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Instruction Manual
Guide D’utilisation
Manual de instrucciones
DW734
12–1/2" (318 mm) Heavy-Duty Portable Thickness Planer
Raboteuse portative de service intensif de 318 mm
(12–1/2 po)
Cepillo Portátil de 318 mm (12–1/2") para Trabajo Pesado
final page size: 8.5 x 5.5 in

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English (original instructions)
Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words
This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk
of personal injury or property damage.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or seriousinjury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or seriousinjury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderateinjury.
(Used without word) Indicates a safety related message.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in propertydamage.
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
seriousinjury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the
instructionmanual.
If you have any questions or comments about this or
any
DeWALT
tool, call us toll free at:
1-800-4-
DeWALT
(1-800-433-9258).
1 Planer
2 Side carrying handles
3 Hand indentation
4 Cord wrap
5 Bench mounting holes
6 Crank handle
7 On/off switch
Fig. A 1
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3
4
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General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or seriousinjury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) powertool.
Safety Rules for Surface Planers
WARNING: Failure to follow these rules may
result in serious personalinjury.
1 . Do not operate this machine until it is completely
assembled and installed according to the
instructions. A machine incorrectly assembled can cause
seriousinjury.
2 . Obtain advice from your supervisor, instructor, or
another qualified person if you are not thoroughly
familiar with the operation of this machine.
Knowledge issafety.
3 . Follow all wiring codes and recommended electrical
connections to prevent shock orelectrocution.
4 . Keep knives sharp and free from rust and pitch. Dull
or rusted knives work harder and can causekickback.
5 . Never turn the machine "ON" before clearing the
table of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.). Flying
debris can cause seriousinjury.
6 . Never turn the machine "ON" with the workpiece
contacting the cutterhead. Kickback canoccur.
7 . Secure the machine to a supporting surface to
prevent the machine from sliding, walking or
tippingover.
8 . Be sure that the cutter knives are mounted as
described in the instruction manual and check that
General Safety Instructions
1 . KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
2 . REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.Form
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it on.
3 . KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches
invite injuries.
4 . DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.Don’t
use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them
to rain. Keep work area well lighted. Always operate tool
in a well-ventilated area free of combustible materials,
gasoline or solvent vapors. If sparks come in contact
with flammable vapors, they may ignite, causing fire
orexplosion.
5 . KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe
distance from work area.
6 . MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master
switches, or by removing starter keys.
7 . DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
8 . USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a
job for which it was not designed.
9 . USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry
the current your product will draw. An undersized cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in overheating
and loss of power. The Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
table shows the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord. When operating a power tool outside,
use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W.”
These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk
of electric shock.
10 . WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which
may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair. Air vents often cover moving parts and should
also be avoided.
11 . ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or
dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are not
safetyglasses.
12 . SECURE WORK. Use of clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It’s safer than using your hands and it
frees both hands to operate tool.
13 . DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
14 . MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
15 . DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing
accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
16 . REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure switch is in off position before plugging in.
17 . USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
instruction manual for recommended accessories. The use
of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
18 . NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionallycontacted.
19 . CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool,
a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function—check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
20 . DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into planer according to
direction of feed arrows on top of the unit.
21 . NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
completestop.

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Additional Safety Information
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part
of it. Damage or personal injury couldresult.
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or
dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR
CERTIFIED SAFETYEQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratoryprotection.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicalsare:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treatedlumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopicparticles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
all bolts are firmly tightened before connecting unit
to powersource.
9 . Avoid awkward operations and hand positions. A
sudden slip could cause a hand to move into theknives.
10 . Keep arms, hands, and fingers away from the
cutterhead, the chip exhaust opening, and the feed
rollers to prevent severecuts.
11 . Never reach into the cutterhead area while the
machine is running. Your hands can be drawn into
theknives.
12 . Do not stand in line with the workpiece. Kickback can
causeinjury.
13 . Allow the cutterhead to reach full speed before
feeding a workpiece. Changing speeds while planing
can causekickback.
14 . When planing bowed stock, place the concave (cup
down) side of the stock on the table and cut with the
grain to preventkickback.
15 . Do not feed a workpiece that is warped, contains
knots, or is embedded with foreign objects (nails,
staples, etc.). Kickback canoccur.
16 . Do not feed a short, thin, or narrow workpiece into
the machine. Your hands can be drawn into the
knives and/or the workpiece can be thrown at high
speeds. See the Operation section of this instruction
manual fordetails.
17 . Do not feed a workpiece into the outfeed end of
the machine. The workpiece will be thrown out of the
opposite side at highspeeds.
18 . Remove shavings only with the power "OFF" and the
cutterhead stopped to prevent seriousinjury.
19 . Properly support long or wide work pieces. Loss of
control of the workpiece can cause seriousinjury.
20 . Never perform layout, assembly or set-up work on
the table/work area when the machine is running.
Serious injury willresult.
21 . Turn the machine "OFF", disconnect it from the
power source, and clean the table/work area before
leaving the machine. Lock the switch in the "OFF"
position to prevent unauthorized use. Someone else
might accidentally start the machine and cause injury to
themselves orothers.
22 . Additional information regarding the safe and
proper operation of power tools (i.e. a safety
video) is available from the Power Tool Institute,
1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851
(www.powertoolinstitute.com). Information is also
available from the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring
Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Please refer to the
American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety
Requirements for Woodworking Machines and the U.S.
Department of LaborRegulations.
Supplemental Safety Rules for Planers
• To avoid injury, never rotate the cutterhead directly with
your hands.
• Keep hands away from the underside of the
cutterheadcarriage.
• Never clear clogs, make cutter knife replacement, or any
other repairs/adjustments with unit plugged in.
• Make certain that the switch is in the "OFF" position before
connecting plug to a power source.
• Stay alert—never operate the unit when tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
• Do not use in dangerous environments. Do not use near
flammable substances, in damp or wet locations, or
expose to rain.
• Never plane material which is shorter than 12" (304.8mm)
narrower than 3/4" (19.05 mm), or wider than 12"
(304.8mm) or thinner than 1/2" (12.7 mm).
• Exhaust chute: remove shavings with brush or vacuum
after power has been shut off and cutterhead has
stopped rotating.
• Always locate planer with proper clearance on the outfeed
side of the unit to prevent pinching or binding of the
workpiece against any obstacle.
• Never reach into the cutterhead area while the machine is
running. Your hands can be drawn into theknives.
• Maintain the proper relationships of infeed and outfeed
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construction activities. Wear protective clothing and
wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing
dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may
promote absorption of harmfulchemicals.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/
or disperse dust, which may cause serious and
permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use
NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection
appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles
away from face andbody.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing
protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)
during use. Under some conditions and duration
of use, noise from this product may contribute to
hearingloss.
