Craftsman 351233780 Owner’s Manual

OperatoF's

12½"

PLANER

Model No.

351.233780

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®

CAUTION: Read and follow

all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before First Use

_f this Product.

.3ears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

_629.00 Draft (07/28/97)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Troubleshooting......................... 10-11

PartsIllustrationandList .................. 12-17

Espa#,ol................................... !8-27

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON
CRAFTSMAN 121/2" PLANER

If this Craftsman Planer fails due to a defect in material

or workmanship within one year from the date of pur-
chase, contact the nearest Sears in-home major brand

repair service in the United States, and Sears will repair
it, free of charge.

If this planer is used for commercial or rental purposes,
this warranty will apply for 90 days from the date of pur-

chase..
This warranty applies only while the product 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.., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179

WARNING: For your own safety, read aft 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

o Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
o Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles.

° Wear safety glasses complying with United States

ANSI Z87.1o Everyday glasses have only impact

resistant lense& 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,.
o Do not use power tools in dangerous environments.
o Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations. Do

not expose power tools to rain.

• Work area should be property 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.

o 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.

o Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment of

moving parts, binding, breakage, mounting and any
other condition that may affect a too!'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
o Disconnect tool when changing blades.
= Avoid accidental start-up Make sure that the switch

is in the OFF position before plugging in

o 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,.

o 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.
o Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if tool is

tipped or if blade is unintentionally contacted,

o Know your too!. Learn the tool's operation, applica-

tion and specific limitations.

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• Use recommended accessories (refer to page 15),
Use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury to persons.

. Handle workpiece correctly,, Protect hands from pos-

sible injury,

o Turn machine off if it jams, Blade jams when it digs

too deeply into workpiece (Motor force keeps it
stuck in the work,).

o Always keep drive, cutterhead and blade guards in

place and in proper operating Condition,

o 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 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

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 Handle with Knob

B. Blade Guard

C "Two Knife Gauges

D Knife Gauge Rod

INSTALL BLADE GUARD

Refer to Figure 8, page 14.

WARNING: To properly guard against accidental con-

tact with cutterhead, blade guard must be fastened
securely

° The blade guard (No. 7) attaches to the rollercase.

The blade guard directs the flow of chips removed
from the workpiece and protects against unintention-

al contact with the cutterhead.

• Remove two socket head bolts and flat washers
(Nos. 8 and 9) from rollercase (No. 46)

° Position the blade guard on outfeed side of roller-

case so that the holes in the guard and rollercase
are aligned properly°

• Reinstall two socket head bolts and flat washers to
secure blade guard.

INSTALL HANDLE

Refer to Figures 8 and 9, pages 14 and 16.
° Handle (Fig. 8, No. 1) can be installed either to the

top-right or the top-left side of the planer If needed,

remove plug (Fig 8, No,,4) from the top cover (Fig.

8, No, 6) on the side where handle is to be installed,

o Insert handle onto the top of the elevation screw

(Fig.,9, No, 1 or 2), Align hole in handle with hole in
the top of elevation screw,

• Secure handle to elevation screw using lock washer
and socket head bolt (Fig 8, Nos, 2 and 3).

KNIFE GAUGE ASSEMBLY

Refer to Figure 8, page 14_
The knife gauge assembly is used to verify the height of

blade edges and to make adjustments if necessary.

- Slide knife gauge (No, 16) on to knife gauge rod (No

26)°

• Position knife gauge so that the two grooves on one
end of the rod are on either side of knife gauge

o Press in E-rings (t'4o.47), one into each groove, to

secure knife gauge position

a Slide other knife gauge on the other end of rod and

secure knife gauge using E-rings.

Figure 1 - Unpacking

Hardware bag includes:
° 6-I.0 x 16ram Socket head bolt (1)

• 6ram Lock washer (1)
° 8-1 25 x 50ram Socket head bolts (4)

° 3 CMI-t0 E-rings (4)

Refer to Figures 8 and 9, pages 14 and 16.
WARNING: Do not attempt assembly if parts are

missing. Use this manual to order replacement parts,

MOUNT PLANER TO WORK SURFACE

Refer to Figures 2 and 9, pages 4 and 16.
o Planer is designed to be portable so it can be moved

to job site, but should be mounted to stable, level
bench or table.. See Recommended Accessories,

page 15.

