VEVOR Thicknesser M1B-LS-3301 User Manual

Contact Information

For product questions or technical support, please contact VEVOR at CustomerService@vevor.com.

This manual is the original instruction. VEVOR reserves the right to interpret the user manual and may update products without prior notice.

Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT: Carefully read all instructions in this manual and general safety instructions before using the tool.

• Before using the tool, read the instruction book carefully.
• This is a Class II appliance with reinforced insulation or double insulation.
• Keep packaging material away from children to prevent suffocation.
• WARNING! Always take basic safety precautions to safeguard against fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
• For safe operation: Take measures for hearing protection if sound pressure exceeds 85dB (A).
• Keep the work area clean: Cluttered areas increase the risk of accidents.
• Keep the workplace environment safe: Do not use in damp or wet areas, or expose to rain. Ensure the work area is well-lit. Avoid explosive environments.
• Protect against electric shock: Avoid contact with earthed surfaces like pipes, radiators, cookers, and refrigerators.
• Keep children at a safe distance: Do not allow onlookers to touch the tool or extension cord.
• Put away tools that are not being used: Store the tool in a dry place out of reach of children.
• Do not force the tool: Use the tool at the rate for which it was designed.
• Use the correct machine: Do not use small machines for jobs requiring a powerful one. Use tools only for their intended purpose.
• Wear suitable clothing: Avoid loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught in moving parts. Wear non-slip shoes. Wear a hair net if you have long hair.
• Wear safety glasses: Wear a dust mask if the work generates dust.
• Be careful with the cable: Never carry the tool by the cable. Do not pull the cable to disconnect. Keep the cable away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• Secure the workpiece: Use a stand for better stability and free hands.
• Do not overreach: Maintain firm footing and good balance.
• Maintain the tool in good care: Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Follow lubrication and replacement instructions. Check power and extension cords regularly for damage. Keep hands clean, dry, and free from oil and grease.
• Always unplug the power cord: Unplug before cleaning, maintenance, or changing accessories.
• Remove adjuster keys/spanners: Remove all assembling tools before starting the power tool.
• Avoid accidental starting: Never carry a power tool with a finger on the switch. Ensure the switch is OFF before plugging in.
• If using the tool outdoors: Use only an extension cord approved for outdoor use.
• Stay alert: Be careful when using the equipment. Use common sense. Do not use if tired.
• Connect dust extraction equipment: Use dust extraction and collection equipment correctly if provided.
• Check for damaged parts: Ensure all parts operate correctly and are not jammed or damaged. Damaged parts must be repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.

WARNING! Use of unauthorized accessories can cause personal injury. Repairs must be carried out by qualified personnel using identical spare parts. Improper repairs can lead to injury, death, or material damage.

NOTE: Temporary voltage drops may occur when starting the machine. Contact your electricity supplier for more information if the main supply impedance is low.

Important Safety Instructions

• Wear safety glasses. Do not send wood into the outfeed side.
• Before use, check that all screw connections are properly tightened.
• Do not force the tool; let the feed mechanism do the work. Never insert objects or body parts into the outfeed.
• Regularly check that the rubber roller and iron roller are clean. Contaminated rollers can lead to incorrect infeed and risk of injury.
• Do not machine workpieces with many knots or sprigs.
• The operating position is in front of the machine; stand by the side of the infeed table.
• Remove nails, screws, and other metal objects from the workpiece before machining.
• Check that the blades are correctly installed.
• Handle knife blades with care to avoid personal injury or property damage.
• Never start the planer until the blade shaft has reached full speed.
• Never use blunt blades, as this risks kickback.
• Always replace or sharpen all blades at the same time. All blades must be the same size and weight.
• Never insert fingers or other body parts into the chip outlet side – risk of personal injury – DANGER.
• Check that the recoil claw is in the correct position.
• If the infeed wood is not smooth, do not force it; check the machine for problems.
• Do not wear gloves when planing wood.
• Do not plane wet wood, as this can cause the feed roller to slip and damage the machine.
• Do not plane hardwood, as this will shorten the working life of the knife blades.
• Do not plane wood that is too long, as the machine will be overloaded, affecting the planing surface effect.

Technical Data

Tested wood width is 150mm for feeding speed.

Description

1. The tool is designed for planing wooden planks and dry wood. It is forbidden to plane other materials such as metals, plastics, branches, tree trunks, wet wood, and very hard wood.
2. The tool is intended for household and professional use.
3. Use this machine under correct operation. If unsure how to use it, please contact the factory.

