Harbor Freight Tools 95518 User Manual

®

15” PLANER

2.5 HP

Model 95518

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

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TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS

AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical Requirements 120 VAC / 60 Hz / 15 Amps

Stock Capacity 6” High x 15” Wide
Maximum Cutting Depth Up to 3/32”
Feed Rate 11 or 22 Feet Per Minute
Number of Cutting Knives 2
Dust Port Dimensions 2-5/8” High x 2-1/4” Outside Diameter
Features Auto-Feed Mode & Manual Mode / Motor Overload Protection

Accessories Hex Wrench (Qty. 1) / Square Box Wrench (Qty. 1)

Overall Dimensions 38” Long x 32-1/2” Wide x 25” High
Unit Weight 150 Pounds

Item Description

2.5 HP Motor / 16,500 RPM / 2-Speed
Cuts Per Minute: 11,000
Power Switch: Toggle ON/OFF Switch Type with Safety Key
Circuit Breaker: 20 Amps / Push Button to Reset
Power Cord: SJT 14 AWG x 3C / 6’9” Long
Power Plug: 3-Prong / Grounded

Depth of Cut Gauge / Workpiece Thickness Pre-Set Gauge
Built-In Dust Collector / Top Mounted Rollers for Workpiece Return
Infeed & Outfeed Tables with Rollers

Open End Wrench (Qty. 1) / Magnets (Qty.2) / Dust Bag (Qty. 1)

SAVE THIS MANUAL

You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and as­sembly diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number
on the inside of the front cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry
place for future reference.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in

electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas

invite accidents.

2. Do not operate the Planer in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power equipment creates
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating power equip-
ment. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work

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area from debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as
needed. Children and visitors should never be in the work area.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

1. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the
grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether
the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or

break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away
from the user.

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

3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering power
equipment will increase the risk of electric shock.

4. Do not abuse the Power Cord. Never use the Power Cord to pull the Plug

from an outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or
moving parts. Replace damaged Power Cords immediately. Damaged

Power Cords increase the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

1. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when oper­ating the Planer. Do not use the tool while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power

tools may result in serious personal injury.

2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

3. Use the right product for the job. Do not attempt to force small equipment to
do the work of larger industrial equipment. There are certain applications for
which this product was designed. It will do the job better and safer at the rate
and capacity for which it was designed. Do not modify this product, and do not
use this product for a purpose for which it was not designed.

4. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging

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in. Plugging in power equipment with the Power Switch on, invites accidents.

5. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. A
wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the Planer may
result in personal injury.

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

7. Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI-approved safety impact

eye goggles. Dust mask or respirator, and hearing protection must be
used for appropriate conditions.

TOOL USE AND CARE

1. Do not force the Planer. Use the correct tool for your application.
The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is de­signed.

2. Do not use the Planer if the Power Switch does not turn it on or off.
Any tool that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must
be replaced.

3. Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from the power source before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the Planer. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

4. Store idle tools and equipment out of reach of children and other untrained
persons. Tools and equipment are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

5. Maintain this product with care. Keep the Planer and its Tables clean and
in proper working order. Properly maintained tools and equipment are easier
to control. Do not use damaged tools and equipment. Tag damaged tools and
equipment “Do not use” until repaired.

6. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and

any other condition that may affect the Planer’s operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by

poorly maintained tools.

7. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your
model. Accessories that may be suitable for one product may become hazard­ous when used on another product.

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SERVICE

1. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service
or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

2. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow

instructions in the
manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions

may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

“Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning”

section of this

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Planer. These carry important infor-
mation. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replace­ment.

2. Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure you are prepared to begin work before
turning on the Router.

3. Do not force the Planer. This tool will do the work better and safer at the
speed and capacity for which it was designed.

4. WARNING! Keep hands and fingers away from the cutting area. Use a
“push stick” (not included) when necessary.

5. Make sure the Planer is used on a dry, flat, level, sturdy workbench surface

capable of supporting the weight of the unit, accessories, and workpieces.

6. Never leave the Planer unattended when it is plugged into an electrical
outlet. Always unplug the unit from its electrical outlet before leaving.

7. Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.

8. Never stand or sit on the Planer. Serious injury could result if the unit is tipped.

9. Always unplug the Planer from its power supply source before performing

any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

10. Keep all guards in place and in proper working order.

11. Allow the Planer Knives to spin up to full speed before feeding a workpiece
into the unit. When turning off the Planer, allow the Knives to spin down and
stop on their own. Do not press against the Knives to stop them.

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12. Turn off the Planer and allow the unit to stop on its own if the workpiece is

to be backed out of an uncompleted cut.

13. Never attempt to remove material stuck in the moving parts of the Planer
while it is plugged in and running.

14. When cutting a large workpiece (over 24” long), make sure its entire length
is properly supported. If necessary, use a roller stand (not included) with larger

workpieces.

15. Make sure the Tables are clear with the exception of the workpiece to be

cut.

16. The Planer is designed for cutting flat workpieces only. Do not attempt to cut
workpieces that are not flat.

17. The Planer is designed for cutting wood workpieces only. Do not attempt to
use the Planer to cut metal or other nonwood materials.

18. Always make sure the work surface of the Planer is clean and free of dust,

wood chips, and other debris that can interfere with the cut you are going to
make.

19. Always keep children and other unauthorized people away from the Planer.
Unplug the Table, and remove the Power Switch’s Safety Key when the Planer is
not in use.

20. Avoid overloading the Planer. If the motor speed drops abnormally, decrease
the cutting depth of the workpiece immediately.

21. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool or attach-
ment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain applications for
which this tool was designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate
for which it was intended. Do not modify this tool, and do not use this tool for a
purpose for which it was not intended.

22. Always use sharp Planer Knives. If the Knives stop abruptly, or the Knives
become blocked, turn the unit’s Power Switch to its “OFF” position immediately.

23. Do not attempt to plane material less than 7/64” thick, thicker than 6-1/4”, or

wider than 15”.

24. Before planing any workpiece, check for any foreign material such as nails,
screws, or hard impurities in the wood. Also check for loose knots in the

workpiece.

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25. Always stand off to one side of the Planer when in use.

26. Do not reach across the Planer when it is on.

27. WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities, contain chemicals known (to the State of Cali­fornia) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some ex­amples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica
from bricks and cement or other masonry products, arsenic and chromium from
chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

(California Health & Safety Code 25249.5, et seq.)

28. WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s)
before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to
a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.

29. WARNING! The warnings and cautions discussed in this manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be under-

stood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot
be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING

WARNING!

Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in

the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician

if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly

grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with

the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug.

Do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is damaged.

If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before use.

If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet

installed by a qualified electrician.

DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH TWO PRONG PLUGS

1. Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They have a special

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double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with
the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Stan­dard Association, and the National Electrical Code. (See Figure A.)

2. Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets as shown in
the following illustration. (See Figure A.)

THIS PRODUCT

DOES NOT

USE A

2-PRONG PLUG

120 VOLT

GROUNDED

ELECTRICAL OUTLETS

FIGURE A

GROUNDED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS

1. Tools marked with “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong
grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If
the tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of elec­tric shock. (See Figure B.)

2. The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the
cord to the grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the
only wire connected to the tool’s grounding system and must never be attached
to an electrically “live” terminal. (See Figure B.)

3. The Planer must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet
should look like those in the following illustration. (See Figure B.)

THIS PRODUCT

USES A

3-PRONG PLUG

120 VOLT

GROUNDED

ELECTRICAL OUTLET

FIGURE B

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