TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM | PROBABLE CAUSE | SOLUTION | |
Planer will not start | Not plugged in | Plug in. | |
| Fuse or circuit blown | Replace fuse or reset circuit | |
| Socket | Test socket with current tester | |
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| of try another tool in socket. | |
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| If socket does not function | |
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| properly, have it replaced by a | |
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| qualified technician. | |
| Worn brushes | Replace Brushes. | |
| Damaged cord of plug | Have cord replaced by a | |
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| qualified technician. | |
| Switch not working | Have switch replaced by a | |
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| qualified technician. | |
| Motor not working | Contact Harbor Freight Tools | |
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| for servicing. | |
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Planer starts, but cutterhead | Worn or broken belt | Replace belt. | |
does not move |
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Planer starts, cutterhead moves, | Blade not extended beyond foot | Adjust for more cutting | |
but wood remains uncut |
| depth. | |
| Belt worn and slipping | Replace belt. | |
Operation interrupted | Forcing Unit | Apply less pressure. | |
| Overloaded circuit | Use on an isolated circuit. | |
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| Check for adequate amp rating | |
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| and, if necessary, install proper | |
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| fuses/breaker to allow for | |
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| sufficient amperage. | |
Rough/fuzzy grain | Blade setting too deep | Reduce depth setting and use | |
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| more passes. | |
| High moisture content | Dry wood before planing. | |
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Grain is torn grain | Blade setting too deep | Reduce depth setting and use | |
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| more passes. | |
| Dull cutter blades | Replace blades. | |
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