Bosch PL2632 Operating/safety Instructions Manual

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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 which 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 adapt e r plugs with earth e d (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 or 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 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of

an GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and us e co mmon sense w hen oper ating 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 mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the sw itch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and / or battery pa ck, picking up or car rying 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 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.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all 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 for ce the powe r 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.

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.

WARNING

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

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Disconnect the plug from the power source a

nd/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 m

aintained 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 rep a i r per s o n usi n g only identi c al replacement parts. This will ensure that the

safety of the power tool is maintained.

Safety Rules 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 only, because the cutter may contact its own cord. Cutting a "live" wire

may make exposed metal parts of the 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 hand or

against the body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.

Always start the planer before blade is in contact with the workpiece and allow the blade to come to full speed. Tool can

vibrate or chatter if blade speed is too slow at beginning of cut and possibly kickback.

Check the workpiece for nails, if there are nai ls, eit her rem ove or set the m well below intended finished surface. If the

planer blades strike objects like nails it may cause the tool to kickback and serious personal injury may result.

Unplug t h e planer b efore c h a n g i n g accessories. Before plugging the tool in, chec k that the t r igger lock is "OFF".

Accidental start-ups may occur if planer is plugged in while changing an accessory.

After changing blades, rotate the blade drum to make sure blades are not hitting any part of the blade head housing and the blade locking scr e w s a r e t i g h t.

Spinning blades could strike tool housing and damage tool as well as possible injury.

Al ways hold the tool firmly w ith both hands for maximum control.

Never pull the plane backward over the workpiece. Loss of control may occur.

Do not put fingers or any objects into the shavings exhaust port or clean out shavings while tool is running. Contact

with blade drum will cause injury.

Rem ove plu g from power s ource i f it becomes necessary to remove chips. The

blades are hidden from view and you may be cut if blade is contacted.

Never use dull or damaged blades. Sharp blades m u st b e handled with c a r e .

Damaged blades can snap during use. Dull blades require more force to push the tool, possibly causing the blade to break.

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Additional Safety Warnings

GFCI and personal protection devices like electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will further enhance your personal safety.

Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC power supply. While the tool may appear to

work, the electrical components of the AC rated tool are likely to fail and create a hazard to the operator.

Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery hands cannot safely

control the power tool.

Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool. When cleaning a tool be careful not to disassemble any portion of th e tool since internal wire s may be misplaced or pinched or safety guard return sp ring s may be impro perl y mounted.

Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.

Risk of injury to user. The power cord must only be serviced by a Bosch Factory Service Center or Autho rized Bosch Service Station.

Some dust created by power

sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints,

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and

other masonry products, and

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-

treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

WARNING

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IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

Symbol Name Designation/Explanation

V Volts Voltage (potential) A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power kg Kilograms Weight min Minutes Time s Seconds Time

Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.

No load speed Rotational speed, at no load n Rated speed Maximum attainable speed .../min Revolutions or reciprocation Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,

per minute orbits etc. per minute 0 Off position Zero speed, zero torque... 1, 2, 3, ... Selector settings Speed, torque or position settings.

I, II, III, Higher number means greater speed

Infinitely variable selector with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting

Arrow Action in the direction of arrow

Alternating current Type or a characteristic of current

Direct current Type or a characteristic of current

Alternating or direct current Type or a characteristic of current

Class II construction Designates Double Insulated

Construction tools.

Earthing terminal Grounding terminal

Warning symbol Alerts user to warning messages

Li-ion RBRC seal Designates Li-ion battery recycling

program

Ni-Cad RBRC seal Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling

program

Read manual symbol Alerts user to read manual

Wear eye protection symbol Alerts user to wear eye protection

Symbols

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This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards Association.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards Association, to United States and Canadian Standards.

This symbol designates that this tool complies to NOM Mexican Standards.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Intertek Testing Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.

Symbols (continued)

IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them

and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

This symbol designates that this component is recognized by Underwriters Laboratories.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, to United States and Canadian Standards.

