Harbor Freight Tools 98524 Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions

Troubleshooting

Problem		Possible Causes		Likely Solutions
Tool will not start	1.	No power at outlet.	1.	Check power at outlet.
	2.	Cord not connected.	2.	Check that cord is plugged in.
Gouging at ends of	1.	Dull Blades.	1.	Replace blades.
board (snipe)	2.	Too little support of long	2.	Provide better support for long blades.
		boards.

3.Uneven force on cutter head. 3. Adjust board when it is in contact with only one feed roller.

4.Roller case not level with base. 4. Adjust roller case.

	5.	Lumber not butted properly.	5.	Butt each end of stock together evenly.
Grain is ragged	1.	Wood has a high moisture	1.	Dry the wood.
		content.
Torn grain	1.	Cut is too heavy.	1.	Reduce depth of cut.
	2.	Blades cutting against grain.	2.	Cut boards along grain.
	3.	Dull blades.	3.	Replace blades.
Rough, raised	1.	Dull blades.	1.	Replace blades.
grain	2.	Cut is too heavy.	2.	Reduce depth of cut.
	3.	Moisture content is too high.	3.	Dry the wood.
Uneven side-to-	1.	Roller case not level with	1.	Adjust so that roller case is level.
side depth of cut		planer base.
Roller case	1.	Sprockets or chain dirty.	1.	Clean and lubricate sprockets and chain.
adjustment difficult	2.	Elevation screws or columns	2.	Clean and lubricate elevation screws and
		dirty.		columns.
	3.	Elevation screws worn.	3.	Replace elevation screws.
	4.	Friction between roller case	4.	Clean and lubricate roller case and cover.
		and covers.
	5.	Roller case not parallel.	5.	Adjust roller case.
	6.	Roller case lock engaged.	6.	Release roller case lock.
Board feeds in,	1.	Out feed rollers are clogged.	1.	Clean Planer.
but will not move	2.	Too much pressure on cutter	2.	Use supports to hold workpiece up.
through.		head from long board.
Board thickness	1.	Indicator not set correctly.	1.	Have indicator repaired by a qualified
does not match				technician.
depth of cut scale.
Chain jumping	1.	Sprockets worn.	1.	Have sprockets replaced.
	2.	Chain worn.	2.	Have chain replaced.
Belt Slipping	1.	Belt is loose.	1.	Replace belt.
Roller case will not	1.	Thickness gauge setting	1.	Reset thickness gauge.
lower		restricts roller case.
Excessive dust in	1.	Leaking bag or hose	1.	Check connections or replace collection bag.
air		connection.
Fan very loud	1.	Debris caught in fan.	1.	Remove debris.
	2.	Fan is loose.	2.	Tighten hardware on fan.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.

SKU 98524 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 14