Craftsman 351217580 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

CRRFTSMRNo

121/2"

THICKNESS PLANER
Model No.

351.217580

CAUTION: Read and follow

all Safety Rules and Operating

Instructions before First Use

of this Product. Keep this
manual with tool.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com/craftsman

24735.00 Draft (08/14/06)

Warranty.................................... 2

SafetyRules............................... 2-3

Unpacking.................................. 3

Assembly................................. 3-4

Installation................................. 4-5

Operation................................. 5-8

Maintenance............................... 8-9

Troubleshooting............................. 10

PartsIllustrationandList................... 12-15

EspaSol................................. 16-31

ONE-YEARFULLWARRANTYONCRAFTSMANTOOL
IfthisCraftsmantoolfailsdueto a defectinmaterialor

workmanshipwithin one year from the date of purchase

CALL 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair (or
replacement if repair proves impossible).

If this tool is used for commercial or rental purposes, this
warranty will apply for only ninety days from the date of
purchase.

This warranty applies only while this tool is in the
United States.

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

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

WARNING: For your own safety, read all of the rules
and precautions before operating tool.

CAUTION: Always follow proper operating procedures
as defined in this manual even if you are familiar with
use of this or similar tools. Remember that being care-

less for even a fraction of a second can result in severe
personal injury.

BE PREPARED FOR JOB

• Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry

which may get caught in moving parts of machine.

• Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

• Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles.

• Wear safety glasses complying with United States

ANSI Z87.1. Everyday glasses have only impact

resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses.

• Wear face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty.

• Be alert and think clearly. Never operate power tools

when tired, intoxicated or when taking medications

that cause drowsiness.

PREPARE WORK AREA FOR JOB

• Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas invite
accidents.

• Do not use power tools in dangerous environments.

• Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations. Do
not expose power tools to rain.

• Work area should be properly lighted.

• Proper electrical receptacle should be available for
tool. Three prong plug should be plugged directly
into properly grounded, three-prong receptacle.

• Extension cords should have a grounding prong and
the three wires of the extension cord should be of

the correct gauge.

• Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area.

• Keep children out of workplace. Make workshop child-
proof. Use padlocks, master switches or remove switch
keys to prevent any unintentional use of power tools.

TOOL SHOULD BE MAINTAINED

• Always unplug tool prior to inspection.

• Consult manual for specific maintaining and adjust-
ing procedures.

• Keep tool lubricated and clean for safest operation.

• Remove adjusting tools. Form habit of checking to
see that adjusting tools are removed before switch-
ing machine on.

• Keep all parts in working order. Check to determine
that the guard or other parts will operate properly
and perform their intended function.

• Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding, breakage, mounting and any
other condition that may affect a tool's operation.

• A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced. Do not perform
makeshift repairs. (Use parts list provided to order
replacement parts.)

KNOW HOW TO USE TOOL

• Use right tool for job. Do not force tool or attachment
to do a job for which it was not designed.

• Disconnect tool when changing blades.

• Avoid accidental start-up. Make sure that the switch
is in the OFF position before plugging in.

• Do not force tool. It will work most efficiently at the
rate for which it was designed.

• Keep hands away from moving parts and cutting
surfaces.

• Never leave tool running unattended. Turn the power
off and do not leave tool until it comes to a complete
stop.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance.

• Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if tool is
tipped or if blade is unintentionally contacted.

• Know your tool. Learn the tool's operation, applica-
tion and specific limitations.

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• Use recommended accessories (refer to page 13).
Use of improper accessories may cause risk of

injury to persons.

• Handle workpiece correctly. Protect hands from pos-
sible injury.

• Turn machine off if it jams. Blade jams when it digs
too deeply into workpiece. (Motor force keeps it
stuck in the work.)

• Always keep drive, cutterhead and blade guards in
place and in proper operating condition.

• Feed work into blade or cutter against direction of
rotation.

CAUTION: Think safety! Safety is a combination of
operator common sense and alertness at all times

when tool is being used.

WARNING: Do not attempt to operate tool until it is
completely assembled according to the instructions.

Refer to Figures 2 and 3.

• Handle with knob should be installed to top-right of
the planer.

INSTALL HANDLE g

• Insert handle with knob onto elevation screw top.

Handle with Knob

Refer to Figure 1 below.

