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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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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FIGURE C

SYMBOLOGY

UNPACKING

When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts Lists on pages 19
20, 21, and 24 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight

Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE:

For additional information regarding the parts listed in the

following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagrams on pages 22, 23, and 24.

1. CAUTION! Always make sure the Power Switch (14A) of the Planer is in its
“OFF” position and the unit is unplugged from its electrical outlet prior to per­forming any assembly procedures.

To Attach The Elevation Handle:

1. The Manual Elevation Handle (5) needs to be attached to the top/right side of the
Planer. (See Figure D, next page.)

2. Insert the Manual Elevation Handle (5) onto the top of the Elevation Screw.

(See Figure D.)

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3. Secure the Manual Elevation Handle (5) with a Cap Screw (7).

(See Figure D.)

4. Insert the Plug (6) into the Manual Elevation Handle (5) to cover the Cap Screw
(7). (See Figure D.)

INSTALL

CAP SCREW (7)

&

PLUG (6)

HERE

ELEVATION SCREW

ELEVATION HANDLE

(5)

FIGURE D

To Attach The Dust Chute And Dust Bag:

1. Slide the Dust Chute (97) over the Fan Cover (100). Secure the Dust Chute to
the Fan Cover with a Screw (12). Then slide the Dust Bag (284) onto the Dust
Chute. (See Figure E.)

DUST BAG (284)

DUST CHUTE (97)

FIGURE E

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Power Switch (14A): To turn the Planer ON, move the Power Switch to its up
position. To turn the Planer OFF, move the Power Switch to its down position.
The Planer can be locked from unauthorized use by locking the Power Switch.
To do so, turn the Power Switch to its OFF position. Then pull the Safety Key

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out of the Power Switch. The Power Switch cannot be turned on with the Safety
Key removed. To turn the Power Switch to its ON position, the Safety Key must
be re-inserted in the Power Switch. (See Figure F.)

2. Circuit Breaker (16A): The Planer features a Circuit Breaker to protect the
Motor from damage due to overheating. The Circuit Breaker will automatically
turn off the Planer when excessive current is consumed. If the Circuit Breaker is
tripped, turn the Planer off. Wait several minutes for the Motor to cool. Press
the Circuit Breaker. Then turn the Planer on to resume cutting. (See Figure F.)

CIRCUIT BREAKER (16A)

POWER SWITCH

&

SAFETY KEY

(14A)

FIGURE F

3. Power Elevation Lever: The Rollercase (136) contains the Cutterhead (184).
The depth of cut is controlled by lowering or raising the Rollercase. For rapid
movement of the Rollercase, press up or down on the Power Elevation Lever
while the Motor is running. Do not attempt to engage the Power Elevation

Lever while planing. (See Figure G.)

FEED RATE ADJUSTMENT KNOB

POWER ELEVATION LEVER

(75)

FIGURE G

4.. Feed Rate Adjustment Knob (75): The Planer has a two-speed gearbox that
feeds the workpiece at 22 feet per minute (standard planing) and at 11 feet per
minute (for molding or finish planing). The Knob for adjusting the feed rate is
located on the left side at the top of the Rollercase (136). (See Figure G.)

5. Manual Elevation Handle (5): The manual elevation Handle allows for more
precise movement when lowering or raising the Rollercase (136) to adjust the
depth of cut. One complete rotation of the Handle will lower or raise the

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Rollercase 1/16”. The manual elevation Handle is located on the top/right side of
the Planer. (See Figure H.)

MANUAL ELEVATION HANDLE

(5)

FIGURE H

6. Depth of Cut Gauge (131) and Scale (134): A Depth of Cut Gauge is attached
to the front of the Rollercase (136). The Pointer on the Depth of Cut Gauge
displays the depth of cut per pass when the workpiece is positioned below the
Gauge. Turning the Manual Elevation Handle (5) moves the Rollercase down
and the Pointer shows depth of cut up to 7/64”. The Scale with Pointer indicates
the finished size of the workpiece.

Recommended Maximum Depth of Cut:

Hard/Softwood up to 8” wide = 7/64”
Hard/Softwood 8” to 15” wide = 1/16”

(See Figure I.)

