TACKLIFE Electric Planer User Manual

Electric Planer

Model: EPN02A

Safety Notes

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions 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 or battery- operated (cordless) power tool.

Work area safety

• Keep work area clean and well-lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

• 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. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
• 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.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. 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 and moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• 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.
• 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.

Personal safety

• 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 influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust masks, non-skid safety shoes, hard hats, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is inthe off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turningthe power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance atall times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• 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. Power tool use and care 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.
• 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.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack 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.
• 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.
• Maintain power tools. 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.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• 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.

Service

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Planer Safety Rules

• 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 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.
• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by your hand or against the body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
• Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are hidden in the work area or call the local utility company for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead to fire and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to an explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property damage or may cause an electric shock.
• Do not reach into the chip ejector with your hands. They could be injured by rotating parts.
• Apply the machine to the workpiece only when switched on. Otherwise, there is a danger of kickback when the cutting tool jams in the workpiece.
• When working, always hold the planer in such a manner that the planer base plate faces flat on the workpiece. Otherwise, the planer can become wedged and lead to injuries.
• Never plane over metal objects, nails or screws. The planer blade and the blade shaft can become damaged and lead to increased vibrations. Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted with a BS 1363/A approved electric plug with an internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362). If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an authorized customer service agent. The replacement plug should have the same fuse rating as the original plug.The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains socket elsewhere. Products sold in AUS and NZ only: Use a  residual current device (RCD) with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.

SAVE THIS USER MANUAL

WARNING :
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Attention
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking the function on the tool.
Adjusting the depth of cut

1. Depth adjustment knob (insulated gripping surface)
2. Planing depth scale
3. Planer base plate
4. Double safety switch
5. On/Off switch

Operation : Adjust the cutting depth by simply turning the adjustment knob on the front of the tool to point the pointer at the desired depth of cut.
Switch operation
Attention
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking the function on the tool.

The Double Safety Switch (two-way press)can be pressed to the left or right, for users with different habits.
Press the double safety switch and On/Off button at the same time, the electric planer starts working.
Release the On/Off button,the electric planer stops working.
Attention
• Do not press the On/Off button forcefully without pressing the double safety switch, which may cause the On/Off button to break.

Supporting foot

1. Front base plate
2. Blade drum
3. Back base plate
4. Supporting foot
5. After the cutting operation is completed, the support foot can lift the rear side of the planer to prevent damage to the blade.
6. When pushing the planer, the support foot will rotate to the position flush with the work surface. As shown above.

Install or remove the planer blade
Attention

1. Before installing or removing the planer blade,lease turn off the tool power switch and unplug the power.
2. Tighten the blade installation bolts carefully when attaching the blades to the tool. A loose installation bolt can be dangerous. Always check to see they are tightened securely.
3. Handle the blades very carefully. Use gloves or rags to protect your fingers or hands when removing or installing the blades.
4. Use only the TACKLIFE wrench provided to remove or install the blades. Failure to do so may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of the installation bolts. This could cause an injury

1. Hex key
2. Hex bolt
3. Socket wrench
4. SHCS
5. Blade baffle
6. Small wooden stick
7. Blade holder
8. Blade

• To remove the blade on the blade shaft, first turn the machine upside down on the workbench with the blade facing the operator, turn the blade shaft by hand to expose the screw, and then remove the screw.First use the socket wrench to turn the three hex bolts counterclockwise, and use the hex key to turn the two hex socket screws counterclockwise. Then push the blade from the side with a wooden stick, to remove the blade from the blade shaft.
• To install the blades, first clean out all chips or foreign matter adhering to the drum or blades. Use blades of the same dimensions and weight, or drum oscillation/vibration will result, causing poor planning action and, eventually, tool breakdown.
• Carbide inserts have two cutting edges that can be inverted for use on the other side. When both cutting edges are blunt, the blade must be replaced.
• Please pay attention, to install the blade in the groove of the cutter shaft, use a hex key to pre-tension the three bolts. Then install the blade with a small wooden stick to ensure that the edge of the blade is aligned with the backplane. Check this alignment carefully to ensure uniform cutting.Finally, use the socket wrench to evenly and evenly tighten all mounting bolts clockwise.
• Check the three hex flange head bolts for final tightness.
• Repeat procedures 1 – 5 for another blade.

