PowerTec HP1005 Owner's Manual
Owner’s Manual
Model No. HP1005
4-3/8" Portable Hand Planer
You will need this manual for safety instructions, operating procedures, and warranty.
Put it and the original sales invoice in a safe, dry place for future reference.
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PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
Power .................................... 950 W
Voltage ....................................120 V
Hertz ......................................60 Hz
Amperage .....................................8A
Operating Speed ........................16,000 RPM
Cutting Capacity Width ................4-3/8" (110 mm)
Cutting Capacity Depth ................... 1/8" (3 mm)
Rabbeting Depth ........................ 1/3" (8 mm)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES 1
ASSEMBLY 3
Unpacking
Attaching Dust Extraction
Adjusting The Depth Of Cutting
Parallel Fence
Power Source
Grounding Instructions
Guidelines For Using Extension Cords
OPERATIONS 5
Switching On And Off
Tool Park Rest
Planing
Chamfering
MAINTENANCE 6
Removing Or Installing Planer Blades
Replacing The Drive Belt
Lubrication
Carbon Brushes
Bearings
Cleaning
TROUBLESHOOTING 8
PARTS ILLUSTRATION 10
& LIST
WARRANTY 12
SECTION PAGE
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
1
WARNING
For your own safety, read and understand all warnings
and operating instructions before using any tool or
equipment.
WARNING
Your Powertec planer is designed and engineered to
plane wood or wood products. Planing of steel or other
ferrous materials is a fire hazard and could damage your
planer.
WARNING
Some dust created by operation of power tool contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well
ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment.
Always wear OSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting face
mask or respirator when using such tools.
WARNING
Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal
injury. Remember that being careless for even a fraction
of a second can result in severe personal injury.
WORK PREPARATION
• Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which
may get caught in moving parts of the tool.
• Nonslip protective footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Wear eye and hearing protection. Always use safety
glasses. Eye protection equipment should comply with
ANSI Z87.1 standards. Hearing equipment should
comply with ANSI S3.19 standards.
• 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.
WORK AREA PREPARATION
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas and
benches invite accidents.
• Work area should be properly lit.
• Do not use the machine in a dangerous environment.
The use of power tools in damp or wet locations or in
rain can cause shock or electrocution.
• Three-prong plug should be plugged directly into
properly grounded, three-prong receptacle.
• Use the proper extension cord. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. It should have
grounding prong and should be of the correct gauge.
1
SAFETY RULES
• Keep children and visitors away. Your shop is a
potentially dangerous environment. Children and visitors
can be injured.
• Make your workshop childproof with padlocks, master
switches or remove switch keys to prevent any
unintentional use of power tools.
• It should have a grounding prong and should be of the
correct gauge.
TOOL MAINTENANCE
• Turn the machine "OFF", and disconnect the machine
from the power source prior to inspection.
• Maintain all tools and machines in peak condition. Keep
tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
• Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
• Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding, breakage, mounting and any
other condition that may affect tool's operation.
• Poorly maintained tools and machines can further
damage the tool or machine and/or cause injury.
• A guard or any other part that is damaged should be
repaired or replaced. Do not perform makeshift repairs.
TOOL OPERATION
• Avoid accidental start-up. Make sure that the tool is in
the “OFF” position before plugging in.
• Use the right tool for your job. Do not force your tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
• Disconnect tool when changing parts.
• Don't force the workpiece on the machine. Damage to
the machine and/or injury may result.
• Never leave tool running unattended. Turn the power off
and do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
• Do not overreach. Loss of balance can make you fall
into a working machine, causing injury.
• Never stand on tool. Injury could occur if the tool tips, or
if you accidentally contact the cutting tool.
• Know your tool. Learn the tool’s operation, application
and specific limitations before using it.
• Use a proper extension cord of the correct gauge. Your
extension cord should have a grounding prong, and
should be in good condition.
• Handle workpiece correctly. Keep hands away from
moving parts.
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.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR PLANER
2
Be aware of general power tool safety. Make sure all the
safety rules are understood.
• Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool down.
An exposed rotating cutter may engage the surface,
leading to possible loss of control and serious injury.
• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when
performing an operation where the cutting accessory
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting
accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed
metal parts of the powert tool “live” and could give the
operator an electric shock.
