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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GUIDE D'UTILISATION

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

DW734
12-1/2" (318 mm) Heavy-Duty Portable Thickness Planer

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/I Definitions: Safety Guidelines

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the

manual and pay attention to these symbols.
i_, DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

J& WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

,& CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may

result in property damage.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS

i}, WARNING: For your own safety, read the instruction manual before operating the planer.

Failure to heed these warnings may result in personal injury and serious damage to the

planer. When servicing this tool, use only identical replacement parts. Have damaged cords

replaced by an authorized service center.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides apath of least resistance for

electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged

into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances. Do not modify plug provided -- if it will not fit the outlet, have the

proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without

yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric

cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live
terminal.

Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.

Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles
that accept the tool's plug.

REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR WORN CORDS IMMEDIATELY.

This tool is intended for use on a circuit that A GROUNDED B C
has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated OUTLET GROUNDING

in Figure A. The tool has a grounding plug MEANS
that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure A.

A temporary adapter, which looks like the
adapter illustrated in Figures B and C, may

be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole GROUNDING PIN
receptacle as shown in Figure B if a properly

grounded outlet is not available. The
temporary adapter should be used only until aproperly grounded outlet can be installed by a
qualified electrician. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending from the adapter
must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box.

The adapter (C) is not for use in Canada.

ADAPTER

_J,WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed

to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

General Safety Instructions

• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys
and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.

• DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet
locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted. Always operate tool in a

well-ventilated area free of combustible materials, gasoline or solvent vapors. If sparks
come in contact with flammable vapors, they may ignite, causing fire or explosion.

• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.

• MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter
keys.

• DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.

• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.

• USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.

When using and extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current

your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in

overheating and loss of power. The following table shows the correct size to use depending
on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The

smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. When operating a power tool outside, use
an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor use

and reduce the risk of electric shock.

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)

Ampere Rating 120V 25 (7.6) 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7)

Not More

Than

0

6

10
12

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets,

or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended.

Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Air vents often cover moving parts and

should also be avoided.

ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask it cutting operation is

dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.

ACTUATING TOOL MAY RESULT IN FLYING DEBRIS, COLLATION MATERIAL, OR

DUST WHICH COULD HARM OPERATOR'S EYES. The operator and all those persons
in the general area should wear safety glasses with permanently attached side shields.
Approved safety glasses are imprinted with the characters "Z87.1". It is the employer's
responsibility to enforce the use of eye protection equipment by the tool operator and other

people in the work area.

SECURE WORK. Use of clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It's safer than using

your hands and it frees both hands to operate tool.

DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest

performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

Than

6

10
12

16

240V 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 200 (61.0) 300 (91.4)

18 16 16 14
18 16 14 12

16 16 14 12
14 12 Not Recommended

AWGMore

• DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing

accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.

• REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure switch is in off position before plugging in.

• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
instruction manual for recommended accessories. The

use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to

persons.

• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if

the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the

tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly

and perform its intended function-check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,

mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its

operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should

be properly repaired or replaced.

• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UN ATTENDED.

TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.

Additional Specific Safety Rules for

Planers

• To reduce the riskofinjury, usermustreadandunderstand

instruction manual before operating planer.

• Always wear eye protection and dust mask if necessary.

• Keep hands away from the underside of the cutter head

carriage.

• Direction of feed. Feed work into planer according to

direction of feed arrows on top of the unit.

• Never clear clogs, make cutter knife replacement, or any

other repairs/adjustments with unit plugged in.

• Make certain that the switch is in the OFFposition before

connecting plug to a power source.

• Be sure that the cutter knives are mounted as described

in the instruction manual and check that all bolts are firmly
tightened before connecting unit to power source.

• To avoid injury, never rotate the cutter block directly with
your hands.

• Keep guards in place and in good working order.

• Stay alert - never operate the unit when tired or under the

influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.