. Base of planer has mounting holes in it. Holes form

a rectangle 17¼" x 8", Use a square to mark posi-
tion on work surface.

o Drill pilot holes in surface for mounting with bolts

(Fig 9, No..29).

o Mount planer to work surface by bolting it through

holes,

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Figure 2- 12_/2" Thickness Planer shown on top section
of Optional Multi-Purpose Stand Model No. 22250

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 wilt be handled safe-
ly on voltages net 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 on nameplate.

o Power supply to the motor is controlled by a rocker

switch Removing the rocker switch will lock the unit
and prevent unauthorized use.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: improper connection of equipment

grounding conductor can result in the riskof electrical
shock_ Equipment should be grounded while in use to

protect operator from electrical shock.
o 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.

o This tool is equipped with an approved cord rated at

150V and a 3-prong grounding type plug (see Figure

3) for your protection against shock hazards.

o Grounding plug should be plugged directly into a

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

Grounded Outlet --'_-'-"_

Grounding Prong

3-Prong Plug

Properly __

Figure 3 - 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 Jocalcodes 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 4) is available for connecting plugs to a two pole

outlet if it is properly grounded.

Grounding Lug ._. Is Connected

Make Sure This
ToA Known

3-Prong Plug Ground

2-Prong Receptacle

Figure 4 - 2-Prong Receptaclewith 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.

o 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_

EXTENSION CORDS

o 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.

= The minimum extension cord wire size is AW.G. t4.

Do not use extension cords over 25 feet long.

° Use only 3-wire extension cords having 3-prong

grounding type plugs and 3-poie receptacles which
accept the tool plug.

o If the extension cord is worn, cut or damaged in any

way, replace it immediately.

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MOTOR

Planer is Supplied with a 2 HP motor installed,
The 120 Volt AC universal motor has the following

specifications:

Horsepower (Maximum Developed) ................ 2

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

Amperes ............................................ 14

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

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

RPM (loaded) ........................... 8000

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

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

The motor is installed and wiring connected as illustrat-

ed in the wiring schematic (see Figure 5).

Switch

- _...............To Power

Figure 5 - Wiring Schematic

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 rocker switch.

o Removing the rocker switch will lock the unit and

prevent unauthorized use,

The power lines are inserted directly onto 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, If the planer is over-

loaded, the protector will break the circuit,

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,

Refer to Figures 6, 8 and 9, pages 7, 14 and 16

DESCRIPTION

Sears 12V2" planer finishes rough-cut lumber to size
and planes soft and hardwoods up to 6" thick and 12Vz"
wide. Wood feeds into two-blade cutterhead by rubber

infeed/outfeed rollers. Sturdy cast aluminum base and
four-post design permits smooth feeding and virtually
snipeless planing (see "Avoiding Snipe;' page 8). Planer
comes with enclosed, universal ball bearing, 2HP (max.

developed) motor with overload protection Motor has
on/oft switch with removable key to prevent accidental
start-up Unit features double-edged blades for mini-

mized downtime, top mounted rollers for workpiece
return, built-in carrying handles for portability, and fold-
ing infeed/outfeed rollers for smooth operation. Planer
takes cuts up to ¾2"per pass (for boards up to 5" wide)
or up to _A,"per pass (for boards from 5" up to 12V2"
wide) at 26 feet per minute, Inch height scale has grad-
uations in ¼¢' increments, and metric height scale has

graduations in lrnm increments,

OPERATION SAFETY RULES

WARNING; For your own safety, read all of the
instructionsand 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 Z871 (shown on
package) before commencing power tool operation,

CAUTION: Always observe the following safety pre-
cautions:

o 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

o Make sure all guards are properly attached and

securely fastened.

o Make sure all moving parts are free from interference.
= Always wear eye protection or face shield,

Q Make sure blades are aligned and properly attached

to cutterhead_

o Do not plug in planer unless switch is in OFF posi-

tion, After turning switch on, allow planer to come to
full speed before operating,

o Keep hands clear of all moving parts
o Do not force cut° Slowing or stalling will overheat

motor, Allow automatic feed to function properly,

o Use quality lumber Blades last longer and cuts are

smoother with good quality wood

• Do not plane material shorter than 141/2", narrower
than 3A",wider than 12V2" or thinner than V2",,

- Never make planing cut deeper than ¾2"_,

o Maintain the proper relationships of infeed and out-

feed table surfaces and cutterhead blade path,,

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Do not back the work toward the infeed table,

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Take precautions against kickback. Do not permit any-
one to stand or cross in line of cutterhead's rotation.

