Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference. 22k
9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw.
An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating.
Table A shows the correct size to use depending
on cord length and nameplate ampere rating.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets,
or other jewelry which may get caught in moving
parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use
face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to
hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your
hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
EXTENSION CORD
LENGTH
25′ 50′ 100′ 150′
13. DON’T OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep
tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing;
when changing accessories, such as
blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
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16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure switch is in
off position before plugging in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner’s manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories
may cause risk of injury to persons.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL.
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or
if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that
it will operate properly and perform its intended
function – check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
20. DIRECTION OF FEED.
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the
direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool
until it comes to a complete stop.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT
GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
110-120 VAC Grounded Tools: Tools with Three Prong Plugs
1. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
2. Do not modify the plug provided – if it will
not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
3. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
The conductor with insulation having an outer
surface that is green with or without yellow
stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor.
If repair or replacement of the electric cord or
plug is necessary, do not connect the equipmentgrounding conductor to a live terminal.
4. Check with a qualified electrician or service
personnel if the grounding instructions are
not completely understood, or if in doubt as
to whether the tool is properly grounded.
5. Use only 3-wire extension cords that
have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole
receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.
6. Repair or replace damaged or
worn cord immediately.
Grounding
Pin
125 VAC 3-Prong Plug and Outlet
(for up to 125 VAC and up to 15 A)
7. This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has
an outlet that looks like the one illustrated above in
125 VAC 3-Prong Plug and Outlet. The tool has
a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated
above in 125 VAC 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.
8. The outlet must be properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all codes and ordinances.
9. Do not use an adapter to connect
this tool to a different outlet.
Tool Safety Warnings
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating Tool
1. Remove all foreign objects, such as nails or metal
fragments, from the workpiece before planing.
2. Do not use to plane non-wood materials.
3. Do not plane workpieces shorter than 15", narrower
than 3/4", wider than 12-1/2" or less than 1/8" thick.
4. Blades are very sharp and are double-edged!
Wear heavy-duty leather work gloves at all times
when replacing, adjusting, or handling a blade.
5. Change both knives at once. Changing knives
individually could result in imbalance.
6. Do not unclog dust chute with
tool plugged in or blades moving.
Do not insert your finger into the dust chute.
7. Connect dust chute to bag or dust collection system
(not included) before use. Do not use without
a dust bag or dust collection system.
8. DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY GUARD
DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR REMOVED. Moving
guards must move freely and close instantly.
9. The use of accessories or attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer may
result in a risk of injury to persons.
10. When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
11. Only use safety equipment that has been approved
by an appropriate standards agency. Unapproved
safety equipment may not provide adequate
protection. Eye protection must be ANSI-approved
and breathing protection must be NIOSH-approved
for the specific hazards in the work area.
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12. 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.
13. Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.
14. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
Vibration Safety
15. Avoid unintentional starting.
Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
16. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
17. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are factors
which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.
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This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or
long-term exposure to vibration may cause
temporary or permanent physical injury,
particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders.
To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:
1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an
extended period should first be examined by a
doctor and then have regular medical check-ups
to ensure medical problems are not being caused
or worsened from use. Pregnant women or
people who have impaired blood circulation to
the hand, past hand injuries, nervous system
disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease should
not use this tool. If you feel any medical or
physical symptoms related to vibration (such as
tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers),
seek medical advice as soon as possible.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Specifications
2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces
the blood supply to the hands and fingers,
increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.
3. Use tools with the lowest vibration when there
is a choice between different processes.
4. Include vibration-free periods each day of work.
5. Grip workpiece as lightly as possible (while still
keeping safe control of it). Let the tool do the work.
6. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as
explained in this manual. If any abnormal
vibration occurs, stop use immediately.
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCESETUP
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet
before performing any procedure in this section.
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.
CAUTION! Transport Planer using Carrying Handles only, do not lift with Rollers.
Installing Dust Chute
Note: Dust Chute may be installed in
either left or right discharge direction.
1. Using included Wrench, attach Dust Chute
to back of Planer with two Hex Screws.
2. Attach dust collection system to discharge end.
Attaching Handle
1. Using included Wrench, attach Depth
Adjustment Handle to top of right
Carrying Handle with Hex Bolt and Washer.
2. Insert Plug into opening to cover hardware.
Hex
Screw
Dust
Chute
(Rollers not
shown)
Plug
Wrench
Screw
Hex
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Discharge
End
Depth
Adjustment
Handle
Hex Bolt
and Washer
Mounting
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Attach Planer securely to solid and level surface that
can support weight of Planer and workpiece, with enough clearance for movement of workpiece.
Note: Verify that mounting surface has no hidden
components before drilling or driving bolts.
1. Use base to mark mounting holes
on mounting surface.
2. Mount base to mounting surface using
appropriate hardware (sold separately).
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCESETUP
Tool Set Up
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet
before performing any procedure in this section.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY GUARD DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR REMOVED.
Leveling Table Extensions
1. Place a level (sold separately) across Planer Table
and Infeed Table, then check level.
Level
Outfeed TablePlaner Table
2. Adjust as needed by lifting Infeed Table
and adjusting Leveling Bolts beneath it.
1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit.
The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
2. Route the power cord along a safe route to reach
the work area without creating a tripping hazard or
exposing the power cord to possible damage. The
power cord must reach the work area with enough
extra length to allow free movement while working.
3. There must not be objects, such as utility lines,
nearby that will present a hazard while working.
General Operating Instructions
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM HAZARDS SUCH AS KICKBACK:
Do not plane workpieces shorter than 15", narrower than 3/4", wider than 12-1/2", or less than 1/8" thick.
Use only natural dry woodstock which is free from nails, staples, knots, etc.
