Wickes PPL900B.1 User manual

PPL900B.1
223739
PLANER
900W

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CONTENTS
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS 3
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ACCESSORIES
COMPONENT LIST
SYMBOLS
NOISE INFORMATION
TECHNICAL DATA
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
PLUG REPLACEMENT (ONLY FOR REWIRABLE PLUG OF UK & IRELAND)
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION
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.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
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. 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.
2. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, 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.
3. 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.

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COMPONENT LIST
Hand grip areas
Lock-off button
On/off switch
Dust extraction cover
Belt cover
Parallel guide
Base plate
Parallel guide locking screw
Planing depth scale
Cutting depth adjustment knob
Rebate guide
Spanner
Dust bag
1
12 13
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11
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SYMBOLS
To reduce the risk of injury, read all of this
instruction manual
Warning
Wear ear protection
Wear eye protection
TECHNICAL DATA
Rated Voltage
Rated Power
Rated No-load speed
Max cutting depth
Max cutting width
Max rebate depth
Machine weight
Protection class
220-240V~50/60Hz
900W
16000 /min
3 mm
82 mm
16 mm
2.8 Kg
/ II
Wear dust mask
Double insulated
Waste electrical products must not be
disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with
your local authorities or retailer for recycling
advice.
Parallel guide 1
Rebate guide 1
Dust bag 1
Spanner 1
82mm blades(on machine) 2
We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you the tool. Use good quality
accessories marked with a well-known brand name. Choose the type according to the work you intend to undertake.
Refer to the accessory packaging for further details. Store personnel can assist you and offer advice.
ACCESSORIES

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NOISE INFORMATION
A weighted sound pressure LpA: 80dB(A)
A weighted sound power LwA: 91dB(A)
KpA & KwA 3.0dB(A)
Wear ear protection.
Vibration total values (triax vector sum) determined according to EN 62841:
Vibration emission value ah,B = 5.20 m/s²
Uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s²
The declared vibration total value and the declared noise emission value have been measured in accordance with a
standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
The declared vibration total value and the declared noise emission value may also be used in a preliminary assessment
of exposure.
WARNING! The vibration and noise emissions during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared
value depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed dependant
on the following examples and other variations on how the tool is used:
How the tool is used and the materials being cut or drilled.
The tool being in good condition and well maintained.
The use of the correct accessory for the tool and ensuring it is sharp and in good condition.
The tightness of the grip on the handles and if any anti vibration and noise accessories are used.
And the tool is being used as intended by its design and these instructions.
This tool may cause hand-arm vibration syndrome if its use is not adequately managed.
WARNING! To be accurate, an estimation of exposure level in the actual conditions of use should also take
account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running
idle but not actually doing the job. This may signicantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period, helping
to minimize your vibration exposure risk.
Always use sharp chisels, drills and blades.
Maintain this tool in accordance with these instructions and keep well lubricated (where appropriate).
If the tool is to be used regularly then invest in anti vibration and noise accessories.
Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool use across a number of days.
VIBRATION INFORMATION

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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.
The switch is locked off to prevent accidental starting.
To operate: depress the lock off button (2) then the on/off
switch (3) and release the lock off button (2). To switch
off, just release the on/off switch (3).
WARNING! Danger of kickback! Apply the
machine to the workpiece only when switched on
and up to speed.
The planing depth can be adjusted from 0 to 3mm. Rotate
the cutting depth adjustment knob (10) to set the required
cutting depth with the scale (9). 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.
1. ON / OFF SWITCH (See Fig. A)
2. CUTTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. B)
Fig. A
Fig. B
b
a
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.
3. STANDARD SURFACE PLANING

