Craftsman 17226729 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

ICRAFTSMANI

31/4-1N. PLANER

Model No.

172.26729

• SAFETY

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.

• OPERATION

• MAINTENANCE

• ESPANOL,PAGINA 21

to follow all ip_ructions listed below may result inelectric shock, fire and/or

J Z_ WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions.Failure J

serious personal injury.

WORK AREA SAFETY

1. ALWAYS keep your work area clean and well IlL Cluttered and dark areas Invite accidents.

2. DO NOT operate power tools In explosive atmospheres, such as In the pm._e.nce of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power toolscreate sparks

wnucnmay ignitethe oustor Rimes.

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

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

1. Double Insulated tools ere equipped with e 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 into the outlet, reverse the plug. If It still does not tit, contact a qualified electrician to Install a potarlzed outleL

DO NOT change or alter 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.

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.

4. ALWAYS avoid body contact with grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased dsk of electric

shock if your body is grounded.

5. If operating the power tool In damp locations Is unavoidable, ALWAYS use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter to supply power to your tool.

ALWAYS wear electrician's rubber gloves and footwear In damp conditions.

6. DO NOT expose power tools to rein or wet condlUons. Water entering a power tool will increase the dsk of electric shock.

7. DO NOT abuse the cord. NEVER use the cord to carry the tools or pull the p.lug from the outlet. Keep cord away from heat, o11,sharp edges or

movnng parts. Replace damaged cords Immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

8. When operating a power tool outside, ALWAYS use an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or _ These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce

the risk of electric shock.

NOTE: The extension cord must have adequate wire size AWG (American Wire Gauge) for safe, efficient use. Smaller gauge wires have

greater capacity (16 gauge wire has more capacity than 18 gauge wire).

PERSONAL SAFETY

1. ALWAYS stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operatlng s power tool. DO NOT use tool while tired or under the

influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A momentof inattentionwhile

operatingpowertools may result in seriouspersonal injury.

2. ALWAYS dress properly. DO NOT wear loose clothing or Jewelry. Pull back long hair. Keep _/our hair, clothing and gloves away from moving

parts. Looseclothing,jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

3, ALWAYS avoid accidental starting. BE SURE switch Is in the "Off"

position before plugging in. DO NOT carry tools with yourfingeronthe switch.Carrying tools withyourfinger on the switch or pluggingin toolsthat

have the switch in the"On"positioninvitesaccidents.

4. ALWAYS remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on.

.Awrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part ofthe tool may result in personal injury.

5. DO NOT overreach. ALWAYS keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper lootingand balance enables better controlof the toolin unexpected situations.

6. ALWAYS use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skidsafety shoes,hard hat, or hearing protectionmustbe usedfor

appropriate conditions.

TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY

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

body is unstableand may teedto lossofcontrol.

2. DO NOT force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool willdo the job betterand safer at the rate for which it is designed.

3. DO NOT use the tool if the switch does notturn it "On" or"Off", Anytool that cannot be controlledwiththe switchisdangerousand must be repaired.

4. ALWAYS disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories or storing the tool. Suchpreventive safety measures reducethe risk of startingthe tool accidentally.

5. ALWAYS store Idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons. Toolsare dangerousinthe handsof untrainedusers.

6. ALWAYS maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained toolswithsharp cuttingedges are lesslikelyto bind and

are easier to control.

7. ALWAYS check for misallgnment or binding of moving ports, 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.

TOOLUSEANDCARESAFETYcont.

/_ WARNING: USEOF ACCESSORIESTHATARENOTRECOMMENDED I

FOR USEWITHTHISTOOLMAYCREATEA HAZARDOUSCONDITION.

8. ALWAYS use only accessorles that are recommended for this tool.

Accessories that may be suitablefor one tool can become hazardous when used on anothertool.

SERVICE SAFETY I. If any part of this planer is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any

way; or should any electrlcal component fall to perform properly: ALWAYS shutoffthe powerswitchand remove the planer plugfrom the

powersourceand have the missing,damaged or tailed parts replaced BEFORE resuming operation.

2. When servicing atool, ALWAYS use only Identical replacement parts.

Follow Instructions In the maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorizedparts may create a riskof electricshockor injury.