Check for shipping damage. If damage has occurred, a
claim must be filed with carrier. Check for complete-

ness. Immediately report missing parts to dealer.
IMPORTANT: Remove protective paper from the table

before operating unit.
The planer comes assembled as one unit. Additional

parts which need to be fastened to planer should be
located and accounted for before assembling.
A Dust Chute

B Thumb Screw (2)

C T-handle Hex Wrench (on planer)

D Plug
E Magnet (2, on planer)

F Handle with Knob

G 5-0.8 x 25mm Socket Head Bolt with Lock Washer

B

E_

Figure 1 - Unpacking

WARNING: Do not attempt assembly if parts are
missing. Use this manual to order replacement parts.

Figure 2 - Install Handle

• Secure handle with bolt using T-handle wrench
provided.

• Insert plug into handle to cover bolt.

Bolt

Figure 3 - Secure Handle

ATTACH DUST CHUTE

Refer to Figure 15, page 14.
Planer is best used along with a dust collector. Dust

chute is included. The dust chute (Key No. 4) is mount-
ed to the rollercase (Key No. 8) using two thumb screws
(Key No. 3). The dust chute can be mounted to direct
chips to either side of planer.

• After mounting, connect wet/dry vacuum hose to
dust chute. Be sure to turn the vacuum on before

operating the planer.

MOUNT PLANER TO WORK SURFACE

Refer to Figure 4.

• Planer is designed to be portable so it can be moved
to job site, but should be mounted to a stable, level
bench or table in a place with ample lighting and
correct power supply.

• Make sure there is plenty of room for moving the
workpiece through the entire cut. There must be

enough room that neither the operators or the
bystanders will have to stand in line with the wood

while using the tool.

• Base of planer has four mounting holesMount plan-

er to workbench or tool stand (see Recommended

Accessories, page 13) using bolts, fiat washers and

hex nuts (not supplied).

• Figure 4 shows the base dimensions, mounting

holes and required space to allow for table assembly
in horizontal position.

3/80,a ' l

• 20"
12

11W'

145/_6''

-._j--- 21//J '

•'_ 24"

Figure 4 - Base Dimensions and Required Space

• Securely mount planer to work table by bolting it
through the holes. Make sure the planer does not

rock and the work table is level.

POWER SOURCE

WARNING: Do not connect planer to the power
source until all assembly steps have been completed.

The motor is designed for operation on the voltage and
frequency specified. Normal loads will be handled safe-

ly on voltages not more than 10% above or below spec-
ified voltage. Running the unit on voltages which are not

within range may cause overheating and motor burn-
out. Heavy loads require that voltage at motor terminals

be no less than the voltage specified.

• Power supply to the motor is controlled by a switch

with key. Removing the key from switch will lock the

unit and prevent unauthorized use.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Improper connection of equipment
grounding conductor can result in the risk of electrical

shock. Equipment should be grounded while in use to
protect operator from electrical shock.

• Check with a qualified electrician if you do not
understand grounding instructions or if you are in

doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.

• This tool is equipped with an approved cord rated at
150V and a 3-prong grounding type plug (see Figure

5) for your protection against shock hazards.

• Grounding plug should be plugged directly into

a properly installed and grounded 3-prong
grounding-type receptacle, as shown (see Figure 5).

Properly Grounded Outlet _--,. i[__

Grounding Prong.

3-Prong Plug _

Figure 5 -3-Prong Receptacle

Do not remove or alter grounding prong in any manner.
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding

provides a path of least resistance for electrical shock.

WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the termi-
nals of plug when installing or removing from outlet.

• Plug must be plugged into matching outlet that is

properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances. Do not modify plug

provided. If it will not fit in outlet, have proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

• Inspect tool cords periodically, and if damaged, have

repaired by an authorized service facility.

• Green (or green and yellow) conductor in cord is the

grounding wire. If repair or replacement of the elec-
tric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the
green (or green and yellow) wire to a live terminal.

• A 2-prong wall receptacle must be replaced with a

properly grounded 3-prong receptacle installed in
accordance with National Electric Code and local

codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Any receptacle replacement should be
performed by a qualified electrician.

A temporary 3-prong to 2-prong grounding adapter (see
Figure 6) is available for connecting plugs to a two pole

outlet if it is properly grounded.