• Do not use in dangerous environments. Do not use near

flammable substances, in damp or wet locations, or
expose to rain.

• Neverplane material which is shorterthan 12" (304.8 ram)

in length.

• Exhaust chute: remove shavings with brush or vacuum

after power has been shut off and cutter head has
stopped rotating.

• Always secure planer to stable work surface using

mounting holes in the base. Refer to Bench Mounting

paragraph.

• ALWAYSLOCATEPLANERWITHPROPERCLEARANCE
ON THE OUTFEED SIDE of the unit to prevent pinching

or binding of the workpiece against any obstacle.

• Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use.
Dust and grit containing metal particles often accumulate

on interior surfaces and could create a risk of serious
injury, electric shock or electrocution. ALWAYS WEAR

SAFETY GLASSES.

WARNING: For your own safety, it is recommended that

two people carry this machine or serious injury could result.

WARNING: Wear appropriate personal hearing

protection during use. Under some conditions and duration

of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing
loss.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilfing, 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.

• crystalfine sifica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products.

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber

(CCA).

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.

• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear protective clothing and
wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing
dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may

promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: A dust mask or respirator should be worn

by all persons entering the work area. The filter should
be replaced daily or whenever the wearer has difficulty
breathing. See your local hardware store for the proper
NIOSH/OSHA approved dust mask.

• The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

The symbols and their definitions are as follows:

V......... volts

Hz....... hertz

min .....minutes

---... direct current

(_)....... Class I Construction

(grounded)

[] ....... Class II Construction _ ......... earthing terminal

(double insulated) A ........ safety alert symbol

.../min per minute BPM .... beats per minute

RPM... revolutions per minute

A .......... amperes

W......... watts

"_ ....... alternating current

....... alternating or direct

current

no ........ no load speed

Specifications

Input ............................ 120V AC, 15 Amp

No-load speed ............ 10,000 RPM

Feed speed ................. 26' (7.9 m) per minute

Planing height ............. Maximum 6" (152.4 mm),

Minimum 1/8" (3.2 mm)

Planing width .............. Maximum 12-1/2" (317.5 mm)

Planing depth .............. Maximum 1/8" (3.2 mm)

(for boards 6" (152.4 mm) wide
or less)

Electrical Connection

Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate
marking. Volts, 50/60 Hz or "AC only" means your planer
must be operated only with alternating current and never
with direct current. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will
cause loss of power and overheating. All DEWALT tools are
factory tested, if this tool does not operate, check the power
supply.

Transporting the Planer

WARNING: For your own safety, it is recommended that

two people carry this machine or serious injury could result.

When moving your planer, hold it by the side carrying
handles (B) or by the hand indentation (C) at the base of the
planer. (Fig. 2).

When transporting or storing the planer, use the cord wrap
(D) located in the back of the tool (Fig. 3) to keep the cord

in place.

Bench Mounting

To facilitate bench mounting, two different sized holes (E)
are provided on the four corners of your planer as shown
in Figure 4. If mounting the planer with bolts, use the larger

holes. If mounting the planer with nails or screws, use the
smaller holes. It is not necessary to use both sets of holes.

Always mount your planer firmly to a secure surface to
prevent movement. To enhance the tool's portability, it can

be mounted to a piece of 1/2" (12.7 mm) or thicker plywood
which can then be clamped to your work support or moved

to other work areas and reclamped.
NOTE: If you elect to mount your planer to a piece

of plywood, make sure that the mounting screws don't
protrude from the bottom of the wood. The plywood must

sit flush on the work support.
_JLCAUTION: The mounting surface should not be warped

or otherwise uneven.

ASSEMBL Y

_WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source
before making any adjustments or removing/installing

attachments or accessories.