Power Connections
A separate electrical circuit should be used for your
machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire
and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse.
NOTE: Time delay fuses should be marked “D” in Canada
and “T” in the US. If an extension cord is used, use only
3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding
type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the
machine’s plug. Before connecting the machine to the
power line, make sure the switch (or switches) is in the
"OFF" position and be sure that the electric current is of the
same characteristics as indicated on the machine. All line
connections should make good contact. Running on low
voltage will damage themachine.
DANGER: Do not expose the machine to rain or
operate the machine in damp locations.
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Your machine is wired for 120 Volts, 60 HZ alternating
current. Before connecting the machine to the power
source, make sure the switch is in the "OFF" position.
Grounding Instructions
DANGER: This machine must be grounded while in
use to protect the operator from electricshock.
1 . All grounded, cord-connected machines:
 In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This
machine is equipped with an electric cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes andordinances.
 Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit
the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a
qualifiedelectrician.
 Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The
conductor with insulation having an outer surface
that is green with or without yellow stripes is the
equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or
replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary,
do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor
to a liveterminal.
 Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel
if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if in doubt as to whether the machine
is properlygrounded.
 Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding type plugs and matching 3-conductor
receptacles that accept the machine’splug.
 Repair or replace damaged or worn cordimmediately.
2 . Grounded, cord-connected machines intended for use on
a supply circuit having a nominal rating less than
150 volts:
 If the machine is intended for use on a circuit that has
an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Fig. B, the
machine will have a grounding plug that looks like the
plug illustrated in Fig. B. A temporary adapter, which
looks like the adapter illustrated in Fig. C, may be
used to connect this plug to a matching 2-conductor
receptacle as shown in Fig. C if a properly grounded
outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should
be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be
installed by a qualified electrician. The green-colored
rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending from the adapter
must be connected to a permanent ground such as a
properly grounded outlet box. Whenever the adapter
is used, it must be held in place with a metalscrew.
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
CURRENT
CARRYING
PRONGS
GROUNDING BLADE
IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES
Fig. B
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
GROUNDING MEANS
ADAPTER
Fig. C
NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not
permitted by the Canadian ElectricCode.
DANGER: In all cases, make certain that the
receptacle in question is properly grounded. If you
are not sure, have a qualified electrician check
thereceptacle.
EXTENSION CORDS
WARNING: Use proper extension cords. Make sure
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3-wire extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding
type plug and matching receptacle which will accept
the machine’s plug. When using an extension cord,
be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current
of the machine. An undersized cord will cause a
drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and
overheating. Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
shows the correct gauge to use depending on the cord
length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier thecord.
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
(meters)
120 V 25 (7.6) 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7)
240 V 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 200 (61.0) 300 (91.4)
Ampere Rating
American Wire Gauge
More
Than
Not
More
Than
0 6 18 16 16 14
610 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are asfollows:
V.........................volts
Hz .......................hertz
min.....................minutes
or DC......direct current
......................Class I Construction
(grounded)
…/min.............. per minute
BPM....................beats per minute
IPM.....................impacts per minute
RPM....................revolutions per
minute
sfpm ...................surface feet per
minute
SPM....................strokes per minute
A.........................amperes
W........................watts
or AC........... alternating current
or AC/DC.... alternating or
direct current
......................Class II
Construction
(double insulated)
no.......................no load speed
n.........................rated speed
......................earthing terminal
.....................safety alert symbol
.....................visible radiation
.....................wear respiratory
protection
.....................wear eye
protection
.....................wear hearing
protection
.....................read all
documentation
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
Specifications
Input 120V AC, 15 Amp
No-load speed 10000 RPM
Feed speed 24' (7.3 m) per minute
Planing height Maximum 6" (152.4 mm)
Minimum 1/8" (3.2 mm)
Planing width Maximum 12-1/2" (317.5 mm)
Planing depth Maximum 1/8" (3.2 mm) (for boards 5" (127 mm)
wide or less)
Electrical Connection
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate
marking. Volts, 50/60 Hz or “AC only” means your planer
must be operated only with alternating current and never
with direct current. Voltage decrease of more than 10%
will cause loss of power and overheating. All
DeWALT
tools
are factory tested, if this tool does not operate, check the
powersupply.
Intended Use
This planer is designed for woodworking.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids orgases.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
thistool.
Carriage Head Lock (Fig. D)
Your planer is equipped with a carriage head lock lever9
located on top of the motor. This device secures the carriage
that holds the cutterhead to the four posts of your planer.
By locking the carriage to the four posts, the movement that
causes snipe is drasticallyminimized.
Fig. D
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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can causeinjury.
Transporting the Planer (Fig A)
WARNING: For your own safety, it is recommended
that two people carry this machine or serious injury
couldresult.
When moving your planer, hold it by the side carrying
handles2 or by the hand indentation3 at the base of
theplaner.
When transporting or storing the planer, use the cord
wrap4 located in the back of the tool to keep the cord
inplace.
Bench Mounting (Fig. E)
To facilitate bench mounting, two different sized holes5
are provided on the four corners of your planer as shown in
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holes. If mounting the planer with nails or screws, use the
smaller holes. It is not necessary to use both sets ofholes.
Fig. E
5
Always mount your planer firmly to a secure surface to
prevent movement. To enhance the tool’s portability, it can
be mounted to a piece of 1/2" (12.7mm) or thicker plywood
which can then be clamped to your work support or moved
to other work areas andreclamped.
NOTE: If you elect to mount your planer to a piece of
plywood, make sure that the mounting screws don’t
protrude from the bottom of the wood. The plywood must
sit flush on the worksupport.
CAUTION: The mounting surface should not be
warped or otherwiseuneven.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can causeinjury.
Table Extensions (Fig. F)
Before using your planer, fold down the table extensions
in the front and back of the tool. After extended use, the
table extensions may be slightly out of level. See Leveling
the Table Extensions in the Maintenance section of
thismanual.
Fig. F
NOTE: The outside edges of the extension tables are
level with the base while the inside edges (closest to the
cutterhead) are below the edge of the base. This is set at the
factory to reduce unnecessary friction between the material
and the table while providing adequate support at the two
points (those farthest from the cutterhead) on the tables
that are integral to snipeprevention.
Depth Adjustment Crank Handle
To Attach the Depth Adjustment Crank
Handle (Fig. G)
1. Insert the crank handle6 over theshaft.
2. Secure the crank handle in place with the star screw and
T-wrenchprovided.
Fig. G
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Dust Hood Installation (Fig. H)
1. Remove screws23 , save thesescrews.
2. Slide the dust hood clips24 into place on front of the
tool tray and rotate dust hood intoplace.