Grounding Lug _ Make Sure This

3-Prong Ground

Adaptet_ TolSConnectedAKnown

2-Prong Receptacle

Figure 6 - 2-Prong Receptacle with Adapter

• Do not use a 3-prong to 2-prong grounding adapter

unless permitted by local and national codes and
ordinances. (A 3-prong to 2-prong grounding adapter

is not permitted in Canada.)
Where a 3-prong to 2-prong grounding adapter is

permitted, the rigid green tab or terminal on the side
of the adapter must be securely connected to a
permanent electrical ground such as a properly

grounded water pipe, a properly grounded outlet box
or a properly grounded wire system.

• Many cover plate screws, water pipes and outlet

boxes are not properly grounded. To ensure proper
ground, grounding means must be tested by a quali-

fied electrician.

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EXTENSION CORDS

• The use of any extension cord will cause some drop
in voltage and loss of power.

• Wires of the extension cord must be of sufficient size
to carry the current and maintain adequate voltage.

• Use the table to determine the minimum wire size
(A.W.G.) extension cord.

• Use only 3-wire extension cords having 3-prong
grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which
accept the tool plug.

• If the extension cord is worn, cut or damaged in any
way, replace it immediately.

Extension Cord Length

Wire Size .............................. A.W.G.

Up to 25 ft.................................. 14

25 to 50 ft.................................. 12

NOTE: Using extension cords over 50 ft. long is not

recommended.

MOTOR

The 120 Volt AC universal motor has the following
specifications:

Voltage ................................... 120

Amperes ................................... 12

Hertz ..................................... 60

Phase .................................. Single

Cutterhead RPM .......................... 9400

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING: Make sure unit is turned off and discon-
nected from power source before inspecting any wiring.

The motor is assembled with an approved three con-
ductor cord to be used on 120 volts as indicated. The

power supply to the motor is controlled by a double
pole locking switch.

The power lines are connected directly to the switch.
The green ground line must remain securely fastened
to the frame to properly protect against electrical shock.

A manual reset overload protector is installed in line
with the power supply to the motor, tf the planer is over-

loaded, the protector will break the circuit.

DESCRIPTION

Craftsman 121/2'' planer finishes rough-cut lumber to
size and planes soft and hardwoods up to 6" thick and

12_/2'' wide. Wood feeds into two-blade cutterhead by
rubber infeed/outfeed rollers. Sturdy base construction
and four-post design permits smooth feeding and
virtually snipeless planing. Planer comes with enclosed,
universal ball bearing, 12 Amp motor with overload pro-
tection. Motor has ON/OFF switch with removable key to
prevent accidental start-up. Unit features easy hands-

free replacement of blades for safety and minimized

downtime, top mounted roller for workpiece return and
built-in carrying handles for portability. Planer takes cuts

up to 3/32"per pass at 26 feet per minute. Inch height
scale has graduations in '/_0"increments, and metric

height scale has graduations in 1mm increments.

SPECIFICATIONS

Table Size .......................... 12_/2'' x 93/8"

Extension Table Size .................. 121/j' x 6:'/4"

Base Size ............................ 21 x 121/_"

Workpiece Width (max.) ..................... 121/2''

Workpiece Thickness (max.) ................... 6"

Maximum Depth of Cut ....................... _/_"

Cuts Per Minute ......................... 18,800

Feed Rate ............................. 26 FPM

Overall Dimensions ........ 233/J' H x 23_/J'W x 19" D

Weight ................................. 68 Ibs

OPERATION SAFETY RULES

WARNING: For your own safety, read all of the

instructions and precautions before operating tool.

WARNING: Operation of any power tool can result in
foreign objects being thrown into eyes which can result

in severe eye damage. Always wear safety goggles
complying with United States ANSI Z87.1 (shown on
package) before commencing power tool operation.

CAUTION: Always observe the following safety pre-
cautions:

• Know general power tool safety. Make sure all pre-
cautions are understood (see pages 2, 3, 5 and 6).

• Whenever adjusting or replacing any parts on planer,
turn switch OFF and remove plug from power source.

• Make sure all guards are properly attached and
securely fastened.

• Make sure all moving parts are free from interference.

• Always wear eye protection or face shield.

• Make sure blades are aligned and properly attached
to cutterhead.

• Do not plug in planer unless switch is in off position.

After turning switch on, allow planer to come to full

speed before operating.

