Harbor Freight Tools 95838 User's Manual
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1. 24 Fence 37 1 Trigger and Safety Switch As a safety feature the Safety Switch 51 must be pushed to one side to allow the Trigger 48 to operate 2 Wrench Handle storage The Left Housing 3 has a slot to allow storage of the Wrench Handle 47 and Wrench 49 3 Fence The Fence 37 can be adjusted to control the width of the cut from the edge of the workpiece The Fence can only be installed on the Left Housing Itis held in place by the Locking Knob 18 To adjust Loosen the Wing Nut 38 slide the Fence 37 to the desired setting Retighten the Wing Nut after adjustment Note The Bolt 40 needs to be inserted through the Fence from the top down with the Washer 39 underneath the fence otherwise the flats on the Bolt will not properly engage the Fence Bracket 41 The markings on the Fence are intended as general guidelines only For accurate measurements verify the position of the Fence using a measuring tool after tighten ing Page 11 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 95838 4 Dust Bag and Exhaust Direction Lever The Exhaust Direction Lever 55 controls the dust port that the dust blows out of Turn it to the right to direct the exhaust right and left to direct the exhaust left Do not position the Lever between settings the dust will come out of both ports Connect either the Dust Bag 46 or a different dust collection system not included to the dust port that the exhau2. electri cian before using it 8 Protect your extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS 120 OR 240 VOLT NAMEPLATE EXTENSION CORD LENGTH AMPERES at full load 25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 71 20 e 4 2 0 ai teo 4d ed tC E te1 200 2 0 S TABLE A Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts at 150 of the rated amperes SYMBOLOGY Double Insulated Gg GR Canadian Standards Association Underwriters Laboratories Inc Volts Alternating Current No Load Revolutions per Minute RPM Page 8 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 95838 UNPACKING When unpacking check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged 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 SET UP Knife Installation and Adjustment WARNING Before working on the knives e Wear ANSI approved safety goggles and heavy duty leather work gloves e Unplug planer and allow knives to cool completely if used recently Note This planer can only use the standard straight knives Never try to install any other knives on this planer 1 Wearing heavy duty leather work gloves rotate Knife Drum 8a until Knife 8c and Holder 8b are accessible through the gap between the Base Plates 36 43 s
3. 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 Avoid accidental starting Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging in Carrying power tools with your finger on the Power Switch or plugging in power tools with the Power Switch on invites accidents 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 power tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations Page 3 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 95838 Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Dust mask nonskid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions Al ways wear ANSI approved safety goggles and a dust mask respirator when using or performing maintenance on this tool TOOL USE AND CARE Do not force the tool 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 Do not force the tool and do not use the tool for a purpose for which it is not intended Do not use the power tool if the Power Switch does not turn it on or off Any tool that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is
4. CHICAGO df Yexi e4 POWer Tools 31 4 ELECTRIC PLANER SET UP AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our website at http Awww harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury SAVE THIS MANUAL Copyright 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included For technical questions or replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Requirements 120 V 60Hz 6A c UL US LISTED Drum Speed 16 000 RPM E194601 Cutting Speed 32 000 CPM 2 knife drum Planing Capacity 0 5 64 single pass Save This Manual You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly oper ating 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 Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly dia gram or write
5. Holder Bolts in the direction shown in the picture to the upper left to secure the knife holder in place Only snug the Bolts for now 10 Setthe Depth Adjustment Knob 24 to 0 shown on illustration on next page Have an assistant hold a straightedge sold separately against the bottom of the Rear Base Plate 43 Adjust one Knife Adjustment Set Screw 8e until the knife just touches the straightedge on that side see illustration to the upper right Adjust the other Knife Adjustment Set Screw until the Knife just touches the straightedge on that side also 11 Turn the three Knife Holder Bolts firmly in the direction shown to the upper left to secure the knife holder in place 12 Rotate the Drum 180 and change and adjust the other knife at the same time ac cording to the steps above 13 IMPORTANT Carefully double check that the Knives and Knife Holders are secure and that the Knives are level before use Note If a knife is adjusted to cut farther than the Rear Base Plate 43 then it may create burned spots on the wood If a knife is adjusted to not cut deeply enough then the planer will not be able to travel smoothly across the wood Page 10 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 95838 Features and Controls Dust Safety Switch 51 Trigger 48 Bag 46 Exhaust Direction Lever 55 Wrench Handle 47 Rabbet Depth 7 _ Guide 17 Hidden from view Depth Adjustment Knob
6. adily 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 e PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 800 444 3353 REV 09f Page 18 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 95838
