The body of the plane made of ductile cast iron is equipped with rust protection upon delivery. Remove the rust protection with a cloth dampened with washing gasoline. Clean all machined surfaces.

We recommend that you apply a thin layer of oil once at the beginning, and then regularly to prevent moisture ingress and the formation of rust.

If the storage conditions are damp or humid, you should wrap your basic plane in a cloth or store it in a simple bag in addition to the treatment described above. This precaution also protects against dents and scratches.

Disassemble the basic plane from time to time to clean it. To do this, remove the iron and the clamping mechanism. Clean all parts with a cloth dampened with light machine oil. If rust does occur, we recommend removing it first with a fine rust eraser and then proceeding as described above.

The shiny surface of the brass parts can be maintained as described above. If you prefer a patina on the brass, simply leave the brass parts unprotected until the desired degree of oxidation is reached. Then apply a sealant. If you want them to be shiny and bright again, simply revive the surface with a brass polish.

The depth adjustment consists of a large knurled screw with iron support that allows for precise adjustment.

On the right and left of the iron, it can be reliably fixed with two adjustment screws, so that it cannot be adjusted, for example, when hitting embedded branches.