• Keep hands clear of all moving parts.

• Do not force cut. Slowing or stalling will overheat
motor. Allow automatic feed to function properly.

• Use quality lumber. Blades last longer and cuts are
smoother with good quality wood.

• Do not plane material shorter than 15", narrower
than 3/4"_wider than 121t/' or thinner than 't/'.

• Never make planing cut deeper than 3/_,,

• For workpieces longer than 24", use material
support stands. See Recommended Accessories,
page 13.

• Do not back the work toward the infeed side.

• Takeprecautionsagainstkickback.Donotpermitany-
onetostandorcrossinlineofcutterhead'srotation.

Kickbackorthrowndebriswilltravelinthisdirection.

• Turnswitchoffanddisconnectpowerwhenever
planerisnotinuse.

• Replaceknivesastheybecomedamagedordull.

• Keepplanermaintained.Followmaintenance
instructions(seepages8-9).

WARNING:Somedustcreatedbypowersanding,
sawing,grinding,drillingandotherconstructionactivi-

tiescontainschemicalsknowntocausecancer,birth
defectsorotherreproductiveharm.

Someexamplesofthesechemicalsare:

• Leadfromlead-basedpaints.

• Crystallinesilicafrombricksandcementandother
masonryproducts.

• Arsenicandchromiumfromchemically-treatedlum-
ber.

Yourriskfromtheseexposuresvary,dependingonhow
oftenyoudothistypeofwork.Toreduceyourexposure

tothesechemicals:workinawellventilatedareaand
workwithapprovedsafetyequipment.Alwayswear

OSHA/NIOSHapproved,properlyfittingfacemaskor
respiratorwhenusingsuchtools.

OPERATING CONTROLS

ON/OFF SWITCH
Refer to Figure 7.
The ON/OFF switch is located on the front of the planer

motor. To turn the planer ON, move the switch to the up
position. To turn the planer OFF, move the switch to the
down position.

NOTE: Should the key be removed from the switch at
the ON position, the switch can be turned off but cannot

be turned on.

Figure 8 - Switch Lock

• To replace key, slide key into the slot on switch until
it snaps.

CIRCUIT BREAKER
Refer to Figure 7.

The planer is equipped with a motor protection
device-circuit breaker. The breaker will automatically
shut the planer off when excessive current is consumed.

If the breaker is tripped, turn the planer off and reset
the circuit by pressing the button.

CAUTION: Be sure to turn the planer off prior to reset-
ting the circuit breaker to avoid unintentional start-up of
the planer.

DEPTH OF CUT

Refer to Figure 9.

Thickness planing refers to the sizing of lumber to a
desired thickness while creating a level surface parallel
to the opposite side of the board. Board thickness which
the planer will produce is indicated by the scale.

Depth-of-cut is adjusted by raising or lowering the
rollercase using handle.

ON/OFF Switch

Figure 7 - ON/OFF Switch and Circuit Reset

SWITCH LOCK
Refer to Figure 8.

The planer can be locked from unauthorized use by
locking the switch. To lock the switch:

• Turn the switch to OFF position and disconnect plan-
er from power source.

• Pull the key out. The switch cannot be turned on with
the key removed.

Handle

Figure 9 - Depth-of-Cut

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• Each full rotation of the handle moves the rollercase

I//6 t'

• Quality of thickness planing depends on the opera-
tor's judgement about the depth of cut.

• Depth of cut depends on the width, hardness, damp-
ness, grain direction and grain structure of the wood.

• Maximum thickness of wood which can be removed
in one pass is 3/32"for planing operations on work-

pieces up to 5" wide. Workpiece must be positioned
away from the center tab on the rollercase to cut 3/3_".

• Maximum thickness of wood which can be removed
in one pass is '/,6" for planing operations on work-

piece from 5" up to 121/2"wide.

CAUTION: A 3/_2"depth-of-cut on hard, softwood 6-12"
wide can be made. However, continuous operation at
this set-up can cause premature motor failure.

• For optimum planing performance, the depth of cut
should be less than 7_6".

• Board should be planed with shallow cuts until the
work has a level side. Once a level surface has been

created, flip the lumber and create parallel sides.

• Plane alternate sides until the desired thickness is
obtained. When half of total depth of cut is taken from

each side, the board will have a uniform moisture con-
tent and additional drying will not cause it to warp.

