Rockwell RD5346 User manual

RD5346
650W PLANER EN

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COMPONENT LIST
ACCESSORIES
Parallel guide 1
Rebate guide 1
Blades (on machine) 2
Spanner 1
Dust bag 1
We recommend that you purchase your accessories
listed in the above list from the same store that sold
you the tool. Refer to the accessory packaging for
further details. Store personnel can assist you and offer
advice.
1On/off switch
2Lock-off switch
3Hand grip areas
4Dust extraction cover
5Belt cover
6Fastening screw
7Parallel guide
8V-Groove
9Base plate
Rebate guide
Rebate guide fastening screw
12 Cutting depth scale
13 Cutting depth adjustment knob
14 Dust bag (See Fig. I)
15 Blade (See Fig. K)
16 Blade clamp (See Fig. K)
17 Spanner (See Fig. K)
18 Large pulley (See Fig. O)
19 Pinion (See Fig. O)
* Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery.
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specications
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
re 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 or battery-
operated (cordless) power tool.
1) WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk
of electric shock.
3) PERSONAL SAFETY
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting to
power source and/or battery pack, picking up or
carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your
nger on the switch or energising power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles. A careless action
can cause severe injury within a fraction of a
second.
4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.

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c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool’s operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles
and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe
handling and control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
5) SERVICE
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
PLANER SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Wear ear protectors when using the planer.
Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
2. Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool.
Loss of control can cause personal injury.
3. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting
accessory contacting a “live” wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and
could give the operator an electric shock.
4. Always use both hands on the tool for any
operation. It assures to maintain control and
avoid the risk of serious personal injury. The
workpiece must always be properly supported
and clamped so that both hands will be free to
control the planer.
5. Always check the workpiece before operation and
remove any obstructions such as nails, staples,
screws, string, rags, cloths and other debris.
6. Do not lay the planer down until the blade has
come to a complete stop.
7. Do not use worn or blunt planer blades. This may
result in motor overload and substandard work.
SYMBOLS
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read
instruction manual
Warning
Wear ear protection
Wear eye protection
Wear dust mask
Double insulation
RCM marking
ABN: Australian Business Number. By this number,
business information such as entity type, status,
business location etc. can be found at website
http://abr.business.gov.au.
ABN of Positec Australia Pty Ltd is 14 101 682 357