• Secure the workpiece to a stable platform using clamps
or another practical method. Holding the work by hand
or against the body leaves it unstable and may lead to a
loss of control.
• Secure the material being planed. Never hold it in your
hand or across your legs. Small workpieces must be
adequately secured so that the rotating planer blades
don’t pick them up during the forward motion of the
planer. Unstable support causes the blades to bind,
resulting in a loss of control and possible injury.
• Always start the planer before allowing the blade to
contact with the workpiece. Let the blade reach full
speed before using the tool. The planer can vibrate or
chatter and possibly kickback if the speed while cutting
is too slow.
• Check the workpiece for nails. If there are nails, either
remove them or set them well below intended finished
surface. If the planer blades strike objects like nails it
may cause serious personal injury from kickback.
• Only use this planer with wood and wood products.
• Unplug the planer before changing accessories.
Accidental start-ups may occur if the planer is plugged
in during an accessory change. Before plugging the tool
back in, check that the trigger lock is OFF.
2
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
• After changing blades, rotate the cutter drum to ensure
the blades do not hit any part of the blade head housing
and the blade locking screws are tight. Loose or
misaligned blades can strike tool housing and damage
the tool and cause possible injury.
• Always hold the tool firmly with both hands for maximum
control.
• Never pull the planer backwards over the workpiece.
Loss of control may occur.
• Do not put fingers or any objects into the chip ejector.
Do not clean out chips while the tool is running. Contact
with the cutter drum will cause injury.
• Remove the plug from power source before removing
chips. The blades are hidden from view and you may be
cut if the blade is contacted.
• GFCI and personal protection devices such as
electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will increase
personal safety.
• Keep handles and hands dry, clean and free from oil
and grease. Slippery surfaces cannot safely maintain
control of the power tool.
• Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool.
When cleaning a tool be careful not to disassemble
any portion of the tool. Internal wires may be misplaced
or pinched and safety guard return springs may be
improperly mounted.
• Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
ASSEMBLY
3
ASSEMBLY
3
UNPACKING
Refer to Figure 1
• Examine shipping carton for freight damage before
opening. If shipping carton is damaged file a claim with
the carrier immediately.
• Carefully remove all contents from shipping carton. The
shipping carton contains:
1 - Planer
1 - Parallel Fence (bracket, bolt, washer, wingnut)
1 - Dust Extraction Adapter
1 - Locking Knobs
1 - Wrench
1 - Owner's Manual (not shown)
Planer
Parallel
Fence
Bolt
Washer
Wingnut
Locking
Knob
Figure 1
Dust Extraction
Adapter
Parallel
Bracket
Wrench
NOTE: Contact the customer service center if any of these
parts are missing.
NOTE: After unit is assembled dispose of all packaging
material in an environmentally safe way.
ATTACHING DUST EXTRACTION
(optional)
Refer to Figure 2
NOTE: A dust extraction adapter can be fitted to the
appropriate port to allow a dust extraction system or a
suitable vacuum cleaner to be connected to the tool for a
cleaner and safer work area.
• Rotate the extraction guide switch to the desired dust
extraction port.
• Attach the dust extraction adapter to the desired dust
extraction port
Attach the dust extraction system or a suitable vacuum
cleaner hose to the adapter.
Figure 2
Extraction
Guide Switch
Dust Extraction Port
Dust
Extraction
Port
Dust Extraction
Adapter
NOTICE: Shavings may jam the dust extraction port. DO
NOT place fingers inside the dust extraction port. Switch
off and unplug the planer from the power supply, wait for
the cutter to come to a complete stop before cleaning out
the dust extraction port.
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUTTING
Refer to Figure 3
WARNING
Turn switch OFF, remove the plug from the power source
outlet and wait until the blades have come to a complete
standstill before making any adjustments or removing or
installing accessories.
• Rotate the depth adjustment knob clockwise for a
deeper cut or counterclockwise for a shallower cut.
• The numbers on the depth adjustment scale indicate the
depth of cut. The minimum cutting increment is 1/128”
(0.2 mm).
Figure 3
Depth
Adjustment
Knob
Depth
Adjustment
Scale
NOTE: It is recommended to make test cuts into a scrap
piece of wood after each adjustment to ensure the desired
amount of wood is being removed. Making several shallow
cuts instead of one deep cut will create a smoother finish.
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