I use a magport connector for DC on mine.? Switching the DC takes less than 10 seconds--less an issue than dialing the planer table up or down during the conversion.
I did finally figure about the gear lever. All is well, so far, other than the DC hose is a problem until I figure out how to deal with it when changing over to jointing or planeing. Once I get the fence issue settled, I can get back to normal shop activities.