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NOTE: To remove the dust bag, pull it straight out of the collection port lever. (Bag has a tendency to fill quickly so empty to avoid
damage to the product.
5.1.3.
Attach a vacuum hose to the left or right collection port.
5.1.4.
Set collection lever to the selected collection port.
5.1.5.
Connect the vacuum to a power supply.
5.1.6.
Turn vacuum on before starting cut.
WARNING: When the tool is not connected to vacuum, always reinstall the dust bag back onto the tool. Failure to do so could cause
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dust or foreign objects to be thrown into your face or eyes, which could result in possible serious injury.
5.2.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
5.2.1.
Keep fingers away from trigger switch.
5.2.2.
Insert the battery pack into the cordless planer.
5.2.3.
Make sure the groves on each side of the battery locate and the battery clicks into place.
5.2.4.
Depress the front button and slide in opposite direction to remove the battery pack.
5.3.
STARTING/STOPPING THE PLANER
5.3.1.
To start the planer push the trigger from either side, and then release the trigger to stop.
5.3.2.
There is a trigger lock which can be used in order to run the planer without you constantly applying the trigger. Simply push in the lock
trigger and to release pull the trigger a second time to stop.
5.3.3.
KICKSTAND (fig.2)
5.3.4.
The planer has been equipped with an automatic pivoting kickstand that will prevent the blades from contacting the work bench when
not in use. As you begin the planing operation, the kickstand will automatically retract as it passes over the edge of the work-piece.
When setting the planer down on the workbench, the kickstand will automatically pivot down to prevent the blade from making any
contact.
WARNING: Make sure the kickstand operates freely at all times and that the area surrounding the kickstand is clear of debris. Failure
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to do so could result in serious personal injury.
5.4.
PLANING DEPTH (ref: fig.1)
5.4.1.
When you begin planing a rough piece of material, the planer will only remove the high spots at first. Successive passes will remove
more and more material. By removing no more than 1/64 in. with each pass, you will achieve the smoothest finish, even from the
roughest work-piece.
5.4.2.
Always begin by making test cuts in scrap wood to make sure that the planer is removing the desired amount of wood.
TO SET THE PLANING DEPTH:
5.4.3.
Remove the battery pack.
5.4.4.
Turn the depth adjustment knob clockwise to set the desired depth of cut. The maximum depth of cut is 1/16 in.
NOTE: Use only detented depth settings. Attempting cuts with the depth of cut settings between the detented positions can result in
uneven cuts.
NOTE: To protect the blades during storage, transporting,etc., turn the depth adjustment knob counter-clockwise to P on the depth of
cut scale to park the blade.
WARNING: Always clamp the work-piece securely before making a cut. Work moving during a cut could result in loss of control of the
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planer and cause serious injury.
5.5.
PLANING:
NOTE: Planing too fast results in a poor finish and increases chip build-up in the chip exhaust. Chip build-up restricts airflow and can
cause motor overheating.
5.5.1.
Clamp the work securely.
5.5.2.
Adjust the planing depth. Refer to Planing Depth section.
5.5.3.
Hold the depth adjustment knob with one hand and the handle with your other hand.
WARNING: Always use two hands on the tool for any operation; this assures that you maintain control and avoid risk of serious
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personal injury. Always properly support and clamp the work so that both hands are free to control the planer. Never operate the tool
overhead or inverted from the proper operating position; serious personal injury may result.
5.5.4.
Place the front shoe on the edge of work to be planed.
NOTE: Make sure the blades are not touching the work.
5.5.5.
Apply pressure to the depth adjustment knob so that the front shoe is completely flat on the work.
5.5.6.
Start the planer and let the motor reach maximum speed.
5.5.7.
Hold the planer firmly and push it forward into the work,using a slow, steady motion.
5.5.8.
Plane slowly and empty the dust bag frequently.
5.5.9.
Apply downward pressure toward the rear handle as you reach the end of the planed cut. This helps keep the rear section of the
planer base in contact with the work and prevents the front of the planer from gouging the cut.
WARNING: Be careful to avoid hitting nails or staples during planing operation; this action could nick, crack, or damage blades.
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NOTE: We suggest that you always keep an extra set of blades on hand. As soon as the blades in the planer show signs of becoming
dull, replace them. The blades are reversible and can be reversed until both sides become dull.
5.6.
CHAMFERING
5.6.1.
The planer is designed with a chamfering groove in the front shoe to chamfer corners of boards as shown. Before making a cut on
good lumber, practice cutting on scrap lumber to determine the amount to be removed.
5.6.2.
Clamp the work securely.
5.6.3.
Hold the depth adjustment knob with one hand and the handle with your other hand.
5.6.4.
Place the chamfering groove on the surface to be cut.
5.6.5.
Start the planer and let the motor reach maximum speed.
5.6.6.
Hold the planer firmly and push it forward into the work,using a slow, steady motion.
5.6.7.
Apply downward pressure to keep the planer flat at the beginning and the end of the work surface.
© Jack Sealey Limited
Original Language Version
CP20VEP Issue 2 12/05/23
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