8You may wish to add to the length of the fence by attaching an extra piece ofwood. Convenient holes are provided in the fence for this purpose.OPERATIONPlaning operationFirst, rest the tool front base flat upon the workpiece surface without theblades making any contact. Switch on and wait until the blades attain fullspeed. Then move the tool gently forward. Apply pressure on the front of toolat the start of planing, and at the back at the end of planing. Planing will beeasier if you incline the workpiece in stationary fashion, so that you can planesomewhat downhill.The speed and depth of cut determine the kind of finish. The power planerkeeps cutting at a speed that will not result in jamming by chips. For rough cut-ting, the depth of cut can be increased, while for a good finish you shouldreduce the depth of cut and advance the tool more slowly.Shiplapping (Rabbeting)To make a stepped cut as shown in the figure, use the edge fence (guide rule).Draw a cutting line on the workpiece. Align the blade edge with the cutting line.Then adjust the edge fence as explained in the “Edge fence” section.When planing, move the tool with the edge fence flush with the side of theworkpiece. Otherwise uneven planing may result.Maximum shiplapping (rabbeting) depth is 15 mm.CAUTION:• Before shiplapping, adjust the blade so that the end protrudes slightlyfrom the side of the drum.0025741. Start2. End1 20025760025801. Blade edge2. Side of drum3. Cutting line1 23002581