Parts Identification:

• E - Knife blade bit gauge
• F - Depth adjustment handle
• G - Carrying handle
• H - Depth label
• I - Overcurrent protective device
• J - Extension table
• K - Roller bar
• L - Switch
• M - Allen wrench
• N - Open spanner
• O - Rubber feet
• W - Carbon brush cover

Recommended Protective Equipment:

• Advised wear ear protection. ?
• Advised wear safety glasses. ?
• Advised wear dust mask. ?

Operation Steps

Unpacking

Carefully unpack the machine. The packaging must be recycled in accordance with local regulations.

WARNING! Turn off the machine and unplug the power cord before cleaning, performing maintenance, and adjustment.

Assembly

Before using the machine, ensure assembly is complete according to the requirements.

Evacuation of shavings and wood dust

The tool is equipped with a dust hood with a vacuum cleaner connection. A flexible hose (not supplied) can be connected to the collector. Some species of wood or processed wood produce sawdust harmful to health.

Attention: Always use the tool connected to a vacuum cleaner. ?

Install rubber feet (O)

If a foot frame is not needed for working, install 4 rubber feet into the four holes in the bottom of the machine.

[Image of rubber feet installation]

Install Depth Adjustment Handle

Place the depth adjustment handle (F) on the protruding shaft to the right of the machine's top surface. Push the handle firmly and lock it with the supplied screw.

Adjust depth of the planer

To operate this machine correctly and safely, users must know how to adjust the depth properly.

Rotate the depth adjustment handle (F) one full turn to raise or lower the machine depth by 1.5 mm.

Before use, plane the wood a few times to ensure the surface is completely horizontal for later use. Refer to the correct wood width range to adjust the depth:

At first, use a ruler to measure the thickness of the wood to be planed, then observe the depth label (H) to set the depth required by the user. For example, if the wood thickness is 200mm and the user wants to plane 2mm, set the depth label pointer to 198mm.

Note: The distance between the bottom of the machine and the knife shaft is the thickness of the wood after planing. The difference between the incoming and outgoing thickness is the amount shaved off.

Recommendations for cutting depth:

• Width of wood 0-100mm: Suggest cutting depth 0-3mm, Max 3mm per time.
• Width of wood 160-210mm: Suggest cutting depth 0-2mm, Max 2mm per time.
• Width of wood 210-330mm: Suggest cutting depth 0-1mm, Max 1mm per time.

Warning! The length of the wood must not be less than 153mm. The thickness of the wood must not be less than 10mm.

Operate switch (power ON/OFF)

Plug the power cord into the mains supply. If using an extension cord, ensure the conductors are sufficient for the tool's power supply. Avoid inappropriate cable use, as it can lead to voltage drop and power loss.

[Image of power switch with 'I' for ON and 'O' for OFF]

Press the button marked “I” to start the machine. Press the button marked “O” to stop the machine.

Operation

Coarse Planing

Coarse planing provides a reference surface for machining.

1. Set a small removal setting for the best surface finish.
2. Process along the grain where possible.

Note: Surface finish is affected by:

• Wood hardness, moisture content, fiber structure.
• Blade sharpness, machining direction, material removal per pass.
• Perform test machining to find the best setting.

Planing

Planing involves removing material to achieve the desired thickness, machining the surface opposite a coarse-planed reference surface.

Maintenance

WARNING! Turn off the machine and unplug the power cord before cleaning and maintenance. Do not use water or other liquids to clean electrical parts.

Check and Replacing the Carbon Brush

1. Turn off the machine, unplug the power cord, and wait for all moving parts to stop completely.
2. Dismantle the carbon brush cover (W) using a screwdriver.
3. Fit the new carbon brushes. Always replace both carbon brushes at the same time.
4. Replace the carbon brush cover (W).

[Image showing carbon brush replacement]

Overcurrent protective device correct use and replacement

When the load power is too large, the current exceeds the load, and the overcurrent protective device will trip!

1. When the overcurrent protective device trips, disconnect the power supply and press the protective button to reset it.
2. After pressing the protective button, do not reboot immediately. Wait for the machine temperature to cool down before starting.
3. If the overcurrent protective device trips frequently, replace it with a new one.

[Image of the overcurrent protective device reset button]

Adjust Table Extension (J)

Attention: This adjustment is typically factory set. Check again to avoid affecting the machine's function.

1. Raise the machine body to a suitable height for easy assembly.
2. Place a horizontal rule on the main worktable. Use the rule to measure the level of the table extension (J) and the main worktable.
3. If the table extension (J) is not flush with the main worktable, loosen the nut and turn the screw until the table extension's rollers and the main worktable touch the ruler. Adjust both left and right-hand table extensions (J).

[Image showing table extension adjustment]

Engine Body Level Adjusting

ATTENTION: This adjustment is typically factory set. Check again to avoid affecting the machine's function. Poor parallelism is often caused by misaligned blades or tilting of the body during transit. Always check that the blade holder and work table are parallel before attempting to adjust the parallelism.

