Bosch 53518 - Manual (Page 8)

CHIP EXTRACTION
The planer comes with two chip exhaust ports,
which may be used with a chip bag or a shop
vacuum and vacuum connector (Fig.2) to
keep your work environment cleaner. The
chip bag or vacuum connector may be
attached to either end of the exhaust port.
Moving the port selector lever to position 1
(towards front of tool) discharges chips to the
left, while position 2 (towards rear of tool)
discharges chips to the right (Fig. 1)
PLANER BLADES
The planer blades are
sharp and fragile and must
be handled carefully to avoid injury to the
user or damage to the blades.
The planer blades have two cutting edges,
and may be reversed when one of the cutting
edges becomes dull or chipped.
Do not attempt to sharpen or use resharpened
used blades of any kind. Use only blades
designated for use with this model, because
other blades will cause vibration, decrease
perfomance and may not clamp securely in
blade holder.
BLADE WRENCH & STORAGE AREA
Your tool is equipped with a blade wrench that
is conveniently located in the handle base
where it is always handy and unlikely to get
lost or misplaced (Fig. 3).
REVERSING OR REPLACING BLADES
To reverse or replace the blade, loosen the
clamping screws with blade wrench. With the
screws loosened, slide the blade lengthwise
out of the cutter drum, taking care to keep
your fingers away from the sharp edges of the
blade (Fig. 4).
A piece of wood may be used for this purpose.
If the blade is gummed and difficult to remove,
you may clean the blade with mineral spirits,
lacquer thinner or alcohol.
Clean all surfaces before reinstalling the new
blade, as this will ensure an accurate blade
setting and proper tool performance.
BLADE ALIGNMENT
To ensure an even cut, it is important that the
blade is adjusted so that it aligns with the
outside edge of the front and rear shoes. This
alignment can be done as follows: place a
straight edge or a piece of wood along the
outside surface of the front shoe and rear
shoe, then slide the planer blade to just
contact the straight edge or wood (Fig.5).
Make sure the blade sits correctly in the
holder groove of the cutter drum.
You may then tighten the clamping screws
which secure the blade and your planer is
ready for use.
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Assembly
FIG. 2
FIG. 4
FIG. 3
FIG. 5
CHIP BAG
(OPTIONAL)
EXHAUST
PORTS
VACUUM
CONNECTOR
BLADE
CLAMPING
SCREW
CUTTER
DRUM
CLAMPING
SCREW
BLADE WRENCH
2.5 MM BLADE
WRENCH
CUTTER
DRUM
STRAIGHT
EDGE
BLADE WRENCH &
STORAGE AREA
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