DEPTH OF CUT

GAUGE & SCALE

(131, 134)

FIGURE I

7. Thickness Preset Control Knob (279): A six position Thickness Preset Control
Knob is located on the lower/right side of the Planer. This feature allows for quick
production of identically sized workpieces. The six settings provided are: 1/8”,
1/4”, 1/2”, 3/4”, 1”, and 1-1/4”.

Example: To plane a 2” thick workpiece down to 1-1/4”:
A. Raise or lower the Rollercase (136) until it is just above the workpiece.
B. Position the workpiece on the Planer Extension Table (223) below the

Rollercase.

C. Turn the Thickness Preset Control Knob (279) until 1-1/4” is indicated.
D. The Planer is now set to stop the Rollercase (136) when the workpiece

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thickness reaches 1-1/4”.
NOTE: To reset for a different depth stop, raise the Rollercase (136) by about
two rotations of the Manual Elevation Handle (5). Then turn the Thickness Pre­set Control Knob (279) to the desired position. (See Figure J.)

THICKNESS PRESET CONTROL KNOB

(279)

FIGURE J

8. Feed Roller Height Adjustment Knob (123): The Planer features three height
settings for the Feed Rollers (198, 205). The accessory Square Box Wrench
(285) is used to adjust the Roller height.

For planing, use setting I.
For molding, use setting II.
For the first molding cut, use setting III.
NOTE: The Feed Roller Height Adjustment setting is indicated by the mark that
faces upward on the Roller Up/Down Shaft (124). (See Figure K.)

FIGURE K

SQUARE BOX WRENCH

(285)

PLANING

MOLDING INITIAL MOLDING CUT

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI-approved safety impact
eye goggles. Dust mask or respirator, and hearing protection must be

used for appropriate conditions.

Planing:

1. Position the Rollercase (136) to produce the depth of cut desired.

2. Align the workpiece on the infeed Extension Table (223) so the workpiece will
feed properly.

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3. Boards longer than 24” should be supported (on both the infeed and outfeed
sides of the Planer) by roller stands (not included). Do not plane boards that

are less than 17” long. The force of the cut could split the board and cause
kickback.

4. Position the board with its face to be planed on top.

5. Plug the Planer into the nearest 120 volt, grounded, electrical outlet. Then turn
on the Planer.

6. Slowly push the board into the infeed side of the Planer. Slide the board into the
Planer until the infeed Roller (205) begins to automatically advance the board
through the Planer. Release your grip on the board and allow the automatic feed
to completely advance the board. Do not push or pull on the board.

7. Move to the rear
exits the Planer.

8. CAUTION:

A. Do not stand directly in line with the front or rear of the Planer.
B. Do not grip any portion of the board which has not exited past the outfeed

Roller (198).

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

10. NOTE: The Planer has return Rollers (3) on top of the unit so an assistant can
pass the board back to the operator. The assistant must follow the same safety
precautions as the operator.

11. When finished using the Planer, turn the Power Switch (14A) to its OFF position
and remove the Switch’s Safety Key. Then unplug the Planer from its electrical
outlet.

12. Make sure to store the Planer in a clean, dry, safe location out of reach of chil­dren and other unauthorized people.

on one side

of the Planer and receive the planed board as it

INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING

1. CAUTION! Always make sure the Power Switch (14A) of the Planer is in its
“OFF” position and the unit is unplugged from its electrical outlet prior to per-

forming any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

2. Before each use, inspect the general condition of the Planer. Check for mis-
alignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged electri-

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cal wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. If abnormal
noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

Do not use damaged equipment.

3. To install or reverse planing Knives (173): The Cutterhead (184) on this
Planer has four slots. Two slots are used to hold the planing Knives. To install
the planing Knives:

A. Make sure to wear heavy duty work gloves to avoid accidental cuts.
B. Unscrew and remove the Tapping Screw (94) from the Cover (93) on the rear
side of the Planer. Then remove the Cover. (See Figure L.)

COVER

(93)

TAPPING SCREW

(94)

FIGURE L

C. Turn the Cutterhead (184) by hand towards you until it is stopped by the self-
engaging Cutterhead Lock (175). (See Figure M.)