Depth Adjustment Crank Handle

TO A'n'ACH THE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT CRANK

HANDLE

1. Insert the crank handle (F) over the shaft (Fig. 5).

2. Secure the crank handle in place with the star screw and
T-wrench provided.

DUST HOOD INSTALLATION (FIG. 1)

1. Remove screws (AA, fig. 1), save these screws.

2. Slide the dust hood clips (BB, fig. 1A) into place on front

of the tool tray and rotate dust hood into place.

3 Align holes in dust hood with holes in tool tray and motor

housing, secure with screws removed earlier.
NOTE: Tighten the bottom screw first and then the two

side screws.

4. Attach dust hood to a dust collector. Refer to dust

collector owner's manual for correct procedure and

safety information.

_j, CAUTION: When using the dust collection attachment do

not operate the unff without a hose connected and a dust
collector in operation.

OPERA TION

AWARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source

before making any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories.

On/Off Switch

To turn the planer on, lift up the switch (G). The planer locks
on automatically. To turn the tool off, press the switch down.
A hole (H) is provided on the underside of the switch to insert

a padlock to lock off the planer as shown in Figure 6.

Table Extensions

Before using your planer, fold down the table extensions in

the front and back of the tool (Fig. 7). After extended use, the
table extensions may be slightly out of level. See Leveling

the Table Extensions in the Maintenance section of this
manual.

NOTE: The outside edges of the extension tables are level
with the base while the inside edges (closest to the cutter
head) are below the edge of the base. This is set at the

factory to reduce unnecessary friction between the material
and the table while providing adequate support at the two

points (those farthest from the cutter head) on the tables
that are integral to snipe prevention.

Carriage Head Lock

Your planer is equipped with a carriage head lock lever (I)

located on top of the motor (Fig. 8). This device secures
the carriage that holds the cutter head to the four posts of

your planer. By locking the carriage to the four posts, the
movement that causes snipe is drastically minimized.

Depth Adjustment

The depth adjustment scale (J) indicates the finished
thickness of your workpiece (Fig. 9). One rotation of the

FIG. 1

AA

FIG. 3

FIG. 4

FIG. 6

FIG. 2

FIG. 1A

FIG.

depth adjustment crank is equal to 1/16" (1.6 mm); half a
rotation is equal to 1/32" (0.8 mm), etc.
TO SET THE FINISHED THICKNESS

1. Raise head lock lever (I) to unlock the cutter head
(Fig. 8). This allows the cutter head to be adjusted.

2. Adjust the thickness. Turn the depth adjustment handle
(F) clockwise to lower the cutter head. Turn the handle

counter-clockwise to raise the cutter head. One full
rotation of the handle moves the cutter head 1/16"

(1.6 mm).

3. Depress the head lock lever to re-lock before planing.

NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust the carriage height while

the carriage lock is engaged. You may damage the machine.

FINE ADJUSTMENTS

The depth adjustment handle allows for fine adjustments,
from 1/64" (0.4 mm)to 1/16" (1.6 mm).

Fine adjustments are ideal for "shaving" small amounts

from your material. For example, if your planed workpiece
measures 3-1/16" (77.8 mm) thick, but should be 3"

(76.2 mm) thick, adjust your planer to remove the excess

1/16" (1.6 mm) as follows:

1. Plane and measure your workpiece. In this example, the

finished thickness is 3-1/16" (77.8 mm).

2. Turn the circular label on the depth adjustment handle
until the "0" mark aligns with the arrow on the top of the

tool. Do not make any other adjustments to the planer.

3. Turn the depth adjustment handle clockwise until the
1/16" (1.6 mm) mark aligns with the arrow.

4. Plane your workpiece. The final thickness should be 3"
(76.2 mm).

Material Removal Gauge

Your planer is equipped with a material removal gauge. It is
used to indicate the amount of wood that will be removed in

one pass with the carriage set at its current height.
TO USE THE MATERIAL REMOVAL GAUGE

A WARNING: DO NOT SWITCH THE UNIT ON WITH

THE MATERIAL POSITIONED UNDER THE CARRIAGE.
SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT.

