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Warranty Power Tools

Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete 

satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass 

manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our 

required level of performance and you may need the 

assistance of our service department.
The product is warranted for a 2-year repair warranty for 

home domestic use from the date of original purchase.  

If found to be defective in materials or workmanship, the 

tool will be repaired free of charge.
A small freight charge may apply. Proof of purchase is 

essential. We reserve the right to reject any claim where 

the purchase cannot be verified.
This warranty does not include damage or defects to the 

tool caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents, 

alterations or commercial or business use. It also does not 

cover any bonus items or included accessories. Only the 

power tool is covered under this warranty. 
With continuing product development, changes may have 

occurred which render the product received slightly 

different to that shown in this instruction manual.
Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place.
Conditions apply to the above warranty. For full details of 

the warranty terms and conditions please refer to our 

website – www.gmcompany.com
For prompt service we suggest you log your service 

request online - www.gmcservice.com.au, should you 

not have access to the internet, please contact our 

service department on 1300 880 001 (Australia) 

or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). 

Contents

Introduction 

3

Description of symbols 

3

Specifications 

3

General safety rules 

4

Additional safety rules for electric planers 

5

Contents of carton 

6

Unpacking 

6

Know your product 

7

Assembly 

8

Adjusting the front handle 

8

Adjusting the depth of cut 

8

Switching on and off 

8

Planing 

9

Chamfering 

9

Combined parallel and bevel fence guide 

9

Shavings extraction 

10

Removing and installing planer blades 

10

Correct setting 

11

Drive belt replacement 

11

Maintenance 

12

Cleaning 

12

Power cord maintenance 

12

Summary of Contents for BFPCF

Page 1: ...1 1500W CARBON FIBRE FULL WIDTH POWER PLANER BFPCF INSTRUCTION MANUAL Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code BFPCF Date 080529 Edition 06 Op DCR ...

Page 2: ... With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place Conditions apply to the above warranty For full details of the warranty terms and conditions please refer to our website www gmcompany com For prompt service we suggest you log your ser...

Page 3: ...ction 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 You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate and with proper care it will give you many years of dependable service CAUTION Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool Take ...

Page 4: ...se reduces the risk of electric shock 3 Personal safety 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 b Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Safety equipment su...

Page 5: ...nsion cable is required you must ensure that it has the right ampere rating for your power tool and is in safe electrical condition Ensure your mains supply voltage is the same as your tool rating plate voltage After long working periods external metal parts and accessories could be hot If possible always use clamps or a vice to hold your work Always switch off before you put the planer down Do no...

Page 6: ...structions 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 forc...

Page 7: ...b x 2 8 Fence attachment point x 4 9 Reversible blades 10 Blade barrel 11 Clamping screw x 5 12 Moveable front base 13 Fixed rear base 14 Combined parallel and bevel fence guide 15 Front handle lock lever 16 Front handle set screw 17 Drive belt cover 18 Dust extraction adaptor 19 Blade spanner 20 Spare drive belt 8 3 1 2 4 5 7 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 16 17 ...

Page 8: ...e the difference in thickness and adjust the setting if necessary Switching on and off CAUTION Before plugging the machine into the power point always check that the trigger switch 1 and lock off button 2 work properly Before switching on ensure that the blade drum is not making contact with any surface 1 Plug in the machine push in the lock off button 2 and pull the trigger switch 1 2 To stop the...

Page 9: ...f you incline the workpiece slightly away from you so that you plane downhill 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...

Page 10: ...nnot be re sharpened Removing a planer blade CAUTION The blades are very sharp Take care when handling them 1 Using the supplied spanner 19 loosen the five clamping screws 11 2 Remove the planer blade 9 from the slot in the blade barrel 10 in which it is retained Installing a planer blade 1 The blades are reversible as they have a cutting edge on both sides If a blade edge is worn or damaged the b...

Page 11: ...o the operator and others in the vicinity Note Your planing surface will end up rough and uneven unless the blades are set and secured properly The examples below show proper and improper settings Correct setting Correct setting clean smooth cut Nicks in surface as caused by the edge of one or all blades not being parallel to the surface of the rear base Gouging at start as caused by the edge of o...

Page 12: ...nsure 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 compressed air or a dry soft to medium brush li...

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Page 16: ...land 7am 7pm 7days a week AEST Please note that if repair is required you must provide a valid original purchase receipt You will need the following details at hand to log your service request Personal details First Last name address pick up address contact phone numbers email address Product details Product number date of purchase retailer bought from State postcode receipt number reason for the ...

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