CUTTERHEAD LOCK

(175)

FIGURE M

D. Loosen all fourteen Knife Screws (172) on the Cutterhead (184) enough so
that the two Knives (173) are loose. (See Figure N.)

KNIFE SCREWS

(172)

FIGURE N

E. Carefully lift the old Knives (173) from the Cutterhead (184), using the two

accessory Magnets (288). NOTE: The Magnets can be easily disengaged
from the Knives by tilting them to the left or right.

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F. Reverse the two planing Knives (173), or replace with new Knives and care-

fully position each Knife on the two Knife Location Collars (185) using the
Magnets (288). The Knife Location Collars position the Knife at the proper

height. There is one Knife Location Collar at each end of the Cutterhead
(184). (See Figure O.)

KNIFE LOCATION COLLAR

(185)

FIGURE O

G. Secure the planing Knives (173) by tightening the fourteen Knife Screws

(172). Use a piece of scrap wood to hold the Knives in place while tightening.
Tighten the Knife Screws equally so that the clamping force is uniform across
the Knives. (See Figure N.)

H. Depress the Cutterhead Lock (175) to release the Cutterhead (184). Release
the Cutterhead Lock when the Cutterhead can be turned by hand. Then turn
the Cutterhead by hand until it is stopped by the self-engaging Cutterhead
Lock. (See Figure M.)

4. To level the Rollercase: The Planer will produce an uneven depth of cut (ta-
pered cut) if the Rollercase (136) is not parallel with its Base (222). To level the
Rollercase with the Base:
A. Plane a test piece of wood to measure the height of the taper. Then deter­ mine which corner or side needs adjustment.

B. Turn off the Planer and disconnect the unit from its electrical outlet.
C. Fold the front and rear Extension Tables (223).
D. Carefully lay the Planer on its back, so that the bottom of the unit is facing
you. (See Figure P.)

CHAIN

(52)

IDLER BRACKET

(156)

SPROCKET

(201)

FIGURE P

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E. Loosen the two Head Socket Head Screws (159) on the Idler Bracket (156).
Then loosen the Chain (52) by sliding the Idler Bracket. (See Figure P.)
F. Carefully rotate the Sprocket (201) by hand to change the Rollercase (136)

height. Make sure to leave the other Sprockets untouched. Do not rotate the
Sprocket more than one or two teeth. (See Figure P.)
G. Retighten the Chain (52) by securing the Idler Bracket (156) in position.
Then tighten the two Head Socket Head Screws (159) on the Idler Bracket
(156). (See Figure P.)
H. Set the Planer back on its Base (222). Then make a test cut to verify the
adjustment.

5. To clean or replace the Carbon Brushes: It may become necessary to clean
or replace the two Carbon Brushes (26A) when the Motor performance de­creases, or stops working completely. The Carbon Brushes are located on

each side of the Motor Housing (28A). To do so:
A. Remove the two Brush Caps (25A). Then, remove the two Carbon Brushes

from the Brush Holders (27A).
B. If the Carbon Brushes are worn down more than 1/2, replace
Brushes. If, however, the Carbon Brushes are just dirty they may be cleaned
by rubbing them with a pencil eraser.
C. When installing the Carbon Brushes, make sure the carbon portion of the
Carbon Brushes contact the Armature (20A) assembly and the springs face
away from the Motor. Also, make sure the springsoperate freely.

D. After cleaning or replacement, replace the Brush Caps (25A).
E. New Carbon Brushes tend to arc or spark when first used until they
wear and conform to the Armature assembly. (See Assy. Diagram.)

both

Carbon

6. To clean the exterior/interior of the Planer: Use compressed air. Do not

immerse any part of the unit in liquid.

7. CAUTION! All maintenance, service, or repairs not mentioned in this
manual must only be performed by a qualified service technician.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST
AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEI­THER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO
REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR
DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACE­MENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS,
AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISKS AND LIABILITY ARIS­ING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACE­MENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF
REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Gouging at ends of board. 1. Dull Knives.

Torn grain. 1. Too deep a cut.

Rough, raised grain. 1. Too deep a cut.