1. Slide approximately 3" (76.2 mm) of your material under

the arrow (K) located in the middle of the carriage

(Fig. 10).

2. The wood must lay flat against the base of the planer. If

the material is inserted at an angle, the reading may be

inaccurate.

3. Unlock and crank the carriage down on the material until

the material removal bar engages the wood. The red

indicator (L) moves up the scale indicating the amount of
material to be removed with the carriage at that height.

4. Adjust the carriage height until the desired depth of cut
appears on the gauge.

5. Pull the material out from under the carriage.

6. Lock the carriage lock lever.

7. Turn the unit on and feed your material into the cutter
head.

NOTE:Do not exceedthe TABLEA
recommendeddepthof cutfor _ _-_ MATERIAL y,,

various widths of material :: I REMOVAL i:: I
recommended on the material i¢;ia GAUGE L_ J

removal gauge (Table A). _-_J_ C3DEPTHI

Turret Stop ii ! i _, _

Your planer is equipped with a 3" 6" _' 13- Yi
turret stop (M), shown in Figure 11, \ w DT. -_.f

for repetitive planing of pre-set ..... . ...................

depths. Stops are set at 0", 1/4"
(6.4 mm), 1/2" ( 12.7 mm)and 3/4" (19.0 mm). Use the

0" setting when planing between 1/8" (3.2 mm) and 1/4"
(6.4 mm).

TO SET A PLANING DEPTH

1. Be sure the carriage is set above 1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
before trying to set the turret stop.

2. Turn the turret stop until the desired measurement

shows (Fig. 11).

3. Unlock the head lock lever (Fig. 8). Turn the depth

adjustment crank, lowering the carriage by the desired

increments, until it contacts the turret stop.

NOTE: DO NOT USE FORCE TO CRANK THE CARRIAGE
BELOW THE LEVEL THAT THE TURRET STOP INDICATES.
PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

SYSTEM ON YOUR PLANER WILL RESULT.
NOTE: The 3/4" (19.0 mm) turret stop can be adjusted for

other planing thicknesses. Adjusting the 3/4" (19.0 mm)
turret stop does not affect the other turret stop settings.

TO ADJUST THE 3/4" (19.0 MM) STOP FOR OTHER
THICKNESSES

1. Unlock the head lock lever (Fig.8) and turn the adjustment

handle counterclockwise to raise the cutter head.

2. From the back of the tool, locate the turret adjustment
bolt (N) shown in Figure 11. This bolt is set for a 3/4"

(19.0 mm) depth of cut at the factory. Use the crescent
wrench provided to loosen the jam nut. Adjust the bolt

up or down to reach the desired planing depth.

3. Turn the depth adjustment crank, lowering the carnage
by the desired increments, until it contacts the turret

stop.

PLANING BASICS
Proper Planing Technique

_J,WARNING: DO NOT TURN THE UNIT ON WITH THE
MATERIAL ALREADY INSERTED UNDER THE CARRIAGE.
WAIT UNTIL THE ROLLERS AND CUTTER HEAD ARE UP
TO FULL SPEED BEFORE FEEDING YOUR MATERIAL

INTO THE MACHINE.

TO PLANE YOUR MATERIAL

Your planer works best on lumber with at least one flat
surface. If both sides of your workpiece are rough, use a

jointer to level one face.

_[_ 0FCUTI

FIG. 8

FIG. 9

FIG. 10

M

Support the workpiece adequately at all times. The maximum
depth of cut your planer can take in one pass is 1/8" (3.2

mm) [on material less than 6" (152 mm) wide]. Never attempt
to modify your planer to take a deeper cut. Follow the depth/
width of cut guidelines shown in Table A for best results.

1. Lower the carriage to the desired height for your first
pass.

2. Turn the unit on and feed the material into the feed

rollers.

