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Porter-Cable 126 manual

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  • Page 1

    POR T A-PLANE ® PLANER MODEL 126 Instruction manual The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the spaces below and retain for future reference. Model No. ______________________________________ Type ___________________________________________ Serial No. _______________________________________[...]

  • Page 2

    Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment. When using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are c[...]

  • Page 3

    Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: z lead from lead-based paints z crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products [...]

  • Page 4

    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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1) Work area safety a) Keep work are[...]

  • Page 5

    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. e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose cl[...]

  • Page 6

    6 ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 1. 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. 2. Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and [...]

  • Page 7

    7 SYMBOL DEFINITION V ........................ volts A ........................ amperes Hz ........................ hertz W ........................ watts kW ........................ kilowatts F ........................ farads µ F ........................ microfarads l ........................ litres g ........................ grams kg ...........[...]

  • Page 8

    8 If an extension cord is used, make sure the conductor size is large enough to prevent excessive voltage drop which will cause loss of power and possible motor damage. A table of recommended extension cord sizes will be found in this section. This table is based on limiting line voltage drop to 5 volts (10 volts for 230 volts) at 150% of rated amp[...]

  • Page 9

    9 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ASSEMBL Y CARTON CONTENTS 3) Replacement Parts List 4) Combination Package OPERA TION A D B C Fig. 2 FOREWORD Model 126 is a 7.0 amp, 22,000 RPM portable planer that can plane wood up to 2-13/32" wide and 3/32" deep. NOTE: This tool is shipped completely assembled. No assembly time or tools are required. 1. Turn t[...]

  • Page 10

    10 2. The cutter adjusting lever (C) Fig. 4 is located to the left of the handle directly behind the motor housing. Turn this lever to the position shown in Fig. 4. 3. Place a straight edge across the cutter opening (Fig. 5), so that it rests on both the front and rear shoe. Turn the cutter by hand until it lifts the straight edge to its maximum he[...]

  • Page 11

    HOW TO USE THE PORT A-PLANE ® MAKING THE CUT To provide maximum control of the tool, hold the planer with the right hand on the handle and the left hand on the front of the motor housing (Fig. 7). Rest the thumb on the depth adjusting lever and wrap the fingers around the motor housing. The position of the plane on the work is important in obtaini[...]

  • Page 12

    12 ADJUSTMENTS FITTING A DOOR Carefully fit doors to the jambs with ample clearance to ensure free movement. The 126 Plane is ideally suited for this job. New doors delivered from the supplier have squared edges along two sides (stiles), and lugs extending at the top and bottom beyond the rails. Plane the hinged side with a slight angle to the insi[...]

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    13 Do not pinch the wires! ADJUSTING THE CUTTER-ADJUSTING LEVER TENSION Each time the blade is sharpened, the plane must be reset to “0” so that the depth adjusting lever can accurately measure the depth of cut. If the cutter adjusting lever is too tight or too loose, adjust it immediately to the proper tension. Remove the five handle-cover ret[...]

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    14 MAINTENANCE KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. Wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses while using compressed air. F AILURE TO ST ART Should your[...]

  • Page 15

    15 A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable  Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable  Delta Factory Service Centers, and Porter-Cable Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site www.porter-cable.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier. Since accessories other than those offered by Porter-Cable • [...]

  • Page 16

    16 PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. We will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination, proves to be defective in workmanship or material du[...]