Global Machinery Company Planer 420W User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
Code: PPM IM  
Date: 060621  
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Edition: 06  
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Dear Customer  
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If you require any help with your product, whether it  
is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information,  
please phone our Help Line for an immediate response.  
Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or  
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product or instructions on its use.  
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0800 445 721 in New Zealand.  
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Introduction  
Double insulated for additional protection.  
Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy  
your expectations. It has been manufactured under  
stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior  
performance criteria.  
Conforms to relevant standards  
for electromagnetic compatibility.  
Specifications  
You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate,  
and, with proper care, it will give you many years  
of dependable service.  
Nominal voltage:  
230–240V ~ 50Hz  
420W  
Input power:  
CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire Instruction  
Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take  
special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.  
No load speed:  
Planing width:  
Planing depth:  
Net weight:  
14000min-1  
60mm  
Your GMC power tool has many features that will make  
your job faster and easier. Safety, performance, and  
dependability have been given top priority in the  
development of this tool, making it easy to maintain  
and operate.  
0.1–1.5mm  
2.1kg  
Insulation class:  
Sound pressure level:  
Double insulated  
81 dB(A)  
Environmental protection  
Recycle unwanted materials instead  
of disposing of them as waste. All tools,  
hoses and packaging should be sorted,  
taken to the local recycling centre and  
disposed of in an environmentally safe way.  
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3. Personal safety  
General safety rules  
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use  
common sense when operating a power tool.  
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under  
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment  
of inattention while operating power tools may result in  
serious personal injury.  
WARNING. Read all instructions. Failure to follow all  
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire  
and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the  
warnings listed below refers to your mains operated (corded)  
power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool.  
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1. Work area  
b. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.  
Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid  
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for  
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.  
a. Keep work area clean and well lit.  
Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.  
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,  
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases  
or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite  
the dust or fumes.  
c. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the  
off position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with  
your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that  
have the switch on invites accidents.  
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating  
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.  
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning  
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached  
to a rotating part of the power tool may result in  
personal injury.  
2. Electrical safety  
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify  
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with  
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and  
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.  
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance  
at all times. This enables better control of the power  
tool in unexpected situations.  
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces  
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.  
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body  
is earthed or grounded.  
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.  
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving  
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught  
in moving parts.  
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.  
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of  
electric shock.  
g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust  
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are  
connected and properly used. Use of these devices  
can reduce dust related hazards.  
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for  
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.  
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving  
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of  
electric shock.  
4. Power tool use and care  
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool  
for your application. The correct power tool will do the job  
better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.  
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an  
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord  
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.  
b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn  
it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled  
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.  
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Ensure your mains supply voltage is the same as your  
tool rating plate voltage.  
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source before  
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or  
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures  
reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.  
After long working periods, external metal parts and  
accessories could be hot.  
d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children  
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power  
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.  
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.  
If possible, always use clamps or a vice to hold your work.  
Always switch off before you put the planer down.  
Do not force the planer: let the tool do the work at  
a reasonable speed. Overloading will occur if too  
much pressure is applied and the motor slows resulting  
in inefficient planing and possible damage to the  
planer motor.  
e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment  
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts  
and any other condition that may affect the power  
tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool  
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by  
poorly maintained power tools.  
Always use a dust extraction system where possible.  
Rags, cloths, cord, string and the like should never be left  
around the work area.  
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.  
Remove all nails, screws and other objects from the  
workpiece. You can damage the blade and the tool by  
cutting into a nail or other foreign object. It can also  
present a safety hazard.  
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting  
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.  
g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,  
in accordance with these instructions and in the  
manner intended for the particular type of power  
tool, taking into account the working conditions  
and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool  
for operations different from those intended could result  
in a hazardous situation.  
Handle the blades very carefully.  
Be sure that the blade installation bolts are securely  
tightened before operation.  
Always wear eye and ear protection and use a dust mask.  
Hold the tool firmly with both hands.  
5. Service  
Keep hands away from rotating parts.  
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair  
person using only identical replacement parts. This  
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.  
Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, switch  
on and let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or  
wobbling that could indicate poor installation or a poorly  
balanced blade.  
Additional safety rules for electric planers  
Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool down.  
An exposed cutter may engage the surface leading to  
possible loss of control and serious injury.  
Make sure that a blade is not in contact with the  
workpiece when you switch the machine on.  
Wait until the blades attain full speed before cutting.  
Operate the tool at least 200mm away from your face  
and body.  
Fully unwind cable drum extensions to avoid potential  
overheating.  
Always switch off and wait until the blades have come to  
a complete standstill before attempting any adjustments.  
When an extension cable is required, you must ensure  
that it has the right ampere rating for your power tool  
and is in safe electrical condition.  
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Never stick your finger into the chip chute. Shavings may  
jam in the chute when cutting damp wood. Clean out the  
chips with a stick but only when the tool has been turned  
off and unplugged from the power socket.  
possible to eliminate all residual risk factors. The following  
hazards may arise in connection with the tool’s construction  
and design:  
Damage to hearing if effective hearing protection is  
not worn.  
Do not leave the machine running unattended. Operate  
the tool only when controlled by both hands.  
Always remove the plug from the mains socket before  
making any adjustments or maintenance, including  
changing the blades and adjusting the depth of cut.  
When leaving the planer, switch off and set it with the  
front base up on a wooden block so that the blades are  
not in contact with anything.  
Contact with the blades.  
Always change the two blades at the same time,  
otherwise the resulting imbalance will cause vibration and  
shorten the blade and tool life.  
WARNING. Before connecting a tool to a power source  
(mains socket power point receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure  
that the voltage supply is the same as that specified on the  
nameplate of the tool. A power source with a voltage greater  
than that specified for the tool can result in serious injury to  
the user, as well as damage to the tool.  
Reaching under the base whilst the tool is running and  
making contact with the blade.  
Kickback of workpiece and parts of workpiece.  
Blade fracture.  
Catapulting of faulty pieces from the blade.  
Accessories  
The GMC PPM Palm Planer is supplied in a storage case  
with the following accessories:  
If in doubt, do not plug in the tool. Using a power source  
with a voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to  
the motor. The tool must be used only for its prescribed  
purpose. Any use other than those mentioned in this  
Manual will be considered a case of misuse. The user  
and not the manufacturer shall be liable for any damage  
or injury resulting from such cases of misuse. To use this  
tool properly, you must observe the safety regulations, the  
assembly instructions and the operating instructions to  
be found in this Manual. All persons who use and service  
the machine have to be acquainted with this Manual and  
must be informed about its potential hazards. Children  
and frail people must not use this tool. Children should be  
supervised at all times if they are in the area in which the  
tool is being used. It is also imperative that you observe  
the accident prevention regulations in force in your area.  
The same applies for general rules of occupational health  
and safety.  
Additional set of blades  
Spare drive belt  
Spanner  
Shavings adaptor tube  
Unpacking  
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely  
that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is  
missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the  
tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has  
been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious  
personal injury.  
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes  
made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from such  
changes. Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not  
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Know your product  
Before using the palm planer, familiarise yourself with  
all the operating features and safety requirements.  
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Use the tool only for the applications intended.  
All other applications are expressly ruled out  
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1. On/off switch  
2. Lock-off button  
3. Depth adjustment knob  
4. Handle  
2
1
4
5. Dust/chip extraction port  
6. Reversible blades  
7. Blade barrel  
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8. Clamping screw  
9. Moveable front base  
10. Fixed rear base  
11. Shavings  
adaptor tube  
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12. Spanner  
13. Blade protection foot  
14. Secondary handle  
9
5
12  
13  
10  
11  
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NOTE. Always change both blades at the same time,  
otherwise the resulting imbalance can cause vibration and  
shorten the blade and tool life.  
Setting up  
Removing or installing planer blades  
CAUTION. Always ensure that the tool is switched off  
and unplugged from the power supply before installing or  
removing blades.  