3. Toolservice MUST BE performedonlyby a Sears Parts and Repair Center.

Service or maintenanceperformedby unqualifiedpersonnelcouldresultina

riskof injury.

ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

,/_ WARNING: BE SURE to readand understandallinstructions.Failure I

tofollow all instructionslistedbelow may resultinelectricshock,fire and/or serious personal injury.

1. Know your power tool. Read operator's manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards

related to th s tool. Followingthisrule will reducethe nsk of electric shock, fire or serious injury.

2. ALWAYS wear safety glasses or eye shields when using this planer. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT

safety glasses. Followingthisrulewill reduce therisk of serious personal

injury.

3. ALWAYS protect your lungs.Wear a face mask or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Followingthis rule willreducethe riskofserious

personal injury.

4. ALWAYS protect your hearing.Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation. Followingthisrulewillreduce the risk of

seriouspersonalinjury.

5. ALWAYS inspect the tool cords periodically and if damaged have them repaired at your nearest Sears Service Center or other Authorized

Service Facility. ALWAYS be aware of the cord location. Followingthis rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.

ADDmONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION cont.

6. ALWAYS check for damaged parts. Before further use of the toot, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to

determine If it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for misallgnment or binding of moving pads, breakage of parts,

and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced at

a Sears Service Center. Followingthisrulewillreduce the riskofa ectr c shock,fire or seriousinjury.

7. DO NOT abuse the cord. NEVER use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from the outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or

moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increasethe risk ofeleCtriCshock. Followingthis rule willreducethe riskof electricshock or fire.

8. ALWAYS make sure that your extension cord Is in good condition.

When using an extension cord be sure to use one that is heavy enough to carry the current that your tool will draw. A wire gauge

(AWG) of at least 14 is recommendedforan extensioncord25 feet or less in length. When workingoutdoorsALWAYS use an extensioncordthatis suitablefor outdoor use.The cord'sjacket will be marked WA.

Smatter gauge wires, have greater capacity (16 gauge wire has more capacity than 18 gauge wire). An undersized cord willcause a drop in

line voltage, resultingin lossof power and overheating.

9. ALWAYS inspect and remove all nails from lumber before planing,

Followingthis rule willreduce the riskof seriouspersonalinjury.

10. DO NOT use the tool while tired or under the Influence of drugs,

alcohol or any medication. Followingthis rule willreduce the riskof electricshock,fire or serious persona_iniury.

11. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them

to instruct others who may use this tool. If someone borrows this tool, make sure they have these instructions also.

ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION cont.

/_ WARNING: The operationof any planer can result

in foreign objectsbeingthrownintoyour eyes,which can

resultin severeeye damage. Beforebeginning powertool operation,ALWAYS wear safetygogglesor safetyglasses with sideshieldand a full face shield when needed.

We recommendAWide VisionSafety Mask for use over

eyeglassesor standardsafety glasses with side shield, available at Sears RetailStores.

L_WARNING: Some dust particles created by power sanding, sawing,

grinding, drilling and other construction jobs contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples

of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints.

• Crystallinesilica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work.To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:

• Work in a well-ventilated area.

• Work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are

specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

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

A.......................................................................... Amperes

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

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

rain ...................................................................... Minutes

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

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

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

[] ........................................................................ Class II construction

.../rain .................................................................. Revolutions or

reciprocation per minute

Z_ ........................................................................ Indicates danger, warning

caution. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved,

IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KNOWYOURPLANER(SeeFig.1) Beforeattempting to use any tool, be ,suretofamiliarizeyourselfwith all the

operatingfeatures and safety instructions. Yourplaner has many built-inconveniencefeatures for fast, efficientcutting.

It is compact and lightweightfor easy, comfortableuse.The depth adjustment knob is conveniently locatedat the front of the planer and allows easy depth

adjustmentsfrom 0 to 1/8-in. to suityour needs. Yourplaner uses reversible,double-edgedhardened steel carbide-tippedblades

that allow use on bothsides for longerbladelife.It includesedge guide for accurate cuts on long or uneven work pieces.The rabbetguide allowsyou to

make rabbetcuts up 15/16 in. deep. Electrical Connection

Yourplaner has a precision-builtelectricmotor and itshouldonly beconnected toa 120-volt, 60-Hz. power supply (normal household current). DO NOT

operate on directcurrent (DC).This largevoltage dropwill cause a lossof powerthat witloverheatthe motor.If your saw does notoperate when plugged

intoan outletcheck the power supply. Trigger Switch and On/Off Button

To turn on the planer press and hold the On/Off buttonand squeeze the trigger switch.When you are finished planing,release switchto shuttool off.

