How to Replace the Dust Shroud on a DeWALT Planer

The dust shroud guides shavings from the cutter head into the blower so they can be thrown from the planer. Most problems with the shroud are caused by larger wood chips cracking it.

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REMOVING THE DUST SHROUD   1. Remove the top cover.

a. Remove the (4) screws securing the top cover.

b. Lift the top cover away from the planer.

  2. Remove the dust shroud.

a. Remove the (3) red thumb-bolts securing the dust shroud to the planer.

b. Lift the dust shroud slightly (within the housing).

c. Disengage the dust shroud from the fan housing.

d. Remove the dust shroud from the planer.

INSTALLING THE NEW DUST SHROUD   3. Install the dust shroud.

a. Install the new dust shroud into the planer.

b. Align the “open” indicator on the dust shroud with the mark on the fan housing.

c. Press the dust shroud toward the fan housing to engage the two components.

d. Pivot the dust shroud down (toward the cutter head).

e. Secure the dust shroud with the (3) red thumb-bolts.

REASSEMBLING THE UNIT

  4. Reinstall the top cover.

a. Install the top cover onto the planer.

b. Secure the top cover with the (4) screws.