Skil PWRCORE 20 PL5938E-00 User manual

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the
Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
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Brushless Planer
Model: PL5938E-00
TM
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0,8
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0,4
0,8
1,2
Edge Guide
Dust/Chip-
Extraction Port
Dust/Chip-
Extraction Port
ON/OFF
Switch
Lock-o
Button
Angle Bracket
Cutting-Depth-
Adjustment Knob
Cutting-Depth
Scale
Mounting thread
(For edge guide)
Front Plate
V-groove
Rabbeting-Depth
Stop
Locking Knob
Roller
Cutter Block
Wrench
Storage
Park Rest
Back Plate
Blade
Clamping Screw
Blade Fixing Element
Wrench
Connector
Dust Bag
Dust/Chip -Extraction-
Guide Switch
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2SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Voltage 18V d.c. (20V max)
No-load speed 14000/min
Planing capacity
Planing width 82mm
Planing depth 2mm
Rabbeting depth 8mm
Recommended working temperature -20° ~ 50°C
Recommended storage temperature -20° ~ 50°C
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0,8mm
1,2mm
1,6mm
2,0mm
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Securing bolt
Cutter
support
plate
cutter
block
screws
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serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as a 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 o-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 o. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
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 aect 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 dierent
INTRODUCTION
• This tool is intended for planing wooden materials such
as beams and boards; it is also suitable for chamfering
edges and rabbeting
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Read and save this instruction manual 3
SAFETY
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 adaptor
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

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• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some
wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful
(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic
reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or
bystanders); wear a dust mask and work with a dust
extraction device when connectable
• Certain kinds of dust are classied as carcinogenic
(such as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction
with additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust
mask and work with a dust extraction device when
connectable
• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the
materials you want to work with
• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only
when original accessories are used
• Remove battery from tool before making any adjustments
or changing accessories
BEFORE USE
• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
you start working
• Before using the tool check that the knives do not brush
anywhere
DURING USE
• Keep your ngers away from the rotating knives
• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch o the tool and remove battery
• If any chip should get jammed in the Dust/Chip-Extraction
Port, you should switch o the motor, ensure that all
moving parts have come to a complete standstill, remove
battery, and remove the jammed chip
• Only use the following batteries and chargers with
this tool
-SKIL battery: BY5197E-03 BY5196E-03
-SKIL charger: SC5358E-01 QC5360E-01 QC5359E-00
-Do not use the battery when damaged; it should be
replaced
• Do not disassemble the battery
• Do not expose tool/battery to rain
• Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):
-when charging 4...40°C
-during operation –20...+50°C
-during storage –20...+50°C
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL/BATTERY
3Read the instruction manual before use
4Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material
USE
• Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
• Removing/installing the battery 4
• Changing/reversing knives 6
This planer is equipped with non-grindable knives with
cutting edges on both sides; so if one side has become
blunt, the other side can be used
! switch o the tool and remove the battery
-remove guiding devices, if mounted
-take wrench from storage 6a
-turn tool upside down
-loosen 3 bolts with wrench (do not remove bolts) 6b
-push knife out of cutter block with piece of wood 6c
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) BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Recharge only with the charger specied by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of re when used with
another battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with specically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and re.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns
or a re.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged
or modied. Damaged or modied batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in re, explosion or risk
of injury.
f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or
excessive temperature. Exposure to re or temperature
above 130°C may cause explosion.
g) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specied in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specied range
may damage the battery and increase the risk of re.
6) 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.
b) Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANERS
• Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool
down (an exposed rotating cutter may engage the
surface leading to possible loss of control and serious
injury)
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
because the cutter may contact its own cord (cutting
a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power
tool “live”and could give the operator an electric shock)
• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform (holding
the workpiece by your hand or against the body leaves it
unstable and may lead to loss of control)
GENERAL
• This tool should not be used by people under the age of
16 years
• The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A);
wear ear protection

