Skil 1512, 1507 Instruction Manual

1507

15000

RPM

15000

RPM

470 W 2,3 kg

1512

520 W 2,3 kg

INTRODUCTION

● This tool is intended for planing wooden materials such

as beams and boards; it is also suitable for chamfering edges and rabbeting

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1 SAFETY

● Read and save this instruction manual (pay special

attention to the safety instructions at the back)

● Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before you start planing

● Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the tool

● When you put away the tool, switch off the motor and

ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete standstill, or use safety support J 5

● SKIL can assure flawless functioning of the tool only

when original accessories are used

● In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

immediately switch off the tool and disconnect the plug

● Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)

● This tool should not be used by people under the age of

16 years

● The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A);

wear ear protection

● If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do

not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug

● Never use tool when cord is damaged; have it replaced

by a qualified person

● Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to a 220V supply)

● If any chip should get jammed in the chip outlet, you

should switch off the motor, ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete standstill, disconnect the plug, and remove the jammed chip

● Ensure that the screws with which the knife is fastened

are tightened finger tight

● Before using the tool check that the knife does not brush

anywhere

● Keep your fingers away from the rotating knife

● Only use carbide-tipped (TC) knives with this tool

● Always disconnect plug from power source before

making any adjustment or changing any accessory

WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):

● Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire

in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug

● If for any reason the old plug is cut off the cord of this

tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

USE

● Safety switch 2

Prevents the tool from being switched on by accident

- tool is switched on by pulling switch B while pressing knob A

- tool is switched off by releasing switch B

! before switching on the tool, ensure that only the

front shoe rests on the workpiece and that the knife does not touch it

! before switching off the tool, you should lift it

from the workpiece

● Safety bracket H 4

- prevents contact with rotating knife

- opens automatically when planing rabbets

● Safety support J 5

- protects workpiece from damage when tool is put aside

- will automatically fold backwards when planing

● Key storage 2

● Changing knive 3

This plane is equipped with a non-grindable knife with cutting edges on both sides; so if one side has become blunt, the other side can be used

! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug

- take hex key from storage

- turn plane upside down

- loosen screws C max. 180°

- for loosening knife tap strip L with piece of wood, as illustrated, until the strip releases

- push knife out of knife pulley with piece of wood

- put knife back in knife pulley in reversed position, or use new knife

! groove in knife should match ledge in knife pulley ! ensure that knife end near safety bracket aligns

with edge of foot (set a ruler flat against housing as

illustrated and use it as a stopper)

- fasten screws C finger tight

! in case of considerable vibration, check if

accidentally a HSS-knife was used; only use carbide-tipped (TC) knives (SKIL accessory

2610373095)

! change knife in time; only use sharp knives

● Adjusting planing depth

- turn knob D 2 to select required depth

- use arrow on plane as reference

● Dust suction

- mount vacuum cleaner adapter E 4

- connect vacuum cleaner to extension F 4 for optimal dust pick-up performance

● Planing rabbets 4

! ensure that the knife does not brush anywhere

- select required planing depth

- select rabbeting depth by using rabbeting depth adjuster G

- place tool on workpiece

- start planing

- safety bracket H opens automatically

- maximum rabbeting width 82 mm

- maximum rabbeting depth 10 mm

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