Bosch PHO 20-82 Planer

Safety Notes

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

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The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

Work area safety

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

• 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.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• 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.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

Power tool use and care

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Service

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Planer Safety Rules

• Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool down. An exposed rotating cutter may engage the surface leading to possible loss of control and serious injury.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter may contact its own cord. Cutting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by your hand or against the body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
• Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are hidden in the work area or call the local utility company for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead to fire and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property damage or may cause an electric shock.
• Do not reach into the saw dust ejector with your hands. They could be injured by rotating parts.
• Apply the machine to the workpiece only when switched on. Otherwise there is danger of kickback when the cutting tool jams in the workpiece.
• When working, always hold the planer in such a manner that the planer base plate faces flat on the workpiece. Otherwise the planer can become wedged and lead to injuries.
• Never plane over metal objects, nails or screws. The planer blade and the blade shaft can become damaged and lead to increased vibrations.

Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted with an BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362). If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an authorised customer service agent. The replacement plug should have the same fuse rating as the original plug. The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains socket elsewhere.

Products sold in AUS and NZ only: Use a residual current device (RCD) with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.

Product Description and Specifications

Intended Use

The machine is intended for planing of firmly supported wooden materials, such as beams and boards. It is also suitable for beveling edges and rebating.

Product Features

The numbering of the product features refers to the illustration of the machine on the graphics page.

• 1. Chip ejector (alternatively right/left)
• 2. Depth adjustment knob (insulated gripping surface)
• 3. Planing depth scale
• 4. Chip ejection selector lever
• 5. On/Off switch
• 6. Lock-off button for On/Off switch
• 7. V-grooves
• 8. Planer base plate
• 9. Handle (insulated gripping surface)
• 10. Blade drum
• 11. Clamping element for blade
• 12. Fastening screw for planer blade
• 13. Carbide blade (TC)
• 14. Allen key
• 15. Extraction hose (diameter 35 mm)*
• 16. Chip/dust bag*
• 17. Parallel guide*
• 18. Scale for rebating width*
• 19. Locking nut for adjustment of rebating width*
• 20. Fastening bolt for parallel and beveling guide*
• 21. Angle stop*
• 22. Locking nut for angle adjustment*
• 23. Fastening bolt for rebating depth stop*
• 24. Rebating depth stop*
• 25. Park rest*

*Accessories shown or described are not part of the standard delivery scope of the product. A complete overview of accessories can be found in our accessories program.

Technical Data

The values given are valid for a nominal voltage [U] of 230 V. For different voltages and models for specific countries, these values can vary.

Noise/Vibration Information

Measured sound values determined according to EN 60745. Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are: Sound pressure level 86 dB(A); Sound power level 97 dB(A). Uncertainty K = 3 dB. Wear hearing protection!

Vibration total values ah (triax vector sum) and uncertainty K determined according to EN 60745: ah = 3 m/s², K = 1.5 m/s².

The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in EN 60745 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure. The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However if the tool is used for different applications, with different accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration emission may differ. This may significantly increase the exposure level over the total working period. An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period. Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep hands warm, organise work patterns.

Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that the product described under "Technical Data" is in conformity with the following standards or standardization documents: EN 60745 according to the provisions of the directives 2011/65/EU, 2004/108/EC, 2006/42/EC.

Technical file (2006/42/EC) at: Robert Bosch GmbH, PT/ETM9, D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen

Assembly

Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains plug [power-off symbol].

Changing the Tool

Be cautious when replacing the planer blades. Do not grasp the planer blades by the cutting edges. Possible danger of injury due to the sharp cutting edges of the planer blades.

Use only original Bosch carbide blades (TC). The carbide blade (TC) has 2 cutting edges and can be reversed. When both cutting edges are dull, the planer blade 13 must be replaced. The carbide blade (TC) may not be resharpened.

Disassembling the Planer Blade(s): To reverse or replace the planer blade 13, rotate the blade drum 10 until it is parallel to the planer base plate 8. Loosen the two fastening screws 12 with the Allen key 14 by approximately 1–2 turns. If necessary, loosen the clamping element 11 by giving it a light blow with a suitable tool (e.g., a wooden wedge). Push the planer blade 13 sidewards out of the blade drum 10 with a piece of wood.

Assembling the Planer Blade(s): The guide groove of the planer blade always ensures continuous height adjustment when replacing or reversing it. If required, clean the blade seat in the clamping element 11 and the planer blade 13. When assembling the planer blade, ensure that it is seated properly in the blade holder of the clamping element 11 and aligned flush at the side edge of the rear planer base plate 8. Afterwards tighten the 2 fastening screws 12 again with the Allen key 14. Note: Before restarting, check if the fastening screws 12 are tightened well. Rotate the blade drum 10 by hand and ensure that the planer blade does not graze.

Dust/Chip Extraction

Dusts from materials such as lead-containing coatings, some wood types, minerals and metal can be harmful to one's health. Touching or breathing-in the dusts can cause allergic reactions and/or lead to respiratory infections of the user or bystanders. Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are considered as carcinogenic, especially in connection with wood-treatment additives (chromate, wood preservative). Materials containing asbestos may only be worked by specialists.

• As far as possible, use a dust extraction system suitable for the material.
• Provide for good ventilation of the working place.
• It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-class respirator. Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the materials to be worked.
• Clean the chip ejector 1 regularly. Use a suitable tool (e.g., a piece of wood, compressed air, etc.) to clean a clogged chip ejector.
• Do not reach into the saw dust ejector with your hands. They could be injured by rotating parts.

