Craftsman 172.26729 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

P R O F E S S I O N A L

7 Amp

31/4-in. Planer

Model No.

172.26729

3/64

CAUTION: Read, understand and follow

all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this manual before using this product.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman® website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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Double Insulated

• WARRANTY

• SAFETY

• UNPACKING

• DESCRIPTION

• OPERATION

• MAINTENANCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Warranty……………………………...................................……………...Page 2

Safety Symbols……………………………...................................……... Page 3

Safety Instructions…………………………...................................……..Pages 4-9

Unpacking ………………………………..................................……........Page 9

Description............................................................................................Pages 10-11

Operation..............................................................................................Pages 12-17

Maintenance.........................................................................................Pages 18 -19

Accessories...........................................................................................Page 19

Parts List...............................................................................................Pages 20 -21

Sears Repair Parts Phone Numbers.....................................................Back Cover

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL TOOL

If this Craftsman Professional Tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO ANY SEARS STORE OR

PARTS AND REPAIR CENTER OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET IN THE UNITED STATES FOR FREE REPAIR (OR REPLACEMENT IF REPAIR PROVES IMPOSSIBLE).

This warranty does not include expendable parts such as lamps, batteries, bits or blades.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings DO NOT by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

WARNING:

this manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER”, “WARNING” and “CAUTION”, BEFORE using this planer. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SYMBOL MEANING

CAUTION. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

DAMAGE PREVENTION AND INFORMATION MESSAGES

These inform user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment or other property damage if not followed. Each message is preceded by the word “NOTE:” as in the example below:

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR

BE SURE to read and understand all safety instructions in

Failure to obey this safety warning WILL result in death or serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

Failure to obey this safety warning CAN result in death or serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

Failure to obey this safety warning MAY result in personal injury to yourself or others or property damage. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING:

known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals

NOTE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.

WARNING:

The operation of any tool with a cutting

blade can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shield and a full-face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shield, available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman Outlets.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.

WARNING:

before using this planer. Failure to follow all instructions may result in electric shock, fire and / or serious personal injury.

BE SURE to read and understand all instructions in this manual

WORK AREA SAFETY

1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered workbenches and dark areas invite accidents.

2. 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.

3. Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

4. Make your workshop childproof with padlocks and master switches. Lock tools away when not in use.

5. MAKE SURE the work area has ample lighting so you can see the work and that there are no obstructions that will interfere with safe operation BEFORE using your planer.

PERSONAL SAFETY

1. KNOW your power tool. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the planer’s applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

2. STAY ALERT, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool.

3. DO NOT use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

4. DRESS properly. DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry. Pull back long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Air vents often cover moving parts and should also be avoided.

5. AVOID accidental starting. Be sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging in. DO NOT carry tools with your finger on the switch. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch in the “ON” position invites accidents.

6. REMOVE adjusting keys or blade wrenches before turning the tool “ON”. A wrench that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

7. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

8. ALWAYS SECURE YOUR WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.

9. USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY

WARNING:

operating this planer. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

1. ALWAYS use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body

is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

2. DO NOT force the tool. Use the correct tool and blade for your application. The correct tool and blade will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

3. DO NOT use the tool if switch does not turn it “On” or “Off”. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

4. DISCONNECT the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

5. STORE idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

6. MAINTAIN tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

7. CHECK for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

8. USE ONLY accessories that are recommended for this tool. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.

BE SURE to read and understand all instructions before

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

WARNING:

installing or removing the plug from the outlet.

1. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug

does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

2. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three-wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. Applicable only to Class II (double-insulated) tools.

This planer is a double insulated tool.

WARNING:

precautions when operating this tool.

Do not permit fingers to touch the terminals of plug when

Cover of Grounded Outlet Box

Double insulation DOES NOT take the place of normal safety

3. BEFORE plugging in the tool, BE SURE that the outlet voltage supplied is within the voltage marked on the tool’s data plate. DO NOT use “AC only” rated tools with a DC power supply.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont.

4. AVOID body contact with grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

5. DO NOT expose power tools to rain or wet conditions or use power tools in wet or damp locations. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

6. INSPECT tool cords for damage. Have damaged tool cords repaired at a Sears Service Center. BE SURE to stay constantly aware of the cord location and keep it well away from the moving blade.

7. DO NOT abuse the cord. NEVER use the cord to carry the tool by or to pull the plug from the outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

EXTENSION CORDS

Use a proper extension cord. ONLY use cords listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

Other extension cords can cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and overheating of tool. For this tool an AWG (American Wire Gauge) size of a least 14-gauge is recommended for an extension cord of 25- ft. or less in length. Use 12- gauge for an extension cord of 50-ft. Extension cords 100-ft. or longer are not recommended. Remember, a smaller wire gauge size has greater capacity than a larger number (14-gauge wire has more capacity than 16-gauge wire; 12-gauge wire has more capacity than 14-gauge). When in doubt use the smaller number. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR YOUR TOOL

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V.......................................................................Volts

A......................................................................Amps

Hz....................................................................Hertz

W.....................................................................Watts

min..................................................................Minutes

....................................................................Alternating current

.................................................................Direct current

no ....................................................................No-load speed

....................................................................Class II construction, Double Insulated

.../min..............................................................Revolutions or Strokes per minute

.....................................................................Indicates danger, warning or caution.

It means attention! Your safety is involved.

SERVICE SAFETY

1. If any part of this planer is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any way; or should any electrical component fail to perform properly: SHUT OFF the

power switch and remove the planer’s plug from the power source and have the missing, damaged or failed parts replaced BEFORE resuming operation.

2. Tool service must be performed only at a Sears Service Center. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

3. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

SAFETY RULES FOR PLANERS

CAUTION:

cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool.

WARNING:

immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock, resulting in serious injury.

Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the

Check extension cords before each use. If damaged replace

DANGER

Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep both hands on the planer (rear handle and front handle). If both hands are holding the planer, the blade cannot cut them.

1. ALWAYS use both hands when using the planer. Hold the front handle with your left hand and the rear handle with your right hand.

2. Operate the planer with the chip chute exhaust turned so it points away from your face and eyes.

3. To insure control, ALWAYS support your workpiece so the cut will be on your right.

4. ALWAYS clamp the workpiece securely so it will not move when making the cut.

5. DO NOT use dull or damaged blades. Bent blades can break easily, or cause kickback resulting in loss of control and serious injury.

6. ALWAYS hold the planer so the blades DO NOT come in contact with the

workpiece until you have squeezed the trigger switch and the planer has started.

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