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TECHNICAL DATA
Voltage 220-240V~50Hz
Power input 650W
No load speed 16000/min
Max cutting depth 2mm
Max cutting width 82mm
Max rebate depth 10mm
Protection class /II
Machine weight 2.52kg
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Before using the tool, read the instruction
book carefully.
INTENDED USE
The machine is intended for planing of rmly supported
wooden materials, such as beams and boards. It is also
suitable for beveling edges and rebating.
1. SAFETY ON/OFF SWITCH (SEE FIG. A)
The switch is locked off to prevent accidental starting.
Depress the lock off button then the on/off switch and
release the lock off button. The machine is working now.
To switch off, just release the on/off switch.
WARNING: Danger of kickback! Apply the machine
to the work piece only when switched on.
2. CUTTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT (SEE FIG. B)
The planing depth can be adjusted from 0 to 2mm. Rotate
the cutting depth adjustment knob (13) to set the required
cutting depth with the scale (12). The clockwise rotation
increases the planing depth; the anticlockwise rotation
reduces the planing depth. Always work from a rough cut
to a nish cut.
It is recommended that test cuts be made in scrap wood
after each adjustment to make sure that desired amount
of wood is being removed by your planer.
NOTE: To protect blades during storage, transporting, etc,
set blade depth adjustment knob to 0.
3. STANDARD SURFACE PLANING (SEE FIG. C)
Set the desired cutting depth. Position the front part of
the base plate at onto the work surface. Make sure that
the blades are not touching the workpiece. Switch the
machine on and push your planer forward and it will start
cutting. Always maintain all of the base plate at on the
work surface to prevent the cutting blade jumping. Move
the planer evenly over the work surface.
Be careful to avoid hitting nails during operation. It
could nick, crack, or damage blades. We suggest that
you always keep an extra set of blades on hand for
replacement.
4. EDGE CHAMFERING (SEE FIG. D, E)
Using the V-groove (8) in the base plate you can make a
chamfer on the work piece edge. Guide the planer along
the edge and maintain a constant angle and force to
produce a good nish. Make a test chamfer on a scrap
piece of wood. Maintain downward pressure to keep
your planer at at the beginning and the end of the work
surface.
5. USING THE PARALLEL GUIDE (SEE FIG. F)
Insert the screw provided through the hole on the support
of parallel guide (7). Turn the screw into the nut on the
housing. Fix the parallel guide on the support of parallel
guide with the screw and nut. Ensure the screws are
tightened securely.
NOTE: The parallel guide should be tted on the left of
housing.
To adjust the required width of cut, loosen the nut and
slide the parallel guide to the required position. Retighten
the nut fully.
Use the parallel guide while cutting. The guide should be
held rmly against the edge of the workpiece.
6. USING THE REBATE (SEE FIG. G)
Insert the screw (11) provided through the slot on the
rebate guide. Turn the screw into the nut on the housing.
The cut depth adjustment can be set from 0 to 10mm.
To adjust the depth of cut, place the planer on a at board,
then loosen the screw and slide the cut depth adjustment
guide up and down for required depth. Tighten the thumb
screw fully.
7. REBATING (SEE FIG. H)
The width of rebating cut (a) is adjustable by moving
the parallel guide (7). The depth of rebating cut (b) is
determined by moving the rebate guide, and the number
of passes made along the workpiece. Make sure that the
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8. USING THE DUST BAG (SEE FIG. I)
Your planer is equipped with a dust bag for collection of
wood chips in the work area.
Make sure the zipper on the bag is fully closed. To t
the dust bag, simply insert the tube end of the bag into
the dust extraction outlet. There are two dust extraction
outlets on opposite sides, and the dust bag can be
inserted into either one, with the other coverd by the dust
extraction cover. Then switch on and start planing.
CLEANING DUST EXHAUST OUTLET AND EMPTYING THE
DUST BAG
After using your planer for an extended period of time or
when planing wet green timber, chips may build-up in the
dust exhaust outlet and require clearing. Chip build-up
restricts air ow and causes the motor to overheat. Turn
off the planer and remove the dust bag from the dust
exhaust outlet. Clean the chip and dust exhaust outlet of
your planer with a small piece of wood. Do not use your
hands or ngers. Unzip the dust bag and empty all chips
from it. Ensure collar is free from debris.
We recommend emptying the dust bag every 3-6
minutes.
9. BLADE FITTING AND CHANGING (SEE FIG. J, K, L, M)
NOTE: Dull and worn blade cannot be reground and must be
replaced. Always replace blades in pairs.
WARNING:
Remove power cord from the socket
before carrying out any adjustments or changing
blades. Always put on gloves when replacing blades.
Using the blade spanner provided to loosen the three
installation screws approximately 1 or 2 rotation
anticlockwise.
NOTE: Do not over-loosen the screws. If the screws are too
loose, the alignment of the new blade will not be accurate.
Before removing the old blades, take notice of the
direction of cut as well as how the tapered edge of the old
blades are oriented. The tapered edge of the new blades
must be in the same orientation as the original blades.
Press the safety cover down with your nger. Push the
blade out with the tip of a spanner (or a screwdriver) and
then remove.
NOTE: There is no need to remove the blade clamp as this will
change the factory settings for cutting blade height control.
NOTE: If a blade cannot be pushed out easily after loosening
the screws, use a piece of wood to break the blade loose from
the blade clamp, with a short sharp blow. Then push with a
screwdriver to remove the blades. If necessary, tap the piece
of wood sharply with a small hammer to break the blades
loose.
Before reinserting a new or reverse blade, always clean
both the blade and the blade seat if dirty. Slide the blade
into the clamp with a spanner (or a screwdriver) in the
correct orientation. Check the blade is equal with the
clamp. Retighten the three blade screws with the spanner.
Repeat the above procedure to change the other blade.
After the blades are replaced, check if the blades are
parallel and in the same surface as the rear base plate
with a ruler. If not, you can adjust the blades with the
hexagonal wrench provided. Firstly loosen the three
screws on the blade clamp. Turn the socket head screw
clockwise, the blade will be risen. Turn it anticlockwise,
the blade will be lowered down. Finally retighten the three
screws fully.
10. REPLACING A DRIVE BELT (SEE FIG. N, O)
WARNING:
1. Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out
any adjustment, servicing or maintenance.
2. The cutting blades will be turning and may cause injury.
3. Always put on gloves when operation.
Loosen the screws and remove the belt cover. Remove
the worn drive belt from the large pulley and the pinion
and clean them. Lace the new belt on the top of the pinion
and turn it manually, press it on the large pulley. Make
sure that the drive belt runs exactly along the length
grooves of the pinion and the pulley. Replace the belt
cover. Install the cover screw and tighten fully.
11. CORRECT PLANER BLADE SETTING (SEE FIG. P)
Your planing surface will end up rough and uneven,
unless the blade is set properly and securely.
The blade must be mounted so that the cutting edge
is absolutely level, that is, parallel to the surface of the
rear base. Fig. P shows some examples of proper and
improper settings.
(A) Front base (Moveable shoe)
(B) Rear base (Stationary shoe)
1) Correct setting
Although this side view cannot show it, the edges of the
blade run perfectly parallel to the rear base surface.
2) Nicks in surface
Cause: one or both blades fails to have edge parallel to
rear base line.
3) Gouging at start
Cause: one or both blade edges fails to protrude enough
in relation to rear base line.
4) Gouging at end

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Cause: one or both blade edges protrude too far in
relation to rear base line.
MAINTENANCE
Remove the plug from the power source before
carrying out any adjustments, servicing or
maintenance.
Your tool requires no additional lubrication or
maintenance.
There are no user serviceable parts in your power
tool. Never use water or chemical cleaners to clean
your power tool. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Always
store your power tool in a dry place. Keep the motor
ventilation slots clean. Keep all working controls free
of dust. Occasionally you may see sparks through the
ventilation slots. This is normal and will not damage
your power tool.

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