Kickback or thrown debris will travel in this direction

Turn switch off and disconnect power whenever plan-
er is not in use,,

° Replace or sharpen knives as they become dam-

aged or dull,

° Keep planer maintained, Follow maintenance instruc-

tions (see pages 8 and 9)_

DEPTH OF CUT

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.
= Quality of thickness planing depends on the opera-

tot'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 _=" for planing operations on work-
piece up to 5" wide. Workpiece must be positioned
away from the center tab in the rollercase to cut _/3_".

° Maximum thickness of wood which can be removed

in one pass is ',%"for planing operations on work-
piece from 5" up to 12V2"wide.

o For optimum planing performance, the depth of cut

should be tess than ',4¢'..

= Board should be planed with shallow cuts until the

work has a level side. Once 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 itto warp.

o Depth of cut should be shallower when work is wider..
° When planing hardwood, take light cuts or plane the

wood in thin widths.

° Make test cut when working with a new type of

board or different kind of operation.

= Check accuracy of test cut prior to working on fin-

ished product

ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT

Refer to Figures 8 and 9, pages 14 and 16.

Board thickness which the planer will produce is indicat-
ed by either scale (Fig. 9, No 13) on the side.

Thickness is adjusted by rotating the handle (Fig 8, No 1)
clockwise to raise the blade height..To reduce the blade

height, rotate the handle counterclockwise.
= Do not set blade below '¾2"°Do not plane a board

which is less than a V2"thick.

° Blade height will be moved '/,_" with every complete

revolution of the handle

a Make a test cut on a piece of wood and measure the

thickness produced.

The planer will produce uneven depth of cut (tapered cut)

if the roIlercase (Fig. 8, No. 46) is not parallel with the base
(Fig 9, No..17). To restore parallelism of the rollercase with

the base:
o Unplug the planer and turn it off

o Clamp a vise plier on the left side of the shaft (Fig 9,

No..8) next to the bevel gear (Fig. 9, No, 3)

= Remove E-ring (Fig. 9, No..4) and disengage right

bevel gear (Fig. 9, No 3) on the right elevation screw
(Fig. 9, No. 2).

o Slowly rotate handle (Fig, 8, No. 1) to raise or lower

the cutterhead. Rotate clockwise to raise roUercase,
counterclockwise to lower rollercase Rollercase wilt

be moved by _004" with every turn of the beveled
gear by one tooth.

o After moving roIlercase the required distance, make

sure both beveled gears (Fig 9, No. 3) are engaged
and secured with E-ring

o Release and remove the vise plier
o Make a test cut to make sure the adjustment was

appropriate

• Add grease to bevel gears if necessary°
When the depth of cut adjustment is operating correctly,

loosen the pan head screw (Fig. 8, No..5) and set the
indicator (Fig. 8, No. 30) to show the thickness pro-
duced Make sure that the indicator is positioned cot*
rectly_

ADJUSTING CUTTERHEAD HEIGHT

Refer to Figures 8 and 9, pages 14 and 16._
The depth of cut of the planer is adjusted by raising or

lowering the cutterhead (Fig, 8, No i1)..
Rotate the handle (Fig. 8, No. 1) to raise or lower the

cutterhead to the desired position.
The scale (Fig. 9, No. 13) and indicator (Fig. 8, No. 30)

can be used when adiusting the cutterhead heighL

ADJUSTING SUPPORT ROLLERS

Refer to Figure 9, page 16.

° The support rollers (No. 12) should be adjusted to

help keep the portion of work which is outside the
planer in line.

o Use a straightedge to align the roller plate so the

support roller height is even with the base cover' (No.

21).

o Loosen nuts (No, 15) and adjust height with the hex

head bolts (No. 21).