Adjustable Left or Right Dust / Chip Extraction The dust/ chipchute can be adjusted forleftor rightextractionby turningthe

chute clockwise or counterclockwise. Base Plate Stand

Whenever you place the planer ontoa work surface,the rear of the base plate shouldbe elevated on thisstand.Thiswillhelp protectthe planer bladesfrom

damage and help preventthe blades from accidentallydamaging the work surface.As you begin to plane, this stand will he pushedaway bythe work

surface.ALWAYS besure that the stand moveseasily on the base plate.

input

Cutting Width Cutting Depth Max. Rabbet Cut

Rating No-Load Speed

7 Amps 3 1/4 in.

0 to l/B-in. 15/16-in.

120 volts, 60 Hz AC 12,000 RPM

whenyouare assemblingparts,makingadjustments,changingbeltsorblades, cleaningplaner,orwhennotin use,Disconnectingplanerwillpreventaccidental

I/Jk WARNING: YourplanershouldNEVERbeconnectedtopowersupply I

startingthatcouldcauseseriousinjury.

PREPARING FOR OPERATION Yourplaner has a rear handle and frontassist handlefor ease of

operation.Theyprovide the two-hand operationwhichis necessaryto maintain propercontrolof the planer.ALWAYS keep bothhandsclear of the bladesand

the cuttingarea. ALWAYS usa both hands when usingthe planer.Hold thefront handlewith

yourlefthand and the rear handlew_h your righthand (as shownin Fig.2).

This positionmakes your planer easier to handle and keepsyouclear of the

chip exhaust.

The work movingduringa cutcould resultin the lossof controlof the planer,

possiblycausingserious injury.

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ZL_ CAUTION: DO NOT plane toofast because this causes buildup in I

the chip exhaust.Chip build-up restrictsair flow and can causethe motor to over heat.

Keep the cordaway from the cuttingarea. ALWAYS place the cord soitdoes nothang on the workwhen you are making a cut.

/_, DANGER: Ifthe cordhangs upon thework duringthecut, releasethe I

tdggerswitchimmediately.Unplugthe planerand checkthecordfor damage.

Ifthereis no damage, repositionthecordtopreventitfrom hangingup again. Ifthecord has been damaged,haveit replacedbefore usingyourplaner.

Z_ WARNING: Usingyourplaner witha damaged cordcouldcause I

electricalshockresulting in seriousinjury.

THE CORRECTWAYTO USEYOUR PLANER (See Fig. 2) ALWAYS holdyour planer as shown in Figure 2.

1. ALWAYS keep controlofyour planer.It makes cuttingeasier and safer,

as shown in Figure 2.

2. To help keep control ALWAYS supportyour work so the cut willbe on yourright.

3. ALWAYS clamp your workso it does not moveduringthe cut(see Figure 2). The work moving duringa cutcould resultinthe loss ofcontrolof the planer, possiblycausing serious injury.

The work movingduring a cut couldresult in the loss ofcontrolof the planer, possiblycausingserious injury.

THECORRECTWAYTOUSEYOUR

PLANER(SeeFig,2)cont.

4,ALWAYSoperatetheplanerwiththe

chipchuteexhaustturnedsoit points

away from your face and eyes.

All visitorsshould wear safetyglasses and be kept a safe distance from the

work area. 5, ALWAYS hold your planer so the

blades DO NOT come in contact with

the workpiece BEFORE you squeeze the trigger switchand start the planer.

Z_ WARNING: Keep a firm

grip on the tool with both hands at all times. Failure to do so could

result in loss of control leading to possible serious injury.

TO ADJUST PLANING DEPTH (See Fig. 3) The planing depth on your planer can be adjusted from 0 to 1/8 inch by rotating

the depth adjustment knob located on the front of your planer,

1. Unplug your planer.

I starting, causing serious injury.