Fuzzy grain. 1. Moisture content too high. 1. Use dried wood.
Uneven depth of cut. (side to side) 1. Rollercase not level with Planer

Rollercase elevation adjusts with
difficulty.

Board thickness does not match
depth of cut scale.
Board feeds inside Planer, but stops
Moving past the outfeed roller.

V-belt slipping. 1. Loose V-belt. 1. Have a qualified service technician

Rollercase cannot be lowered. 1. Workpiece thickness gauge setting

Excessive fan noise. 1. Large piece of wood in fan housing.

Motor overheats. 1. Improper motor cooling.

Circuit breaker/fuse trips. 1. Dull knives.

Planer will not operate. 1. No power to Planer.

2. Inadequate support of long boards.

3. Rollercase not level with base.

4. Uneven force on cutterhead.

5. Boards not butted properly.

2. Dull knives.

3. Knives cutting against grain.

2. Dull knives.

3. Moisture content too high.

base.

1. Elevation screws/columns dirty.

2. Elevation screws worn.

3. Rollercase not parallel with Planer base.

1. Indicator not set correctly. 1. Adjust indicator and tighten securely.

1. Outfeed rollers cannot rotate due to
clogging of chips.

2. Too much pressure on the cutterhead
from long workpiece.

restricts rollercase movements.

2. Loose fan.

2. Motor overload.

2. Motor overload.

3. Improper capacity of circuit
breaker/fuse.

2. Motor overload protection tripped.

3. Defective switch or wiring.

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1. Replace Knives.

2. Support long boards (over 24”) with
support stands (not included).

3. Adjust rollercase.

4. Gently push board when board is
in contact with only one feed roller.

5. Butt end to end each piece of stock
as boards pass through Planer.

1. Reduce depth of cut.

2. Replace knives.

3. Cut with the grain.

1. Reduce depth of cut.

2. Replace knives.

3. Use dried wood.

1. Adjust table level.

1. Clean and lubricate elevation
screws/columns.

2. Replace elevation screws.

3. Adjust rollercase.

1. Clear the clogging. Clean the dust
collector system.

2. Support long boards (over 24”) with
support stands (not included).

replace V-belt.

