DW678 - Planer DEWALT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DW678 DEWALT

10,000 10,000 Base length mm 320 320 Planing width mm 82 82 Rabbeting depth (max.) mm 25 25 Planing depth (max.) mm 4.0 4.0 Weight kg 3.8 3.9 Fuses: Europe 230 V tools 10 Amperes, mains U.K. & Ireland 230 V tools 13 Amperes, in plugs The following symbols are used throughout this manual: Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life or damage to the tool in case of non- observance of the instructions in this manual. Denotes risk of electric shock. EC-Declaration of conformity DW678/DW678E DEWALT declares that these Power Tools have been designed in compliance with: 89/392/EEC, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, EN 50144, EN 55104 / EN 55014-2, EN 55014, EN 61000-3-2 & EN 61000-3-3. For more information, please contact DEWALT at the address below, or refer to the back of the manual. Level of sound pressure according to 86/188/EEC & 89/392/EEC, measured according to EN 50144: DW678 DW678E

(sound pressure) dB(A)* 93 91

(acoustic power) dB(A) 101 99* at the operator’s ear Take appropriate measures for the protection of hearing if the sound pressure of 85 dB(A) is exceeded. Weighted root mean square acceleration value according to EN 50144: DW678 DW678E< 2.5 m/s < 2.5 m/s

Director Engineering and Product Development Horst Großmann DEWALT, Richard-Klinger-Straße 40, D-65510, Idstein, GermanyENGLISH 14 en - 2 Safety instructions When using Power Tools, always observe the safety regulations applicable in your country to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Read the following safety instructions before attempting to operate this product. Keep these instructions in a safe place! General 1 Keep work area clean Cluttered areas and benches can cause accidents. 2 Consider work area environment Do not expose Power Tools to humidity. Keep work area well lit. Do not use Power Tools in the presence of inflammable liquids or gases. 3 Guard against electric shock Prevent body contact with earthed surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, cookers and refrigerators). For use under extreme conditions (e.g. high humidity, when metal swarf is being produced, etc.) electric safety can be improved by inserting an isolating transformer or a (FI) earth-leakage circuit-breaker. 4 Keep children away Do not let children come into contact with the tool or extension cord. Supervision is required for those under 16 years of age. 5 Extension cords for outdoor use When the tool is used outdoors, always use extension cords intended for outdoor use and marked accordingly. 6 Store idle tools When not in use, Power Tools must be stored in a dry place and locked up securely, out of reach of children. 7 Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Preferably wear rubber gloves and non-slip footwear when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to keep long hair out of the way. 8 Wear safety goggles Also use a face or dust mask in case the operations produce dust or flying particles. 9 Beware of maximum sound pressure Take appropriate measures for the protection of hearing if the sound pressure of 85 dB(A) is exceeded. 10 Secure workpiece Use clamps or a vice to hold the workpiece. It is safer and it frees both hands to operate the tool. 11 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 12 Avoid unintentional starting Do not carry the plugged-in tool with a finger on the switch. Be sure that the switch is released when plugging in. 13 Stay alert Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the tool when you are tired. 14 Disconnect tool Shut off power and wait for the tool to come to a complete standstill before leaving it unattended. Unplug the tool when not in use, before servicing or changing accessories. 15 Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Always check that adjusting keys and wrenches are removed from the tool before operating the tool. 16 Use appropriate tool The intended use is laid down in this instruction manual. Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy-duty tool. The tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended. Warning! The use of any accessory or attachment or performance of any operation with this tool, other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury. 17 Do not abuse cord Never carry the tool by its cord or pull it to disconnect from the socket. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges. 18 Maintain tools with care Keep the tools in good condition and clean for better and safer performance. Follow the instruc- tions for maintenance and changing accessories. Inspect the tool cords at regular intervals and, if damaged, have them repaired by an authorized DEWALT repair agent. Inspect the extension cords periodically and replace them if damaged. Keep all controls dry, clean and free from oil and grease. 19 Check for damaged parts Before using the tool, carefully check it for damage to ensure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.en - 3 15 ENGLISH Check for misalignment and seizure of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other conditions that may affect its operation. Have damaged guards or other defective parts repaired or replaced as instructed. Do not use the tool if the switch is defective. Have the switch replaced by an authorized DEWALT repair agent. 20 Have your tool repaired by an authorized DEWALT repair agent This Power Tool is in accordance with the relevant safety regulations. To avoid danger, electric appliances must only be repaired by qualified technicians. Package contents The package contains: 1 Planer 1 Parallel fence 1 Rabbeting depth stop 2 Wing bolts 1 Spanner 1 Dust extraction adapter 1 Dustbag (K-models only) 1 Metal case (K-models only) 1 Instruction manual 1 Exploded drawing

• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may have occurred during transport.

• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual prior to operation. Description (fig. A) Your high performance Planer has been designed for professional planing of wood. 1 ON/OFF-switch 2 Lock-off button 3 Right/Left shavings discharge cassette 4 Planing depth adjustment knob 5 Planing depth graduation 6 Threaded hole for parallel fence 7 Hole for stationary stand 8 Rabetting depth stop 9 Side guard 10 Motor cover 11 Drive belt cover 12 Parking shoe DW678E - Soft start feature The soft start feature allows the cutting speed to build up slowly, thus reducing the immediate torque reaction transmitted to the belt drive and the operator. DW678E - Constant speed feature The constant speed feature maintains the cutting speed under load. This means less noise and a constant cutting speed. Moreover the speed will not increase dramatically when lifting the tool off the workpiece. DW678E - Electronic brake his model is equipped with an electronic brake which immediately stops the cutters upon releasing the ON/OFF-switch. Electrical safety The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. Your DEWALT tool is double insulated in accordance with EN 50144; therefore no earth wire is required. Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)

• Should your mains plug need replacing and you are competent to do this, proceed as instructed below. If you are in doubt, contact an authorized DEWALT repair agent or a qualified electrician.

• Disconnect the plug from the supply.

• Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely; a plug with bared copper conductors is dangerous if engaged in a live socket outlet.

• Only fit 13 Amperes BS1363A approved plugs fitted with the correctly rated fuse (1).

• The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be marked at the connection points of most good quality plugs. Attach the wires to their respective points in the plug (see below). Brown is for Live (L) (2) and Blue is for Neutral (N) (4).

• Before replacing the top cover of the mains plug ensure that the cable restraint (3) is holding the outer sheath of the cable firmly and that the two leads are correctly fixed at the terminal screws.ENGLISH 16 en - 4 Assembly and adjustment Prior to assembly and adjustment always unplug the tool. Adjusting the depth of cut (fig. B)

• Turn the planing depth adjustment knob (4). One revolution of the adjustment knob equals a 4.0 mm change in depth. One graduation corresponds to a depth of cut of 0.1 mm. Attaching and removing the parallel fence (fig. A & C) The parallel fence (13) is used for optimum tool control on narrow workpieces.

• Fit the parallel fence (13) to the threaded hole (6) from either side.

• Tighten the wing bolt (14).

• To remove the parallel fence, proceed in reverse order. Attaching, removing and adjusting the rabbeting depth stop (fig. A)

• Install the depth stop (8).

• Tighten the wing bolt at the desired height in the threaded hole using the scale.

• To remove the depth stop, proceed in reverse order. Attaching and removing the stationary stand (DE6661) (fig. D & E) The stationary stand in figure D is the DE6661. This stand is available as an option as well as the thicknessing and surfacing stand DE80.

• Open the guard (17) on the stationary stand.

• Place the planer on the stationary stand (15).

• Tighten the star knob (16).

• Attach the parallel fence (13) as described.

• To remove the stationary stand, proceed in reverse order. The part of the cutter that is not being used must always be covered by the guard (17) or by the parallel fence (13). Removing reversible cutters (fig. F)

• Loosen the three bolts (21) using the spanner supplied.

• Flap the side guard (9) up.

• Never use a light socket.

• Never connect the live (L) or neutral (N) wires to the earth pin marked E or . For 115 V units with a power rating exceeding 1500 W, we recommend to fit a plug to BS4343 standard. Using an extension cable If an extension cable is required, use an approved extension cable suitable for the power input of this tool (see technical data). The minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm

. When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely. Also refer to the table below. Conductor size (mm

• Slide the cutter (22) out of its holder.

• Reverse the cutter or replace it. Always replace both cutters.

• Slide the cutter into the holder. At the rabbeting side (i.e. the side where the side guard is mounted), the cutter must be flush with the planing shoe.

