DEWALT DW735 Planer Snipe Fix Kit Instruction Manual

DEWALT DW735 Planer Snipe Fix Kit

Specifications

• Product Name: Planer Snipe Fix Kit
• Compatible with: DeWalt DW735, DW735x, DW734
• Manufacturer: Man-Made LLC
• Revision: 1.3
• Date: December 2023

Planer Snipe Fix Kit

• Installation and Fine-Tune Instructions for DeWalt DW735, DW735x, and DW734
• This instruction will help you to install the adjustment brackets. Please pay close attention to the instructions, failure to follow the instructions might lead to damage. If you need help during the installation process, please reach out to customer service at service@PlanerParts.com.
• We are here to assist you and are committed to getting you a virtually snipe-free, high-quality planer result. The installation should take between 10 to 30 minutes. The installation is fairly straight forward but we recommend to read through the step-by-step instructions. At your own risk, you can also choose to wing the installation and jump right to the fine-tuning instructions in section 2.3.

The fine-tuning and adjustment step 2.3 should be repeated as part of regular tool maintenance and after every blade change. Depending on the temperature, humidity, and age of the rubber feed rollers readjustment might be required.

• The planer must be unplugged before any work is conducted.
• Disregarding this and other safety instructions might lead to severe injuries.
• The installation should take between 10 to 30 minutes.
• Save ink and the planet, please do NOT print this instruction.

Required Material and Tools

• a) Planer Snipe Fix Kit https://planerparts.com/products/planer-snipe-fixer
  • a. 4x Planer roller pressure adjustment brackets
  • b. PH2 Phillips Cross Slot Screwdriver Bit, 1/4 Inch Hex Shank 4 Inch long
  • c. 4mm Ball End Hex Head Screwdriver Bit, 1/4 Inch Hex Shank, 4 Inch long
  • d. 2.5mm Ball End Hex Head Screwdriver Bit, 1/4 Inch Hex Shank, 4 Inch long
  • e. Loctite 242 Medium (blue) Thread locker
• b) 1/4 Inch Stubby/Mini Ratchet or regular wrench with a ¼ Inch socket. (not included)
• c) 8mm Inch Box Wrench (not included)
• d) T30 Torx T-Handle (included with your DEWALT planer, tool is in planer lid)
• e) Dial Indicator or 0.005” Feeler Gauge or Beer Can (0.01”)
• f) Piece of scrap wood of approximate size 10”x6”x1” (piece 2×6 works well)

Warning: For straight knives, the piece should be slightly notched in the middle to accommodate the blade.

USING INSTRUCTION

Step by Step Instruction

Right-hand Side Roller Adjuster Bracket Installation

1. Using the crank, raise the planer to the topmost position

2. Place scrap wood piece under infeed- and outfeed-roller
   WARNING: For segmented, spiral cutter heads place the piece where no carbide segment protrudes. For straight knifes, the piece should be slightly notched in the middle to accommodate for the blade.

3. Lower the planer head so that the rollers rest on the scrap piece

4. Remove crank bolt and crank.

   • T30 Torx Bit
   • It is possible to skip step #4 and #5, and proceed without removing crank and cover. We highly recommend to remove them for better accessibility and comfort

5. Remove crank side cover panel.

   • Four T30 Bolts.
   • T30 Torx Bit

6. Remove the right-hand side hand guard.
   Two PH2 screws.
   WARNING: The stock screws are very thigh, use a bit with a wrench to break screws loose.

   • PH2 Phillips Cross Slot Screwdriver Bit
   • 1/4-inch wrench (not included)

7. Remove the right-hand side roller bracket. Four PH2 screws.
   WARNING: The stock screws are very thigh, use a bit with a wrench to break screws lose.

   • PH2 Phillips Cross Slot Screwdriver Bit
   • 1/4-inch wrench (not included)

8. Prepare roller adjustment brackets:

   • a. Screw set screw into brackets
   • b. Screw 8mm locking nut on set screw
   • c. Flip the bracket over and adjust the set screw so that it protrudes approximately 1/8-inch.
     WARNING: The 1/8-inch is a good starting point if you are using a non- OEM, undersized helical cutter head. For an OEM/Stock cutter, adjust the set screw to protrude approximately 1/16-inch

9. Add Loctite to hex bolts:

   • a. Add two drops of Loctite to the bolts.
   • b. Insert hex bolts into bolt holes.
     WARNING: Use very little amount of Loctite, it goes a long way and should not ooze out of the thread. Loctite only hardens in the thread and will stay liquid at the surface.
     Loctite 242

10. Mount brackets to planer:

    • a. Thread hex bolts through the roller adjuster brackets and the stock roller brackets.
    • b. Screw and hand-tighten bolts into planer.
      4mm Ball End Hex Head Screwdriver Bit
      1/4-inch wrench (not included)
      WARNING: Do not overtighten hex bolts. These are high-strength steel bolts into aluminum cast threads. Be especially cautious if using a regular, full-size wrench with a ¼-inch socket with the hex bit.