7. al Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury Page 4 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 95838 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool down An exposed cutter may engage the surface leading to possible loss of control and serious injury Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool These carry important information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement Maintain a safe working environment Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace Do not use this product in a damp or wet location When using a handheld power tool always maintain a firm grip on the tool with both hands to resist starting torque Avoid unintentional starting Make sure you are prepared to begin work before plugging in the tool Set the Depth Adjustment Knob 24 to the P park position after using tool Keep the extension cord away from moving parts on the tool Never leave the tool unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet Turn off the tool and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving Remove all foreign objects such as nails or metal fragments from the work piece before pl
8. aning Do not use to plane non wood materials CAUTION knives are very sharp and are double edged Wear heavy duty leather work gloves at all times when working on or near a knife Never try to clear dust chute with item plugged in or moving Do not try to use your finger to clear the chute Confirm that dust chute is directed towards bag or dust collection system not included before use Do not use without a dust bag or dust collection system Verify that knife retaining screws are securely pressed against the knife drum holding the knife firmly in place before use Also confirm that the knives are properly aligned Start tool off of workpiece Allow tool to reach full speed Observe for vibration or noise indicating unbalanced knives If noted remedy before use Change both knives at once Changing knives individually could result in imbal ance People with pacemakers should consult their physician s before using this product Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause Page 5 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 95838 interference to or failure of the pacemaker In addition people with pacemakers should adhere to the following e Avoid operating power tools alone e Don t use a power tool with the power switch locked on e If powered via a power cord be certain that the tool is properly grounded A ground fault interrupt GFCI system is also a good precaution This ine
9. dangerous and must be replaced Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from the power source before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing the tool Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally Always unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection maintenance or cleaning procedures Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly main tained tools with a sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control Do not use a damaged tool Tag damaged tools Do not use until repaired Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tool s operation If damaged have the tool serviced before using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool SERVICE Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury When servicing a tool use only identical replacement parts Follow instruc tions in the Inspection Maintenance And Cleaning section of this manu
10. ectrician GROUNDED TOOLS TOOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS T 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 resis tance path to carry electricity away from the user reducing the risk of electric shock See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet 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 Page 6 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 95838 only wire connected to the tool s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically live terminal See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet 3 Your tool 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 3 Prong Plug and Outlet Ww 3 Prong Plug and Outlet Outlets for 2 Prong Plug DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS TOOLS WITH TWO PRONG PLUGS ih Tools marked Double Insulated do not require grounding They have a special 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 O
11. ee illustration below left Turn this way to loosen knife holder 2 Using provided Wrench 49 turn the Knife Holder Bolts 8d in the direction shown in the picture to the above right to loosen the Knife Holder 8b from the Drum The Bolts thread into the Knife Holder thus releasing pressure on the drum and allowing the knife holder to be removed 3 After all Bolts have been threaded into the Knife Holder completely remove the Knife Holder Be careful to not move either of the two set screws on the Knife Holder they keep the knife in alignment 4 Clean the exposed slot in the Drum 5 Slide the old Knife 8c carefully out of the Knife holder CAUTION The Knife has two sharp edges Heavy duty leather work gloves are required when handling the Knife Page 9 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 95838 6 Clean the Knife Holder Carefully examine the Knife Holder for loose parts or signs of damage Replace if damaged 7 Install new Knife 8c If the old knife is in good condition the Knife can be flipped and the second edge can be used instead The groove in the knife should face away from the Knife Holder Bolts 8d 8 Insert Knife Holder all the way into the slot in the Drum Make sure that it is installed in the same orientation as earlier and the same orientation as the other knife 80 Plate 43 Turn NYL l to secure knife holder Straightedge sold separately 9 Turn the three Knife
