Powerplus POWXQ5502 ELECTRIC PLANER 800W EN - Manual (Page 7)

POWXQ5502 EN
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8.2 Planing
 Choose desired cut depth before operation.
 It is desirable to select a shallow cutting depth and repeat the cutting process several
times until the desired depth is achieved.
 Where possible, clamp the workpiece to the bench.
Note: the tool has an auto-retracting foot (15) on the rear base to prevent the blade from
contacting bench top when the tool is put down. During operation, the foot will automatically
retract as it passes through the edge of workpiece.
8.3 Chamfering
 Three "V" grooves are located in the front base which allows you to chamfer the edges of
the workpiece.
 Place either "V" groove onto the edge of the workpiece and make a steady stroke.
8.4 Using the “T” Guide
The "T" guide is used for planing along edges and can be mounted to either the left or right
side of the planer.
 Slide the "T" guide through its guide slot to desired position and fix it by tightened the
fixing screw.
 Make sure the flat surface of “T” guide is kept tight against the edge of the workpiece while
making your cut.
8.5 Rebating
The “L” depth guide is used in conjunction with the “T” guide for rebating applications.
The depth of rebating is determined by the depth of cut and the number of passes made along
the workpiece. The maximum rebate depth is 12.5 mm made in several passes up to 2mm
each time. The Maximum width of rebate cut is 82mm and is
determined by the setting of “T”
guide.

Fit the “L” guide and the “T” guide to the planer on opposite sides of the tool.
 Adjust the “T” guide according to the required cutting width and tighten the fixing screw.
 Set the tool on a flat surface with the rear base flat with the surface, adjust the “L” guide so
that the distance between the bottom surface of the
“L” guide and the flat surface equals
to the desired rebating depth, tighten the fixing screw of
“L” guide.
 Set the cutting depth adjustment knob to a suitable depth.
 Carry out the planning with the flat surface of
“T” guide kept tight against the edge of
workpiece. Repeat cutting until the bottom surface of “L” guide is level with the surface of
workpiece.
9 TROUBLE SHOOTING
If any of the following events occur during normal operation, the power supply should be shut
off at once and tool thoroughly inspected by a qualified person and repaired if necessary:
 The rotating parts get stuck or speed drops abnormally low.
 The tool shakes abnormally accompanied by some unusual noise.
 The motor housing gets abnormal hot.
 Heavy sparks occur around the motor area.
10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Attention !Before performing any work on the equipment, pull the power
plug.
10.1 Cleaning
 Keep the ventilation slots of the machine clean to prevent overheating of the engine.
 Regularly clean the machine housing with a soft cloth, preferably after each use.