CAUTION. When installing blades, first clean out all chips  
or foreign matter adhering to the blade barrel (7) and the  
blades themselves. Use blades of the same dimensions  
and weight, or the barrel will oscillate and vibrate causing  
poor planing action and possibly a machine breakdown.  
Tighten the clamping screws (8) carefully when attaching  
the blades to the planer. A loose clamping screw could  
be extremely dangerous. Regularly check to see they are  
tightened securely.  
Your planer is fitted with reversible blades.  
Blades can be reversed when blunt. After both sides of the  
blades have been used they should be discarded.  
NOTE. These blades cannot be re-sharpened.  
Removing a planer blade  
1. Using spanner (12), loosen the three clamping screws (8).  
NOTE. Your planing surface will end up rough and uneven  
unless the blades are set properly and securely. The blades  
must be mounted so that the cutting edge is absolutely  
level, i.e. parallel to the surface of the rear base (10).  
2. Slide the planer blade (6) from the slot in the blade barrel  
(7) in which it is retained.  
The examples below show proper and improper settings:  
Correct setting  
Front base (moveable shoe) (9)  
Rear base (stationary shoe) (10)  
Clean smooth cut  
Installing a planer blade  
(a)  
(b)  
1. Either turn over the planer  
blade (6) or replace it  
if required.  
Nicks in surface – as caused by the edge of one or all  
blades not being parallel to the rear base line.  
2. Slide the good blade face up  
into the blade support  
block of the blade barrel (7).  
Gouging at start – as caused by the edge of one or all  
NOTE. The ridge along the blade  
should be on the blade face on  
the opposite side to the clamping  
screws (8).  
blades not protruding enough in relation to the rear base line.  
(a)  
(b)  
Gouging at end – as caused by the edge of one or all  
blades protruding too far in relation to the rear base line.  
3. Tighten the clamping screws  
(8), ensuring they are  
tightened evenly.  
(a)  
(b)  
4. Repeat for the second blade.  
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accidental operation of the planer. Only when you release  
the thumb hold on the on/off button (1) will the planer stop.  
Adjusting the depth of cut  
CAUTION. Always ensure that the tool is switched off  
and unplugged from the power supply before making  
adjustments or installing or removing blades.  
Planing  
1. Rest the front base (9) flat on  
the workpiece surface without  
the blades making any contact  
with the workpiece.  
Rotate the depth adjustment knob (3) clockwise for a  
deeper cut and anti-clockwise for a shallower cut.  
The numbers on the ring under the depth adjustment  
knob indicate the depth of cut.  
Example, when “1” is next to the  
pointer on the front of the planer,  
the depth of cut is approximately  
1mm. If it is necessary to  
accurately determine the depth  
of cut, plane a scrap piece of  
wood, measure the difference in  
thickness and adjust the setting  
if necessary.  
2. Switch on the tool and wait for  
the blades to reach full speed.  
3. Move the tool gently forward,  
applying pressure on the front  
of the tool, using your hand on  
the secondary handle (14) at  
the start of planing and  
pressure at the rear of the tool,  
using your hand on the main  
handle (4) towards the end of  
the planing stroke.  
Switching on and off  
CAUTION. Before plugging the  
machine into the power socket  
always check that the on/off  
switch (1) and lock-off button (2)  
work properly.  
4. Push the planer beyond the  
edge of the workpiece without tilting it downwards.  
NOTE. Planing is easier if you incline the workpiece slightly  
away from you so that you plane “downhill”.  
5. The rate of planing and the depth of cut determine the  
quality of the finish. For rough cutting, you can increase  
the depth of cut, however to achieve a good finish you  
will need to reduce the depth of cut and advance the tool  
more slowly.  
1. Plug in the machine and grip  
the tool with your thumb on the  
on/off switch (1).  
2. Push lock-off button (2) forward  
and press in the on/off switch  
(1) with the thumb of the hand  
gripping the tool. You can  
release the finger hold on the  
lock off button (2) once the  
planer has started.  
CAUTION. Moving the machine too fast may cause a poor  
quality of cut and can damage the blades or the motor.  
Moving the machine too slowly may burn or mar the cut.  
