DeWalt DW734-XE Instruction Manual

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WALT Industrial Tool Pty. Ltd..,20 Fletecher Road Mooroolbark,Victoria, Australia 3138 (MAY03) Form No. 620422-00 DW734

Copyright © 2003
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DW734-XE
318 mm (12-1/2”) Heavy Duty Portable Thickness Planer

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL
TOOLS

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.

DOUBLE INSULATION

Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two separate
layers of electrical insulation or one double thickness of insulation
between you and the tool’s electrical system. Tools built with this
insulation system are not intended to be grounded. As a result, your
tool is equipped with a two prong plug which permits you to use
extension cords without concern for maintaining a ground connec­tion.

NOTE: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety pre­cautions when operating this tool. The insulation system is for added
protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation
failure within the tool.

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 star ter 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 loss
of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct
size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage 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 GAGE FOR CORD SETS

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating
More Not more AWG
Than Than
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended

• 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. 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.

• 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.

• DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER SUPPLY 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.

• DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into planer according to direction
of feed arrows on top of the unit.

• 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 risk of injury, user must read and understand
instruction manual before operating planer.

• Always wear eye protection and dust mask if necessary.

• Keep hands 6” away from cutter head carriage when feeding work
piece.

• Never clear clogs, make cutter knife replacement or any other
repairs/adjustments with unit plugged in.

• Make certain that the switch is in the OFF position before connect­ing plug to a power source.

• To prevent unexpected “turn on” of the tool after power is dis­rupted, turn the switch OFF before restoring power.

• 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.

• Never plane material which is shorter than 12 inches.

• Exhaust chute: remove shavings with brush or vacuum after power
has been shut off and cutter head has stopped rotating.

• ALWAYS LOCATE PLANER WITH PROPER CLEARANCE ON THE
OUTFEED SIDE of the unit to prevent pinching or binding of the
workpiece against any obstacles.

• 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.

CAUTION: 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, 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.

• 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.

CAUTION: 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 approved dust mask.