Left-hand Side Roller Adjuster Bracket Installation

1. Remove the left-hand side hand guard. Two PH2 screws.
   WARNING: The stock screws are very thigh, use a bit with a wrench to break screws lose.
   PH2 Phillips Cross Slot Screwdriver Bit
   1/4-inch wrench (not included)

2. Remove the left-hand side roller bracket.
   Four PH2 screws.

   • WARNING: The stock screws are very thigh, use a bit with a wrench to break screws lose.
     PH2 Phillips Cross Slot Screwdriver Bit
     1/4-inch wrench (not included)

3. Mount brackets to planer:

   • a. Repeat bracket prep steps from the right side (Steps #8 and #9)
   • b. Thread hex bolts through the roller adjuster brackets and the stock roller brackets.
   • c. Screw and hand-tighten bolts into planer.
     4mm Ball End Hex Head Screwdriver Bit
     1/4-inch wrench (not included)
     WARNING: Do not overtighten hex bolts. These are high-strength steel bolts into aluminum cast threads. Be especially cautious if using a regular, full-size wrench with a ¼-inch socket with the hex bit.

4. Remove the scrap piece of wood.

   • a. Relive pressure from the scrap piece of wood by turning the crank clockwise.
   • b. Remove scrap pieces.

Fine-Tuning the Infeed- and Outfeed- Roller Height Adjustment

Optional Preparation Step

WARNING: If you do not have a 0.005-inch and 0.01-inch feeler gauge or a dial indicator you can cut open a beer can and use the alu strips instead. The can wall thickness is 0.005-inch
Proceed to step #4. if you don’t have a dial indicator or Feeler Gauge

1. Establish cutting blade reference.

   • a. Position the dial indicator at the lowest point of the blade. For a segmented cutter head find the blade that sticks out the furthest.
   • b. Zero the dial indicator.
     Dial indicator with base plate
     For stock steel blades make sure that one blade is at the lowest position before attempting the adjustment.

2. Adjust the infeed roller tensioner

   • a. Position the dial indicator under the infeed roller and use the 2.5mm Ball End Hex Bit to adjust the left and right infeed roller set screws till the dial indicator shows 0.005 inches. Make sure to move the dial indicator to the left and right side to ensure an equal setting.
   • b. When the roller is adjusted, use an 8mm box wrench to tighten the lock nut on the roller adjuster.
     2.5mm Ball End Hex Head Screwdriver Bit
     1/4-inch wrench (not included)|
     8mm box wrench (not included)

3. 3. Adjust the outfeed roller

4. b. Position the dial indicator under the outfeed roller and use the 2.5mm Ball End Hex Bit to adjust the left and right outfeed roller set screws till the dial indicator shows 0.01 inch. Make sure to move the dial indicator to the left and right side to assure an equal setting.

5. c. When the roller is adjusted, use an 8mm box wrench to tighten the lock nut on the roller adjuster.

  * 2.5mm Ball End Hex Head Screwdriver Bit
  * 1/4-inch wrench (not included)
  * 8mm box wrench (not included)  

Your Planer is now properly adjusted.
Go to section 2.4. for reassembly instructions.

4. OPTIONAL for DIY Feeler Gauge, establish cutting blade reference.

   • a. Position a gauge block (or square piece of scrap wood) under the lowest point of the blade. For a segmented cutter head find the blade that sticks out the furthest.
   • c. Put the Beer can strips on the block and lower the planer till the blade pinches the strips.
     DIY Beer can strips
     WARNING: For stock steel blades make sure that one blade is at the lowest position before attempting the adjustment.

5. OPTIONAL Adjust infeed roller

   • a. Position the gauge block (without the Beer can strips) under the infeed roller and use the 2.5mm Ball End Hex Bit to adjust the left and right outfeed roller set screws till the gauge block touches the roller. Make sure to move gauge blocks to the left and right side to ensure an equal setting.
   • d. When the roller is adjusted, use an 8mm wrench to tighten the lock nut on the roller adjuster.
     2.5mm Ball End Hex Head Screwdriver Bit
     1/4-inch wrench (not included)
     8mm box wrench (not included)

6. OPTIONAL Adjust the outfeed roller

   • b. Position the gauge block (without the Beer can strips) under the outfeed roller and use the 2.5mm Ball End Hex Bit to adjust the left and right outfeed roller set screws till the gauge block touches the roller. Make sure to move gauge blocks to left and right side to ensure an equal setting.
   • e. When the roller is adjusted, use an 8mm wrench to tighten the lock nut on the roller adjuster. Your Planer is now properly adjusted.
     Go to section 2.4. for reassembly instructions.

7. Re-attach the left-hand side hand guard. Two PH2 screws.

   • PH2 Phillips Cross Slot Screwdriver Bit
   • 1/4-inch wrench (not included)

Reassembling the Hand Guards, Right-Rand Side Cover Panel and Crank

1. Reattach the right-hand side hand guard. Two PH2 screws.
   PH2 Phillips Cross Slot Screwdriver Bit
   1/4-inch wrench (not included)

2. Re-attach the right-hand side cover panel. Four T30 Bolts.
   T30 Torx Bit

3. Re-attach crank and crank bolt.
   T30 Torx Bit

Congratulations, enjoy woodworking with your upgraded planer.

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Revision: 1.3

• Date: December 2023
• Man-Made LLC

FAQ

Q: How long does the installation process take?

A: The installation should take between 10 to 30 minutes.

Q: When should the fine-tuning and adjustment step be repeated?

A: The fine-tuning and adjustment step should be repeated as part of regular tool maintenance and after every blade change. Depending on temperature, humidity, and age of the rubber feed rollers, readjustment might be required.

Q: Is it necessary to unplug the planer before starting any work?

A: Yes, it is important that the planer is unplugged before any work is conducted to avoid severe injuries.

References

• Planer Snipe Fix Kit – Planer Parts

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