Fig. H
23
24
3. Align holes in dust hood with holes in tool tray and
motor housing, secure with screws removedearlier.
NOTE: Tighten the bottom screw first and then the two
sidescrews.
4. Attach dust hood to a dust collector. Refer to dust
collector owner's manual for correct procedure and
safetyinformation.
NOTE: The dust hood is to be attached only when
connecting the planer to a dust collection system.
Remove the dust hood if the planer is to be used
alone to allow for the chips to fall freely out of the
planerexhaust.
NOTE: Do not connect a vacuum cleaner or shop vac to the
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volume of chips ejected during planing. The vacuum hose
may clog, stopping the flow ofchips.
Depth Adjustment (Fig. I)
The depth adjustment scale10 indicates the finished
thickness of your workpiece. One rotation of the depth
adjustment crank is equal to 1/16" (1.6mm); half a rotation
is equal to 1/32" (0.8mm),etc.
Fig. I
10
To Set the Finished Thickness (Fig. D)
1. Raise head lock lever9 to unlock the cutterhead. This
allows the cutterhead to beadjusted.
2. Adjust the thickness. Turn the depth adjustment
handle6 clockwise to lower the cutterhead. Turn the
handle counterclockwise to raise the cutterhead. One
full rotation of the handle moves the cutterhead 1/16"
(1.6mm).
3. Depress the head lock lever to re-lock beforeplaning.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust the carriage height while
the carriage lock is engaged. You may damage themachine.
Fine Adjustments
The depth adjustment handle allows for fine adjustments,
from 1/64" (0.4mm) to 1/16" (1.6mm).
Fine adjustments are ideal for “shaving” small amounts
from your material. For example, if your planed workpiece
measures 3-1/16" (77.8mm) thick, but should be 3"
(76.2mm) thick, adjust your planer to remove the excess
1/16" (1.6mm) as follows:
1. Plane and measure your workpiece. In this example, the
starting thickness is 3-1/16" (77.8mm).
2. Turn the circular label on the depth adjustment handle
until the “0” mark aligns with the arrow on the top
of the tool. Do not make any other adjustments to
theplaner.
3. Turn the depth adjustment handle clockwise until the
1/16" (1.6mm) mark aligns with thearrow.
4. Plane your workpiece. The final thickness should be 3"
(76.2mm).
Turret Stop (Fig. D, J)
Your planer is equipped with a turret stop13, shown in
FigureJ, for repetitive planing of pre-set depths. Stops are
set at 0", 1/4" (6.4 mm), 1/2"12.7 mm) and 3/4" (19.0 mm).
Use the 0" setting when planing between 1/8" (3.2 mm) and
1/4" (6.4mm).
To Set a Planing Depth
1. Be sure the carriage is set above 1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
before trying to set the turretstop.
2. Turn the turret stop until the desired measurement
shows (Fig.J).
Fig. J
14
13
3. Unlock the head lock lever (Fig.D). Turn the depth
adjustment crank, lowering the carriage by the desired
increments, until it contacts the turretstop.
NOTE: DO NOT USE FORCE TO CRANK THE CARRIAGE
BELOW THE LEVEL THAT THE TURRET STOP INDICATES.
PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
SYSTEM ON YOUR PLANER WILLRESULT.
NOTE: The 3/4" (19.0 mm) turret stop can be adjusted for
other planing thicknesses. Adjusting the 3/4" (19.0 mm)
turret stop does not affect the other turret stopsettings.
To Adjust the 3/4" (19 mm) Stop for
Other Thicknesses
1. Unlock the head lock lever (Fig.D) and turn the
adjustment handle counterclockwise to raise
thecutterhead
2. From the back of the tool, locate the turret adjustment
bolt14 shown in FigureJ. This bolt is set for a 3/4"
(19.0mm) depth of cut at the factory. Adjust the bolt up
or down to reach the desired planingdepth.
3. Turn the depth adjustment crank, lowering the
carriage by the desired increments, until it contacts the
turretstop.
Calibrating the Depth Adjustment Scale
The depth adjustment scale on your planer is set at the
factory. However, with extended use, the depth adjustment
scale could show an incorrectmeasurement.
To Check the Depth Adjustment Scale
(Fig. K)
1. Plane a piece of wood, noting the measurement on the
depth adjustmentscale.
2. Measure the finished thickness of theworkpiece.
3. If the thickness of the workpiece does not match the
reading on the depth adjustment scale, loosen the two
cross head screws18 shown in FigureK.

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Fig. K
18
4. Adjust the pointer up or down until its reading matches
the finished thickness of the workpiece. Securely
re-tighten thescrews.
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can causeinjury.
On/Off Switch (Fig. L)
To turn the planer on, lift up the switch7. The planer locks
on automatically. To turn the tool off, press the switch
down. A hole8 is provided in the side of the switch
housing for locking off the planer with apadlock.
Fig. L
7
8
Material Removal Gauge
Your planer is equipped with a material removal gauge. It is
used to indicate the amount of wood that will be removed
in one pass with the carriage set at its currentheight.
To Use the Material Removal Gauge
(Fig. M)
WARNING: DO NOT SWITCH THE UNIT ON WITH
THE MATERIAL POSITIONED UNDER THE CARRIAGE.
SERIOUS INJURY COULDRESULT.
1. Slide approximately 3" (76.2mm) of your material under
the arrow11 located in the middle of thecarriage.
2. The wood must lay flat against the base of the planer.
If the material is inserted at an angle, the reading may
beinaccurate.
3. Unlock and crank the carriage down on the material
until the material removal bar engages the wood. The
red indicator12 moves up the scale indicating the
amount of material to be removed with the carriage at
thatheight.
Fig. M
11
12
4. Adjust the carriage height until the desired depth of cut
appears on thegauge.
5. Pull the material out from under thecarriage.
6. Lock the carriage locklever.
7. Turn the unit on and feed your material into
thecutterhead.
NOTE: Do not exceed the recommended depth of cut for
various widths of material recommended on the material
removal gauge (TableA).
TABLE A
Planing Basics
Proper Planing Technique
WARNING: DO NOT turn the unit on with the
material already inserted under the carriage.
Wait until the rollers and cutterhead are up to
full speed before feeding your material into
themachine.
To Plane your Material
Your planer works best on lumber with at least one flat
surface. If both sides of your workpiece are rough, use a
jointer to level oneface.
Support the workpiece adequately at all times. The
maximum depth of cut your planer can take in one pass
is 1/8" (3.2 mm) [on material less than 6" (152 mm) wide].
Never attempt to modify your planer to take a deeper cut.
Follow the depth/width of cut guidelines shown in Table A
for bestresults.
1. Lower the carriage to the desired height for your
firstpass.
2. Turn the unit on and feed the material into the
feedrollers.
3. Examine the finished cut and adjust the carriage to the
appropriate height for your nextpass.
