Harbor Freight Tools 95518 Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem		Possible Cause		Possible Solution
Gouging at ends of board.	1. Dull Knives.		1.	Replace Knives.
	2.	Inadequate support of long boards.	2.	Support long boards (over 24”) with
				support stands (not included).
	3.	Rollercase not level with base.	3.	Adjust rollercase.
	4.	Uneven force on cutterhead.	4.	Gently push board when board is
				in contact with only one feed roller.
	5.	Boards not butted properly.	5.	Butt end to end each piece of stock
				as boards pass through Planer.
Torn grain.	1. Too deep a cut.		1.	Reduce depth of cut.
	2.	Dull knives.	2.	Replace knives.
	3.	Knives cutting against grain.	3.	Cut with the grain.
Rough, raised grain.	1. Too deep a cut.		1.	Reduce depth of cut.
	2.	Dull knives.	2.	Replace knives.
	3.	Moisture content too high.	3.	Use dried wood.
Fuzzy grain.	1. Moisture content too high.		1.	Use dried wood.
Uneven depth of cut. (side to side)	1. Rollercase not level with Planer		1.	Adjust table level.
		base.
Rollercase elevation adjusts with	1. Elevation screws/columns dirty.		1.	Clean and lubricate elevation
difficulty.				screws/columns.
	2.	Elevation screws worn.	2.	Replace elevation screws.
	3.	Rollercase not parallel with Planer base.	3.	Adjust rollercase.
Board thickness does not match	1. Indicator not set correctly.		1.	Adjust indicator and tighten securely.
depth of cut scale.
Board feeds inside Planer, but stops	1. Outfeed rollers cannot rotate due to		1.	Clear the clogging. Clean the dust
Moving past the outfeed roller.		clogging of chips.		collector system.
	2.	Too much pressure on the cutterhead	2.	Support long boards (over 24”) with
		from long workpiece.		support stands (not included).
V-belt slipping.	1. Loose V-belt.		1.	Have a qualified service technician
				replace V-belt.
Rollercase cannot be lowered.	1. Workpiece thickness gauge setting		1.	Reset thickness gauge setting.
		restricts rollercase movements.
Excessive fan noise.	1. Large piece of wood in fan housing.		1.	Remove blade guard and clear
				housing chamber.
	2.	Loose fan.	2.	Open blade cover and tighten fan bolt.
Motor overheats.	1. Improper motor cooling.		1.	Clean sawdust from motor.
	2.	Motor overload.	2.	Reduce depth of cut.
Circuit breaker/fuse trips.	1. Dull knives.		1.	Replace knives.
	2.	Motor overload.	2.	Reduce depth of cut.
	3.	Improper capacity of circuit	3.	Use proper capacity circuit breaker/fuse.
		breaker/fuse.
Planer will not operate.	1. No power to Planer.		1.	Make sure Planer is plugged into a
				working, 120 VAC, grounded, electrical
				outlet.
	2.	Motor overload protection tripped.	2.	Reset motor circuit breaker.
	3.	Defective switch or wiring.	3.	Have a qualified service technician
				repair Planer.

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