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• Battery protection
Switches o the tool or prevents the tool from being
switched on, when
-the load is too high
-the battery temperature is not within the allowable
operating temperature range of -20 to +50°C
-the lithium-ion battery is nearly empty (to protect
against deep discharge)
! do not continue to press the on/o switch after the
tool is switched o automatically; battery may be
damaged
APPLICATION ADVICE
• When planing one may use a dust bag
• For chamfering edges use the V-groove in the front shoe
e
-set knob to position “0” for chamfering edges similar to
selected groove
-for larger grooves turn knob to select the required
planing depth
! always test out rst on a piece of scrap material
• When planing rabbets you will achieve better results by
using a parallel guide to adjust rabbeting width r
MAINTENANCE
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Always keep tool and cord clean (especially ventilation
slots 1)
! remove battery from tool before cleaning
ENVIRONMENT
• Do not dispose of electric tools, batteries,
accessories and packaging together with household
waste material. The electric tools, accessories and
packaging should be sorted for environmental-
friendly recycling
! prior to disposal protect battery terminals with
heavy tape to prevent short-circuit
-put knife back in cutter block in reversed position, or
use new knife 6d
! groove in knife should match ledge in cutter block
! place knives against support plate 6e
-rmly tighten 3 bolts with wrench 6f
! change/reverse knives in time; only use sharp
knives
! always change/reverse both knives at the same
time
! do not attempt to adjust the knives with cutter
block screws, which are pre-set at manufacturing
• Adjusting planing depth 7
-turn knob in “+”/”-” direction for increasing/decreasing
planing depth
-use scale as reference
-always select a shallow planing depth and repeat the
planing and adjusting process until the required depth
is reached
• Dust/Chip-Extraction Port 8
-select desired Dust/Chip-Extraction Port side (left or
right) with switch
-connect vacuum cleaner with adaptor to Dust/Chip-
Extraction Port as illustrated
-one may also connect dust bag to the selected Dust/
Chip-Extraction Port as illustrated
! do not attempt to remove any obstructions from
the Dust/Chip-Extraction Port while knives are
rotating
• Park rest 9
-protects workpiece from damage when tool is put aside
-will automatically fold backwards when planing
• Operating the tool
-adjust planing depth
-place tool on workpiece
! ensure that only the front shoe rests on the
workpiece and that the knives do not touch it
-switch on the tool by rst pressing lock-o button 1(=
safety switch which cannot be locked) and then pulling
trigger 1
! before the knives reach the workpiece, the tool
should run at full speed
-hold the tool rmly with both hands and guide it forward
in a continuous stroke
-use the tool with its base-plate on the workpiece
-do not tilt the tool in order to avoid unwanted planing
marks
! before switching o the tool, you should lift it from
the workpiece
-switch o the tool by releasing trigger
• Planing rabbets q
-select required planing depth
-select rabbeting depth by using rabbeting depth
adjuster
-place tool on workpiece
-start planing
-maximum rabbeting width 82 mm
-maximum rabbeting depth 8 mm
! while working, always hold the tool at the grey-
coloured grip area(s) w
-keep ventilation slots 1uncovered
-do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let the tool
do the work for you

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WARRANTY
SKIL WARRANTY POLICY
For all SKIL warranty & enquiries, please contact 1300 01
SKIL (1300 01 7545) Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
EST
Chervon Australia Pty Ltd ABN 36 165 077 501 (“Chervon”)
warrants to the original domestic purchaser that this product
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
5 years from date of purchase, and any battery or charger
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 3
years from date of purchase. Consumables will be covered
by a 3-month warranty and a complete list can be found
inside the manual.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a SKIL consumer Power
Tool is used for industrial, professional or commercial
purposes, the foregoing warranty will apply for a duration
of ninety days from the date of purchase.This ninety-day
commercial warranty pertains to the SKIL Power Tool range
only.
This SKIL product warranty is only applicable to purchases
from authorised SKIL retailers.This warranty will not apply to
SKIL products that are purchased from Amazon, eBay and
any other non-authorised online retailer. This SKIL product
warranty does not apply to any parallel imported product and
does not apply to any SKIL products that are not purchased
from an authorised SKIL retailer.To make a claim, return
the faulty item together with proof of purchase directly to
your closest service agent or to the place of purchase. Any
handling and transportation costs (and other expenses
incurred in claiming this warranty) are not covered by this
warranty and will not be borne by Chervon. The replacement
product or part or repaired product will be made available
for your collection at an address nominated by Chervon.
Where a valid warranty claim is made, Chervon will replace
the defective product or repair the fault. Where the product is
repaired, Chervon may use refurbished parts. This warranty
does not cover normal wear and tear, misuse or abuse. This
warranty may also be further limited or voided as specically
detailed in the product manual. Chervon has no other liability
under this warranty. The benets to you given by this warranty
are in addition to other rights and remedies imposed by State
and Federal legislation that cannot be excluded. Our goods
come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law.You are entitled to a replacement
or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.You are also entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to
be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to
a major failure. Chervon Australia Pty Ltd, Unit 14, 5 Kelletts
Road, Rowville, VIC. 3178.
Ph; 1300 01 SKIL (1300 01 7545).
Email: [email protected]
The following accessories and consumables have a 3-month
warranty period:
Chucks Allen keys
Brushes Angle grinder anges
Collets Dust canisters
Industry leading battery
technology wraps each
cell with cooling material
to keep the battery
powering on for 25%
longer run time compare
to general battery
technology.
SKIL’s patented technology
extends the battery life 2X
longer compare to general
battery technology.
LONGER
RUN TIME
PWRCORE 20™
LITHIUM
*
2X
BATTERY LIFE
PWRCORE 20™
LITHIUM
*
*