• Make sure that both of the hex bolts hold the posi-
tion of the roller plate.. Hold the hex bolt with an open

end wrench and secure the adjustment by tightening
the nut.

o Check the alignment of the support roller at each

end with a straight edge..

ADJUSTING BLADE HEIGHT

Refer to Figures 6 and 8, pages 7 and 14_
The knife gauge assembly (see Assembly, page 3) is

required to make replacing or adjusting planing blades

(Fig 8, No. 23) more convenient..

° Unplug the planer and turn it off.
o Loosen and remove two socket head bolts and

washers (Fig 8, Nos, 8 and 9).

° Remove blade guard (Fig. 8, No.,7)_
= Turn cutterhead (Fig. 8, No. 11) carefully to access

one blade

CAUTION: Blades are sharp.

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• Position knife gauge assembly on the cutterhead so
that the two knife gauges (Fig 8, No t6) are approxi-

mately at the same distance from the cutterhead edge.

o Hold knife gauge assembly against cutterhead so

contact point is over the blade (see Figure 6).

Figure 6 - Adjusting Blade Height

° While holding rod (Fig.,8, No_.52) down use open

end wrench to loosen locking bolts (Fig. 8 No,..22)

° When all the bolts are loose, the springs (Fig. 8, No.

15) wil! raise the blade.

° Make sure the blade (Fig. 8, No. 23) is raised only so

much that it just touches the contact point in the
knife gauge°

• Make sure the blade just touches the contact point
on both knife gauges at each end of the rod.

o Tighten locking bolts and secure blade heighL
° Adjust second blade in same manner.

° Replace blade guard and fasten securely.

AVOID DAMAGE TO BLADES

o 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,.

o 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 forcib]y 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,

o 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

14V2"long; force of cut could split board and cause

kickback.

FEEDING WORK

Refer to Figures 8 and 9, pages 14 and 16,

WARNING: Always turn the planer off and disconnect

it from the power source whenever blade guard (Fig. 8,
No 7) is removed, Never operate planer without the
blade guard properly secured.

The planer is supplied with planing blades mounted in the
cutterhead and infeedand 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.

o Operator is responsible for aligning work so it witi

feed properly.

o Adjust the cutterhead height to produce the depth of

cut desired

• Stand on side to which the handle is attached.
° Lift edge to infeed roller plate (Fig 9, No. 16) by

grasping edges of board at approximately middle of

length.

o 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°

° Rest board end on in-feed roller plate and direct

board into planer,,

- Gently slide workpiece into the infeed side of the

planer unti! 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..

o Repeat this operation on all boards which need to be

same thickness. For different thickness, adjust depth
of cut (see page 6).

o Planer has return rollers (Fig. 8, 1to. 12) on top so

assistant can pass work back to operator.

NOTE: Assistant must follow same precautions as
operator..

• Surface that the planer will produce wil! be smoother

if shallower depth of cut is used.

AVOIDING SNIPE

o Snipe refers to a depression at either end of board

caused by an uneven force on cutterhead when work

is entering or leaving planer..

o Snipe wilt occur when boards are not supported

properly or when only one feed roller is in contact

with work at beginning or end of cut

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

it..

o 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_

o Snipe is more apparent when deeper cuts are taken.

• Feed work in direction of grain. Work fed against

grain will have chipped, splintered edges.

CHECK FOR WORN BLADES

o 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.,

Refer' to Figures 6, 7, 8 and 9, pages 7, 12, t4 and 16

Planer will operate best if kept in good condition and
properly adjusted.. Blades must be kept clean and
sharpened to ensure quality of cut and efficiency of
operation,

REVERSING BLADES

Refer to Figure 8, page 14.

Planer comes with double edged blades When cutting

edge has become dull, blades can be reversed, To

reverse blades:
o Unplug planer from power source and turn planer

off

. Loosen and remove two socket head bolts and

washers (Nos. 8 and 9).

o Remove blade guard ( No. 7)._
o Carefully turn cutterhead (No_ 11) to access one

blade (No. 23)°
CAUTION: Blades are sharp
o Hold cutterhead using knife gauge assembly,

° Loosen (turn clockwise) all locking bolts (No. 22)

using open end wrench.
o Remove and reverse blade..

o Make sure the cutting edge is angled in the same

direction as the cutterhead rotation.
o Set the blade height appropriately (see "Adjusting

Blade Height," pages 6 and 7)
o Tighten all locking bolts.