3. Examine the finished cut and adjust the carriage to the
appropriate height for your next pass.

See the Troubleshooting Guide at the end of this section for
more information.

_,WARNING: Do not place your body between the

workpiece and a stationary structure while the material is
feeding out. Personal injury and/or damage to the work piece
may occur.

WARNING: This tool is designed to plane only wood. Do

not try to plane materials other than wood.

WARNING: Never plane wood which is shorter than 12"

(304.8 mm) in length.

_ WARNING: Plane only wood that is free from foreign

objects, with no loose knots and as few tight knots as

possible. Do not plane wood that is severely warped,

twisted, knotted or bowed.

WARNING: Do not feed wood across the grain, always

feed wood in the direction of the wood grain.

NOTE: For best results, plane both sides of the workpiece
to reach a desired thickness. For example, if you need to

remove 1/8" (3.2 ram) from your workpiece, remove 1/16"
(1.6 ram) from each side. This not only allows the workpiece
to dry with a even moisture content, it also produces finer

cuts.
NOTE: Always plane in the direction of the grain. Planing

material less than 3/4" (19.0 ram) wide is not recommended.
If you must plane narrow material, group the pieces together

and plane them as one wide workpiece whenever possible.
MINIMUM/MAXIMUM WIDTH/HEIGHT/DEPTH

NOTE: There is a certain area on the carriage of your planer
that will allow the 1/8" (3.2 ram) depth of cut on material less
than 6" (152.4 ram) wide. See Figure 12 for an approximate

location of this area. Your material must move under this
section of the carriage or planer will not take a 1/8" (3.2 ram)

depth of cut. If the material is wider than 6" (152.4 ram), it will
not fit through this area with an 1/8" depth cut.

Snipe

Snipe is a depression made when an unsupported end of
your material bends downward, causing the opposite end
to lift up into the cutter head. Ifyou are planing material that

is especially long, the use of additional material support is
recommended.

TO AVOID SNIPE
Feed the workpiece into the planer so it is level and remains

flat against the base at all times.

FIG. 12 FIG. 17

FIG. 13

FIG. 14

FIG. 15

FIG. 16

BOWED WOOD WILL BE FLATTENED BY
FEED ROLLERS AND CUTTER HEAD...

...BUT BOW WILL RETURN AFTER

WOOD IS PLANED

TOP FLAT

BOTTOM FLAT

Keep long workpieces level throughout planing operation
by receiving or "catching" them from the rear of the planer.

WARNING: Do not place your body between the

workpiece and a stationary structure while the material is
feeding out. Personal injury and/or damage to the work piece
may occur.

Twisted, Cupped and Bowed Wood

If both sides of your material are very rough or if the material
is cupped, bowed or twisted, the planer may not produce

the desired result. Ideally, you should have at least one

level face/surface on your material before you plane. Your

thickness planer will work best with material that has been
run through a jointer to produce one flat surface. If you

do not have at least one flat surface or a jointer, see the
following recommendations:

TO PLANE TWISTED WOOD (FIG. 13)

_'_WARNING: TWISTED WOOD MAY JAM YOUR

THICKNESS PLANER. IF A JAM OCCURS, TURN THE
POWER OFF, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY AND

RAISE THE CARRIAGE TO RELEASE THE MATERIAL
FROM THE CUTTER HEAD.

To plane only slightly twisted material:

Plane both sides alternating from one to the other until the

desired thickness is reached.

TO PLANE CUPPED WOOD (FIG. 14)
To obtain the best possible results with cupped wood:

Rip the material down the middle and plane it as two

separate pieces.

NOTE: Ripping the material reduces the severity of the

cup and allows the machine to deliver better results. More
material will be removed on cupped wood to achieve the

desired thickness than on a normal board.

If ripping the material is not an option:

Plane one side of the material until flat, then plane the

opposite side until flat (Fig. 15).

NOTE: Do not flip the board back and forth between each
pass as recommended by the general planing directions.