See the Troubleshooting Guide at the end of this section
for moreinformation.
WARNING: Do not place your body between the
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material is feeding out. Personal injury and/or
damage to the work piece mayoccur.
WARNING: This tool is designed to plane only wood.
Do not try to plane materials other thanwood.
WARNING: Never plane wood which is shorter than
12" (304.8mm) inlength.
WARNING: Plane only wood that is free from foreign
objects, with no loose knots and as few tight knots as
possible. Do not plane wood that is severely warped,
twisted, knotted orbowed.
WARNING: Do not feed wood across the grain,
always feed wood in the direction of the woodgrain.
NOTE: For best results, plane both sides of the workpiece
to reach a desired thickness. For example, if you need to
remove 1/8" (3.2 mm) from your workpiece, remove 1/16"
(1.6 mm) from each side. This not only allows the workpiece
to dry with a even moisture content, it also produces
finercuts.
NOTE: Always plane in the direction of the grain.
Planing material less than 3/4" (19.0 mm) wide is not
recommended. If you must plane narrow material, group
the pieces together and plane them as one wide workpiece
wheneverpossible.
Minimum/Maximum Width/Height/Depth (Fig. N)
NOTE: There is a certain area on the carriage of your
planer that will allow the 1/8" (3.2 mm) depth of cut on
material less than 6" (152.4mm) wide. See FigureN for an
approximate location of this area. Your material must move
under this section of the carriage or planer will not take
a 1/8" (3.2 mm) depth of cut. If the material is wider than
6" (152.4 mm), it will not fit through this area with an 1/8"
(3.2mm) depthcut.
Fig. N
Snipe
Snipe is a depression made when an unsupported end of
your material bends downward, causing the opposite end
to lift up into the cutterhead. If you are planing material that
is especially long, the use of additional material support
isrecommended.
To Avoid Snipe
Feed the workpiece into the planer so it is level and remains
flat against the base at alltimes.
Keep long workpieces level throughout planing operation
by receiving or “catching” them from the rear of theplaner.
WARNING: Do not place your body between the
workpiece and a stationary structure while the
material is feeding out. Personal injury and/or
damage to the work piece mayoccur.
Twisted, Cupped and Bowed Wood
If both sides of your material are very rough or if the material
is cupped, bowed or twisted, the planer may not produce
the desired result. Ideally, you should have at least one
level face/surface on your material before you plane. Your
thickness planer will work best with material that has been
run through a jointer to produce one flat surface. If you
do not have at least one flat surface or a jointer, see the
following recommendations:
To Plane Twisted Wood (Fig. O–Q)
WARNING: TWISTED WOOD MAY JAM YOUR
THICKNESS PLANER. IF A JAM OCCURS, TURN THE
POWER OFF, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY AND
RAISE THE CARRIAGE TO RELEASE THE MATERIAL
FROM THE CUTTERHEAD
To Plane Only Slightly Twisted Material
Plane both sides alternating from one to the other until the
desired thickness isreached.
Fig. O
To Plane Cupped Wood (Fig. P)
To obtain the best possible results with cupped wood:
Rip the material down the middle and plane it as two
separatepieces.
Fig. P
NOTE: Ripping the material reduces the severity of the
cup and allows the machine to deliver better results. More
material will be removed on cupped wood to achieve the
desired thickness than on a normalboard.
If Ripping the Material is not an Option
Plane one side of the material until flat, then plane the
opposite side untilflat.
TOP FLAT
BOTTOM FLAT
Fig. Q
NOTE: Do not flip the board back and forth between each
pass as recommended by the general planingdirections.
To Plane Bowed Wood (Fig. R)
The feed rollers and cutterhead in your planer will push
the bow out of the material as it feeds. When the material
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will release allowing the wood to spring back into a bowed
formation. To properly remove the bow, use ajointer.
Fig. R
BOWED WOOD WILL BE FLATTENED BY
FEED ROLLERS AND CUTTERHEAD…
…BUT BOW WILL RETURN AFTER
WOOD IS PLANED
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can causeinjury.
Periodic Maintenance
1. Routinely check the tool for damage or brokenparts.
2. Clean the unit of dust and debris that has collected
in all accessible areas of the planer from planning
woodmaterial.
3. Wipe off infeed and outfeedrollers.
4. Clean base table. Light waxing will help wood material
pass through theplaner.
5. Evaluate blade sharpness condition. Replace
asnecessary.
6. Gauge Calibration, check thickness gauge calibration
and turret stopcalibration.
7. Check brushes for wear and replace asnecessary.
Changing the Planer Knives
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments oraccessories.
Your planer is equipped with a three-knife cutterhead with
three blades that have two sharpened edges. These blades
can be rotated once and changed asneeded.
Change Blades When
• Dull – may cause feedingissues.
• Slow feed or nofeed.
• Motor overloading can also be an indication that knives
are dull and result in frequent breakertrips.
• Excessive tearout of the wood material being planed.
• Nicked – blades can become nicked when planning
very knotty wood or when foreign material is not
removed from the wood beingplaned.
To Change Planer Knives (Fig. S–W)
1. Use the T-wrench to remove the tool tray. The
cutterhead should now be exposed. If the eight bolts
in the knife clamp ARE NOT visible, use a piece of
scrap wood to carefully rotate the cutterhead until the
bolts are accessible and the cutterhead lock lever15
engages as shown in FigureS. This will prevent
further rotation of the cutterhead as you change each
knife (Fig.T). If the bolts ARE visible, be sure that the
cutterhead locking lever is engaged so the cutterhead
does not rotate while you are changing the knives. To
do this, use a piece of scrap wood to attempt to rotate
the cutterhead. The locking lever will click into place if it
is not alreadyengaged.
15
Fig. S
Fig. T
WARNING: KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM
THE CUTTERHEAD AT ALL TIMES. USE THE TOOL
PROVIDED TO HANDLE THEKNIVES.
2. Remove bolts from knifeclamp.
3. Use the magnets on the top of the T-wrench to attract
the knife clamp and lift the knife off the cutterhead. One
of the knives should now beexposed.
Fig. U
4. Use the magnet on the top of the T-wrench to attract
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YOUR FINGERS. The knives on your planer are sharpened
on bothedges.
If Only One Edge of the Knife is Worn
1. Turn the knife around so that the sharp, unused edge
hangs over the edge of the cutterhead where it will cut
the material. Be sure to set the oblong holes in the knife
over the pins machined on the cutterhead (Fig.V).
Fig. V
2. To reset the knife clamp, align the beveled edge of the
knife clamp with the cutting edge of the knife (Fig.W).
If these are not aligned correctly, the clamp will not
secure the knifeproperly.