12. g one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet Do not change the plug in any way Double insulation El eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system 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 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock Do not abuse the Power Cord Never use the Power Cord to carry the tools or pull the Plug from an outlet Keep the Power Cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Replace damaged Power Cords immediately Dam aged Power Cords increase the risk of electric shock When operating a power tool outside use an outdoor extension cord marked W A or W These extension cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert Watch what you are doing and use common sense when operat ing a power tool Do not use a power 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 Dress properly Do not wear
13. gt gt gt a Note Knife Drum 8a not shown One of two assemblies shown 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 90 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 criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear 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 part must be returned to us with trans portation 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 re
14. if needed The Rabbet Gauge presses against the unplaned portion of the board and helps the planer cut only to the specified depth Chamfering Edges Note This technique takes requires experience to accomplish properly Practice ona 2 3 piece of scrap wood before attempting to chamfer a workpiece This planer has a groove in the Adjustable Base Plate 36 for cutting a 45 angle along a corner called a chamfer Place the groove on the corner edge that you wish to cut a chamfer The planer should be held at 45 and the corner should be seated securely into the groove Follow the instructions under thickness planing Keep the corner securely seated in the groove from the beginning all the way through the cut INSPECTION MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING WARNING Make sure the Power Switch of the tool is in its OFF position and that the tool is unplugged from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection maintenance or cleaning procedures BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general condition of the tool Check for loose screws misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts dam aged electrical 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 Carbon Brush inspection replacement a Unplug the planer b Remove the two Screws 21 22 holding on the Right Side Cove
15. month and year of purchase if product has no number 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 power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the pres ence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes 3 Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and sparks Provide barriers or shields as needed ELECTRICAL SAFETY T 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 Page 2 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 95838 grounded If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plu
16. nd Cleaning number 3 Workpiece has rough 1 Planer depth too great 1 Shallower planing depths create or uneven finish 2 Uneven dull or damaged knive s smoother finishes 2 Inspect replace knives see page 9 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEM BLY 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 MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR 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 RISK 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 Page 15 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 95838 PARTS LIST Part Description Q ty 1 label Ct 2 LeftSideBeltCover 1 3 LeftHousing 1 4 Nutme Et 5 RibbedBelt 6 KnifePulley Tt 7 Ball Bearing6200_ 8 KnifeAssembly 1 8a KnifeDrum 1 8b Knife Holder 8c Knife o a 8a Knife Holding Bolts 6 8e Knife Adjustment Set Screw 4 9 BalBearing628 1 Right Side Cove
17. otor may stall if the tool is improperly used pressed forward too quickly at too deep a planing depth If the Motor begins to stall reduce the speed at which you are making the cut and or reduce the depth of the cut When finished planing carefully lift the planer from the workpiece and release the Trigger 48 Wait until Planer knife comes to a complete stop Then unplug the Planer and turn the Depth Adjustment Knob 24 to the P park setting Store in a safe clean dry location Rabbeting Rabbeting is creating a step on the edge of a workpiece Rabbeting is typically used in door and window jambs When rabbeting the Rabbet Depth Gauge 17 will contact the unplaned portion of the workpiece and help you avoid planing Qe 23 Gauge NX deeper than needed The Rabbet Depth Gauge needs to be carefully set to the depth of the rabbet gt D you wish to cut Stralahtodgs Rabbet Using a straightedge sold separately sold separately Distance adjust the Rabbet Depth Gauge to the desired level from the level of the Rear Base Plate 43 see diagram above and to the right Maximum rabbet distance is 5 46 Set the Fence 37 to determine the width of the rabbet you will cut Follow the instructions under thickness planing with the Rabbet Depth Gauge positioned over the unplaned portion of the board Plane the board using multiple Page 13 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 95838 passes
18. piece using bench mounted clamps or a vise or another safe practical way 2 Adjust the planer s Depth Adjustment Knob 24 and Fence 37 to the desired set tings 3 While keeping fingers well away from both Trigger 48 and knife opening connect power cord to grounded 120 V outlet 4 While standing to the side of workpiece hold Planer firmly with one hand on rear handle molded in the Housing 3 16 and with other hand on Front Handle 26 Page 12 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 95838 Set the Adjustable Base Plate 36 of the Planer on the front edge of the wood stock Then depress the Safety Switch 51 and squeeze the Trigger 48 to start the Planer IMPORTANT Do not start to move planer across workpiece until Knives are spinning at full speed While placing pressure on the Adjustable Base Plate 36 to control the depth of cut and if used pressing the Fence 37 against the workpiece to control the width of cut feed the Planer slowly until the Rear Base Plate 43 contacts the wood stock Then transfer pressure to the Rear Base Plate and continue planing slowly to the end of the cut Do not pull the Planer backwards over the surface already cut If necessary repeat Step 6 using progressively deeper cuts until you near the desired depth Adjust the Depth Adjustment Knob 24 to make a light cut for the final pass to help the workpiece to have a cleaner finish NOTE The Planer s M