TO PLANE BOWED WOOD (FIG. 16)

The feed rollers and cutter head in your planer will push
the bow out of the material as it feeds. When the material

exits the planer, the pressure of the rollers and cutter head
will release allowing the wood to spring back into a bowed

formation. To properly remove the bow, use a jointer.

CHANGING THE PLANER KNIVES

_WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source
before making any adjustments or removing/installing

attachments or accessories.

Your planer is equipped with a three-knife cutter head with
three blades that have two sharpened edges. These blades

can be rotated once and changed as needed.

FIG. 18

FIG. 19

|

FIG. 20

\

, \\

FIG. 21 O

CHANGE BLADES WHEN:

• dull - may cause feeding issues.

• slow feed or no feed.

• motor overloading can also be an indication that knives
are dull and result in frequent breaker trips.

• excessive tearout of the wood material being planed

• nicked - blades can become nicked when planning very
knotty wood or when foreign material is not removed

from the wood being planed.

TO CHANGE PLANER KNIVES

1. Use the T-wrench to remove the tool tray. The cutter
head should now be exposed.

If the eight bolts in the knife clamp ARE NOT visible,
use a piece of scrap wood to carefully rotate the cutter
head until the bolts are accessible and the cutter head

locking lever engages as shown in Figure 21 (O).This will

prevent further rotation of the cutter head as you change
each knife (Fig. 17).

If the bolts ARE visible, be sure that the cutter head

locking lever is engaged so the cutter head does not
rotate while you are changing the knives. To do this, use

a piece of scrap wood to attempt to rotate the cutter
head. The locking lever will click into place if it is not

already engaged.

AWARNING: KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM

THE CUTTER HEAD AT ALL TIMES. USE THE TOOL
PROVIDED TO HANDLE THE KNIVES.

2. Remove bolts from knife clamp.

3. Use the magnets on the top of the T-wrench to attract
the knife clamp and lift the knife off the cutter head

(Fig. 18). One of the knives should now be exposed.

4. Use the magnet on the top of the T-wrench to attract
and handle the knife. AVOID TOUCHING THE KNIFE

WITH YOUR FINGERS. The knives on your planer are
sharpened on both edges.

If only one edge of the knife is worn:

1. Turn the knife around so that the sharp, unused edge
hangs over the edge of the cutter head where it will cut

the material. Be sure to set the oblong holes in the knife
over the pins machined on the cutter head (Fig. 19).

2. To reset the knife clamp, align the beveled edge of the
knife clamp with the cutting edge of the knife (Fig. 20).
If these are not aligned correctly, the clamp will not

secure the knife properly.

3. Place the screws through the holes in the knife clamp
and knife into the cutter head.

4. Tighten the screws sufficiently.

To access and replace the other two knives:

1. Depress the cutter head lock lever (O) as shown in

Figure 21.

2. Use the piece of scrap wood to carefully turn the cutter
head until it locks into place revealing another knife

clamp and dull knife.

3. Repeat the procedure indicated above.

If the knives are dull on both edges:

1. Follow the same knife change procedure indicated
above. HOWEVER, discard the dull knives and install
new ones onto the cutter head. Blades can not be

sharpened.

2. Repeat the procedure for the remaining knives.

After installing or reversing the knives:

1. Replace the tool tray onto the unit.

2. Tighten the screws onto the tray.

NOTE: THE PLANER WILL NOT OPERATE IF THE TOOL
TRAY IS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY.

MAINTENANCE

_WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source
before making any adjustments or removing/installing

attachments or accessories.

Periodic Maintenance

AWARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before

makinganyadjustmentsorremoving/installingattachments
or accessories.

1. Routinely check the tool for damage or broken parts.

2. Clean the unit of dust and debris that has collected in
all accessible areas of the planer from planning wood

material.

3. Wipe off infeed and outfeed rollers.

4. Clean base table. Light waxing will help wood material

pass through the planer.

