clockwise direction. Lower the blade-holder protective
device N (Fig. 5, 6) to obtain enough place and to move
the blade-holder sideways.
Remove the blade and replace it with a new one or
reinsert the same blade with the reverse head.
Reinsert the support with the blade into the blade holder,
checking with the help of a rule that the fixed blade
head O (Fig. 7) is level with the rule and does not jut
out. Tighten the screws M (Fig. 5) in counter-clockwise
direction with the open-end spanner.
Remove any dust and resin from the seats of the blade-
holder and supports before inserting new blades.
BLADE REGULATION
Blade supports are regulated before leaving the factory
and do not require readjustment when changing the
blade. Nonetheless, if for any reason they have to be
adjusted, do so as follows:
Loosen screws M (Fig. 5) slightly with the open-end
spanner in clockwise direction.
Place a rule over the base and loosen the screws P (Fig.
8) of the blade support to raise it or conceal it until it is
perfectly on a level with the rule. Verify this adjustment
in two points near the end of the blade.
Check that the side head of the blade O (Fig. 7) is level
with the rule and does not jut out. Tighten the screws
M (Fig. 5) in counter-clockwise direction with the
open-end spanner.
b) REPLACING HSS 3-MM STRAIGHT BLADES
The procedure for replacing straight blades is identical
to that given in section A). The only difference is that
here it is necessary to regulate the blade height (See
Figs. 12 to 19).
c) REPLACING HSS 3-MM RUSTIC BLADES
The procedure for replacing rustic blades is identical
to that given in section A). The only difference is that
here the blades require additional vertical adjustment
(See Figs. 20 to 27).
The lowest point of the rustic blade
must not jut out from the planer base.
See (Fig. 25).
After any blade change, ensure that the
6 clamping screws M (Fig. 5) are tightly
screwed down before starting up the
planer again.
When replacing the blade-holders, use only original
VIRUTEX components.
11. CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION BELT
Always remove the plug from the mains
socket before carrying out any work on
the machine.
Remove the protective cover Q (Fig. 4) by loosening the
2 screws that hold it in place. Cut the worn toothed belt
with pliers or a knife and remove.
Clean the pulley and the driving wheel carefully before
replacing the belt with another original VIRUTEX belt.
Assemble the toothed belt (Fig. 9), turning it clockwise
while simultaneously moving it towards the inside. Be
careful to mesh it correctly with the teeth of the pulley
without forcing it.
12. MAINTENANCE OF BRUSHES AND COLLECTOR
Always remove the plug from the mains socket
before carrying out any work on the machine.
The brush must be replaced when worn out as follows:
Take off the cover R (Fig. 1) by removing the four screws
holding it in place.
To change each brush, move the end of the spring T
(Fig. 10) backwards and keep it in this position. Remove
the worn brush and replace it with another original
VIRUTEX brush.
Ensure that it slides smoothly within the guide and
release the spring T over the brush.
Replace the cover R (Fig. 1) with its screws.
If possible, leave the machine running for 15 minutes to
ensure that the brushes are correctly adapted.
Should you detect burns or ribbing on the
collector, have it repaired at a VIRUTEX
technical service outlet.
13. NOISE AND VIBRATION LEVEL
The noise and vibration levels of this device have been
measured in accordance with European standard EN
60745-2-14 and EN 60745-1 and serve as a basis for com-
parison with other machines with similar applications.
The indicated vibration level has been determined for
the device's main applications and may be used as an
initial value for evaluating the risk presented by expo-
sure to vibrations. However, vibrations may reach levels
that are quite different from the declared value under
other application conditions, with other tools or with
insufficient maintenance of the electrical device or its
accessories, reaching a much higher value as a result
of the work cycle or the manner in which the electrical
device is used.
Therefore, it is necessary to establish safety measures
to protect the user from the effects of vibrations, such
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