19. r 23 ScrewST4x10 PO PRN Fm pms PSs Ss Ss st es es Part Description Q ty 30 WasherM4 i 31 ScrewM4xi6 2 32 PlasticNut 33 ScrewM4x30_ 2 34 Adjustment Bracket 1 36 Adjustable Base Plate 1 87 Fence Ji 38 WingNut Ji 39 WasherMe i 40 BoltMex12 Tt 41 FenceBracket 1 42 Plastic insert 2 43 Rear Base Plate _ _ 1 44 Dust Bag Support 45 DustBagStrap 1 46 DustBag i 47 WrenchHande 1 49 Wrench Ji 51 SafetySwitth 52 Spring 5 5x26 53 ExhaustDeflector 1 54 SpringHolder tt 55 Exhaust Direction Lever 1 56 SteeiBai 4 1 57 SpringO4x20 Tt 58 CordProtector 59 PowerCore Tt 60 NylonTie i 61 Cord Retainer tt 62 CarbonBrush 63 BrushHolder 64 BrushPressingPad 2 N Record Product s Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts Page 16 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 95838 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Page 17 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 page for Knife Assembly 8 components Note See next SKU 95838 KNIFE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM g iS L i i L i cP eS toes voi iy gt
20. r 19 Remove the Cover c Pull the Brush Holders 63 straight away from the motor as shown in the illus tration below and to the right Mark each Holder to indicate which side of the motor it came from if the Brush es are to be reused they will perform better and longer if they are placed back in the same orientation d Examine both Brushes If glazed they can be cleaned with a pencil eraser and replaced If they are cracked chipped or otherwise dam aged or if they are too short they should be replaced Brush Holders 63 Page 14 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 95838 e Replace the brushes in the same orientation as before The small tab on the side of each holder should point toward the motor and the brush should rub against the rotor f Keep in mind that new brushes may spark or cause the motor to operate noisily initially This is normal and does not indicate a problem MAINTENANCE CHART Before spate 6 Maintenance Type Pos ee Weekly Monthly Gaths eat tool for damage see 2 above Wipe off with clean moist cloth oe maintenance see page 9 ie inspection replacement see 2 above Belt inspection replacement technician only TROUBLESHOOTING 2 Gord not 2 _ Check that corgi is piggen in does not spin Planer loses power or Carbon Brushes dirty or need Clean or replace brushes see stops during operation replacement Inspection Maintenance a
21. st is being directed to 5 Rabbet Depth Guide This is used to set the final cut depth when cutting a rabbet Set the depth gauge to the desired depth and then use the Fence to determine the desired width You may wish to double check the gauge s accuracy with a ruler sold separately The Rabbet Depth Guide 17 should only be attached to the Right Housing 16 The Rabbet Depth Guide rests on the unplaned surface of the wood and helps to main tain an even consistent depth 6 Depth Adjustment Knob and Depth Knob Scale The Depth Adjustment Knob 24 is used to control the amount of material that is removed in one pass Turn the Knob so that the triangle on the Front Cover 29 lines up with the desired setting on the Depth Knob Scale 25 The scale has metric measurements on top from 0 2 mm and SAE measurements on the bottom from 0 5 64 The knob should be turned back past the 0 marking to the P park after the planer is used This will push the knife slightly away from the surface the planer is resting on and will help prevent the planer from lurching forward if it is accidentally turned on OPERATION Thickness Planing WARNING Always wear ANSl approved safety goggles and a NIOSH approved dust mask or respirator along with heavy duty work gloves when operating this tool Make sure the Trigger 48 is released and the Planer is unplugged before making any adjustments to Planer or planer attachments Ti Support the work
22. utlets for 2 Prong Plug 2 Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the preceding illustration See Outlets for 2 Prong Plug EXTENSION CORDS 1 Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord Double Insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord 2 As the distance from the supply outlet increases you must use a heavier gauge extension cord Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a seri ous drop in voltage resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage See Table A 3 The smaller the gauge number of the wire the greater the capacity of the cord For example a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord See Table A 4 When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length make sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required See Table A 5 If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool add the nameplate am peres and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size See Table A Page 7 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 95838 6 If you are using an extension cord outdoors make sure it is marked with the suffix W A W in Canada to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use re Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified
23. xpensive device is a good safety measure because it prevents a sustained electrical shock e Properly maintain and inspect all tools before use to avoid electrical shock 17 WARNING Some dust created by power planing sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains 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 spe cially designed to filter out microscopic particles California Health amp Safety Code 25249 5 et seq 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 facil ity before use If the plug will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified el
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