• Tighten the three bolts (21). Fitting the shavings discharge cassette (fig. G) Although this planer was primarily designed for right- hand side shavings discharge, it can also be used for left-hand side shavings discharge. For right-hand side shavings discharge, the planer can be used with or wothout the cassette. The cassette must be used in combination with the dust extraction adaptor when connecting a vacuum extractor.

• Push the cassette with its head end (23) into the right-hand side shavings discharge outlet (24) until it clicks in place. Please note that the figure shows the left-hand side of the tool. For left-hand side shavings discharge, the cassette must always be used. When using left-hand side shavings discharge, always use the dust extraction adaptor and a vacuum extractor as described below to prevent clogging. See fig. G.

• Push the cassette with its head end (23) into the left-hand side shavings discharge outlet (24) until it clicks in place.

• Connect the adaptor (25) to a vacuum extractor.

• To remove the cassette, depress the head end (23) and pull out the cassette. Instructions for use Always observe the safety instructions and applicable regulations. Prior to operation:

• Adjust the depth of cut.

• If necessary, fit and adjust the parallel fence.

• Attach the shavings discharge cassette. Use sharp cutters only. Switching ON and OFF (fig. A) Your Planer is equipped with a safety switch to prevent inadvertent operation.

• Switching ON: press the lock-off button (2) and subsequently press the ON/OFF-switch (1).

• Release the lock-off button (2).

• Switching OFF: release the ON/OFF-switch (1). Always switch OFF the tool when work is finished and before unplugging. Dust extraction Since woodworking with a planer produces dust, always install a dustbag or connect a vacuum extractor designed in compliance with the applicable Directives regarding dust emission. Your planer is supplied with an adapter for connecting a dustbag or a vacuum extractor. The dustbag is standard for K-models and available as an option for all other models.

• Attach the dustbag to the shavings discharge cassette using the adaptor for right-hand side ejection only.

• Alternatively, for either left-hand or right-hand side ejection, connect the planer to a vacuum cleaner using the adaptor (25). When using left-hand side shavings discharge, always connect the planer to a suitable vacuum extractor to prevent clogging. Planing (fig. A)

• Switch the tool ON as described.

• Slowly move the Planer over the workpiece.

• The feed speed should not be too high, especially when using the maximum depth of cut and planing width.ENGLISH 18 en - 6

• Remember that several shallow cuts are better than one deep cut.

• Switch the tool OFF. Your planer is equipped with a parking shoe (12). After switching OFF the tool can be put down without waiting for the cutters to come to a standstill. The parking shoe can be locked in horizontal position when this feature is not needed. Stationary use (fig. A & D)

• Switching ON: press the lock-off button (2) and subsequently press the ON/OFF-switch (1).

• Place the locking wedge (19) to lock the ON/OFF-switch.

• Release the lock-off button (2).

• Switching OFF: remove the locking wedge (19) off the ON/OFF-switch. Always use a pusher rod (20). Consult your dealer for further information on the appropriate accessories. Maintenance Your DEWALT Power Tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning. Lubrication Your Power Tool requires no additional lubrication. Cleaning Keep the ventilation slots clear and regularly clean the housing with a soft cloth. Unwanted tools and the environment Take your tool to an authorized DEWALT repair agent where it will be disposed of in an environmentally safe way. GUARANTEE

• 30 DAY NO RISK SATISFACTION GUARANTEE • If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your DEWALT tool, simply return it within 30 days, complete as purchased, to the point of purchase, for a full refund or exchange. Proof of purchase must be produced.

• ONE YEAR FREE SERVICE CONTRACT • If you need maintenance or service for your DEWALT tool, in the 12 months following purchase, it will be undertaken free of charge at an authorized DEWALT repair agent. Proof of purchase must be produced. Includes labour and spare parts for Power Tools. Excludes accessories.

• ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY • If your DEWALT product becomes defective due to faulty materials or workmanship within 12 months from the date of purchase, we guarantee to replace all defective parts free of charge or, at our discretion, replace the unit free of charge provided that:

• The product has not been misused.

• Repairs have not been attempted by unauthorized persons.

• Proof of purchase date is produced. This guarantee is offered as an extra benefit and is additional to consumers statutory rights. For the location of your nearest authorized DEWALT repair agent, please use the appropriate telephone number on the back of this manual.ESPAÑOL es - 1 19