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CAUTION: Danger of kickback! Always grip
the machine with both hands. Maintaining good
control will help 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.
Using the V-groove (A) in the base plate (7) 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. You can control the angle of
the chamfer with your hands. 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.
Insert the screw provided through the hole on the
support of parallel guide (B). Turn the screw into the nut
on the housing. Fix the parallel guide (6) 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 (6) to the required position.
Retighten the nut fully.
Use the parallel guide (6) while cutting. The guide should
be held rmly against the edge of the workpiece.
Insert the screw provided through the slot on the rebate
(11). Turn the screw into the nut on the housing. The cut
depth adjustment can be set from 0 to16mm. 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.
4. EDGE CHAMFERING (See Fig. C)
5. USING THE PARALLEL GUIDE (See Fig. D)
6. USING THE REBATE (See Fig. E)
Fig. C
Fig. D
Fig. E
A
B

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The width of rebating cut (C) is adjustable by moving
the parallel guide (6). The depth of rebating cut (D) is
determined by moving the rebate (11), and the number
of passes made along the workpiece. Make sure that the
planer is guided with a lateral supporting pressure.
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 1/2 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 level with
the clamp. Retighten the three blade screws with the
spanner.
7. REBATING (See Fig. F)
8. BLADE FITTING AND CHANGING (See Fig. G1-G4)
Fig. G1
Fig. F
Fig. G2
Fig. G3
C
D

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WARNING! 1. Remove the plug from the socket
before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.
2. Ensure the cutting blades have stopped turning and
cannot cause injury.
3. Always where gloves when maintaining, adjusting or
using your planer.
Loosen the screws (E) and remove the belt cover.
Remove the worn drive belt from the large pulley and
the pinion and clean them. Place 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.
9. REPLACING A DRIVE BELT (See Fig. H1,H2)
Fig. H1
Fig. H2
Repeat the above procedure to change the other blade.
After the blades are replaced, use a ruler to check if the
blades are parallelled with the rear base plate. 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.
Fig. G4
E

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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. I 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
CAUSE: one or both blade edges protrude too far in
relation to rear base line.
This accessory can be tted by sliding the dust bag inlet
over the planer dust extraction tube as far as possible.
The dust bag (13) will reduce the efciency of the exhaust
system and the bag must be emptied frequently to
maintain the efciency.
Chips are ejected from the right side of the machine only.
10. CORRECT PLANER BLADE SETTING (See Fig. I)
11. FITTING A DUST BAG (See Fig. J)
Fig. I
Fig. J
The dust extraction tube is best connected to a suitable external dust extraction machine e.g. vacuum cleaner. Chips
are ejected from the right side of the machine only. Use of vacuum extraction does not negate the need to wear personal
protective equipment, especially respiratory protective equipment.
12. EXTERNAL DUST EXTRACTION

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Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any adjustment, servicing 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.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your local authorities or retailer for recycling advice.
MAINTENANCE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
PLUG REPLACEMENT (ONLY FOR REWIRABLE PLUG OF UK &
IRELAND)
If you need to replace the tted plug then follow the instructions below.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code:
Blue = Neutral
Brown = Live
As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colored markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is colored blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with N. The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with L.
WARNING:
Never connect live or neutral wires to the earth terminal of the plug. Only t an approved 13A BS1363/A plug
and the correct rated fuse.
Note: If a moulded plug is tted and has to be removed take great care in disposing of the plug and severed cable, it
must be destroyed to prevent engaging into a socket.
13 Amp fuse approved
to BS1362
Connect
Blue to N
(neutral)
Outer sleeve
rmly clamped
Brown L(live)
Cable grip

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We,
Wickes Building Supplies Limited
Declare that this product: PLANER
Description and SKU code: 223739
Complies with the following Directives and Regulations:
2006/42/EC, Machinery Directive
2014/30/EU, Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2011/65/EU & (EU)2015/863 (RoHS),Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive
and conforms to the following standards:
Standards specic to this product:
EN 62841-1
EN 62841-2-14
EN 55014-1
EN 55014-2
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
28th January, 2021
Philip Ansell
Category Technical Manager
Wickes
Vision House
19 Colonial Way
Watford
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