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Functional Description and Specifications

Dis connect the p l ug from the p ower s ource b efore making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety

measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

WARNING

PL2632 Planer

PORT SELECTOR LEVER

Maximum Capacities

Planing depth 0 - 5/32" (0 - 2.6mm) Rabbeting depth 0 - 5/16" (0 - 9mm) Planing width 3-1/4" (82mm)

NOTE: For tool specifications refer to

the nameplate on your tool.

GUIDE

BRACKET

DEPTH

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

SHAVINGS

EXHAUST

PORT

GUIDE

BRACKET

FENCE

CHAMFER

V-GROOVE

WASHER

O-RING

FIG. 1

TRIGGER SWITCH

E A

“LOCK-ON”

BUTTON

“LOCK OFF”

BUTTON

BALL-JOINT

CORD SWIVEL

WING KNOBS

FENCE

PLANER STAND

DEPTH SCALE

Dual-Mount

Guide Fence

PA1207

Basic Guide

Fence

WING KNOBS

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GUIDE FENCES

Purposes of Guide Fences

The Bosch planer guide fences all have a protective shield that covers the unused section of the blade. Therefore, we recommend always attaching a planer guide fence (except in situations when the planing takes place farther in from the edge of a workpiece than the width of the planer blade and would interfere with the work).

All of the Bosch planer guide fences can be used to control the width of the cut, such as when creating rabbets (See page 14).

All of the Bosch planer guide fences also provide added stability when planing materials that are up to 3-1/4" wide.

The optional dual-mount guide fence is especially helpful when planing a vertical edge, such as when planing an un-mounted door that is laid flat, such as on saw horses. (Fig. 2)

Positioning of Guide Fences

For right-handed use, the guide fence should be installed on the left side of the tool. For lefthanded use, the guide fence should be installed on the right side of the tool, except when using the planer to create rabbets, which requires the guide fence to be installed on the left side of the tool.

Installation of Basic Guide Fence

1. Place a wing screw through the bottom hole in the long end of the bracket and screw into the front mount on the appropriate side of the planer and securely tighten wing knob. (The O-ring should be on the backside of the bracket and the flat washer between the back of the knob and the front side of the bracket.)

2. Place the bolt through the top of the hole on the short end of the bracket and then through the slot in the appropriate arm of the fence. Place the flat washer on the bottom of the bolt below the guide fence’s arm and then install wing knob. If the washer is not installed, the guide fence is likely to slip.

3. Securely tighten wing knob.

Installation of Dual-Mount Guide Fences

• This is the same as installing the Basic Guide Fence, except that both brackets are attached to the planer’s front mount area and rear mount area (Fig. 1).

Attachment of Plastic Overshoe to Dual-

Mount Guide Fences

• There are two plastic overshoes that can be used with the dual-mount fence, a straight overshoe and 3-degree overshoe (sold separately).

• The 3-degree bevel plastic overshoe is especially useful when planing the long edges of typical doors.

• The overshoes clip onto the steel fence.

• To remove either overshoe, gently pull tabs on overshoe away from the fence and then move overshoe upward (Fig. 2a).

Setting The Desired Planing Width

1. Loosen the wing knob(s) that hold the fence onto the brackets guide bracket(s).

2. Slide the fence along the guide bracket(s) to the desired planing width. (When using the dual-mount fence, it may be necessary to raise the planer stand before the desired width can be reached.)

3. Securely tighten wing knobs.

FIG. 2

PLASTIC

OVERSHOE

DUAL-MOUNT

GUIDE FENCE

TABS (3x)

FIG. 2a

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PLANER BLADES

The planer blades are sharp

and frag ile a nd m ust b e handled carefully to avoid injury to the user or damage to the blades.

• There are three types of blades that can be used with the Bosch PL2632 planer; standard mini tungsten carbide blades, Bosch Woodrazor micrograin mini tungsten carbide blades (standard equipment with the Bosch PL2632 planer), and large HSS blades.