1. Reset thickness gauge setting.

1. Remove blade guard and clear
housing chamber.

2. Open blade cover and tighten fan bolt.

1. Clean sawdust from motor.

2. Reduce depth of cut.

1. Replace knives.

2. Reduce depth of cut.

3. Use proper capacity circuit breaker/fuse.

1. Make sure Planer is plugged into a
working, 120 VAC, grounded, electrical
outlet.

2. Reset motor circuit breaker.

3. Have a qualified service technician
repair Planer.

PARTS LIST - PLANER UNIT

Part

#

1 Cap (L.H.) 1 81 Eccentric Shaft 1
2 Hex Socket Head Screw 4 82 Bearing 1
3 Roller 2 83 Set Screw 1
4 Special Cap Screw 1 84 Hex Socket Head Screw 8
5 Handle 1 85 Flat Washer 6
6 Plug 1 86 Pan Head Screw 2
7 Cap Screw M5xP0.8x25L 87 Flat Washer 1
8 Elevating Handle 1 88 Exterior Tooth Washer 2
9 Cap (R.H.) 1 89 Tapping Screw 2
10 Grip 2 90 Cable Clamp 2
11 Pan Head Screw 4 91 Tapping Screw 2
12 Screw 3 92 Pan Head Screw 4
13 Weather Board 1 93 Cover 1
14 Dust Proof Board 1 94 Tapping Screw 3
15 Protecting Cover 1 95 Brush 1
16 Flat Washer 2 96 Hex Nut 4
17 Hex Socket Head Screw 3 97 Dust Chute 1
47 Hex Socket Head Screw 1 98 Hex Socket Pan Head Screw 2
48 Flat Washer 1 99 Hex Socket Pan Head Screw 2
49 Sprocket 1 100 Fan Cover 1
50 Idler Seat 1 101 Plug 1
51 Exterior Retainer Ring 1 102 Hex Socket Pan Head Screw 1
52 Chain 1 103 Flat Washer 1
53 Hex Socket Head Screw 5 104 Fan 1
54 Outside Cover 1 105 Fan Shaft 1
58 Sleeve 7 106 Tapping Screw 4
59 Hex Socket Head Screw 2 107 Cord Block 2
60 Gear 1 108 Tapping Screw 2
61 Bushing 4 109 Fixed Plate 1
62 Gear 1 110 Fixed Plate 1
63 Gear 1 111 Pan Head Screw 6
64 Spacer 1 112 Tapping Screw 2
65 Hex Socket Head Screw 2 113 Flat Washer 2
66 Fixed Plate 1 114 Hold Down Plate 2
67 Spindle Washer 5 115 Gear 1
68 Bearing 1 116 Exterior Retainer Ring 2
69 Shaft 1 117 Gear 2
70 Sleeve 2 118 Block 1
71 Inside Cover 1 119 Gear 1
72 Pinion Gear 1 120 Roller Up/Down Shaft 1
73 Bearing 1 121 Gear 1
74 Pan Head Screw 1 122 Set Screw 4
75 Knob 1 123 Feed Roller Height Adjustment Knob 1
76 Exterior Retainer Ring 1 124 Roller Up/Down Shaft 1
77 Hex Socket Head Screw 2 125 Steel Ball 1
78 Pressure Spring 1 126 Pressure Spring 1
79 Steel Ball 1 127 Pointer Cover 1
80 Set Plate 1 128 Set Screw 1

Description Qty. Part # Description Qty.

NOTE:

Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,

and are not available individually as replacement parts.

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PARTS LIST - PLANER UNIT (CONT.)

Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty.

129 Tapping Screw 1 179 Hex Nut 1
130 Flat Washer 1 180 Set Screw 1
131 Pointer 1 181 Hex Socket Head Screw 4
132 Bushing 1 182 Anchor Block 2
133 Pointer Housing 1 183 Key 1
134 Scale 1 184 Cutter Head 1
135 Nut 1 185 Knife Location Collar 1
136 Rollercase 1 186 Bearing 1
137 Pan Head Screw 4 187 Bearing Cover 1
138 Steel Ball 1 188 Hex Socket Head Screw 2
139 Retaining Plate 1 189 Motor Pulley 1
140 Tapping Screw 2 190 V-Belt 1
141 Shaft 1 191 Cutter Head Extend Pulley 1
142 Set Plate 2 192 Hex Socket Head Screw 1
143 Hex Socket Head Screw 4 193 Spacer 1
144 Anti-Kickback Pawl 40 194 Set Block 1
145 Shaft 40 195 Tension Spring 1
146 Magnet 4 196 Compression Spring 4
147 Distance Piece 2 197 Bearing Block 4
148 Flat Washer 2 198 Roller 1
149 Pointer 1 199 Compression Spring 4
150 Exterior Retainer Ring 1 200 Exterior Retainer Ring 2
151 Step Rod 1 201 Sprocket 3
152 Hex Nut 1 202 Chain Protector 1
153 Set Plate 4 203 Set Screw 4
154 Hex Socket Head Screw 8 204 Roller Block 4
155 Bushing 2 205 Roller 1
156 Idler Bracket 1 206 Side Cover (L.H.) 1
157 Pan Head Screw 1 207 Side Cover Frame 2
158 Idler Pulley 1 208 Side Cover Frame 2
159 Hex Socket Head Screw 8 209 Elevating Screw 2
160 Flat Washer 1 210 Column 3
161 Hex Socket Head Screw 1 211 Platen 1
162 Knife Location Collar 1 213 Hex Socket Head Screw 8
163 Flat Washer 1 214 Guide 2
164 Hex Socket Head Screw 1 215 Roller Plate (Left) 2
165 Bearing 2 216 Pan Head Screw 12
166 Spacer 1 217 Hex Socket Head Screw 4
167 Set Screw 1 218 Bushing 4
168 Fan Pulley 1 219 Taper Washer 4
169 V-Belt 1 220 Hex Head Screw 1
170 Gear Shaft 1 221 Hex Nut 1
171 Knife Lock Bar 2 222 Base 1
172 Knife Screw 14 223 Extension Table 2
173 Knife 2 224 Support Roller 2
174 Pressure Spring 1 225 Bushing 4
175 Cutter Head Lock 1 226 Hex Socket Head Screw 4
176 Bushing 1 227 Spacer 4
177 Hex Socket Head Screw 1 228 Roller Plate (Left) 2
178 Cutter Head Pulley 1 235 Idler Bracket 1

Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,

and are not available individually as replacement parts.