Planer blade adjustment

Attention : When installing the blade on the tool, carefully tighten the blade hex bolt. If the hex bolt is loose, it can be dangerous and can cause damage to the tool or injury to people. So please check to see if they are all tightened.

1.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.
Below are some examples of proper and improper settings
A Front base (Movable shoe) B Rear base (Stationary shoe)

Correct setting Although this side view cannot show it, the edges of the blades run perfectly parallel to the rear base surface.
Nicks in surface Cause: One or both blades fails to have edge parallel to rear baseline
Gouging at start Cause: One or both blade edges fails to protrude enough in relation to rear baseline.
Gouging at end Cause: One or both blade edges protrudes too far in relation to rear base line.

Machine use

Chips on both sides
（Pic1 ） （Pic2 ）

1.Nozzle assembly
2.Dust bag
3. Dust bag zipper

Installing and removing Nozzle assembly ：
Installing (Pic 1) ，insert the boss on the flute tube into the groove of the casing and turn it counterclockwise to the position. When disassembling, the flute pipe is rotated in a  clockwise direction and pulled out.
Installing (Pic 2) ，insert the boss on the flute tube into the groove of the casing and turn it clockwise to the position. When disassembling, the flute pipe is rotated counterclockwise and pulled out.

Planing operation

First, rest the tool front base flat upon the workpiece surface without the blades making any contact. Switch on and wait until the blades attain full speed. Then move the tool gently forward. Apply pressure on the front of tool at the start of planing, and at the back at the end of planing. Planing will be easier if you incline the workpiece in stationary fashion so that you can plane somewhat downhill. The speed and depth of cut determine the kind of finish. The power planer keeps cutting at a speed that will not result in jamming by chips. For rough cutting, the depth of cut can be increased, while for a good finish you should reduce the depth of cut and advance the tool more slowly

Grooving

1. To make a stepped cut as shown in the figure, use the edge fence (guide rule).
2. Draw a cutting line on the workpiece. Insert the edge fence into the hole in the front of the tool. Align the blade edge with the cutting line.
3. Adjust the edge fence until it comes in contact with the side of the workpiece, then secure it by tightening the screw.
4. When planing, move the tool with the edge fence flush with the side of the workpiece. Otherwise, uneven planing may result.

Chamfering

To make a chamfering cut as shown in the figure, align the“V” groove in the front base with the edge of the workpiece and plane it. Attention ：Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Always keep your blades sharp for the best performance possible.

Drive belt

1. Large drive pulley
2. Small drive pulley
3. Drive belt cover
4. Screws

If the drive belt is cracked or torn, replace it immediately. Please replace it with the same type of V-ribbed belt.

1. Unscrew the belt cover screw with a screwdriver and remove the belt cover.
2. Thoroughly clean both pulleys before installing the belt. First place the new belt on the small pulley and then rotate the large pulley clockwise while pushing the belt onto the large pulley.
3. Install the belt cover and tighten the belt cover screws with a screwdriver.

Connect vacuum cleaner
When you want to clean, just slide the suction port into the chip outlet on the machine. Then attach the vacuum cleaner hose to the dust collection port as shown.

Dust bag (optional accessory )
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, first remove the chip cover and then install the dust bag assembly.For the best results, empty the dust bag when it becomes about half full. Remove the dust bag from the tool and pull out the fastener

Maintenance and customer service

Note : Before inspecting or servicing the tool, be sure to turn off the power switch of the tool and unplug the power plug.
1. Tools and exhaust holes must be kept clean to avoid blockages.
2. If the power cord is damaged, you must purchase a power cord that adapts to the current.
3. The user-replaceable parts are the transmission belt and carbon brush. Please contact TACKLIFE for other parts.

Guide ruler installation

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