• While the Bosch PL2632 mini tungsten carbide blades are sharper and more durable than standard mini tungsten carbide blades, the assembly and adjustment of both of Woodrazor and standard tungsten carbide blades are the same. Henceforth, all references in this manual to “mini TC blades” refer to both Woodrazor blades and standard mini tungsten carbide blades.

• To use large HSS blades with the PL2632 it is necessary to purchase optional accessories.

Wear prote ctive g loves

when chang ing plan er blades. Edges are sharp and may cause

injury.

REMOVING MINI TUNGSTEN CARBIDE

BLADES

Mini TC planer blades have two cutting edges, and may be reversed when one of the cutting

edges becomes dull or chipped. (Fig. 6) Before any work on the machine itself, pull the power plug.

Always change both blades at the same time. Otherwise, imbalance can cause vibration and reduce the useful service life of the tool. Use only blades designated for use with this model, because other blades can cause vibration, decrease performance and may not clamp securely in blade holder. Do not attempt to sharpen or use re-sharpened any TC blades.

To remove the blades:

1. Rotate the blade drum until the clamping jaw is parallel to the planer shoe.

WARNING

FIG. 4

CLAMPING

SCREW

FRONT

SHOE

BLADE

HOLDER

RIDGE

CLAMPING

JAW

BLADE DRUM

BLADE WRENCH

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2. Loosen the three clamp screws by about one revolution each. (It is not necessary to remove the clamping jaw.) (Fig. 4)

3. Slightly rotate the blade drum and use a piece of wood to push the blade sideways and out from under the clamping jaw. Make sure to keep your fingers away from the sharp edges of the blade. If the blade is gummed and difficult to remove, you may clean the blade and clamp with mineral spirits, lacquer thinner or alcohol. (Fig. 5)

4. Rotate the blade drum 180° and repeat the procedure to remove the second blade. Before inserting a new or sharpened blade, clean all surfaces (blades, retainer and drum) with mineral spirits; lacquer thinner or alcohol, as this will ensure an accurate blade setting and proper tool performance.

INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING MINI

CARBIDE BLADES

If the blades and/or holder are gummed and difficult to remove, remove the clamping jaws and screws and clean all surfaces with mineral spirits; lacquer thinner or alcohol, as this will ensure an accurate blade setting and proper tool performance. (See REMOVAL OF MINI TC BLADE HOLDERS AND RETAINERS)

To install, carefully slide the blades onto ridges on the blade holders.

To ensure proper operation and an even cut, the blades must be positioned so that they are:

• Centered relative to the front and rear shoes.

• Aligned with each other.

• Positioned so that they will not touch against any part of the planer when rotated.

• Evenly pressed back toward the holder to ensure that they are level.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Align the groove on top of the blade with the ridge of the blade holder and carefully slide the blade onto the blade holder, as shown in Figure 6.

2. Using a block of wood push the TC blade back towards the blade holder so that the inner side of the blade is pressed against the sloping part of the blade holder. (This will ensure that the blades are level.)

3. Then tighten the Torx clamping screws using the correct tightening sequence (1,2,3), as shown in Figure 4, and your planer is ready for use.

Blade Retainer Screws - Under normal circumstances, the position of the retainer on the mini TC blade holders does not require readjustment. If fact, the screws that attach the retainer to the blade holder are factory sealed with a yellow fastening compound that should not be disturbed. However, if you believe that adjustments must be made, proper adjustment is critical, and it is best performed by a Bosch Factory Service or Bosch Authorized Service Center.

CONVERSION TO HIGH-SPEED STEEL

BLADES

The PL2632 Planer can be converted to accept large HSS blades. The conversion requires the optional PA1204 HSS Blades with Retainers (pair). (Fig. 7) Additional pairs of HSS blade, the PA1205 large HSS blades, can also be purchased separately.