Fig. W
3. Place the screws through the holes in the knife clamp
and knife into the cutterhead
4. Tighten the screwssufficiently.
To Access and Replace the Other Two Knives
1. Depress the cutterhead lock lever15 as shown in
FigureS.
2. Use the piece of scrap wood to carefully turn the
cutterhead until it locks into place revealing another
knife clamp and dullknife.
3. Repeat the procedure indicatedabove.
If the Knives are Dull on Both Edges
1. Follow the same knife change procedure indicated
above. HOWEVER, discard the dull knives and install new
ones onto the cutterhead. Blades can not besharpened.
2. Repeat the procedure for the remainingknives.
After Installing or Reversing the Knives
1. Replace the tool tray onto theunit.
2. Tighten the screws onto thetray.
WARNING: Make sure the tool tray is properly secured
before operating theplaner.
NOTE: THE PLANER WILL NOT OPERATE IF THE TOOL TRAY
IS NOT INSTALLEDCORRECTLY.
Installing a New Belt (Fig. X–Z)
NOTE: No tools are necessary to install a belt. The use of a
screwdriver or other tool to pry or stretch a belt may cause
damage to the pulleys and ultimately destroy the newbelt.
1. Remove the crankhandle.
2. Remove the two hex screws from the top, right side of
theplaner.
3. Remove the two, small cross head screws securing the
side panels to the top of theplaner.
4. Lift the side panel up out of the slot in the base and
remove the panel from the machine. Notice the grooves
inside thebelt.
5. Start the belt on the top pulley16 with 3 grooves on
the pulley, as shown in FigureX.
Fig. X
16
6. Guide the belt between the lower pulley and the height
adjustment screw17, as shown in FigureY.
Fig. Y
17
7. With three grooves engaged on the large pulley, rotate
the pulley clockwise. Keep pressure on the edge of the
belt to keep the grooves engaged on the smallpulley.
8. Continue pressure on the side of the belt and rotate the
large pulley while hopping the belt further onto the
pulleys, as shown in FigureZ.
Fig. Z
9. All of the belt grooves should be engaged in the final
position and the pulleys should rotatesmoothly.

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10. Reinstall the side cover and the screws. Do not
overtighten the self-tappingscrews.
Leveling the Table Extensions (Fig. F, AA)
After extended use, the table extensions might become
slightly out of level. To ensure that the tables are level, place
a straight edge on the table extension. The straight edge
should contact the edge of the table extension and the
main table (Fig.F). When leveling, press the edge of the
table extensions down to remove any play. For best results,
use a level long enough to contact the edges of both
tableextensions.
If the table extensions are not level, loosen the jam nuts20
and adjust the table extension support bolts19 up
ordown.
Fig. AA
19
20
NOTE: The outside edges of the extension tables are
level with the base while the inside edges (closest to the
cutterhead) are below the edge of the base. This is set at the
factory to reduce unnecessary friction between the material
and the table while providing adequate support at the two
points (those farthest from the cutterhead) on the tables
that are integral to snipeprevention.
Table
Keep the table clean and free from oil, grease and pitch.
Treat the table with paste wax to help maintain its
smoothfinish.
Circuit Breaker Reset Button (Fig. BB)
Your planer is equipped with an 18 amp circuit breaker. If
your planer becomes overloaded and stops operating, turn
off the planer, let the unit sit for 2 minutes and press the
reset button21 before you resumeworking.
Fig. BB 21
WARNING: To prevent the planer from starting
unexpectedly if power is interrupted by a circuit
breaker trip, make sure the switch is in the "OFF"
position before restoringpower.
NOTE: Circuit breaker overload is often the result of dull
knives. Change your knives on a regular basis to avoid
tripping your breaker. Check your knives before re-setting
the circuit breaker and continuing toplane.
See the Troubleshooting Guide at the end of this section
for moreinformation.
Brushes
Inspect carbon brushes regularly. Keep brushes clean and
sliding freely in their guides. Always replace a used brush
in the same orientation in the holder as it was prior to
itsremoval.
Carbon brushes have varying symbols stamped into their
sides, and if the brushes are worn down to the line closest
to the spring, they must be replaced. Use only identical
DeWALT
brushes.
New brush assemblies are available at
DeWALT
service
centers. After replacing brush assemblies, the tool should
be allowed to “run in” (run at no load) for 10 minutes to seat
new brushes beforeusing.
To Remove Brush Assembly (Fig. CC)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments oraccessories.
1. Remove the brush inspection cap22.
2. Withdraw the brushassembly.
Fig. CC
22
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye
protection when performingthisprocedure.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of
the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid
get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool
into aliquid.
It is recommended that, once a year, you take or send the
tool to a
DeWALT
certified service center for a thorough
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Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by
DeWALT
, have not been tested with this
product, use of such accessories with this tool could be
hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
DeWALT
recommended accessories should be used with
thisproduct.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool
are available at extra cost from your local dealer or
authorized service center. If you need assistance in
locating any accessory, please contact
DeWALT
Industrial
Tool Co., 701East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286, call
1-800-4-
DeWALT
(1-800-433-9258) or visit our website:
www.dewalt.com.
Repairs
WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and
RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment
(including brush inspection and replacement, when
applicable) should be performed by a
DeWALT
factory
service center or a
DeWALT
authorized service center.
Always use identical replacementparts.
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Three Year Limited Warranty
DeWALT
will repair, without charge, any defects due to
faulty materials or workmanship for three years from
the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part
failure due to normal wear or tool abuse. For further detail
of warranty coverage and warranty repair information,
visit www.dewalt.com or call 1-800-4-
DeWALT
(1-800-
433-9258). This warranty does not apply to accessories
or damage caused where repairs have been made
or attempted by others. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS
GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so these limitations may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have
other rights which vary in certain states orprovinces.
In addition to the warranty,
DeWALT
tools are covered
byour:
1 YEAR FREE SERVICE
DeWALT
will maintain the tool and replace worn parts
caused by normal use, for free, any time during the first year
afterpurchase.
90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of
your
DeWALT
Power Tool, Laser, or Nailer for any reason, you
can return it within 90 days from the date of purchase with
a receipt for a full refund – no questionsasked.
LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products
sold in Latin America. For products sold in Latin America,
see country specific warranty information contained in
the packaging, call the local company or see website for
warrantyinformation.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning
labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-4-
DeWALT
(1-800-433-9258) for a freereplacement.

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Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
If the material does not feed properly Check for dull knives. Rotate or replace as necessary. Refer to Changing the Planer
Knives section.
Check for excess clogging in the
dust hood.
Refer Dust Hood Installation paragraph in the Assembly and
Adjustments section.
Check for excess oil/debris/pitch on
feed rollers.
Refer to Periodic Maintenance and Cleaning and Lubrication
paragraphs under the Maintenance section.