NOTE:

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PARTS LIST - PLANER UNIT (CONT.)

Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty.

236 Flat Washer 2 267 Step Bracket 1
238 Hex Socket Head Screw 2 268 Steel Ball 1
239 Sprocket 1 269 Pressure Spring 1
240 Bushing 1 270 Set Screw 1
241 Flat Washer 1 271 Locating Plate 1
242 Hex Socket Pan Head Screw 1 272 Spring Pin 1
243 Chain 1 273 Shaft 1
244 Sprocket 2 274 Scale 1
245 Bushing 2 275 Hex Nut 2
246 Flat Washer 2 276 Scale Support 1
247 Hex Socket Pan Head Screw 2 277 Pan Head Screw 2
248 Hex Nut 4 278 Side Cover (R.H.) 1
249 Hex Head Screw 4 279 Preset Depth Control Knob 1
250 Bearing 4 280 Tool Box Cover 1
251 Bearing Retainer 4 281 Dust Chute 1
252 Flange Bolt 12 282 Cap Screw M6xP1.0x25L 1
253 Spindle Washer 4 283 Dust Chute Adapter 1
254 Sprocket 4 284 Dust Bag 1
255 Washer 4 285 Square Box Wrench 26MM 1
256 Hex Socket Pan Head Screw 4 286 Open End Wrench 8/10MM 1
257 Exterior Retainer Ring 4 287 Hex Wrench 4MM 1
258 Set Screw 1 288 Magnet 2
259 Column 1 300 Key 1
260 Elevating Screw 1 301 Motor 1
261 Elevating Nut 4 302 Hex Nut M6-1 1
262 Bushing 1 303 Bag Clamp 1
263 Elevating Screw 1 304 Roll Pin 5x20 1
264 Flange Bolt 1 305 Clamp Handle 1
265 Hex Socket Head Screw 2 306 Ring Bolt M6x50L 1
266 Exterior Retainer Ring 1

Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,

and are not available individually as replacement parts.

NOTE:

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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM - PLANER UNIT

NOTE:

Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,

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and are not available individually as replacement parts.

ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM - PLANER UNIT (CONT.)

NOTE:

Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,

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and are not available individually as replacement parts.

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PARTS LIST & ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM - MOTOR UNIT

Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Q ty.

1A Round Head Screw 3 17A Tapping Screw 1
2A Lock Washer 3 18A Bonding Wire 1
3A Housing 1 19A Exterior Tooth Washer 1
4A Gasket 1 20A Armature 1
5A Tapping Screw 3 21A Sleeve 1
6A Spring Washer 3 22A Field 1
7A End Cover 1 23A Tapping Screw 2
8A Wave Washer 1 24A Spring Washer 2
9A Ball Bearing 2 25A Brush Cap 2
10A Bushing 1 26A Carbon Brush 2
11A Power Cord 1 27A Brush Holder 2
12A Wire Nut 1 28A Motor Housing 1
13A Flat Head Tapping Screw 1 29A Hex Socket Set Screw 2
14A Power Switch 1 30A Interior Retainer Ring 1
15A Switch Bezel 1 31A Motor Pivot Rod 1
16A Circuit Breaker 1

1A

11A

2A

12A

13A

3A

4A

14A

`15A

23A

16A

24A

20A

17A

9A

18A

21A

19A

22A

28A

5A

6A

7A

8A

9A

25A

26A

27A

29A

30A

31A

Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,

and are not available individually as replacement parts.

NOTE:

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IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards,
and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for
the period of ninety days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or
indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, or to lack of
maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent,
special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS
WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or par t must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid.
Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection
verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase
price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our
expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of
our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.

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

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd. • PO Box 6009 • Camarillo, CA 93011 • [phone]

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