FIG. 7

HSS

BLADE

RETAINER

BLADE

HOLDER

FIG. 5

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REMOVAL OF MINI TC BLADE HOLDERS

AND RETAINERS

1. Rotate the blade drum until the clamping jaw is parallel to the planer shoe.

2. Loosen the three clamp screws completely and remove the screws and clamping jaw.

3. Slightly rotate the blade drum and use a piece of wood to push the blade, holder and retainer off of the blade drum. Make sure to keep your fingers away from the sharp edges of the blade. If the blade is gummed and difficult to remove, you may clean the blade and clamp with mineral spirits, lacquer thinner or alcohol.

4. Rotate the blade drum 180° and repeat the procedure to remove the second blade.

INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING HSS

BLADES AND RETAINERS

Before inserting a new or sharpened blade, clean all surfaces (blades, retainer and drum) with mineral spirits; lacquer thinner or alcohol, as this will ensure an accurate blade setting and proper tool performance.

New or re-sharpened plane blades must be properly leveled before installation using the optional PA1206 HSS Blade Leveling Fixture. (The PA1204 HSS Blades with Retainers are leveled at the factory.)

To ensure proper operation and an even cut, the blades must be positioned so that they are:

• Centered relative to the front and rear shoes.

• Aligned with each other.

• Positioned so that they will not touch against any part of the planer when rotated.

Procedure:

1. To install the blades, carefully slide the blade/retainer assembly sideways to over one of the two clamping areas on the blade drum. The retainer must engage in the groove. (Fig.

2. Place a properly-oriented clamping jaw over the blade. (Fig. 4)

3. Tighten the three clamp screws with the Torx key using the correct tightening sequence (1,2,3). (Fig. 4)

4. Rotate the blade drum 180° and repeat the procedure for the second blade clamp.

REMOVING LARGE HSS BLADES

To remove the blades:

1. Rotate the blade drum until the clamping jaw is parallel to the planer shoe.

2. Loosen and remove the three clamp screws with the Torx key.

3. Also remove the clamping jaw.

4. Slightly rotate the blade drum and use a piece of wood to push the blade and retainer sideways and out of the blade drum. Make sure to keep your fingers away from the sharp edges of the blade. If the blade is gummed and difficult to remove, you may clean the blade and clamp with mineral spirits, lacquer thinner or alcohol.

Rotate the blade drum 180° and repeat the procedure to remove the second blade.

RESHARPENING HSS BLADES

Worn or dull HSS plane blades can be resharpened. The optimal blade angle of 50° should be maintained when sharpening. Once a total of 6 mm of steel has been removed from tips of the blades, both blades must be replaced because the minimum HSS blade height is 23 mm from back to tip.

FIG. 8

GROOVE

FIG. 9

HSS

BLADE

RETAINER

BLADE

LEVELING

FIXTURE

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Operating Instructions

TRIGGER "ON/OFF" SWITCH

Hold the tool with bo th

hands while starting the tool, since torque from the motor can cause the tool to twist.

If the “Lock-ON” button is

continuously being depressed, the trigger cannot b e released.

Never l e a ve t h e tr i g g er

locked "ON". Before plugging the tool in, check that the trigger lock is "OFF". Accidental start-ups could

cause injury.

Be aware of the location

and setting of the switch "Lock-ON" button. If the switch is locked

"ON" during the use, be ready for emergency situations to switch it "OFF".

TO TURN THE TOOL “ON”: Depress the “Lock-OFF” button on either side of the tool and squeeze the trigger switch.

TO TURN THE TOOL “OFF”: Simply release the trigger switch.

Your planer is also equipped with a “Lock-ON” button located on the front of the handle that allows continuous operation without squeezing the trigger.

TO LOCK THE SWITCH ON: Squeeze trigger switch fully, depress the “Lock-ON” button and release trigger.

TO UNLOCK THE SWITCH: Squeeze trigger switch and release it without depressing the “Lock-ON” button.