Feed into Planer in line with the grain.
Do not plane wood that is twisted, warped, knotted or bowed.
Note: If one side of workpiece is uneven, plane with
flat side down first. If both sides are uneven, run one
side through a jointer to flatten it before planing.
Note: Use Depth Adjustment Scale as a reference
to indicate thickness of finished workpiece.
Note: Practice on scrap material until
familiar with Planer′s capabilities.
1. Make sure dust collection system is in place.
2. Make sure Power Switch is in the off-position.
3. Plug in Planer.
7. After Cutterhead has reached full speed, slowly
guide workpiece into Planer until Infeed Roller takes
control. Workpiece will auto feed through Planer, do
not push on workpiece once it starts autofeeding.
WARNING! To prevent serious injury from kickback,
stand on side nearest the switch and to the side.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Keep hands out from underneath Cutterhead.
8. Retrieve workpiece from Outfeed side.
Note: If using assistant, Rollers may be used to
transport workpiece from Outfeed to Infeed.
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Note: Use calipers to measure workpiece.
4. Place workpiece on Planer Table, then turn
Depth Adjustment Handle counterclockwise to
lower Cutterhead until it just touches workpiece.
WARNING! To prevent serious injury, do not turn
Planer on with workpiece under Cutterhead.
5. Remove workpiece, then turn Depth
Adjustment Handle counterclockwise.
One full turn will remove 1/16" of material.
NOTICE: Do not remove more than 3/32" of material
at one time (1-1/2 turns of Depth Adjustment Handle).
NOTICE: Keep long workpieces level by
supporting them on both ends of Planer
with stands or by other means.
6. Turn on Planer by lifting the Power Switch up.
Note: If one or both ends of workpiece have a deeper
cut, the problem may be snipe.
See Troubleshooting on page 13 for a solution.
Snipe
9. Continue to remove material until
desired thickness is achieved.
NOTICE: To prevent damage from clogging,
empty dust collection system frequently.
10. To prevent accidents, turn off tool, lock by removing
yellow key from Power Switch, and unplug tool from
its electrical outlet after use. Clean and lubricate
according to Maintenance and Servicing on page 11, then store tool indoors out of children’s reach.
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet
before performing any procedure in this section.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
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1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for:
• loose hardware,
• misalignment or binding of moving parts,
• cracked or broken parts,
• damaged electrical wiring, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
Cleaning
AFTER USE:
a. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
NIOSH-approved breathing protection, blow
debris from Planer using dry compressed air.
2. PERIODICALLY, wear ANSI-approved
safety goggles and NIOSH-approved
breathing protection and blow dust out of
the motor vents using dry compressed air.
3. WARNING! If the supply cord of this
power tool is damaged, it must be replaced
only by a qualified service technician.
1. Using allen wrench (not included),
remove Hex Screws on Side Cover.
2. Remove Rubber Handle, Side Cover and Rods.
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Rods
Hex
Screw
Side
Cover
Rubber
Handle
Lubrication
1. Elevation Screws and Columns
a. Remove both Side Covers.
b. Clean Elevation Screws and Columns.
c. Lubricate with a light coating of
multipurpose grease (sold separately).
Hex
Screw
2. Roller Chains
a. Remove left Side Cover.
b. Use chain cleaner (sold separately)
according to manufacturers instructions.
c. Lubricate with chain oil (sold separately),
wipe off excess oil.
Replacing V-Belt
1. Remove right Side Cover.
2. Remove Belt Cover.
Belt
Cover
Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
3. Move Belt back and forth on pulleys, while pulling
Belt away from pulleys, one groove at a time.
4. Put new Belt on upper pulley, then move
Belt back and forth onto lower pulley, while
pushing it onto pulley, one groove at a time.
5. Replace Belt Cover, Rods, Right
Panel and Rubber Handle.
6. Replace Hex Screws.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available
individually as replacement parts. Specify UPC 193175500472 when ordering parts.
3. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
brushes or switch, for example.)
Extension cord too long or
wire size too small.
1. Blades dull or damaged.
2. Carbon brushes worn or damaged.
1. Sprockets and/or chain dirty.
2. Elevating screws and/
or columns dirty.
3. Elevating screws worn.
2. Chain worn.
Leaking bag or loose connection.Check connections or replace collection bag.
Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
brushes, bearings, or fan for example.)
1. Dull blades.
2. Forcing boards through planer.
3. Blade dull or damaged.
4. Cut is too heavy.
5. Motor being strained by long or
small diameter extension cord.
1. Provide better support for long boards.
2. Level Tables according to Leveling
Table Extensions on page 8.
1. Replace blades.
2. Reduce depth of cut.
3. Cut with grain.
4. Use dry wood.
1. Check that cord is plugged in.
2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered,
turn off tool and check circuit breaker.
If breaker is tripped, make sure circuit is right
capacity for tool and circuit has no other loads.
3. Have qualified technician service tool.
Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension cord
is needed, use one with the proper diameter for its
length and load. See Table A on page 3.
1. Replace blades.
2. Have qualified technician replace brushes.
1. Clean and lubricate sprockets and/or chain.
2. Clean and lubricate elevating
screws and/or columns.
3. Replace elevating screws.
1. Have sprockets replaced.
2. Have chain replaced.
Have qualified technician service tool.
1. Replace blades.
2. Allow auto feed to work at its own rate.
3. Replace blades.
4. Reduce depth of cut.
5. Eliminate use of extension cord.
If an extension cord is needed, use one with
the proper diameter for its length and load.
See Table A on page 3.
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Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR
MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS
QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE
ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY
STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND
LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY
ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
Limited 90 Day Warranty
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards,
and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the
period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly,
to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper
installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries
to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of
our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges
prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise.
If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may
elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will
return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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