Z_ WARNING: Failure to unplug your planer could result in accidental I

2. To increase cutting depth rotate

knob n a cockwisedirection.

3. To decrease cutting depth, rotate

knob ina counterclockwisedirection,

4. We recommend thatyou make test

cutsin scrap wood after each adjustmentto make sure the planer

is removingthe desired amount

of wood.

NOTE: To protect the blades during storage, transporting and when not

in use, ALWAYS set the blade depth

adjustment to 0.

GENERAL CUTTING

1. Adjustplaner to desired depth.

2. ALWAYS grip the planer withyour left-handholdingthefront handleand your righthandholdingthe top handle.

3, Place front shoe fiat on the work piece, ALWAYS make sure thatthe blades

are nottouchingthe work piece.

4. Applypressureto thefront handle untilthe frontshoe isfiaton the work piece.

5. Pushthe On/Off buttonand Squeeze the trigger switchto start the planerand allowthe motorto reach maximumspeed.

6. Holdthe planer firmlyand push itsteadilyina forward directionontothe

workpiece.

NOTE: Ifyou desire a smooth cut, pushthe planer slowlyina forward direction.

7. As you reach the end ofyourdesired cut, ALWAYS apply downward pressuretowardthe rear handle. Thiswillhelp keep the rear sectionofthe base in contactwiththe work pieceand help preventthe frontofthe planer from dippingand gouging yourcut.

8. ALWAYS be careful to avoidhittingnailsduringthe planingoperation because thiscould nick, crack or otherwise damage the blades.

NOTE:The blades in your planer are reversible, so they can be rotated until both sides are dull.

NOTE: We suggest that you keepan extra set of bladeson hand, soyou can replacethe blades in yourplaner when they show signsof becomingdull.

Always reverseor replace blades in pairs.

EDGE PLANING / CHAMFERING (See Figure 4) Yourplaner is designed with a groove inthe frontshoe.This grooveis for

chamferingthe edges ofboards (see Fig.4). NOTE: ALWAYS make a practicecut on scrap woodtodetermine how

muchwood needs to be removedfrom the board BEFORE makingyour actual cut.

1. Firmly holdthe rear handle of the

planer withyour left hand and the top handle with your right hand.

2. Place the groove on the planer on to the surface to be cut.

3. Turn on planer and let it reach

full speed.

4. Slowly move planer onto work.

5. ALWAYS maintain downward

pressure on the planer to keep it flat at the beginning and the end of the work piece.

NOTE: Making several passes of more shallow cuts will provide a smoother

cut and makes it easier to control planer. 12

Fig. 4 ,/ //

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED WITH YOUR PLANER To make yourplaner evenmore versatilewe have included2 special

accessories. They are an Edge Guide and a Rabbeting Plate. ATTACHINGTHE EDGE GUIDE

(See Figure 5)

1. Unplugyourplaner.

yourplanercould resultinaccidental

I /_ WARNING: Failureto unplug I

starting,causingseriousinjury.

2. Insert the screwprovidedthroughthe

hole in the edge guide.

3. Tighten screw securely into screw hole on either side of the main shoe

(see Fig. 5).

USING THE EDGE GUIDE The Edge Guide easily attaches to either side of the planer. It is ideal for

planing long and uneven boards.

1. When making cuts with the Edge Guide ALWAYS hold itfirmly against the edge of the board you are planing.

ATTACHINGTHE RABBET GUIDE (See Fig. 6)

1. Unplug yourplaner.

/_ WARNING: Failureto unplugyour planercouldresultin accidental I

starting,causingseriousinjury.

2. Insert the screw provided throughthe flat washer, then throughthe slot in

the rabbetingplate,

3. Insert screw intoscrew holeon the rightside ofthe main shoeand

tightensecurely (see Fig.6).

USING THE RABBET GUIDE

The Rabbet Guide attaches to the right

side of the planer. It is ideal for making rabbeting cuts up to 15/16 inches thick.

The maximum width of cut is 15/16-inch

per cut.

1. When making a rabbet cut, ALWAYS

place the notch on the inside of the

main shoe firmly against the side of the board (see Fig. 6).

2. ALWAYS press the Rabbet Guide firmly against the top surface of the

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