Harbor Freight Tools 95082 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 boards.	2.	Provide better support for long boards.
	3.	Uneven force on cutter head.	3.	Adjust board when it is in contact with only one
	4.	Roller case not level with base.		feed roller.
	5.	Lumber not butted properly.	4.	Adjust roller case.
			5.	Butt each end of stock together evenly.
Grain is ragged	1.	Wood has a high moisture	1.	Use dry 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 grain	1.	Dull blades.	1.	Replace blades.
	2.	Cut is too heavy.	2.	Reduce depth of cut.
	3.	Moisture content is too high.	3.	Use dry wood or wood with lower moisture
				contents.
Uneven side-to-side	1.	Roller case not level with planer	1.	Adjust so that roller case is level.
depth of cut		base.
Roller case	1.	Sprockets or chain dirty.	1.	Clean and lubricate sprockets and chain.
adjustment difficult	2.	Screws or columns dirty.	2.	Clean and lubricate screws and columns.
	3.	Screws worn.	3.	Replace screws.
	4.	Friction between roller case and	4.	Clean and lubricate roller case and cover.
		covers.
	5.	Roller case not parallel.	5.	Adjust roller case.
Board feeds in,	1.	Out feed rollers are clogged.	1.	Clean Planer.
but will not move	2.	Too much pressure on cutter head	2.	Use supports to hold workpiece up.
through.		from long board.
Board thickness	1.	Indicator not set correctly.	1.	Have indicator repaired by a qualified technician.
does not match
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 restricts	1.	Reset thickness gauge.
lower		roller case.
Excessive dust in air	1.	Leaking bag or loose connection.	1.	Check connections or replace collection bag.
Fan very loud	1.	Debris caught in fan.	1.	Remove debris.
	2.	Fan is loose.	2.	Tighten hardware on fan.
Motor overheats	1.	Motor overloaded.	1.	Reduce depth of cut
	2.	Motor not cooling right.	2.	Clean sawdust from Planer.
Circuit breaker or	1.	Motor overloaded.	1.	Reduce depth of cut.
fuse keeps tripping	2.	Wrong circuit breaker or fuse.	2.	Use correct circuit breaker or fuse.
	3.	Dull blades.	3.	Replace blades.

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

SKU 95082 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15