Check for excessively twisted, cupped
or bowed material.
Refer to Twisted, Cupped and Bowed Wood paragraph in the
Basic Planing section.
Check for a broken drive belt. Refer to Installing a New Belt paragraph in the
Maintenance section.
If the circuit breaker trips repeatedly Dull knives. Dull knives can cause motor overloading, rotate or replace as
necessary. Refer to Changing the Planer Knives section.
NOTE: Circuit breaker overload is often the result of dull knives.
If the circuit breaker on your planer trips, check the sharpness
of your knives before attempting to reset the breaker in order to
continue planing.
Reduce the depth of cut. An overly aggressive cut could cause motor overloading. Refer to
Depth Adjustment paragraph in the Operation section.
If the unit does not run Check to see if the unit is plugged in. Ensure unit is plugged into the appropriate outlet, refer to the
Important Safety Instructions for All Tools section.
Check to see if the tool tray is properly
in place.
Refer to Figure H for proper location.
Check to see if the circuit breaker
needs to be reset.
Refer to Circuit Breaker Reset Button paragraph under the
Maintenance section.
Check to see if the motor brushes
are depleted.
Refer to Brushes paragraph under the Maintenance section.

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Définitions : symboles et termes d'alarmes sécurité
Ces guides d'utilisation utilisent les symboles et termes d'alarmes sécurité suivants pour vous prévenir de situations
dangereuses et de risques de dommages corporels ou matériels.
DANGER: indique une situation dangereuse imminente qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, entraînera la mort ou des
blessuresgraves.
AVERTISSEMENT: indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, pourrait entraîner la
mort ou des blessuresgraves.
ATTENTION: indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, pourrait entraîner des
blessures légères oumodérées.
(Si utilisé sans aucun terme) Indique un message propre à la sécurité.
AVIS : indique une pratique ne posant aucun risque de dommages corporels mais qui par contre, si rien n’est fait
pour l’éviter, pourrait poser des risques de dommages matériels.
AVERTISSEMENT : lire tous les avertissements
de sécurité et toutes les directives. Le non-respect
des avertissements et des directives pourrait se
solder par un choc électrique, un incendie et/ou une
blessuregrave.
AVERTISSEMENT : afin de réduire le risque de
blessures, lire le mode d’emploi del’outil.
Pour toute question ou remarque au sujet de cet outil
ou de tout autre outil
DeWALT
, composez le numéro
sans frais : 1-800-4-
DeWALT
(1-800-433-9258).
1 Raboteuse
2 Poignées de transport latérales
3 Encoche pour mains
4 Enrouleur de cordon
5 Trous d’installation sur l’établi
6 Manivelle
7 Bouton Marche/Arrêt
Français (traduction de la notice d’instructions originale)
Fig. A
1
2
3
4
6
7
5
5
4

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AVERTISSEMENTS GÉNÉRAUX SUR LA
SÉCURITÉ DES OUTILS
AVERTISSEMENT: lisez tous les avertissements de
sécurité, toutes les instructions, les illustrations
et les caractéristiques fournis avec cet outil
électrique. Ne pas suivre toutes les instructions
comprises aux présentes peut conduire à un choc
électrique, un incendie et/ou des blessuresgraves.
CONSERVER TOUS LES
AVERTISSEMENTS ET TOUTES
LES DIRECTIVES POUR UN
USAGE ULTÉRIEUR
Le terme « outil électrique » cité dans les avertissements se
rapporte à votre outil électrique à alimentation sur secteur
(avec fil) ou par piles (sans fil).
Consignes générales de sécurité
1 . MAINTENEZ LES PROTECTEURS EN PLACE et en bon
état de fonctionnement.
2 . RETIREZ LES CLÉS DE RÉGLAGE.Prenez l'habitude de
vérifier si les clés de réglage ont été retirées de l’outil avant
de le mettre en marche.
3 . GARDEZ L'AIRE DE TRAVAIL PROPRE. Les établis et les
aires encombrés favorisent les blessures.
4 . NE PAS UTILISER DANS UN ENVIRONNEMENT
DANGEREUX. Ne pas utiliser les outils électriques dans
des endroits humides ou mouillés, ou exposés à la pluie.
Gardez l'aire de travail bien éclairée. Utilisez toujours l’outil
dans un endroit bien ventilé sans matières combustibles
ou vapeurs de solvants. Si des étincelles entrent en
contact avec des vapeurs inflammables, elles peuvent
s’enflammer, causant un incendie ou une explosion.
5 . GARDEZ LES ENFANTS LOIN. Tous les visiteurs devraient
être gardés à une distance sécuritaire de l'aire de travail.
6 . RENDEZ VOTRE ATELIER INACCESSIBLE AUX ENFANTS
à l'aide de cadenas, des principaux boutons ou en retirant
la clé de démarrage.
7 . NE PAS FORCER L’OUTIL. Il travaillera mieux et sera plus
sécuritaire à la vitesse pour laquelle il a été conçu.
8 . UTILISEZ LE BON OUTIL. Ne pas forcer l'outil ou
un accessoire à faire un travail pour lequel il n'a pas
étéconçu.
9 . UTILISEZ UNE RALLONGE APPROPRIÉE. Assurez-
vous que votre rallonge est en bon état. Lorsque vous
utilisez une rallonge, assurez-vous d’utiliser un calibre
suffisamment lourd pour faire circuler le courant qui
sera acheminé au produit. Un cordon de taille inférieure
entraînera une chute de tension de secteur entraînant
une surchauffe et une perte de puissance. Le Calibre
minimum pour les cordons d'alimentation affiche
la bonne taille à utiliser selon la longueur de cordon et
l’intensité nominale de la plaque signalétique. En cas
de doute, utilisez le calibre le plus lourd suivant. Plus
le numéro de calibre est bas, plus le cordon est lourd.
Lorsque vous utilisez un outil électrique à l’extérieur,
utilisez une rallonge extérieure indiquée «W-A» ou «W».
Ces rallonges sont conçues pour une utilisation extérieure
et réduire le risque de choc électrique.
10 . PORTEZ DES VÊTEMENTS APPROPRIÉS. Ne pas porter
de vêtements lâches, des gants, cravate, bague, bracelet
ou autres bijoux qui pourraient se prendre dans les pièces
mobiles. Il est recommandé de porter des chaussures à
semelles antidérapantes. Portez une protection pour vos
cheveux afin de les retenir. Les évents couvrent souvent des
pièces qui se déplacent et doivent aussi être évités.
11 . UTILISEZ TOUJOURS DES LUNETTES DE SÉCURITÉ.
De plus, utilisez un masque facial ou antipoussière si
l’opération de coupe est poussiéreuse. Vos lunettes de tous
les jours peuvent ont des lentilles résistant aux impacts,
mais elles ne sont pas des lunettes de sécurité.