= Reverse other blade in the same manner.
. Replace and secure blade guard..

CLEANING KNIVES

Gum and pitch will collect on blades and cause excess
friction when working. Blades will overheat and wear
out at accelerated rate. Use gum and pitch remover to
keep blades clean.

WHETTING KNIVES

= Blades can be kept sharp by whetting them on a

sharpening stone_

= Remove blade guard.. Partially cover with paper to

protect roltercase.

o Position cutterhead so stone will make contact with

blade along its beveled surface.

= Stroke stone across blade from one side to other

while stone is also moved slightly in direction of
feed. Make sure to do the same number of strokes

on both blades, Replace cutterhead guard.

REMOVING BLADES

• Blades that are noticeably nicked or worn must be
resurfaced to new beveled edge

o Remove blades one at a time, Hold blade with knife

gauge (see Figure 6). Loosen locking bolts and
remove blades.

NOTE: Many shops do not have capability to resurface
blades. Consult Yellow Pages under "Sharpening
Services" or "Tool Grinding",

REPLACING BLADES

Replacing blades is often less expensive than resurfac-
ing them Keeping spare set of blades on hand is rec-
ommended Use parts list (page 15) to order blades_

,, Blades should always be sharpened or replaced as

matched seL

o Replace blades in reverse manner in which they

were removed, Adjust blades as described in
"Adjusting Blade Height," pages 6 and 7.

REPLACING V-BELT

Refer to Figures 7, 8 and 9, pages 12, 14 and 16.
Inadequate tension in the V-belt (Fig 8, No 17) will

cause the belt to slip from the motor' pulley (Fig, 7, No_

9) or drive pulley (Fig. 8, No. 19), Loose belt must be

replaced To replace ',,/-belt:
o Turn planer off and unplug planer from power

source.

° Loosen and remove four socket head bolts (Fig. 9,

No_32) on right cover (Fig 9, No 3i). Remove
cover.

o To remove belt, walk the belt from the motor and

drive pulleys alternatefy by pulling the belt and turn-
ing the purley at the same time°

= To replace belt, walk belt onto pulley in the reverse

manner as when removing the beJt.

• Make sure the belt is evenly seated all the way in
both the motor and drive pulleys..

,, Replace and secure right cover.

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LUBRICATION

,, Motor and cutterhead bearings are sealed and need

no lubrication.

• Beveled gears and elevation screws should be
cleaned of debris and greased.

• The base cover can be coated with a lubricant such
as furniture wax, to make the workpiece feed

smoother. Be sure the lubricant used does not affect
the ability to finish the workpiece with varnish, seal-

er, etc. Do not use any silicone base lubricants,

CLEAN PLANER

o Keep planer clean of any woodchips, dust, dirt or debris

° After 10 hours of operation, the chains and gears

should have wood chips, dust and old grease

removed,.

o Use common automotive bearing grease to lubricate

all chains and gears. Be sure all chains and gears
have plenty of grease

DUST COLLECTOR CHIP CHUTE

Refer to Figure 8, page 14.

A dust collector chip chute (not shown) is available as
an optional accessory. The dust chute has a fitting for

attaching a 4" hose

The dust collector chip chute is mounted to the planer

in place of the blade guard (No 7), To mount dust col-
lector chip chute:

Unplug the planer and turn it off

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Loosen and remove two socket head bolts and
washers (Nos 8 and 9).

° Remove blade guard.
o Slide dust collector chip chute aiong the inside walls

of rollercase (No. 46), so that the slots on the dust
chute are aligned above the holes on the rollercase.

o Reuse two socket head bolts and washers (Nos. 8

and 9) to secure dust chute with rolfercase.

After mounting, attach a 4" (outside diameter) dust col-
lector hose to the dust chute fitting. Be sure to turn the

vacuum ON before operating the planer,
OVERLOAD RESET

The planer is supplied with an overload protection circuit
breaker to prevent damage to the planer motor.

If the planer stops working during operation, unplug the
planer and turn the switch off Press the reset button

next to the switch to enable the planer to be restarted.

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