Bosch PL1632 Consignes De Fonctionnement/Sécurité page 10

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TRIGGER "ON/OFF" SWITCH
Hold the tool with both
hands while starting the
WARNING
tool, since torque from the motor can
cause the tool to twist.
If the "Lock-ON" button is
continuously
WARNING
depressed, the trigger cannot be released.
Never leave the trigger
locked
WARNING
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 WARNING
"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
Operating Instructions
FIG. 6
being
"ON". Before
3. Then gradually transfer pressure to the rear
4. If pressure is not maintained over the rear
5. Feed the planer at a uniform and reasonable
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until the full length of the rear shoe passes
over the edge of the workpiece. (Fig. 6)
shoe, and continue planing to the end of the
cut.
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. 7). Doing this moves the
location of a potential divot off the workpiece
and on to the piece of scrap wood.
rate that does not put excessive strain on
FIG. 7
WORK PIECE
EDGE
CLAMP
WOOD SCRAP
PLANER
SHOE
STAND