The engine body is lowered by rotating the handle. Place two wooden blocks of the same height at the lower end of the body and clamp tightly.

1. Loosen the two screws on the handle of the right panel using a cross screwdriver. (Attention: only adjust the right panel).
2. Remove the right panel.
3. Use a 24mm open wrench and a 30mm open wrench to adjust the engine body up and down. Position 1: use a 24mm open wrench. Position 2: use a 30mm open wrench. With the 24mm open wrench clamping the 24mm nut (do not rotate), turn the 30mm open wrench one turn to the left (clockwise) to loosen the screw nut.
4. Use the 24mm open wrench to adjust the 24mm nut. Rotate clockwise to raise the engine body and counterclockwise to lower it until the engine body is level with the base.
5. Use the 24mm open wrench to clamp the 24mm nut (do not rotate). Use the 30mm open wrench to tighten the 30mm nut.

[Images showing engine body level adjusting steps]

Replacing and Adjusting the Blades

WARNING! Turn off the machine, unplug the power cord, and wait until all moving parts have stopped completely before replacing or adjusting the blades.

Dismantling the knife blade

1. Use an Allen wrench (N) to remove the dust hood (V) by loosening the screws (U).
2. Use a double open wrench (N) to loosen the blade locking plate (B) and knife blade (C) by turning the outer hexagon bolt (A) clockwise. The knife blades are spring-loaded (D) and can be removed when the blade locking plate is removed.
3. Remove the knife blade and blade locking plate.

[Images showing dismantling the knife blade]

Install the knife blade

1. First, ensure that the pressure springs (D) on the knife shaft are in the fixed holes.
2. Align the hole in the knife blade with the pin in the blade locking plate.
3. Insert the 8 outer hexagon bolts (A) into the fixed holes of the blade locking plate.
4. Insert the knife blade (C), knife locking plate (B), and 8 outer hexagon bolts (A) together into the slot and lock in position by turning the outer hexagon bolt (A) anticlockwise (do not fully tighten). Ensure the blades face the correct direction.
5. Set the height of the knife shaft of the knife blades to 1mm using the bit gauge (E). The two support blocks on the left and right sides of the bit gauge should be pressed against the knife blade. (Loosen clamping screws if necessary to move the blade to the correct position.) When the knife blade is positioned correctly, hold it firmly in place and tighten all outer hexagon bolts (A).

[Diagram showing blade components and measurement]

Warning! Check that all 18 screws are tightened. Turn the blade holder by hand to check that it rotates easily and smoothly. Handle the blades with caution to avoid personal injury and/or property damage.

Lubrication

1. Regularly remove shavings from the depth setting chains, reduction drive, and lifting screws for the blade holder.
2. Remove chips with a cloth and brush, and lightly grease with a clean brush dipped in oil.
3. Never pour oil directly on the components; excessive oil attracts dust and impairs lubrication, shortening component life.
4. The blade holder's bearings are sealed and must not be lubricated.

Maintenance

1. Keep the machine clean and free of dust and chips.
2. Clean materials from the blade holder and tongues, and lubricate carefully with a clean brush dipped in oil.
3. Remove resin and similar substances from the rollers and work table using a non-flammable solvent.
4. Clean plastic parts with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Never immerse the tool in water or any other liquid. Never use detergents or alcohol.
5. Always check that all guards and other components are correctly fitted before use. Guards or other parts that are damaged must be repaired or replaced by an authorized service center, unless otherwise specified.

Disposal Information

This product is subject to European Directive 2012/19/EC. The symbol of a wheelie bin crossed through indicates that the product requires separate refuse collection in the European Union. This applies to the product and all accessories marked with this symbol. Products marked as such may not be discarded with normal domestic waste but must be taken to a collection point for recycling electrical and electronic devices.

Manufacturer and Importer Information

Manufacturer: ZHEJIANG LANGCHENG INDUSTRY&TRADE CO., LTD
Address: No.18 Weisan East Road, Hardware Machinery Industrial Zone, Tongqin Town, Wuyi County, Jinhua City 321201 Zhejiang, P.R.China

Importer: WAITCHX
Address: 250 bis boulevard Saint-Germain 75007 Paris

Importer: FREE MOOD LTD
Address: 2 Holywell Lane, London, England, EC2A 3ET

European Representative:

• EUREP UK LTD
  UNIT 2264, 100 OCK STREET, ABINGDON OXFORDSHIRE ENGLAND OX14 5DH
• EUREP GmbH
  Unterlettenweg 1a, 85051 Ingolstadt, Germany