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OperatoF's
12½"
PLANER
Model No.
351.233780
NlanuaH
®
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)
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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,,
o
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)_
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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
9o
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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