Harbor Freight Tools 41831 Maintenance, Motor and electrical controls should be maintained

Harbor Freight Tools 41831 operating instructions Auto Planer Harbor Freight Tools 41831 operating instructions Specifications, Included Accessories, Features, Save this Manual Harbor Freight Tools 41831 operating instructions Harbor Freight Tools 41831 operating instructions Special Warnings When Using this Planing Machine Harbor Freight Tools 41831 operating instructions Unpacking, Installation, Electrical Power Harbor Freight Tools 41831 Attaching the Carrying Handles, Installing the table extensions, Setting the Cutting Depth Harbor Freight Tools 41831 operating instructions Safety Check Prior to Operation Harbor Freight Tools 41831 Suggestions for Better Planing, Select your wood with care, Avoiding Kickback Harbor Freight Tools 41831 Maintenance, Motor and electrical controls should be maintained, Adjusting the Cutting Knives Harbor Freight Tools 41831 Troubleshooting, If the Planer will not operate at all, If the Motor runs rough or slowly Harbor Freight Tools #41831 12-1/2 Auto Planer Parts LIST, Main Unit, Please refer to Parts Diagram on Harbor Freight Tools #41831 12-1/2 Auto Planer Parts DIAGRAM, Main Unit, Please refer to Parts List on Harbor Freight Tools #41831 12-1/2 Auto PLANER, Additional Parts List, Please refer to Parts Diagrams on Page 14 Harbor Freight Tools operating instructions #41831 12-1/2 Auto Planer Parts DIAGRAM, Motor Assembly Harbor Freight Tools operating instructions #41831 12-1/2 Auto Planer Parts DIAGRAM, Cutter Assembly
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Figure 10. Checking the Knife Blade

MAINTENANCE

When not in use, keep the machine unplugged and covered. Store it in a dry place. Store the safety switch cover in a safe place to prevent unauthorized use. Unplug the machine before doing any maintenance.

Regular lubrication is required to keep your planer in good condition, and assure a long service life.

1.Keep the table guide rods clean, and coated with a light coat of grease.

2.Occasionally remove the top and apply a light grease to the bearings at each end of the cutter head.

3.Remove the panels on both sides of the planer, and apply a light grease to the chains. Note: Do not apply grease to the belts.

4.Apply a light coat of grease to the chain on the underside of the machine.

The motor and electrical controls should be maintained.

1.Keep the motor and electrical controls dry and clean. Do not expose the electrical portions of the machine to water or wet conditions.

2.Keep the motor free of chips, sawdust, grease, and debris.

3.The motor bearings are sealed and do not require additional lubrication.

ADJUSTING THE CUTTING KNIVES

WARNING: Be sure the machine is turned OFF and UNPLUGGED before attempting any adjustments.

The Cutter Head assembly can be accessed by removing the cover from the top of the machine.

1.Remove the top cover (#326) from the top of the machine by removing the bolts which hold it in place.

2.Please refer to Figure 11. when checking knife adjustment. Position the knife Gauge (E) on the cutter

head and knife blade as shown. The gauge must contact the knife blade and the cutter head at all three points shown. The blade is adjusted too low if there is a visible space between the blade edge and the gauge.

The knife blade is too high when the gauge rocks from

side to side on the cutter head when contacting the knife blade.

3.To adjust the blade setting, loosen the locking nuts (A) just enough to allow the blade (C) to move against the Lock Bar (B). To raise the knife blade, turn adjustment screw (D) counterclockwise. To

lower the knife blade, turn the adjustment screw clockwise and press down on the blade.

NOTE: The blade must be adjusted at both ends. It is important that you adjust the blade along its entire length, so the blade has an even depth along its entire length.

4.When the knife blade is properly adjusted, tighten the locking nuts

(A) firmly to lock it in place. Be sure these nuts are on tight.

Re-check to be sure the knife blade did not slip during tightening.

Figure 11. Knife Blade Gauge

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Contents Auto Planer Included Accessories SpecificationsFeatures Read ALL Instructions Before Using this ToolPage Special Warnings When Using this Planing Machine Installation Electrical PowerUnpacking Setting the Cutting Depth Installing the table extensionsOperating the Power Switch Attaching the Carrying HandlesOperation Safety Check Prior to OperationSuggestions for Better Planing It is important to consider wood grain when planingSelect your wood with care Plan the best way to handle warped and bowed boardsMaintenance Adjusting the Cutting KnivesMotor and electrical controls should be maintained If the Planer will not operate at all TroubleshootingIf the Motor runs rough or slowly Changing the Carbon BrushesPlease refer to Parts Diagram on #41831 12-1/2 Auto Planer Parts LIST, Main UnitPlease refer to Parts List on #41831 12-1/2 Auto Planer Parts DIAGRAM, Main UnitPlease refer to Parts Diagrams on Page 14 #41831 12-1/2 Auto PLANER, Additional Parts ListMotor Assembly Cutter Assembly#41831 12-1/2 Auto Planer Parts DIAGRAM, Motor Assembly #41831 12-1/2 Auto Planer Parts DIAGRAM, Cutter Assembly
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