12 . SÉCURISEZ VOTRE TRAVAIL. Lorsque c’est possible,
utilisez des pinces ou un étau pour maintenir le travail.
C’est plus sécuritaire que d’utiliser vos mains et cela libère
vos deux mains pour faire fonctionner l’outil.
13 . NE PAS TROP S’ÉTIRER. Maintenez vos pieds bien
d’aplomb sur le sol et un bon équilibre en tout temps.
14 . ENTRETENEZ SOIGNEUSEMENT LES OUTILS. Pour
la meilleure et la plus sécuritaire performance, gardez
les outils aiguisés et propres. Suivez les instructions pour
lubrifier et changer les accessoires.
15 . DÉBRANCHEZ LES OUTILS avant l’entretien, lorsque vous
changez les accessoires comme les lames, les mèches, les
gouges et les accessoires semblables.
16 . RÉDUISEZ LE RISQUE DE DÉMARRAGE NON
INTENTIONNEL. Assurez-vous que le bouton Marche/
Arrêt est à la position Arrêt avant de brancher.
17 . UTILISEZ LES ACCESSOIRES RECOMMANDÉS. Pour les
accessoires recommandés, consultez le guide d’utilisation.
L’utilisation d’accessoires inappropriés peut causer un
risque de blessures.
18 . NE JAMAIS SE TENIR DEBOUT SUR L’OUTIL. Des
blessures graves pourraient vous être infligées si la table
bascule ou si vous venez en contact avec l’outil de coupe.
19 . VÉRIFIEZ LES PIÈCES ENDOMMAGÉES. Avant
l’utilisation ultérieure de l’outil, un protecteur ou une autre
pièce qui est endommagé doit être soigneusement vérifié
afin de déterminer s’il fonctionnera bien et s’il effectuera
la fonction prévue. Vérifiez l’alignement des pièces en
mouvement, le bris des pièces, le montage et tout autre
état qui peut affecter son utilisation. Tout protecteur ou
toute pièce endommagé devrait être adéquatement réparé
ou remplacé.
20 . SENS D’ALIMENTATION. Introduisez la pièce de travail
dans la raboteuse selon les flèches du sens d’alimentation
sur le dessus de l’outil.
21 . NE JAMAIS LAISSER L’OUTIL EN MARCHE SANS
SUPERVISION. COUPEZ L’ALIMENTATION.
Ne pas quitter les lieux avant que l’outil ne soit
complètementarrêté.

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Règles de sécurité concernant
les raboteuses
AVERTISSEMENT: ne pas suivre ces directives
peut entraîner des blessures graves.
1. Ne pas faire fonctionner cette machine avant qu’elle
ait été complètement assemblée et installée selon
les instructions fournies. Une machine mal assemblée
peut causer des blessures graves.
2. Si vous n’êtes pas complètement familier avec le
fonctionnement de cette machine, obtenez l’avis de
votre superviseur, instructeur ou une autre personne
qualifiée. La connaissance est la sécurité.
3. Suivez tous les codes de l’électricité et toutes les
connexions électriques recommandés afin de
prévenir un choc ou une électrocution.
4 . Gardez les couteaux aiguisés et sans accumulation
de saleté ou de rouille. Les couteaux ébréchés ou rouillés
sont moins efficaces et peuvent causer un rebond.
5 . Ne jamais mettre la machine en MARCHE avant que
la table soit dégagée de tout objet (outils, débris
de bois, etc.). Les débris projetés peuvent causer de
gravesblessures.
6 . Ne jamais la machine en MARCHE avec la pièce de
travail en contact avec la tête de coupe. Un rebond
pourrait se produire.
7 . Sécurisez la machine pour soutenir la surface
afin d’empêcher l’outil de glisser, se déplacer
oubasculer.
8 . Assurez-vous que les couteaux sont installés comme
décrit dans le guide d’utilisation et vérifiez si tous les
boulons sont solidement serrés avant de brancher la
machine à la source d’alimentation.
9 . Évitez les utilisations et le positionnement des mains
insolites. Un glissement soudain pourrait causer un
déplacement de votre main dans les couteaux.
10 . Gardez vos bras, vos mains et vos doigts à l’écart
de la tête de coupe, l’ouverture de l’évacuation des
copeaux et les rouleaux d’alimentation afin de
prévenir des coupures graves.
11 . Ne jamais accéder à la zone de la tête de coupe
pendant que la machine fonctionne. Vos mains
peuvent être entraînées dans les couteaux.
12 . Ne pas vous tenir directement en ligne avec la pièce
de travail. Les rebonds peuvent causer des blessures.
13 . Laissez la tête de coupe atteindre sa pleine vitesse
avant d’introduire la pièce de travail. Changer les
vitesses pendant le rabotage peut causer un rebond.
14 . Lorsque vous rabotez un matériau courbé, placez le
côté concave (formant un creux) du matériau sur la
table et coupez dans le sens des fibres du bois afin de
prévenir un rebond.
15 . Ne pas introduire de pièce de travail qui est tordue,
contient des nœuds ou a des objets étrangers
incrustés (clous, agrafes, etc.). Un rebond pourrait
seproduire.
16 . Ne pas introduire une pièce de travail courte, mince
ou étroite dans la machine. Vos mains peuvent
être entraînées dans les couteaux et/ou la pièce de
travail peut être projetée à hautes vitesses. Consultez
la section Utilisation de ce guide d’utilisation pour
desdétails.
17 . Ne pas alimenter de pièce de travail par le côté de la
table de sortie de la machine. La pièce de travail serait
projetée de l’autre côté à grande vitesse.
18 . Retirez les copeaux seulement lorsque l’alimentation
est éteinte et que la tête de coupe s’est ARRÊTÉE afin
de prévenir les blessures graves.
19 . Soutenez correctement les pièces de travail longues
ou larges. La perte de contrôle de la pièce de travail
pourrait causer des blessures graves.
20 . Ne jamais effectuer la disposition, l’assemblage ou
le réglage du travail sur la table/l’aire de travail
lorsque la machine fonctionne. Cela entraînera des
blessures graves.
21 . Éteignez la machine, débranchez-la de la source
d’alimentation et nettoyez la table/l’aire de travail
avant de laisser la machine. Verrouillez le bouton
Marche/Arrêt en position ARRÊT afin de prévenir une
utilisation non autorisée. Quelqu’un d’autre pourrait
démarrer accidentellement la machine et se blesser ou
blesser d’autres personnes.
22 . De l’information supplémentaire concernant
l’utilisation sécuritaire et appropriée des outils
électriques (par ex. une vidéo de sécurité) est offerte
par Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland,
OH 44115-2851 (www.powertoolinstitute.com). De
l’information est également offerte par National Safety
Council, 1121Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201.