To ensure optimum extraction of dust/chips, always work with external dust extraction or a chip/dust bag.

External Dust Extraction:

An extraction hose (diameter 35 mm) 15 (accessory) can be attached on either side of the chip ejector. Connect the vacuum hose 15 to a vacuum cleaner (accessory). The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the material being worked. When vacuuming dry dust that is especially detrimental to health or carcinogenic, use a special vacuum cleaner.

Integrated Dust Extraction:

A chip/dust bag (accessory) 16 can be used for smaller jobs. Insert the sleeve of the chip/dust bag firmly into the chip ejector 1. Empty the chip/dust bag 16 at regular intervals to maintain optimum dust collection.

Choice of Chip Ejector Side:

With the selector lever 4, the chip ejector 1 can be switched to right or left. Always press the selector lever 4 until it engages in the end position. The selected ejection direction is indicated by an arrow symbol on the selector lever 4.

Operation

Operating Modes

Adjusting the Planing Depth:

With the adjustment knob 2, the planing depth can be adjusted variably from 0–2.0 mm using the planing depth scale 3 (scale graduation = 0.1 mm).

Park Rest:

The park rest 25 allows the machine to be set down directly after operation, without danger of damaging the working surface or the planer blade. While planing, the park rest 25 is tilted upwards thus enabling full contact of the rear part of the planer base plate 8. Note: The park rest 25 may not be removed.

Starting Operation:

Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage of the power source must agree with the voltage specified on the nameplate of the machine. Power tools marked with 230 V can also be operated with 220 V.

Switching On and Off:

To start the machine, first push the lock-off button for the On/Off switch 6 and then press the On/Off switch 5 and keep it pressed. To switch off the machine, release the On/Off switch 5. Note: For safety reasons, the On/Off switch 5 cannot be locked; it must remain pressed during the entire operation. When not using the power tool, switch it off in order to save energy.

Working Advice:

Planing:

Set the required planing depth and place the front part of the planer base plate 8 against the workpiece. Apply the machine to the workpiece only when switched on. Otherwise there is danger of kickback when the cutting tool jams in the workpiece. Switch the machine on and guide the machine with even feed over the surface to be planed. To achieve high-grade surfaces, work only with low feed and apply pressure on the centre of the planer base plate. When machining hard materials (e.g., hardwood) as well as when utilising the maximum planer width, set only low planing depths and reduce planer feed, as required. Excessive feed reduces the surface quality and can lead to rapid clogging of the chip ejector. Only sharp blades achieve good cutting capacity and give the machine longer life.

The integrated park rest 25 also allows for continued planing at any given location on the workpiece after an interruption: With the park rest folded down, place the machine on the location of the workpiece where the planing is to be continued. Switch on the machine. Apply the supporting pressure onto the front part of the planer base plate and slowly push the machine forward. This tilts the park rest upward so that the rear part of the planer base plate faces on the workpiece again. Guide the machine over the surface to be planed with even feed.

Beveling Edges:

The V-grooves 7 in the front planer base plate allow quick and easy beveling of workpiece edges. Depending on required bevel width, use the corresponding V-groove. For this, place the planer with the V-groove onto the edge of the workpiece and guide it along the edge. The table below shows the groove to be used and the corresponding dimension 'a' in mm:

Planing with Parallel/Beveling Guide:

Mount the parallel guide 17 or beveling guide 21 to the machine using the corresponding fastening bolt 20. Depending on the application, mount the rebating depth stop 24 with fastening bolt 23 to the machine. Loosen the locking nut 19 and adjust the requested rebating width on the scale 18. Tighten the locking nut 19 again. Adjust the requested rebating depth accordingly with the rebating depth stop 24. Carry out the planing procedure several times until the requested rebating depth is reached. Guide the planer applying sideward supporting pressure.

Beveling with the Beveling Guide:

When beveling rebates and surfaces, adjust the required slope angle with the angle adjustment 22.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning:

• Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains plug.
• For safe and proper working, always keep the machine and ventilation slots clean.

Ensure easy operation of the park rest 25 and clean it regularly. If the machine should fail despite the care taken in manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should be carried out by an after-sales service centre for Bosch power tools. In all correspondence and spare parts order, please always include the 10-digit article number given on the type plate of the machine.

After-sales Service and Customer Assistance:

Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare parts. Exploded views and information on spare parts can also be found under: www.bosch-pt.com. Our customer service representatives can answer your questions concerning possible applications and adjustment of products and accessories.

Great Britain:

Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham
Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ
Tel. Service: +44 (0844) 736 0109
Fax: +44 (0844) 736 0146
E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com

Ireland:

Origo Ltd.
Unit 23 Magna Drive
Magna Business Park
City West
Dublin 24
Tel. Service: +353 (01) 4 66 67 00
Fax: +353 (01) 4 66 68 88

Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands:

Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.
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Clayton South VIC 3169
Customer Contact Center
Inside Australia: Phone: +61 (01300) 307 044
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Inside New Zealand: Phone: +64 (0800) 543 353
Fax: +64 (0800) 428 570
Outside AU and NZ: Phone: +61 (03) 9541 5555
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Republic of South Africa:

Customer service Hotline: +27 (011) 6 51 96 00
Gauteng - BSC Service Centre
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Johannesburg
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Midrand, Gauteng
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Disposal:

The machine, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling. Do not dispose of power tools into household waste!