• Depth of cut should be shallower when work is wider.

• When planing hardwood, take light cuts or plane the
wood in thin widths.

• Make a test cut with a test piece and verify the thick-
ness produced.

• Check accuracy of test cut prior to working on fin-
ished product.

AVOID DAMAGE TO BLADES

• Thickness planer is a precision woodworking
machine and should be used on quality lumber only.

• Do not plane dirty boards; dirt and small stones are
abrasive and will wear out blade.

• Remove nails and staples. Use planer to cut wood only.

• Avoid knots. Heavily cross-grained wood makes
knots hard. Knots can come loose and jam blade.

CAUTION: Any article that encounters planer blades
may be forcibly ejected from planer creating risk of injury.

PREPARE WORK

• Thickness planer works best when lumber has at
least one flat surface.

• Use surface planer or jointer to create a flat surface.

• Twisted or severely warped boards can jam planer.
Rip lumber in half to reduce magnitude of warp.

• Work should be fed into planer in same direction as
the grain of the wood. Sometimes grain will change
directions in middle of board. In such cases, if possi-
ble, cut board in middle before planing so grain

direction is correct.

CAUTION: Do not plane board which is less than

141/2', long; force of cut could split board and cause

kickback.

FEEDING WORK

The planer is supplied with planing blades mounted in the
cutterhead and infeed and outfeed rollers adjusted to the
correct height. Planer feed is automatic; itwill vary slightly
depending on type of wood.

• Feed rate refers to rate at which lumber travels
through planer.

• Align work perpendicular to rollercase so that work

feeds through planer straight.

• Raise/lower rollercase to produce the depth of cut
desired.

• Stand on side to which the handle is attached.

• Boards longer than 24" should have additional sup-
port from free standing material stands.

• Position the workpiece with the face to be planed on
top.

• Turn the planer on.

• Rest board end on table and direct board into planer.

• Gently slide workpiece into the infeed side of the
planer until the infeed roller begins to advance the

workpiece.

• Let go of the workpiece and allow automatic feed to
advance the workpiece.

• Do not push/pull on workpiece. Move to the rear and
receive planed lumber by grasping it in same man-

ner as it was fed.

CAUTION: To avoid risk of injury due to kickbacks, do
not stand directly in line with front or rear of planer.

• Do not grasp any portion of board which has not
gone past out-feed roller.

• Repeat this operation on all boards which need to be
same thickness.

• Planer has return roller on top so assistant can pass

work back to operator.

NOTE: Assistant must follow same precautions as
operator.

• Surface that the planer will produce will be smoother
if shallower depth of cut is used.

Avoiding Snipe

• Snipe refers to a depression at either end of board
caused by an uneven force on cutterhead when work
is entering or leaving planer.

• Snipe will occur when boards are not supported
properly or when only one feed roller is in contact

with work at beginning or end of cut.

• To avoid snipe, gently push the board up while feed-
ing the work until the outfeed roller starts advancing

it.

• Move to the rear and receive planed board by gently
pushing it up when the infeed roller looses contact

with the board.

• When planing more than one board of the same
thickness, butt boards together to avoid snipe.

• Snipe is more apparent when deeper cuts are taken.

• Feed work in direction of grain. Work fed against
grain will have chipped, splintered edges.

Planer will operate best if kept in good condition and
properly adjusted.

CHECK FOR WORN BLADES

• Condition of blades will affect precision of cut.
Observe quality of cut which planer produces to

check condition of blades.

• Dull blades will tear, rather than sever wood fibers
and produce fuzzy appearance.

• Raised grain will occur when dull blades pound on

wood that has varying density. Raised edge will also

be produced where blades have been nicked.

• Blades on this planer are reversible. Blades should
always be reversed or replaced as matched set.
Keeping a spare set of blades on hand is recom-

mended.

CHANGING BLADES

Refer to Figures 10-13 pages 8 and 9.
WARNING: Always turn planer OFF and disconnect

from power source before starting any maintenance
work.

• Loosen and remove thumb screws from blade guard
on the rear side of planer. Remove blade guard.

Figure 11 - Remove Gib Bolts

• Remove gib using magnets provided.
NOTE: Magnets can be easily disengaged from gib by

tilting them to left or right.
CAUTION: Blade edges are extremely sharp. Keep fin-

gers away from blades at all times.