The proper feed rate will depend on the type of material  
being cut and the depth of the cut. Practice first on a scrap  
piece of material to gauge the correct feed rate and the  
cut dimensions.  
3. To stop the tool, release the  
thumb hold on the on/off button (1).  
CAUTION. Always use two hands to hold the planer.  
4. In order to restart the machine, it is necessary to operate  
both the lock-off button (2) and the on/off switch (1).  
This is an important safety feature that helps prevent  
CAUTION. Where possible, clamp the workpiece to  
the bench.  
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6. In between operations, you can rest the planer on a flat  
surface with the blade protection foot (13) hinged down  
to support the planer so that the blades are kept clear of  
the surface.  
Shavings extraction  
1. Connect the shavings adaptor  
tube (11) to the dust/chip  
extraction port (5).  
2. The adaptor tube (11) can be  
installed to allow shavings to  
flow either to the left or to the  
right of the workpiece.  
3. A workshop dust extraction  
system or a household vacuum cleaner can be connected  
to the adaptor tube (11) for the efficient removal of dust  
and shavings permitting a safer and cleaner working  
environment, need to add dust extraction tube.  
Chamfering and rebating  
Drive belt replacement  
A
B
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1. To make a chamfered or  
rebate cut as shown in fig.1,  
First align one of the three “v”  
grooves (fig.2) in the front base  
(9) of the planer with the corner  
edge of the workpiece.  
CAUTION. Always ensure that the tool is switched off  
and unplugged from the power supply before making  
adjustments or installing or removing blades. Also ensure  
planer is in park and during blade replacement keep hands  
well away from the blade barrel area. It is also suggested  
that you wear leather gloves to change the belt in case you  
make contact with the blades.  
2. Choose the “v” groove to suit  
the required depth of chamfer/  
rebate.  
1. To replace the drive belt first take out the three cross-head  
screws that secure the drive belt cover on the left-hand  
side of the planer as viewed from the rear.  
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3. Run the planer along the  
corner edge.  
2. Remove the damaged belt and use a soft brush to clean  
the pulleys and the surrounding area.  
NOTE.Wear eye protection when cleaning out the pulley area.  
3. With the three continuous “v” profiles on the inside, place  
the new belt over the bottom pulley. Half fit the other end  
of the belt on the top pulley then roll the belt in place  
whilst turning the pulley.  
4. Check that the belt runs evenly by manually turning  
the belt.  
5. Replace the cover and the three fixing screws.  
6. Replace the electrical plug and run the planer for a  
minute or two to make sure that the motor and belt are  
operating correctly.  
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Maintenance  
WARNING. Always ensure that the tool is switched off and  
the plug is removed from the power point before making any  
adjustments or maintenance procedures.  
Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. They  
may vibrate loose over time.  
Cleaning  
1. Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean at all times.  
2. Remove dust and dirt regularly. Cleaning is best done  
with a rag.  
3. Re-lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals.  
4. Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts.  
CAUTION. Do not use cleaning agents to clean the plastic  
parts of the tool. A mild detergent on a damp cloth is  
recommended. Water must never come into contact with  
the tool.  
Power cord maintenance  
If the supply cord needs replacing, the task must be carried  
out by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s agent, or an  
authorised service centre in order to avoid a safety hazard  
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Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual  
before using this product.  
Before returning this product for a Warranty Claim or any other reason  
Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand)  
When you make your call, please have the following information at hand:  
GMC Product Type  
GMC Product Code  
A GMC Service Engineer will take your call and, in most cases, will be able to solve your problem over the phone.  
You are welcome to use this phone-in service to make suggestions or give comments about any GMC product.  
With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly  
different to that shown in this instruction manual.  
The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.  
Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.  
Helpline 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand)  
and enter your receipt details.  
The GMC 777 Helpline operates from 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week (EST).  
This allows you to contact GMC directly with any queries  
and technical questions you have regarding products.  
Save this Manual for future reference  
GMC Head Office:  
45-55 South Centre Road, Melbourne Airport, Victoria, Australia 3045  
Telephone (03) 8346 1100 Fax (03) 8346 1200  
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