5. Evaluate blade sharpness condition. Replace as
necessary.

6. Gauge Calibration, check thickness gauge calibration
and turret stop calibration.

7. Check brushes for wear and replace as necessary.

Installing a New Belt

NOTE: No tools are necessary to install a belt. The use of a
screwdriver or other tool to pry or stretch a belt may cause

damage to the pulleys and ultimately destroy the new belt.

1. Remove the crank handle.

2. Remove the two hex screws from the top, right side of
the planer.

3. Remove the two, small cross head screws securing the
side panels to the top of the planer.

4. Lift the side panel up out of the slot in the base and
remove the panel from the machine. Notice the grooves

inside the belt.

5. Start the belt on the top pulley (P) with 3 grooves on the

pulley, as shown in Figure 22.

6. Guide the belt between the lower pulley and the height
adjustment screw (Q), as shown in Figure 23.

7. With three grooves engaged on the large pulley, rotate
the pulley clockwise. Keep pressure on the edge of the

belt to keep the grooves engaged on the small pulley.

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8. Continue pressure on the side of the belt and rotate
the large pulley while hopping the belt further onto the

pulleys, as shown in Figure 24.

9. All of the belt grooves should be engaged in the final

position and the pulleys should rotate smoothly.

10. Reinstall the side cover and the screws. Do not
overtighten the self-tapping screws.

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Calibrating the Depth Adjustment

Scale

The depth adjustment scale on your planer is set at the
factory. However, with extended use, the depth adjustment

scale could show an incorrect measurement.

TO CHECK THE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT SCALE

1. Plane a piece of wood, noting the measurement on the
depth adjustment scale.

2. Measure the finished thickness of the workpiece.

3. If the thickness of the workpiece does not match the
reading on the depth adjustment scale, loosen the two

cross head screws (R) shown in Figure 25.

4. Adjust the pointer up or down until its reading matches

the finished thickness of the workpiece. Securely

re-tighten the screws.

Leveling the Table Extensions

After extended use, the table extensions might become
slightly out of level. To ensure that the tables are level,

place a straight edge on the table extension. The straight
edge should contact the edge of the table extension and
the main table (Fig. 7). When leveling, press the edge of the
table extensions down to remove any play. For best results,
use a level long enough to contact the edges of both table

extensions.

If the table extensions are not level, loosen the jam nuts (T)
and adjust the table extension support bolts (S) up or down
(Fig. 26).

NOTE: The outside edges of the extension tables are level
with the base while the inside edges (closest to the cutter
head) are below the edge of the base. This is set at the
factory to reduce unnecessary friction between the material

and the table while providing adequate support at the two

points (those farthest from the cutter head) on the tables that

are integral to snipe prevention.

TABLE

Keep the table clean and free from oil, grease and pitch.

Treat the table with paste wax to help maintain its smooth
finish.

Circuit Breaker Reset Button (Fig. 27)

Your planer is equipped with an 18 amp circuit breaker. If
your planer becomes overloaded and stops operating, turn
off the planer, let the unit sit for 2 minutes and press the
reset button (U) before you resume working.

_ WARNING: To prevent the planer from starting

unexpectedly if power is interrupted by a circuit breaker trip,
make sure the switch is in the OFF position before restoring

power.

NOTE: Circuit breaker overload is often the result of dull

knives. Change your knives on a regular basis to avoid
tripping your breaker. Check your knives before re-setting
the circuit breaker and continuing to plane.

See the Troubleshooting Guide at the end of this section for
more information.

Brushes

Inspect carbon brushes regularly. Keep brushes clean and
sliding freely in their guides. Always replace a used brush

in the same orientation in the holder as it was prior to its
removal.

Carbon brushes have varying symbols stamped into their
sides, and if the brushes are worn down to the line closest

to the spring, they must be replaced. Use only identical

DEWALT brushes.