CORD SWIVEL

The swiveling ball joint on the power cord makes it easy to position the cord in a way that makes it easier to use the tool (Fig. 1).

PLANING ACTION

Proper planing action helps to achieve the desired result. With practice and experience, it will become second nature. Make sure that the workpiece is held in place securely on your work surface, and standing comfortably, hold the planer firmly with both hands.

1. With the planer fully adjusted, place the front shoe on the workpiece, (be certain that the blade drum is not in contact with the work) and start the planer as described earlier.

2. With pressure on the front shoe, and the fence against the side of the work (to control the width or angle,) feed the planer steadily until the full length of the rear shoe passes over the edge of the workpiece. (Fig. 10)

3. Then gradually transfer pressure to the rear shoe, and continue planing to the end of the cut.

4. If pressure is not maintained over the rear shoe through the end of the cut, a divot may be created in the workpiece once the front shoe clear the end of the workpiece. To minimize this possibility, use a 3-way edge clamp to hold a piece of scrap wood (at least 1-1/2" (38 mm) thick) on the end of the workpiece, aligned with the surface to be planed (Fig. 11). Doing this moves the location of a potential divot off the workpiece

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LEVELING OF HSS BLADES

A PA1206 HSS Blade Leveling Fixture (optional accessory) is required to level new or resharpened HSS blades. (Not necessary with the PA1204 HSS Blades and Retainers, which are leveled at the factory.)

1. Place the blade and blade retainer on the leveling fixture and make sure that the blade retainer engages in the grooves intended for this purpose. (Fig. 9)

2. Press the plane blade against the stop in

front of the cutting edge to achieve the proper depth and evenness (levelness) and with the blade retainer in this position and tighten it with t

he locking screws. This will automatically adjust the blade to the correct height and levelness.

3. Tighten the retainer screws.

4. Remove blade and retainer assembly from the leveling fixture.

5. Repeat the procedure for the second blade.

WARNING

PLANER

STAND

SHOE

FIG. 10

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and on to the piece of scrap wood.

5. Feed the planer at a uniform and reasonable

rate that does not put excessive strain on the motor or blades, (do not pull the planer back over the surface already cut.)

6. Use progressive cuts until you are near the

desired depth, and then re-adjust to a thin cut for the final pass to obtain a good surface finish.

The motor may stall if improperly used or

overloaded. Reduce the pressure (feed rate)

or depth of cut to prevent possible damage to the tool if the motor labors.

CAUTION

FIG. 11

EDGE

CLAMP

WOOD SCRAP

WORK PIECE

DEPTH OF CUT AND FEED RATE

The cutting depth (planing depth) is determined by the difference in height between the adjustable front shoe and the fixed rear shoe of the planer. The depth knob adjusts the front shoe, which retracts and exposes the blade and determines the amount of material removed from the workpiece. The cutting depth range is from 0 to 3/32" (2.6 mm) per pass. (Fig. 1)

The appropriate depth of cut and feed rate depends on the workpiece material:

To avoid clogging and/or damage to the motor, a thinner cut and/or a slower feed rate may be needed if the material has any of these characteristics: hardness; gumminess, sappiness, moisture, paint, varnish and/or knots. Also, when planing against the grain or

across the grain rather than with the grain, a shallower cut and/or slower feed rate is required. Whenever possible, test by planing a similar piece of scrap material.

Use multiple, progressive cuts to achieve the total desired depth.

Start with a thin cut. If the plane moves freely through the workpiece with no excessive load on the motor, the depth setting can be increased before the next cut.

When near the desired total depth, re-adjust the planing depth to a thin setting for the final cut to obtain a good surface finish.

Adjusting the Depth of Cut: Rotate depth adjustment knob until the indicator is aligned with the desired cutting depth on the depth scale (Fig. 1).

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BEVELING EDGES

The V-groove in the front planer base plate allow quick and easy beveling of workpiece edges. (Fig. 13).