Veuillez consulter les exigences de sécurité ANSI 01.1 de
l’American National Standards Institute pour les machines
à bois et les règlements du Department of Labor aux
États-Unis.
Règles de sécurité supplémentaires pour
les raboteuses
• Afin d’éviter des blessures, ne jamais tourner le bloc de
couteaux directement avec vos mains.
• Gardez vos mains à l’écart du dessous du chariot de la tête
de coupe.
• Ne jamais retirer les obstructions, effectuer le
remplacement des couteaux ou tout autre ajustement/
réparation avec l’outil branché.
• Assurez-vous que la gâchette est en position «ARRÊT
avant de brancher une fiche à une source d’alimentation.
• Demeurez vigilant : ne jamais utiliser cet outil lorsque vous
êtes fatigué, malade ou sous l’influence de drogues, de
l’alcool ou de médicaments.
• Ne pas utiliser dans un environnement dangereux. Ne pas
utiliser près de substances inflammables, dans des endroits
humides ou mouillés, ou exposés à la pluie.
• Ne jamais rabotez un matériau qui est plus court que
304,8 mm (12po), plus étroit que 19,05 mm (3/4 po), plus

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AVERTISSEMENT: cet outil peut produire et/
ou répandre de la poussière susceptible de causer
des dommages sérieux et permanents au système
respiratoire. Utiliser systématiquement un appareil
de protection des voies respiratoires homologué par
le NIOSH ou l’OSHA. Diriger les particules dans le sens
opposé au visage et aucorps.
AVERTISSEMENT: pendant l’utilisation, porter
systématiquement une protection auditive
individuelle adéquate homologuée ANSI S12.6
(S3.19). Sous certaines conditions et suivant la durée
d’utilisation, le bruit émanant de ce produit pourrait
contribuer à une perte de l’acuitéauditive.
Raccordements électriques
Un circuit électrique séparé doit être utilisé pour les
machines. Ce circuit doit utiliser un câble de calibre 12 au
minimum et doit être protégé par un fusible temporisé.
REMARQUE : les fusibles temporisés devraient avoir
l’inscription « D » au Canada et « T » aux É.-U. Si on utilise
un cordon prolongateur, ce cordon doit être à trois fils,
avoir unefiche à trois broches et une prise de courant à
trois cavités, mise à la terre qui correspond à la fiche de
la machine. Avant debrancher la machine, s’assurer que
l’interrupteur (les interrupteurs) se trouve(nt) en position
«OFF» (ARRÊT) et que le courantélectrique présente les
mêmes caractéristiques que celles qui sont inscrites sur la
machine. Toutes les connexions électriquesdoivent établir
un bon contact. Le fonctionnement sur une basse tension
endommagera lamachine.
DANGER : ne pas exposer la machine à la pluie, et ne
pas l’utiliser dans des endroitshumides.
SPÉCIFICATIONS DU MOTEUR
Cette machine est câblée pour un fonctionnement sur un
courant alternatif de 120 V, 60 Hz. Avant de brancher la
machine, s’assurer que l’interrupteur se trouve à la position
«OFF » (ARRÊT).
Instructions de mise à la terre
DANGER : cette machine doit être mise à la terre
pendant son emploi, afin de protégerl’utilisateur des
déchargesélectriques.
1 . Toutes les machines avec cordon mis à la terre:
 Dans l’éventualité d’un mauvais fonctionnement
ou d’unepanne, la mise à la terre fournit un trajet de
moindre résistance permettant de réduire le risque
de décharge électrique. Cette machine est dotée d’un
cordon électrique possédant unconducteur de mise
à la terre de l’équipement ainsi que d’unefiche mise à
la terre. La fiche doit être branchée dans une prisede
courant correspondante, installée de façon adéquate
etmise à la terre conformément à tous les codes et
règlementslocaux.
 Ne pas modifier la fiche fournie - si elle ne s’adapte pas
à laprise de courant, il faut faire installer une prise de
courant convenable par un électriciencompétent.
 Un mauvais raccordement du conducteur de mise
à la terrede l’équipement peut entraîner un risque
large que 304,8 mm (12 po) ou plus mince que 12,7 mm
(1/2 po).
• Conduit d’évacuation : retirez les copeaux avec une brosse
ou un aspirateur après avoir éteint l’outil et que la tête de
coupe ait arrêté de tourner.
• Placez toujours la raboteuse avec un espace libre
approprié du côté de la sortie de l’outil afin de prévenir le
pincement ou le coincement de la pièce de travail contre
un obstacle.
• Ne jamais accéder à la zone de la tête de coupe pendant
que la machine fonctionne. Vos mains peuvent être
entraînées dans les couteaux.
• Maintenez les bonnes relations des surfaces de tables
d’entrée et de sortie et la trajectoire des couteaux de la tête
de coupe.
Consigne de sécurité supplémentaire
AVERTISSEMENT: ne jamais modifier l’outil
électrique ni aucun de ses composants, car il y a
risques de dommages corporels oumatériels.
AVERTISSEMENT: porter SYSTEMATIQUEMENT
des lunettes de protection. Les lunettes courantes
NE sont PAS des lunettes de protection. Utiliser aussi
un masque antipoussières si la découpe doit en
produire beaucoup. PORTER SYSTÉMATIQUEMENT UN
ÉQUIPEMENT DE SÉCURITÉ HOMOLOGUÉ:
• Protection oculaire ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3);
• Protection auditive ANSI S12.6 (S3.19);
• Protection des voies respiratoires NIOSH/OSHA/
MSHA.
AVERTISSEMENT: les scies, meules, ponceuses,
perceuses ou autres outils de construction peuvent
produire des poussières contenant des produits
chimiques reconnus par l’État californien pour causer
cancers, malformations congénitales ou être nocifs au
système reproducteur. Parmi ces produits chimiques,
on retrouve:
• Le plomb dans les peintures à base de plomb;
• La silice cristallisée dans les briques et le ciment,
ou autres produits de maçonnerie; et
• L’arsenic et le chrome dans le bois ayant subi un
traitementchimique.
Le risque associé à de telles expositions varie selon la
fréquence à laquelle on effectue ces travaux. Pour réduire
toute exposition à ces produits: travailler dans un endroit
bien aéré, en utilisant du matériel de sécurité homologué, tel
un masque antipoussières spécialement conçu pour filtrer les
particulesmicroscopiques.
• Limiter toute exposition prolongée avec les
poussières provenant du ponçage, sciage, meulage,
perçage ou toute autre activité de construction.
Porter des vêtements de protection et nettoyer à
l’eau savonneuse les parties du corps exposées. Le
fait de laisser la poussière pénétrer dans la bouche, les
yeux ou la peau peut favoriser l’absorption de produits
chimiquesdangereux.