable for placement on a
workbench. To ensure a safe operation, the machine has to be fixed
to the workbench. Required hardware parts: 4 nuts (18), 4 toothed
washers (20) (fig. C1).
1. Turn the machine on its side with the thicknessing outfeed frame
(24) resting on the floor (fig. C2).
WARNING: Take care to avoid that the planing depth
adjustment knob (10) hits the floor.
2. Insert a foot (25) into each of the outer notches (26) located in the
bottom of the machine housing.
3. Place a toothed washer (20) and a nut (18) onto the threaded end
of the feet.
4. Tighten the nuts.
5. Turn the machine straight up.
6. Fix the machine to the workbench.
Mounting the Legs (fi g. D1–D3)
With the legs mounted, the machine is suitable for stand-alone
placement. Required hardware parts: 4 coach bolts (16), 4 wing nuts
(19), 4 flat washers (21) (fig D1).
26
2 ; the maximum length is 20 m.
1. Turn the machine on its side with the thicknessing outfeed frame
(24) resting on the floor (fig. D2).
WARNING: Take care to avoid that the planing depth
adjustment knob (10) hits the floor.
2. Insert a leg (27) into each of the top holes (28) located at the edges
in the bottom of the machine housing.
3. Pass a coach bolt (16) through the holes in the legs and the
machine housing.
4. Place a flat washer (21) and a wing nut (19) onto the bolts.
5. Tighten the wing nuts.
6. Turn the machine on its side with the planing outfeed table (29)
resting on the floor (fig. D3).
7. Repeat as for the other feet.
8. Mount the castor wheels as described below.
Mounting the Castor Wheels (fi g. E1–E3)
Required hardware parts: 2 wheel brackets (14), 2 wheel axles (15),
2 bolts (17), 4 nuts (18), 2 flat washers (21), 2 Belleville washers (23)
(fig. E1).
1. Align each wheel (30) with a bracket (14) and pass a wheel axle
(15) through the holes of each assembly (fig. E2).
2. Place a flat washer (21) and a nut (18) onto the threaded end of the
axles.
3. Tighten the nuts.
4. Mount a wheel assembly (31) to each of the upper legs (32) using a
hex head bolt (17), Belleville washer (23) and nut (18) (fig. E3).
5. Tighten the nuts.
6. Turn the machine straight up.
Mounting the Fence (fi g. F1, F2)
1. Place the fence (8) onto the fence holder (33) (fig. F1).
2. Pass a coach bolt (16) from underneath through the holder and the
fence.
3. Place a flat washer (22) onto the bolt (16) (fig. F2).
4. Fit the clamp handle (7) onto the bolt (16).
Mounting the Bridge Guard (fi g. G1, G2)
1. Insert the guard (13) into the guard column (34) (fig. G1).
2. Locate the guard by fitting the lock screw (35).
3. Fit the clamp handle (12) to the column (34) (fig. G2).

Mounting the Guard/chip Collector

When using the machine in planing mode, the guard/chip collector has
to be mounted underneath the upper table. When using the machine in
thicknessing mode, the guard/chip collector has to be mounted on top
of the upper table.
THICKNESSING MODE (FIG. A1, H1, H2)
NOTE: The guard/chip collector is in planing mode.
1. Loosen knobs (68, 69) to remove the guard/chip collector (4) from
the upper table (9).
2. Turn the guard/chip collector over 180˚.
3. Slide the guard/chip collector (4) along the upper table (9), until the
knob (67) aligns with microswitch (66).
4. Fix the guard/chip collector by tightening the knobs (67, 69).
PLANING MODE (FIG. G1, G2, H3, H4)
1. Turn the elevating handle (2) to totally lower the under table (9).
2. Loosen knobs (67, 69) to remove the guard/chip collector (4) from
the upper table.
3. Slide guard/chip collector off of upper table.
4. Turn the guard/chip collector over 180˚.
5. Align the 2 external dust port ribs of the guard/chip collector with
the 2 side panel slots.
6. Slide the guard/chip collector forward into the microswitch (66).
7. Secure the guard/chip collector by tightening the knobs (68, 69).