RABBETING

Although all of the compatible Bosch planer guide fences can be used with the PL2632 for rabbeting (sometimes called "shiplapping"), the best fence for this purpose is the optional dualmount fence.

The PL2632 can create rabbets up to 82 mm / 3-1/2" wide. (Fig. 14). Keep in mind that it takes steady sideways pressure and many passes to create rabbets using a planer.

RABBETING DEPTH STOP

The optional rabbeting depth stop (Fig. 14) allows the user to set any rabbeting depth from 0 to 5/16" (9 mm). For best results, it is important that the blade be properly aligned (See "BLADE ALIGNMENT").

Setting the rabbet depth: Loosen wing knob and using the depth scale on the rabbeting depth stop, set the desired rabbet depth. Securely tighten wing knob (Fig. 14).

FIG. 14

9mm max.

82mm

RABBETING

DEPTH STOP

WING KNOB

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LANER STAND

The planer stand automatically springs down to help keep the blade from coming in contact with the work surface when planer is not in use (Fig. 12). The planer stand is designed to swing up and out of the way by it itself when the back of the plane crosses the leading edge of the workpiece (Fig. 10). It will also swing up when planing begins in the middle of the work piece (in from the edge of the work piece).

45°

FIG. 13

FIG. 12

PLANER

STAND

UNCLOGGING THE SHAVINGS

EXHAUST SYSTEM

Remove plug from power source if it becom es

necessary to manually remove shavings.

The blades are hidden from view and you may be cut if contacted.

To minimize the possibility of clogging, make

sure:

1. The depth of cut is reasonable for the

material.

2. The feed rate is reasonable for the material.

(See DEPTH OF CUT AND FEED RATE)

3. Unplug the planer and carefully insert a

screwdriver or similar object into the exhaust port to break up the clog.

WARNING

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Service

Pre ventive main t enance

performed by unauthorized personnel may result in misplacing of internal wires a nd comp onents whic h cou l d cause ser i o us hazard. We

recommend that all tool service be performed by a Bosch Factory Service Center or Autho rized Bosch Service Station.

TOOL LUBRICATION

Your Bosch tool has been properly lubricated and is ready to use. It is recommended that tools with gears be regreased with a special gear lubricant at every brush change.

CARBON BRUSHES

The brushes and commutator in your tool have been engineered for many hours of dependable service. To maintain peak efficiency of the motor, we recommend every two to six months the brush es be examined. Only genuine Bosch replace ment brushes specially designed for your tool should be used.

BEARINGS

Bearings which become noisy (due to heavy load or very abrasive material cut ting) should be replaced at once to avoid overheating or motor failure.

Cleaning

To avoid accidents always

dis connect the tool from the power suppl y befor e cleani n g o r

performing any main tenance. The tool may

be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air. Always wear safety gog gles when

cleaning tools with compressed air.

Ventilation openings and switch levers must be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not at tempt to clean by inserting pointed objects through openings.

Ce rtain clea ning agent s and solvent s damag e

plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline,

carbon tetrachlo ride, chlo rinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and house hold detergents that contain ammonia.

Clean the planer stand regularly and ensure that it springs back freely.

DRIVE BELT

The drive belt is a normal maintenance part and should be inspected periodically for wear. If the drive belt shows signs of drying out, cracking or tearing, it should be replaced. If the drive belt will not track properly or comes off the pulleys, it should be replaced.

Installing new drive belt: Loosen screw and remove the drive belt cover (Fig. 15). Cut and remove the worn drive belt. Before installing the new drive belt, clean both pulleys thoroughly. First place the new drive belt onto the drive pulley then rotate clockwise while pushing the belt onto the driven pulley (Fig. 16). Reinstall the drive belt cover and securely tighten screw (Fig. 15).

WARNING

Maintenance

WARNING

CAUTION

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FIG. 15

FIG. 16

SCREW

DRIVE BELT

COVER

DRIVEN PULLEY

DRIVE

PULLEY

DRIVE

BELT

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