• Blade is located in position by two pins. Gently lift
old blades from cutterhead using magnets. Do not

make contact with the blade using fingers. Use mag-

net only.

Manet

Gib

Latch

Blade

Pin

Figure 10-Remove Blade Guard

• Carefully turn cutterhead by hand towards you until it
is stopped by the self-engaging latch.

• Loosen and remove six bolts from gib.

Cutterhead

Figure 12 - Remove Blade

Reverse or replace blade and carefully position it on
the two pins using magnets.

• Replace gib and align the holes on the gib with
holes on the blade using magnets.

• Secure gib to cutterhead using six bolts removed
earlier.

• Depress latch to release cutterhead. Release latch

when cutterhead can be turned by hand.

• Turn cutterhead by hand until it is stopped by
self-engaging latch.

• Remove gib and blade as mentioned earlier.

• Replace with new blade and replace gib and secure
it as mentioned earlier.

• Replace blade guard and secure it using two bolts.

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BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT

WARNING: Turn planer off and disconnect from power
source. Brush life depends on amount of load on motor.
Regularly inspect brushes after 100 hours of use.
Brushes are located on either side of planer motor.

• Loosen brush cap and carefully remove brush from
motor.

NOTE: Brushes are located on both front and rear
sides of planer.

• Replace brushes if spring is damaged.

• Replace brushes if carbon is worn.

• Replace brushes and tighten brush caps.

Brush Cap

Figure 13 - Replace Brushes

ADJUSTING TABLE LEVEL

Refer to Figures 14 and 15, pages 12 and 14.

The planer will produce uneven depth of cut (tapered
cut) if the rollercase (Fig. 15, Key No. 8)is not parallel
with the base (Fig. 14, Key No. 28). To restore paral-

lelism of the rollercase with the base:

• Using a test piece, measure the height of the taper.

• Turn planer off and disconnect from power source.

• Fold the front and rear extension tables.

• Lay planer carefully on it's side so that bottom side
of the base is exposed.

• Clamp vise plier (not supplied) on the left side of
shaft (Fig. 14, Key No. 34) next to the gear (Fig. 14,
Key No. 30).

• Remove retaining ring (Fig. 14, Key No. 32) and dis-
engage right gear from the top gear (Fig. 14, Key
No. 30).

• Slowly rotate handle (Fig. 14, Key No. 6) to raise or
lower rollercase. Rollercase will move by 0.006" with
every turn of the gear by one tooth. Move rollercase
tot he required distance to offset the taper.

• Re-engage the right and top gear and replace retain-
ing ring to secure.

• Release and remove vise plier.

• Set the planer back on its base.

• Make a test cut to verify adjustment.

REPLACING V-BELT

Refer to Figures 14 and 15, pages 12 and 14.

Inadequate tension in the V-belt (Fig. 15, Key No. 20)

will cause the belt to slip from the motor pulley (Fig. 15,

Key No. 25) or drive pulley (Fig. 15, Key No. 19). Loose
belt must be replaced. To replace V-belt:

• Turn planer off and unplug from power source.

• Loosen and remove screws (Fig. 14, Key No. 1) on
right cap (Fig. 14, Key No. 7). Remove panel
(Fig. 14, Key No. 38).

• Remove old belt by walking the belt from motor
and drive pulleys alternatively. Gently pull the belt
outward while turning the pulleys at the same time.

• Replace with new belt. Walk the belt on to the pul-
leys in the reverse manner as when removing the

belt.

• Make sure the belt is evenly seated all the way on
the motor and drive pulley grooves.

• Replace and secure right panel.

LUBRICATION

• Motor and cutterhead bearings are sealed and need
no lubrication.

• Gears and elevation screws should be cleaned of
debris and greased as needed.

• The table can be coated with a lubricant such as
paste wax, to make the workpiece feed smoother. Be

sure the lubricant used does not affect the ability to

finish the workpiece with varnish, sealer, etc. Do not

use any silicone base lubricants.

CLEAN PLANER

• Keep planer clean of any wood chips, dust, dirt or debris.

• After 10 hours of operation, the chains and gears
should have wood chips, dust and old grease

removed.

• Use common automotive bearing grease to lubricate
all chains and gears. Be sure all chains and gears
have plenty of grease.