New brush assemblies are available at DEWALT service
centers. After replacing brush assemblies, the tool should

be allowed to "run in" (run at no load) for 10 minutes to seat
new brushes before using.

TO REMOVE BRUSH ASSEMBLY (FIG. 28}

_WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source
before making any adjustments or removing/installing

attachments or accessories.

1. Remove the brush inspection cap (V).

2. Withdraw the brush assembly.

Cleaning and Lubrication

ZCCAUTION: Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never
immerse any part of the tool into a liquid. Electric shock may

result.

_ CAUTION: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool.

It is recommended that, once a year, you take or send the
tool to a DEWALT certified service center for a thorough

cleaning, inspection and lubrication of the gear case.

Accessories

There are three accessories available for the DW734
thickness planer:

• DW7331 - Dust Hood for DW734 (also fits the DW733)

• DW7342 - 12-1/2" (317.5 mm) Disposable Reversible
Planer Knives

• DW7350- Mobile Stand

_CAUTION: The use of any other accessory not

recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous.

If you need any assistance in locating these accessories,

please contact DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East
Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 or call 1-800-4-DEWALT
(1-800-433-9258).

Repairs

To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
maintenance and adjustment should be performed by
authorized service centers or other qualified service

personnel. Always use identical replacement parts.

Three Year Limited Warranty

DEWALT will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty
materials or workmanship for three years from the date of

purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to
normal wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty
coverage and warranty repair information, visit www.dewalt.
com or call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258). This
warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused
where repairs have been made or attempted by others. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have
other rights which vary in certain states or provinces.

In addition to the warranty, DEWALT tools are covered by
our:

1YEAR FREE SERVICE

DEWALT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts
caused by normal use, for free, any time during the first year
after purchase.

90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of
your DEWALT Power Tool, Laser, or Nailer for any reason,
you can return it within 90 days from the date of purchase
with a receipt for a full refund - no questions asked.

FREEWARNINGLABELREPLACEMENT: If your warning

labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-4-DEWALT
(1-800-433-9258) for a free replacement.

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Troubleshooting Guide

IF THE MATERIAL DOES NOT FEED PROPERLY, CHECK FOR:

• dull knives, rotate or replace as necessary. Refer to Changing the Planer Knives section.

• excess clogging in the dust hood. Refer Dust Hood Installation paragraph in the Assembly section.

• excess oil/debris/pitch on feed rollers. Refer to Periodic Maintenance and Cleaning and Lubrication paragraphs
under the Maintenance section.

• excessively twisted, cupped or bowed material. Refer to Twisted, Cupped and Bowed Wood paragraph in the Basic
Planing section.

• a broken drive belt. Refer to Installing a New Belt paragraph in the Maintenance section.

• dull knives. Refer to Changing the Planer Knives section.

IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS REPEATEDLY:

• dull knives, dull knives can cause motor overloading, rotate or replace as necessary. Refer to Changing the Planer

Knives section.

NOTE: Circuit breaker overload is often the result of dull knives. If the circuit breaker on your planer trips, check the
sharpness of your knives before attempting to reset the breaker in order to continue planing.

• reduce the depth of cut, an overly aggressive cut could cause motor overloading. Refer to Depth Adjustment
paragraph in the Operation section.

IF THE UNIT DOES NOT RUN, CHECK TO SEE:

• if the unit is plugged in. Ensure unit is plugged into the appropriate outlet, refer to the Important Safety Instructions
for AII Tools section.

• if the tool tray is properly in place. Refer to Figure 1 for proper location.

• if the circuit breaker needs to be reset. Refer to Circuit Breaker Reset Button paragraph under the Maintenance
section.

• if the motor brushes are depleted, replace as necessary. Refer to Brushes paragraph under the Maintenance section.

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTER HEAD.

REMOVAL OF THE TRAY/GUARD

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CUTTER HEAD WiLL NOT

ROTATE, DAMAGE MAY RESULT

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